Crochet Tutorial: Sailor Crocodile Beach Day Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful sailor crocodile beach day doll is made as a seated amigurumi with a long green snout, oversized white eyes, a striped sailor shirt, blue shorts, a red neckerchief, a tiny sailor cap, a red crossbody bag, yellow sandals with starfish, and small beach props. The finished doll has a playful summer look with beach bucket, shovel, and umbrella details.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern uses US crochet terms and is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The crocodile is designed with a large head, a forward-pointing snout, slim arms, long dangling legs, rounded toes, a tapered tail, and layered beach clothing. Use a tight tension so the stuffing does not show through the stitches.

• Finished size: about 12 inches tall when seated, using sport or DK cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Construction: head and body are crocheted separately, then sewn together. Clothing and accessories are made as removable-looking sewn-on pieces.
• Gauge: 6 sc and 6 rounds equal about 1 inch in amigurumi fabric.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.

Materials

• DK cotton yarn in bright crocodile green for head, body, arms, legs, tail, toes, and snout.
• White yarn for eyes, shirt stripes, cap stripe, teeth, collar trim, and bucket.
• Royal blue yarn for sailor shirt stripes, shorts, cap stripes, and collar.
• Red yarn for neckerchief, bag, and cap back tie.
• Yellow yarn for sandals.
• Tan or peach yarn for starfish decorations.
• Light beige yarn for umbrella canopy and bucket base.
• Orange yarn for umbrella ribs, bucket trim, and shovel.
• Small amount of mint green or darker green embroidery thread for snout lines and nostrils.
• Black safety eyes, 10 mm to 12 mm, or black yarn for embroidered pupils.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for doll pieces.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for small accessories and straps.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, pins.
• Optional: thin floral wire or pipe cleaner for umbrella pole and shovel handle.
• Optional: tiny anchor charm or embroidered anchor for the sailor cap.
• Optional: tiny fish button or handmade fish applique for the bag flap.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Important Crochet Notes

Work the crocodile tightly but not stiffly. The head needs enough structure to hold the long snout forward, so stuff the snout firmly and continue adding small pieces of stuffing while shaping the face. The body should be stuffed medium-firm, because the doll is meant to sit naturally on a bench or shelf.

When changing colors for the sailor shirt, finish the last yarn-over of the final stitch in the old color with the new color. Carry the unused yarn inside the work for short stripe changes, or cut and weave ends if you prefer a cleaner interior.

• Use green as the main body color unless another color is stated.
• Stuff each piece before the opening becomes too small.
• Pin all face parts before sewing to keep the expression balanced.
• The eyes sit high and wide, giving the doll the same surprised, friendly look as the image.
• The snout points slightly downward and forward from the face.

Head Base

The head is a rounded vertical oval with a wide back and a long snout sewn to the front. The eyes are added separately so they protrude from the top of the face. Use green yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Do not join. Place marker. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10 to R17: sc around. 54 sts for 8 rounds.
11. R18: sc 16, inc, sc 21, inc, sc 15. 56 sts.
12. R19 to R22: sc around. 56 sts.
13. R23: sc 12, dec, repeat around. 52 sts.
14. R24: sc 11, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
15. R25: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
16. R26: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
17. R27: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
18. R28: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

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Stuff the head firmly, especially the forehead and cheek area where the snout will attach. The opening should face downward toward the neck. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

1. R29: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
2. R30: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
3. FO, leaving a 20 inch yarn tail. Do not close completely if you prefer to sew through the lower opening later.

Long Crocodile Snout

The snout is the main feature of the doll. It is long, rounded, slightly wider at the head end, and narrower at the nose. The top has subtle raised green bumps and embroidered curved lines.

1. R1: With green, ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Continue along other side of chain, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 28 sts.
5. R5 to R8: sc around. 28 sts.
6. R9: sc 8, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 8. 30 sts.
7. R10 to R13: sc around. 30 sts.
8. R14: sc 9, inc, sc 11, inc, sc 8. 32 sts.
9. R15 to R19: sc around. 32 sts.
10. R20: sc 10, inc, sc 12, inc, sc 8. 34 sts.
11. R21 to R24: sc around. 34 sts.
12. R25: sc 11, inc, sc 13, inc, sc 8. 36 sts.
13. R26 to R28: sc around. 36 sts.

Stuff the nose end firmly first. Continue stuffing gradually so the snout stays smooth and cylindrical. Flatten the open end slightly so it forms a wide oval for sewing to the lower front of the head.

1. R29: sc 12, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 8. 38 sts.
2. R30 to R31: sc around. 38 sts.
3. FO, leaving a very long tail for sewing.

Snout Top Bumps

Use the same green yarn. Make five small bumps and sew them in a line along the top of the snout, beginning near the nose and ending near the forehead.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 10 sts.
4. R4: dec around. 5 sts.
5. FO, leaving a tail. Do not overstuff. Make 5.

Sew three bumps on the upper snout and two smaller-looking bumps closer to the forehead. Keep them low and rounded, not tall. This creates the subtle crocodile ridge visible in the image.

Nostrils and Snout Lines

• With darker green thread, embroider two short nostril marks on the front top of the snout, about 4 stitches apart.
• Embroider three curved horizontal lines across the top of the snout. Place one near the nose, one at the middle, and one closer to the eyes.
• Keep the embroidery shallow, using one long stitch per line, then secure inside the head or snout.

Eyes

The eyes are oversized white domes with black pupils. They are placed high on the head, leaning slightly outward. This gives the crocodile the bright cartoon beach-day expression from the image.

White Eye Domes Make 2

1. R1: With white yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6 to R8: sc around. 30 sts.
7. R9: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Insert a black safety eye between R5 and R6 of each white dome. Place the pupil slightly off-center toward the front and inner side, so the eyes appear to look forward. Stuff each dome firmly.

1. R11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
2. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eye Placement

• Pin the eyes on top of the head, about 2 rounds above the snout seam.
• Leave about 5 to 6 stitches between the white domes at the closest point.
• Tilt each eye outward very slightly.
• Sew around the base twice so the eyes stand firmly.

Small Teeth

The visible teeth are tiny white points along the lower side of the snout. Make them small so they look cute, not sharp.

1. With white yarn, ch 3.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
3. Sl st in next ch.
4. FO, leaving two tails for tying or sewing.

Make 6 teeth. Sew 3 teeth under the right lower side of the snout and 3 teeth under the left lower side. Space them unevenly for a natural crocodile smile.

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Body

The body is pear-shaped and slightly round at the belly. It sits under the shirt and shorts. Start with green yarn for the lower body section. The clothing will cover most of the body later.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9 to R13: sc around. 48 sts.
10. R14: sc 10, dec, repeat around. 44 sts.
11. R15 to R17: sc around. 44 sts.
12. R18: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.
13. R19 to R21: sc around. 40 sts.
14. R22: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
15. R23 to R24: sc around. 36 sts.
16. R25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
17. R26: sc around. 30 sts.
18. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
19. R28: sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff the body medium-firm. The bottom should be round enough for sitting, while the upper body should remain narrow so the sailor collar and neckerchief fit neatly.

1. R29: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
2. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Neck

The neck is short and green. It sits between the body and the large head and helps support the forward weight of the snout.

1. R1: With green yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R7: sc around. 18 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly.

Sew the neck to the top of the body first. Then sew the head over the neck, with the snout pointing forward and slightly downward. Add extra stitches through the back of the head and neck for support.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim green tubes hanging along the sides. Each hand has three small rounded fingers. Work the hand first, then continue into the arm.

Fingers Make 6

1. R1: With green, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R4: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO on the first two fingers for each hand. Do not FO the third finger.

Join Fingers and Make Arm

1. R5: On the third finger, sc 2. Join second finger with sc 2, join first finger with sc 5, continue around second finger with sc 3, continue around third finger with sc 3. 15 sts.
2. R6: sc around. 15 sts.
3. R7: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R8 to R26: sc around. 12 sts for 19 rounds.
5. Stuff the hand lightly and the lower arm very lightly. Leave upper arm almost flat.
6. R27: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
7. Flatten opening and sc through both layers across 4 sts.
8. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the arms at the upper sides of the body, directly under the shirt sleeve line. The hands should reach near the shorts and bag area, just like the relaxed pose in the image.

Legs Make 2

The legs are long, slim, and dangling. The upper section is partly covered by blue shorts. The lower green legs extend down into yellow sandals.

1. R1: With green yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5 to R10: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R11: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
7. R12 to R25: sc around. 15 sts for 14 rounds.
8. Stuff firmly at the lower leg and medium at the upper leg.
9. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. R27 to R31: sc around. 12 sts.
11. Flatten opening and sc through both layers across 6 sts.
12. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Toes Make 8

Each foot has four rounded crocodile toes visible at the front of the sandal. Make 4 toes for each foot.

1. R1: With green yarn, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3 to R4: sc around. 10 sts.
4. R5: dec around. 5 sts.
5. FO, leaving a tail. Stuff very lightly.

Sew four toes to the front lower edge of each leg. Place the middle two toes slightly forward and the outer toes slightly angled outward. This gives the same rounded sandal-foot look shown in the image.

Tail

The tail is green, tapered, and curves out behind the doll to the left side. It has small raised bumps along the top ridge.

1. R1: With green yarn, 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 4 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 6 sts.
4. R4 to R5: sc around. 6 sts.
5. R6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 8 sts.
6. R7 to R8: sc around. 8 sts.
7. R9: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 10 sts.
8. R10 to R12: sc around. 10 sts.
9. R13: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. R14 to R16: sc around. 12 sts.
11. R17: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 14 sts.
12. R18 to R20: sc around. 14 sts.
13. R21: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 16 sts.
14. R22 to R25: sc around. 16 sts.
15. R26: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
16. R27 to R30: sc around. 18 sts.
17. FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly at the tip and more firmly at the base.

Tail Ridge Bumps

1. Join green yarn near the tail tip with a sl st.
2. Ch 2, sl st in next round seam space.
3. Repeat ch 2, sl st along the top of the tail for 9 to 11 bumps.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Sew the tail to the back lower body. Angle it slightly toward the doll’s left side so it can rest naturally when the crocodile is seated.

Blue Shorts

The blue shorts sit over the lower body and cover the tops of the legs. They are worked as a waistband and two short leg openings. Use royal blue yarn.

Shorts Waistband

1. Ch 49. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted. 48 sts.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 48 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, BLO sc around, sl st. 48 sts.
4. R3 to R6: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 48 sts.
5. R7: ch 1, sc 10, dec, repeat around, sl st. 44 sts.
6. R8: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
7. Do not fasten off.

Divide for Leg Openings

1. Fold the shorts flat with the join at the back.
2. Mark 22 sts for the front and 22 sts for the back.
3. Join the center front to the center back with 2 sl sts to create two openings of 20 sts each.
4. For first leg opening: join blue yarn, ch 1, sc 20 around opening, sl st. 20 sts.
5. R2 to R4: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 20 sts.
6. FO and weave in.
7. Repeat for second leg opening.

Pull the shorts over the lower body before attaching the legs permanently, or sew them in place after the legs are attached. The shorts should sit just below the striped sailor shirt and look slightly rounded at the thighs.

Sailor Striped Shirt

The shirt has alternating white and royal blue horizontal stripes. It covers the upper body and has short sleeves. The image shows neat, close rows, so keep the stripes even and snug.

Shirt Body

1. With white yarn, ch 45. Join to form a ring. 44 sts.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 44 sts.
3. R2: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
4. R3: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
5. R4: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
6. R5: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
7. R6: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 44 sts.
8. R7: Change to white, ch 1, sc 9, dec, repeat around, sl st. 40 sts.
9. R8: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 40 sts.
10. R9: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 40 sts.
11. R10: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc 8, dec, repeat around, sl st. 36 sts.
12. R11: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 36 sts.
13. R12: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 36 sts.
14. R13: Change to white, ch 1, sc 4, dec, repeat around, sl st. 30 sts.
15. R14: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts.
16. FO, leaving a tail for sewing at the back if needed.

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Slide the shirt over the body. Position the stripe join at the back. Tack the shirt to the body at the back neck, underarms, and lower edge with small stitches.

Short Sleeves Make 2

1. With white yarn, ch 17. Join to form a ring. 16 sts.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 16 sts.
3. R2: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 16 sts.
4. R3: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 16 sts.
5. R4: Change to royal blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 16 sts.
6. R5: Change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 16 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

Place each sleeve around the upper arm before sewing the arms onto the body, or wrap the sleeve around the arm and seam it closed. Sew the sleeve top to the shirt shoulder area.

Sailor Collar

The sailor collar is blue with a white trim and sits around the neck like a flap. It frames the red neckerchief at the front.

1. With royal blue yarn, ch 25.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 24, ch 1, turn. 24 sts.
3. Row 2: sc 2, hdc 20, sc 2, ch 1, turn. 24 sts.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 20, dec, ch 1, turn. 22 sts.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 18, dec, ch 1, turn. 20 sts.
6. Row 5: dec, sc 16, dec. 18 sts.
7. FO blue.
8. Join white yarn at one front corner. Sc evenly around the collar edge, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. Sl st to finish.
9. FO and weave in ends.

Sew the collar around the back neck and shoulders. Leave the front open so the red scarf can sit over the shirt. The collar should look like a small square sailor flap at the back.

Red Neckerchief

The red neckerchief has a knot at the center and two hanging ends. It sits over the striped shirt and under the crocodile’s chin.

Center Tie Strip

1. With red yarn, ch 46.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 45.
3. FO, leaving short tails.

Hanging Ends Make 2

1. With red yarn, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 8, dec, ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 6, dec, ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
6. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Wrap the long strip around the neck and cross it at the front. Sew a few stitches to hold the knot shape. Attach the two hanging ends under the knot so they point downward and slightly apart.

Red Crossbody Bag

The small red bag hangs from one shoulder across the body and rests near the opposite hip. It has a flap and a tiny fish charm on the front.

Bag Body

1. With red yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side, sc 8, inc in last ch. 22 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. 28 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 28 sts.
5. R4 to R14: sc around. 28 sts.
6. Flatten the opening. Sc through both layers across the back 7 sts only to create a soft box shape.
7. FO and weave in ends.

Bag Flap

1. Join red yarn to the back top edge of the bag.
2. Row 1: sc 12 across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
3. Row 2 to Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
4. Row 6: dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
5. FO, leaving a tail. Fold flap over the front and sew sides lightly if desired.

Bag Strap

1. With red yarn and 2.0 mm hook, ch 75.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving tails for sewing.

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Sew one strap end to the upper left side of the bag and the other end to the upper right side. Place the strap over one shoulder and across the chest. Tack the strap to the shirt in two hidden spots so it stays in place.

Tiny Fish Charm

1. With pale yellow or cream yarn, ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc in the last ch.
3. Ch 3, sl st in same last ch to form the tail point.
4. Work along the other side of the chain: hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
5. Sl st to first sc and FO.
6. Use black thread to make one tiny eye and two short gill stitches.

Sew the tiny fish charm to the lower front of the red bag. Keep it small, about the width of 4 to 5 stitches, so it looks like a cute beach souvenir badge.

Sailor Cap

The cap is white and blue with a round top, striped side band, and small red ties hanging behind. It sits tilted on the crocodile’s head, slightly above one eye.

Cap Top

1. With white yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: BLO sc around. 42 sts.

Striped Cap Band

1. R9: Change to royal blue, sc around. 42 sts.
2. R10: Change to white, sc around. 42 sts.
3. R11: Change to royal blue, sc around. 42 sts.
4. R12: Change to white, sc around. 42 sts.
5. R13: Change to royal blue, sc around. 42 sts.
6. R14: Change to white, sc around. 42 sts.
7. R15: FLO sc around to create a slight cap brim. 42 sts.
8. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Cap Brim Ridge

1. Join royal blue yarn to any front loop from R15.
2. Sl st loosely around the cap edge.
3. FO and weave in.

Red Back Ties

1. With red yarn, ch 18. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 17. FO.
2. Make a second tie the same way.
3. Sew both ties to the back of the cap so they hang down behind the head.

Tiny Anchor Detail

Use navy embroidery thread or a tiny charm for the anchor on the cap front. For an embroidered anchor, make one vertical stitch, one small horizontal stitch near the top, and two curved lower stitches. Keep it centered on the white front section of the cap.

Sew the cap to the top of the head at a slight angle. The front edge should sit just behind the eyes, and the red ties should fall behind the head.

Yellow Sandals

The sandals are made with flat yellow soles and a top strap. Each sandal has a small tan starfish decoration on the strap area.

Sandal Soles Make 2

1. With yellow yarn, ch 10.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Continue along other side, sc 7, inc in last ch. 20 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 7, inc 3 times, sc 7, inc 2 times. 26 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
5. R4: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sandal Straps Make 2

1. With yellow yarn, ch 17.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16.
3. FO, leaving tails for sewing.

Place each sole under the toes and front foot. Sew around the sole edge to the bottom of the foot. Lay one strap across the toes and sew both ends securely to the sole sides.

Starfish Decorations Make 2

1. With tan or peach yarn, 5 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
2. Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into next sc of MR.
3. Repeat the previous step 4 more times to make 5 arms.
4. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew one starfish onto each sandal strap near the outside front. Shape the arms with a yarn needle so the starfish lies flat against the yellow strap.

Beach Bucket

The bucket is a small white crochet pail with orange trim and a tiny shovel. It sits beside the crocodile like a beach toy.

Bucket Body

1. With beige or white yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R11: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R12: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R13: sc around. 30 sts.
9. FO white.

Bucket Trim and Handle

1. Join orange yarn to the top edge. Sl st around the rim. FO.
2. Join orange yarn to the bottom front loop ridge. Sl st around the base. FO.
3. For the handle, ch 22 with orange yarn.
4. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 21.
5. Sew handle ends to opposite sides of the bucket rim.

Tiny Shovel

The shovel is orange and rests inside the bucket. Use a smaller hook for a neat finish.

1. With orange yarn, ch 13.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 12. This forms the handle.
3. Ch 5.
4. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, sl st back into the base of the handle.
5. Row 2 of scoop: ch 1, turn, sc 4 across the scoop, ch 1, turn.
6. Row 3: dec twice. 2 sts.
7. FO, leaving a tail.

For a firmer shovel, crochet around a thin piece of floral wire or sew the handle to a pipe cleaner covered with orange yarn. Place the shovel in the bucket and tack with one hidden stitch.

Beach Umbrella

The little beach umbrella has a light canopy, orange ribs, and a thin pole. It should stand beside the bucket as a small accessory.

Umbrella Canopy

1. With light beige yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc around. 42 sts.
9. R9: ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1, repeat around as evenly as possible to create a scalloped edge.
10. FO and weave in ends.

Umbrella Ribs

• With orange yarn, embroider 6 straight lines from the center top to the scalloped edge.
• Keep the lines evenly spaced like slices of a small umbrella.
• Use small backstitches so the ribs are visible but not bulky.

Umbrella Pole and Base

1. For the pole, wrap beige or gray yarn around a 5 inch piece of floral wire and secure ends with stitches.
2. For the base, with beige yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
3. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
6. R5: sc around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff lightly. R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. FO and close. Insert pole into base and sew securely.

Sew or glue the canopy to the top of the pole. If you avoid glue, stitch around the pole through the center ring of the canopy several times until stable.

Assembly Order

Careful assembly creates the same balanced seated pose as the reference image. Pin every piece before sewing, especially the head, snout, eyes, arms, and legs.

1. Sew the neck to the top of the body.
2. Sew the head to the neck with the face looking forward.
3. Sew the long snout to the lower front of the head. Add stuffing before the final stitches close.
4. Sew the eye domes high on the head, close to the snout base.
5. Add nostrils, snout lines, and teeth.
6. Place the shirt on the body and tack it down neatly.
7. Attach the sailor collar around the neck and shoulders.
8. Add the red neckerchief over the collar opening.
9. Place the blue shorts on the lower body.
10. Sew the legs under the shorts so they dangle forward.
11. Sew toes to the feet and sandals under the toes.
12. Sew the arms to the upper sides under the sleeves.
13. Sew the tail to the back lower body.
14. Add the red crossbody bag and strap.
15. Sew the sailor cap to the head at a slight angle.
16. Place the bucket, shovel, and umbrella beside the finished doll.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Face placement matters most. The white eyes should be large, round, and raised. The black pupils should face forward. The snout should be centered under the eyes and angled slightly downward, with the nose end still lifted enough to show the nostrils.

• Add the small white teeth after the snout is fully sewn.
• Use darker green embroidery for three soft snout wrinkles.
• Keep the mouth area simple, using only tiny teeth and shaping stitches.
• Add one or two tightening stitches under the eyes if you want a more expressive face.

For a clean finish, weave all yarn ends into the interior of the doll. Use matching thread to secure clothing edges so they do not shift while the doll is displayed.

Care Notes

• Spot clean gently with a damp cloth.
• Do not soak if you used safety eyes, wire, charms, or buttons.
• Let the doll air dry flat in a shaded place.
• Reshape the snout, eyes, cap, and sandals while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The crocodile has a long green snout with nostrils and soft wrinkle lines.
• The eyes are white, oversized, raised, and evenly placed.
• The sailor shirt has blue and white horizontal stripes.
• The blue shorts sit below the shirt and above the dangling legs.
• The red neckerchief is centered under the chin.
• The red crossbody bag rests at the hip with a tiny fish charm.
• The sailor cap has blue and white stripes, a small anchor, and red back ties.
• The yellow sandals have rounded toes and tan starfish decorations.
• The bucket, shovel, and umbrella complete the beach day scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll upright or seated so the long snout and tail keep their shape. Avoid pressing heavy items against the eyes, cap, and umbrella. If dust collects, use a soft dry brush first before using moisture.

If the doll will be handled often, sew all accessories instead of relying on loose placement. For display only, the bucket and umbrella may remain separate so the scene can be arranged beside the crocodile.

• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
• Store in a breathable cotton bag when not displayed.
• Do not machine wash if wire, safety eyes, charms, or embroidered details are used.
• Refresh the shape by gently massaging the stuffing back into place.