Knitting Tutorial: Tweety Bird in Denim Overalls and Polka Dot Headband – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful knitted bird doll has a large round yellow head, sweet embroidered eyes, tiny orange beak, denim-style overalls, striped red-and-white shirt, blue polka dot headband, sandals, a small beige satchel, a yarn basket, and a tiny teacup. The finished toy is designed as a soft decorative knit with playful handmade details and a cozy amigurumi-style shape.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is worked mostly in the round using small needles, firm tension, and light stuffing. The doll has an oversized head, a compact body, short arms, slim legs, and rounded feet. The denim overalls are knitted separately and fitted over the body for the layered look shown in the photo.

The head is the largest part of the design. It is shaped as a tall oval with full cheeks and a slightly narrowed lower edge where it meets the neck. The face is built with duplicate stitch, embroidery, and small knitted pieces so the expression stays soft and child-friendly.

The finished sample measures about 12 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the headband bow. The head is about 5 inches wide, the body with overalls about 4 inches tall, and each foot about 1.5 inches long.

Skill Level

• Level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Techniques used: Knit, purl, increase, decrease, knitting in the round, simple color changes, mattress stitch, duplicate stitch, embroidery, picking up stitches, and basic shaping.
• Construction: Separate knitted pieces are stuffed, shaped, and sewn together.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in bright yellow for head, arms, and legs.
• DK weight yarn in orange for beak, lower legs, and toes.
• DK weight yarn in denim blue for overalls, headband, bow, sandal buttons, and eye shading.
• DK weight yarn in white for shirt stripes, eye whites, daisies, and highlights.
• DK weight yarn in red for shirt stripes and small flower detail.
• DK weight yarn in beige or light tan for satchel and sandal soles.
• DK weight yarn in brown for sandal straps, basket, and satchel strap.
• Small amounts of green, light blue, pink, yellow, and red for embroidered patches, flowers, yarn balls, and mushroom detail.
• Black embroidery yarn or black DK yarn split into thinner strands for eyelashes, pupils, brows, and head feathers.
• US size 2 needles, 2.75 mm, double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• US size 1 needles, 2.25 mm, for small details if you want tighter pieces.
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Six small flat buttons, about 6 mm: two for overall straps, one for satchel flap, and optional decorative extras.
• Stitch markers.
• Scrap yarn for holding stitches.

Gauge

Work at a tight toy-making gauge so the stuffing does not show. In stockinette stitch, aim for 7 stitches and 10 rounds per inch using DK yarn and US size 2 needles. If your stitches are loose, go down one needle size.

Gauge is important for a firm doll. The head must hold its rounded shape, the beak must sit forward, and the overalls must fit snugly over the striped shirt. A slightly tighter gauge gives the clean knitted texture seen in the image.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• Sts: Stitches.
• Rnd: Round.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• Kfb: Knit into front and back of next stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• M1: Make 1 increase.
• St st: Stockinette stitch.
• G st: Garter stitch.

Important Notes Before Starting

• Work the head, body, arms, legs, and feet in the round unless a section says to work flat.
• Stuff gradually while knitting. Do not overstuff the cheeks too early; shape them after the face is embroidered.
• Use mattress stitch for side seams and invisible stitching for attaching pieces.
• Leave long yarn tails on most pieces for sewing.
• The toy is intended as a decorative handmade item, not for children under 3 because of buttons and small sewn details.

Main Doll Head

The head is bright yellow, oversized, and oval. It is wider through the cheeks and slightly narrower at the neck. The front should be smooth because the eyes, beak, lashes, and brows are embroidered after stuffing.

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Head Pattern

1. With yellow yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb; repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, kfb; repeat around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K all sts.
15. Rnd 14: K6, kfb; repeat around. 64 sts.
16. Rnd 15: K all sts.
17. Rnd 16: K7, kfb; repeat around. 72 sts.
18. Rnds 17-30: K every rnd.
19. Rnd 31: K16, kfb, K36, kfb, K18. 74 sts.
20. Rnd 32: K all sts.
21. Rnd 33: K17, kfb, K37, kfb, K18. 76 sts.
22. Rnds 34-42: K every rnd.
23. Rnd 43: K17, k2tog, K38, ssk, K17. 74 sts.
24. Rnd 44: K all sts.
25. Rnd 45: K16, k2tog, K38, ssk, K16. 72 sts.
26. Rnd 46: K7, k2tog; repeat around. 64 sts.
27. Rnd 47: K all sts.
28. Rnd 48: K6, k2tog; repeat around. 56 sts.
29. Rnd 49: K all sts.
30. Rnd 50: K5, k2tog; repeat around. 48 sts.
31. Rnd 51: K all sts.
32. Rnd 52: K4, k2tog; repeat around. 40 sts.
33. Rnd 53: K all sts.
34. Rnd 54: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 32 sts.
35. Begin firm stuffing. Shape the upper head round and the lower cheek area full.
36. Rnd 55: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
37. Rnd 56: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
38. Rnd 57: K2tog around. 8 sts.
39. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

Cheek Shaping

The cheeks in the photo are softly rounded on both sides below the eyes. After the head is stuffed and closed, use yellow yarn and a tapestry needle to sculpt them lightly.

1. Insert the needle at the back lower head and come out at the lower left cheek.
2. Take a tiny horizontal stitch about 3 sts wide, then return to the back lower head.
3. Pull gently until the cheek looks raised, not pinched.
4. Repeat on the right cheek at the same height.
5. Work one more pass on each side if needed.

Body Base Under Clothing

The body is smaller than the head and sits directly under it. It is mostly hidden by the striped shirt and blue overalls, so knit it in yellow. The shape is short, rounded, and slightly tapered at the neck.

Body Pattern

1. With yellow yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K3, kfb; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K4, kfb; repeat around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 7-18: K every rnd.
9. Rnd 19: K4, k2tog; repeat around. 30 sts.
10. Rnd 20: K all sts.
11. Rnd 21: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
12. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the bottom flat enough to sit neatly inside the overalls.
13. Rnd 22: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 18 sts.
14. Rnd 23: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
15. Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

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Striped Shirt

The shirt is white and red with narrow horizontal stripes. It shows around the chest and sleeves under the overalls. Work it as a fitted tube that slips over the body before the overalls are attached.

Shirt Body

1. With white yarn, CO 38 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K1, P1 around for rib.
3. Rnd 2: K1, P1 around.
4. Rnd 3: Change to red, K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: With red, K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Change to white, K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: With white, K all sts.
8. Repeat Rnds 3-6 until you have 12 striped rounds total after the rib.
9. Next rnd: With white, K all sts.
10. BO loosely. Leave a long white tail for sewing the back opening if needed.

Short Sleeves

Make two matching sleeves. Each sleeve is striped and short, ending above the yellow arm.

1. With white yarn, CO 16 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K1, P1 around.
3. Rnd 2: Change to red, K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: With red, K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Change to white, K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: With white, K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Change to red, K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: With red, K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Change to white, K all sts.
10. Rnd 9: With white, K all sts.
11. BO loosely. Make a second sleeve.

Arms

The arms are yellow, slim, and gently tapered. They angle downward from the striped sleeves and end in soft rounded tips. The hands are mitten-like, without separate fingers.

Arm Pattern Make Two

1. With yellow yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K every rnd.
3. Rnd 5: K4, kfb, K5. 11 sts.
4. Rnds 6-14: K every rnd.
5. Rnd 15: K3, k2tog, K4, k2tog. 9 sts.
6. Rnds 16-18: K every rnd.
7. Stuff lightly. The arm should remain flexible.
8. Rnd 19: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 6 sts.
9. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

Legs

The legs are slim and orange below the overalls. Only the lower legs show between the rolled denim cuffs and the sandals. Knit two matching legs and sew them to the lower body after the overalls are positioned.

Leg Pattern Make Two

1. With orange yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-16: K every rnd.
3. Rnd 17: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff lightly. Keep the leg narrow.
5. Rnd 18: K all sts.
6. Cut yarn and hold sts on scrap yarn if attaching directly to feet, or draw closed if sewing separately.

Rounded Orange Feet

The feet are orange with two rounded front toe bumps visible in each sandal. The front is wide and rounded, while the heel is slightly narrower. Work each foot in orange first, then add sandal soles and straps.

Foot Pattern Make Two

1. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-12: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 13: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
9. Row 14: P all sts.
10. Row 15: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
11. BO, leaving a long tail. Fold the piece lengthwise, seam the sole and back heel, stuff firmly, and close.

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Toe Definition

1. Thread orange yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. Insert at the bottom center of the foot and come out at the top front center.
3. Wrap the yarn down through the front center gap to divide the toe area into two rounded bumps.
4. Pull gently and secure underneath.
5. Repeat on the second foot.

Sandals

The sandals have beige soles, brown straps, and small blue side flowers or buttons. They wrap around the orange feet and leave the rounded toes visible at the front.

Beige Sole Make Two

1. With beige yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
5. Rows 4-10: K all sts.
6. Row 11: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
7. Row 12: K all sts.
8. BO. Sew one sole under each orange foot.

Brown Front Strap Make Two

1. With brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-18: K all sts.
3. BO. Wrap across the top front of the foot, slightly behind the toes, and sew to both sides of the sole.

Brown Ankle Strap Make Two

1. With brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-22: K all sts.
3. BO. Wrap around the ankle area above the foot and sew securely.

Blue Side Rosettes Make Two

1. With blue yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K2tog across. 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn and pull through sts tightly.
5. Coil into a small rosette and sew one to the outside of each sandal.

Denim Overalls

The overalls are denim blue with a front bib, shoulder straps, small tan buttons, rolled cuffs, a center pocket, embroidered daisies, a red flower, and small patch details. The overall legs are wide and rounded, matching the photo.

Overall Pants

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 48 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K2, P2 around.
3. Rnd 2: K2, P2 around.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnds 4-16: K every rnd.
6. Rnd 17: K12, place next 24 sts on holder for second leg, K12. You will work the first leg on 24 sts.
7. First leg Rnds 1-8: K every rnd on 24 sts.
8. First leg cuff Rnd 9: P all sts.
9. First leg cuff Rnd 10: K all sts.
10. First leg cuff Rnd 11: P all sts.
11. BO loosely.
12. Return held 24 sts to needles.
13. Second leg Rnds 1-8: K every rnd.
14. Second leg cuff Rnd 9: P all sts.
15. Second leg cuff Rnd 10: K all sts.
16. Second leg cuff Rnd 11: P all sts.
17. BO loosely.
18. Sew the small crotch opening closed with denim yarn.

Front Bib

1. Lay pants flat and mark center front 18 sts.
2. With RS facing, pick up and knit 18 sts across the front waist.
3. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
4. Row 2 RS: K all sts.
5. Rows 3-14: Continue stockinette stitch.
6. Row 15: K2tog, K14, ssk. 16 sts.
7. Row 16: P all sts.
8. Row 17: K2tog, K12, ssk. 14 sts.
9. Row 18: P all sts.
10. Row 19: K all sts.
11. BO. The bib should reach the lower chest under the head.

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Shoulder Straps Make Two

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-26: K all sts.
3. BO. Sew each strap to the back waist, cross slightly over the shoulders, and attach to the top front bib with a small tan button.

Overall Front Pocket

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-8: Continue stockinette stitch.
5. Row 9: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
6. Row 10: P all sts.
7. Row 11: K all sts.
8. BO. Sew to the center front bib, leaving the top edge open if desired.

Overall Embroidery Details

The denim overalls in the image are decorated with tiny garden-style accents. Add these after the overalls are fitted to the doll so placement is accurate.

• White daisy on pocket: Make five small straight stitches in white around a yellow center. Place on the right side of the front pocket.
• Red flower on pocket: Make three red lazy daisy stitches with a green stem on the left side of the pocket.
• Large lower daisy spray: On the lower right pant leg, stitch two green stems and add two white daisies with yellow centers.
• Small square patch: On the lower left pant leg, duplicate stitch a pale blue square 4 sts wide and 4 rows tall.
• Pink patch: Above the pale blue patch, duplicate stitch a pink rectangle 4 sts wide and 5 rows tall, then outline it with red running stitches.
• Green patch with red dot: On the lower right cuff area, duplicate stitch a green square 5 sts wide and add one red stitch in the center.

Blue Headband

The headband wraps around the top of the head like a wide knitted band. It is denim blue with white polka dots and has a tied bow at the top center. The band should sit behind the forehead and frame the yellow face.

Headband Strip

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 9 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Continue in stockinette stitch until the strip measures about 12 inches, or long enough to wrap over the head from one lower side to the other.
5. BO. Do not stretch tightly when measuring.
6. Sew the band around the head, placing the lower ends behind the cheeks and the highest point at the crown.

White Polka Dots

1. Use white yarn and duplicate stitch small dots along the headband.
2. Place dots about 4 sts apart across the band.
3. Make each dot 1 to 2 sts wide.
4. Add extra dots near the bow ends, matching the cheerful scattered look in the image.

Top Bow

The bow has two rounded loops and two short tails. It sits at the top center of the headband. The center is pinched with blue yarn and decorated with tiny white dots.

Bow Loops

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-12: Continue stockinette stitch.
5. BO. Make a second identical rectangle.
6. Fold each rectangle slightly and gather the center with blue yarn to form two loops.

Bow Tails Make Two

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-8: Continue stockinette stitch.
5. Row 9: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
6. Row 10: P all sts.
7. BO. Sew the tails under the loops so they point gently outward.

Bow Center Wrap

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: K all sts.
3. BO. Wrap around the gathered bow center and sew at the back.
4. Duplicate stitch tiny white dots on the loops and tails.

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Black Top Feathers

Two small black feathers peek above the bow. They are short, curved, and soft. Make them from knitted cords or firm embroidered loops.

1. With black yarn, CO 3 sts on double-pointed needles.
2. Work a 3-stitch I-cord for 1.25 inches.
3. Cut yarn and thread through the 3 sts.
4. Make a second I-cord about 1 inch long.
5. Sew both to the head crown behind the bow, curving them slightly outward.

Eyes

The eyes are large, oval, and expressive. Each eye has a white oval base, blue shading, black oval pupil, and a small white highlight. Embroidery creates the upward lashes and the soft character expression.

White Eye Ovals Make Two

1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-12: Continue stockinette stitch.
8. Row 13: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
9. Row 14: P all sts.
10. Row 15: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
11. BO. Shape into a vertical oval and sew to the face, leaving about 7 sts between the eyes.

Blue Eye Shading

1. With light blue yarn, duplicate stitch an oval inside each white eye.
2. Start 2 rows above the lower edge and keep the blue area centered.
3. Make the blue section about 5 sts wide and 8 rows tall.
4. Add a few darker blue stitches along the outer side for depth.

Black Pupils and Highlights

1. With black yarn, satin stitch a vertical oval pupil inside each blue area.
2. Make each pupil about 3 sts wide and 7 rows tall.
3. With white yarn, add one small highlight stitch near the upper outer side of each pupil.
4. Secure all ends inside the head.

Eyelashes and Brows

The eyelashes are long and curved upward. Each eye has several black lashes extending from the outer edge. The brows are short curved stitches above the eyes.

1. Use black embroidery yarn or split black DK yarn.
2. For the left eye, make 5 lashes from the outer left edge, each about 0.5 inch long.
3. For the right eye, make 5 lashes from the outer right edge, each about 0.5 inch long.
4. Angle the upper lashes upward and the lower outer lashes slightly outward.
5. For each brow, place a curved black stitch 5 to 6 rounds above the eye.
6. Keep the brows soft and slightly arched, not sharply angled.

Orange Beak

The beak is small, centered, and puckered. It is orange with a deeper inner line. The top and bottom halves are lightly raised so it looks like a tiny open beak.

Beak Base

1. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. BO. Fold slightly into an oval and sew to the center lower face between the eyes.

Beak Center Line

1. With darker orange yarn, embroider a horizontal line across the middle of the beak.
2. Pull gently to create a small crease.
3. Add one short curved stitch under the line for the lower lip effect.

Satchel Bag

The small beige satchel hangs from the doll’s right hand. It has a flap, brown strap, button, and red mushroom decoration on the lower front. The bag is soft and slightly square with rounded lower corners.

Satchel Body

1. With beige yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-22: Continue stockinette stitch.
5. BO. Fold the piece upward so the body measures about 1.75 inches tall.
6. Sew both side seams, leaving the top open.
7. Lightly stuff or leave flat, depending on preference.

Satchel Flap

1. With beige yarn, pick up 16 sts along the back top edge.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Rows 3-8: Continue stockinette stitch.
5. Row 9: K2tog, K12, ssk. 14 sts.
6. Row 10: P all sts.
7. Row 11: K2tog, K10, ssk. 12 sts.
8. BO. Fold flap over front and sew one small tan button to the center.

Satchel Strap

1. With brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 16 inches.
3. BO. Sew each end to the upper side corners of the bag.
4. Place the strap over the doll’s shoulder or stitch it into the right hand as shown.

Mushroom Decoration

• With red yarn, duplicate stitch a rounded cap about 6 sts wide on the lower front of the satchel.
• With white yarn, add a short stem below the cap.
• Add three tiny white stitches on the red cap for dots.
• With green yarn, add two small grass stitches at the base.

Yarn Basket

The small basket sits beside the doll and is worked in brown with a rounded bowl shape. It holds several colorful yarn balls. This accessory helps match the craft-table scene in the image.

Basket Bowl

1. With brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: P all sts to form base ridge.
7. Rnds 6-13: K every rnd.
8. Rnd 14: P all sts for rim.
9. Rnd 15: K all sts.
10. BO loosely. Shape into a small bowl.

Basket Handle

1. With brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 5 inches.
3. BO. Sew handle ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Mini Yarn Balls

Make five or six tiny yarn balls in pink, red, green, blue, yellow, and light purple. They are simple stuffed circles with surface wraps to look like wound yarn.

1. CO 6 sts in chosen color and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2-4: K every rnd.
4. Rnd 5: K2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and wrap matching yarn around the ball several times in crossing directions.
6. Place the balls inside the basket and tack them down with small stitches.

Tiny Teacup

The teacup is small, cream and turquoise striped, and sits near the doll. It is optional but included because it appears clearly in the image.

Cup Body

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Change to turquoise, K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Change to cream, K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Change to turquoise, K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: Change to cream, K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: P all sts to form rim.
10. BO loosely.

Cup Interior

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. BO. Sew the tan circle inside the cup as the tea surface.

Cup Handle

1. With cream yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 1.25 inches.
3. BO. Curve into a handle and sew to the side of the cup.

Joining the Doll

Before sewing, lay all parts on a flat surface. The head should be much larger than the body, the legs should sit close together, and the feet should point slightly outward. This creates the same cute standing pose as the photo.

1. Pull the striped shirt over the stuffed body. Center the stripes at the front.
2. Sew the shirt lightly at the back if it feels loose.
3. Slide the denim overalls over the body and adjust the bib to the front.
4. Sew the overalls to the body at the back waist with a few hidden stitches.
5. Attach the legs under the overall cuffs, spacing them about 0.5 inch apart.
6. Sew one foot to each leg, pointing the toes forward and slightly outward.
7. Place sleeves at the upper sides of the shirt.
8. Insert yellow arms into the sleeves and sew through sleeve and arm at the shoulder.
9. Attach the head to the body with strong yellow yarn. Sew around the neck twice for stability.
10. Check that the head is centered and upright before knotting securely.

Facial Placement Guide

• Place the eyes on the front of the head between Rnds 25 and 39.
• Leave about 7 sts between the inner eye edges.
• Place the beak center about 4 rounds below the lower eye line.
• Place brows about 5 to 6 rounds above the eyes.
• Place the headband edge behind the brows, not across the face.
• Attach the bow at the top center, slightly forward of the crown.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the headband in place after the face is finished so you can adjust the expression. Add the bow over the top center seam, then sew the two black feathers behind it. Check that the bow loops sit wide and flat like the picture.

Add eyelashes last using black yarn. Keep the stitches smooth and symmetrical. A tiny white highlight in each eye makes the face look lively. Use yellow yarn to gently shape the cheeks again if needed.

• Sew the satchel strap to the right hand so the bag hangs beside the body.
• Place the yarn basket on the left side of the display.
• Place the teacup on the right side of the display.
• Trim loose yarn ends carefully and hide all knots inside the doll.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with a cool damp cloth. Avoid soaking because the stuffing, embroidery, buttons, and shaped details may shift. Let the toy air dry flat on a towel away from direct sunlight.

• Do not machine wash.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Keep away from pets that may chew small parts.
• Store upright or flat so the bow and facial details stay neat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and softly oval.
• The cheeks are rounded but not tightly pinched.
• The eyes are tall ovals with blue centers, black pupils, and white highlights.
• The eyelashes curve outward and upward.
• The orange beak is centered and slightly puckered.
• The striped shirt shows at the chest and sleeves.
• The denim overalls have a front bib, straps, buttons, cuffs, pocket, patches, and flowers.
• The sandals show orange toes at the front.
• The headband has white polka dots and a top bow.
• The satchel, basket, yarn balls, and teacup are included for the full display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the knitted doll in a dry place with gentle airflow. If dust collects, use a soft brush and move in the direction of the stitches. Avoid harsh rubbing on the eyes, eyelashes, beak, embroidered flowers, and small patches.

If the overalls or accessories become flattened, reshape them gently with your fingers. Do not use high heat or steam directly on the toy. Store the basket, teacup, and satchel beside the doll in a small box when not displayed.

Check buttons and sewn accessories from time to time. Reinforce any loose thread immediately with matching yarn. With careful handling, this knitted bird doll will keep its bright colors, rounded shape, and handmade charm for many seasons.