
Looking for a cute, beginner-friendly crochet project? This mini gardener doll is the perfect quick make — adorable, soft, and great as a handmade gift, keychain, or desk buddy. Designed with pastel cotton yarns and simple stitches, it’s ideal for anyone who wants to start amigurumi.
🧷 Skill Level
Beginner
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches)
🧶 Materials
- Pastel cotton yarn (beige, blue, yellow, pink)
- 2 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ( ) x n = repeat inside the parentheses n times
- st(s) = stitch(es)
🧸 Part 1: Head & Body (in one piece)

1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2. inc x 6 (12) 3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18) 4–5. 18 sc 6. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12) 7. dec x 6 (6) – Finish off, stuff lightly, leave long tail for sewing.
🦵 Part 2: Legs (Make 2)
1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2. inc x 6 (12) 3–5. 12 sc 6. (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9) 7. 9 sc – Fasten off, leave tail.
🤲 Part 3: Arms (Make 2)
1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2–5. 6 sc – Do not stuff. Flatten slightly and sew to body.
👖 Part 4: Overall Straps (Make 2)
1. Chain 10 2. Row 1: sc in each ch (9) → Leave long tail and attach from shoulders to waist.
👒 Part 5: Hat (Sun Hat)
1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2. inc x 6 (12) 3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18) 4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24) 5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30) 6–7. 30 sc 8. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36) 9. 36 sc – Fasten off, weave in ends.
🪡 Assembly Instructions

- Sew legs to bottom of body.
- Attach arms to sides.
- Place safety eyes between rounds 4–5, 6 stitches apart.
- Embroider cheeks with pink thread.
- Sew overall straps in place (crossed or straight).
- Sew or glue hat on top of head.
✨ Personalization Tips
- Add tiny tools like a flower, watering can, or shovel.
- Turn it into a keychain, bag charm, or mini gift!
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You can download this pattern and explore more beginner-friendly amigurumi tutorials at amyliva.com.
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❌ Do not sell, repost, or claim the pattern as your own.
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