Introduction
Meet the Lemon Poppy-Seed Baker Lamb—a sunny amigurumi lamb in a lemongrass pinafore sprinkled with poppy-dot bobbles, a cream puff-sleeve tee, buttery Mary Jane shoes, and a lemon-tart beret. She carries a tiny flour-sack crossbody with a “Poppy” label
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Form & Proportion Analysis
- Height: ~9.75–10 in (24–25.5 cm) with DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
- Head: Round-oval with fluffy fleece texture on the crown only; face panel smooth for expression. Safety eyes (8 mm) sit low and wide—about 8 stitches apart—between Rnds 13–14. A tiny oval nose and soft smile sit ~2 rounds below the eyes.
- Ears: Drooped, slightly tapered ovals attached just below the fleece line; tips hang near the jaw.
- Body: Compact pear shape with a gentle tummy; natural waist around Body Rnd 12 so the pinafore sits neatly.
- Arms/Legs: Slim tubes with rounded ends. Feet fill Mary Janes with cream toe ovals.
- Outfit:
- Pinafore: Lemongrass A-line with bib and crossed straps; skirt sprinkled with small bobble “poppy seeds.”
- Tee: Cream, short puff sleeves, small Peter Pan collar edge.
- Shoes: Butter-yellow Mary Janes with strap and low edge; cream toe inset.
- Beret: Lemon-tart look—slightly domed with a shallow rim and a tiny “whipped-cream” nub.
- Bag: Cream flour-sack crossbody with printed-look “Poppy” label (duplicate stitch) and a drawstring top.
Fabric density for the lamb is tight (~8 sc per 1 in). Clothes are a touch looser for drape but remain tidy. Attachments: ears tilt slightly forward; arms slightly forward; legs perpendicular and parallel for stable posing.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton yarn (approx. colors):
- C1 Warm cream (head face panel, muzzle, inner ears, tee, bag, shoe toe inserts)
- C1f Soft white (fleece bobbles on crown)
- C2 Oatmeal/light taupe (lamb body/limbs)
- C3 Lemongrass/yellow-green (pinafore)
- C4 Butter yellow (shoes, beret nub accent)
- C5 Honey/golden (beret body; collar edging option)
- C6 Charcoal/brown (nose/mouth embroidery; “Poppy” letters)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm (amigurumi), 3.0 mm (pinafore hem/beret rim optional).
- Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes (or crocheted circles).
- Stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- BLO / FLO – back/front loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- Rnd / Row – round / row
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- BOB – bobble (yo, pull up a loop to hdc height 3 times in same st, yo pull through all loops)
Gauge & Notes
- Target gauge for doll: ~8 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm) in the round.
- Work in continuous spirals unless instructed to join.
- Stuff gradually and firmly; keep cheeks smooth.
- Fleece texture on head is worked after the head is finished (surface-bobble band).
- All trims (buttons, label) are yarn-only.
The Pattern
Head (C2 for base; C1 face panel added by color-change section)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 [42]
Rnds 8–10: sc around [42]
Rnd 11 (start face panel): switch to C1 for 18 sts, remaining 24 sts in C2 [42]
Rnds 12–16: maintain the same color split every round (C1 centered for face), sc around [42].
— Insert eyes on the C1 face section between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 17 (all C2): sc around [42]
Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 19: sc around [36]
Rnd 20: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30] — begin stuffing.
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 23: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 24: sc around [12]; fasten off, leaving a tail for closing after attachment if preferred.
Face Embroidery (C6): Satin-stitch an oval nose centered 2 rounds below the eyes; add a short vertical line and a tiny smile. Optional micro cheek dots in C6.
Fleece Crown (C1f, surface work): On Rnds 8–12 (top crown), surface-sl-st following a wavy line across the top half; place BOB every 3rd or 4th stitch to create soft fleece clusters. Keep face panel smooth.
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Ears (make 2; C2 outer, C1 inner trim)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–10: sc around [9]
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Rnd 12: sc around [7]; fasten off with long tails.
Flatten gently. With C1, surface-sl-st a small crescent inside each ear. Sew to head just below the fleece band, angled slightly forward.
Body (C2)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnds 7–8: sc around [36]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 10: sc around [30]
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — natural waist
Rnd 12: sc around [24]
Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — start stuffing
Rnd 14: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 15: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body with ladder stitches; keep the chin slightly forward.
Arms (make 2, C2)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–11: sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Lightly stuff just the hand; flatten the top and sew slightly forward under the neckline.
Legs & Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Shoe Sole (C4)
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 3, inc in last [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18]
Upper (C4)
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — rounded toe formed.
Toe Insert (C1)
MR, 6 sc; inc around to 12; flatten into an oval and sew to the shoe’s front upper.
Strap (C4)
Join at inner ankle, ch 8, sl st to outer ankle; fasten off.
Leg Tube (C2)
Rnd 8: switch to C2; sc around [12]
Rnds 9–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnds 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with long tails.
Stuff and sew both legs parallel and level so soles sit flat.
Tail (C2)
Ch 16; sl st back along chain for a neat cord; sew low center back.
Outfit
Cream Puff-Sleeve Tee (C1 with C5 edging)
Rnd 1: ch 56, join to ring (avoid twist) [56]
Rnd 2: sc around [56]
Rnd 3: (sc 6, inc)×8 [64]
Rnd 4: sc around [64]
Rnd 5 (divide sleeves): sc 9, ch 4, sk 12 (sleeve), sc 22, ch 4, sk 12, sc 9 [48 incl. chains]
Rnd 6: sc around, working 2 sc in each ch-4 to close underarm gaps [56]
Rnd 7–8: sc around [56]
Rnd 9 (hem): FLO sc around for a neat ridge; sl st to finish; fasten off.
Sleeves (each):
Pick up 24 sc evenly around armhole with C1.
Rnd 1: sc around [24]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×12 [36] — gentle puff
Rnd 3: (sc 4, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 4 (cuff): switch to C5; sc around [30]; sl st and fasten.
Optional: weave a thin chain cord on the inside to keep the puff gathered.
Peter Pan Collar (C5)
Row 1: ch 21; sc in 2nd ch and across [20].
Rows 2–3: sc across.
Curve around front neckline like two mirrored petals (make 2 pieces), overlapping slightly at center front. Sew down invisibly.
Lemongrass Pinafore with Poppy-Dot Bobbles (C3)
Skirt (worked in the round)
Rnd 1: ch 84, join [84]
Rnd 2: sc around [84]
Rnd 3: (sc 6, inc)×12 [96]
Rnd 4–5: sc around [96]
Rnd 6 (poppy-dot row): [BOB in next st, sc 3] repeat around → place ~24 bobbles evenly.
Rnd 7–8: sc around [96]
Rnd 9 (poppy-dot): repeat Rnd 6 but stagger dots so they sit between previous ones.
Rnd 10–11: sc around [96]
Rnd 12 (ridge for bib join): BLO sc around [96]
Rnd 13 (hem): switch to 3.0 mm and sc around; sl st, fasten off.
Bib (worked flat on Skirt Rnd 12 ridge, centered)
Row 1: pick up 16 sts across [16]
Rows 2–6: sc across [16]
Row 7: dec, sc 12, dec [14]
Row 8: sc across [14]; fasten off.
Straps (make 2)
At the top corners of the bib, ch 22; Row 1: sc back in back bumps [21]; fasten off long tails. Cross straps over the back and sew to the skirt’s back waist about 12 sts apart.
Pocket (optional—center front)
Row 1: ch 9; Row 2: sc 8; Rows 3–6: sc across; add one BOB at center Row 4; sew to bib.
Lemon-Tart Beret (C5 body, C4 nub)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: sc around [36]
Rnd 8 (lip): BLO sc around [36]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 10: sc around [30]; sl st and fasten.
Nub (C4): MR, 5 sc; sl st to close; sew to center top.
Wear slightly tilted; do not cover ears.
Flour-Sack Crossbody (C1 with C3 drawstring & C6 label)
Bag Body (make 2 panels)
Row 1: ch 17; sc in 2nd ch and across [16]
Rows 2–14: sc across [16]; fasten off both.
Side/Gusset
Row 1: ch 40; Rows 2–3: sc across [39].
Sew gusset around first panel, then around second, leaving top open.
Drawstring Casing
Join C1 at top edge; sc around once; next round FLO sc to create a turning ridge. Fold to inside and whipstitch to form a casing.
Cord & Strap (C3)
Cord: ch 30; sl st back; thread through casing and tie small bows at front corners.
Strap: ch 80–90; sl st back; sew to upper side edges so bag hangs at hip.
“Poppy” Label (C6)
Small rectangle: ch 9; 2 rows sc [8]. Sew to front. Duplicate stitch the letters P O P P Y (block capitals) across the rectangle.
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Optional Baking Tray Prop (all crochet)
- Tray (C1f): ch 18; 4 rows sc; round the corners with sl sts.
- Mini tart: MR (C5) 6 sc; inc to 12; add a C4 center circle (MR 6 sc) and sew on.
Place beside the lamb for photos.
Assembly & Dressing
Order
- Dress the puff-sleeve tee first.
- Slide on the pinafore; cross straps in back and sew.
- Put on shoes; tack straps if you want them fixed.
- Pop on the beret—slightly tilted so the nub is visible and ears show.
- Add the flour-sack bag and position across the chest.
Embroidery & Finishing Touches
- With C6, add two tiny upward eyebrow ticks above the eyes.
- Add the lightest cheek blush using duplicate stitches with a pale pinkish cream (optional).
- If the beret shifts, tack it to the head at two points.
- Steam-block gently (hover only) to relax skirt hem and collar; avoid flattening bobbles.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Before sewing the head, crochet a small neck peg (6 sc around × 4–5 rnds) and stitch between body and head.
- Tee tight at underarm: Use ch-5 instead of ch-4 on the divide round and pick up one extra stitch under each arm on Rnd 6.
- Beret too big/small: Add or skip one increase round (±6 sts) or change hook by ±0.25 mm.
- Pinafore rides up: Lengthen straps by +2 chains each or tack side seams to the tee with two hidden stitches.
- Shoes slipping: Add an extra sc round at the opening or stitch strap ends to the ankle.
Quick Reference (Counts at a Glance)
- Head: max 42 sts; eyes at R13–14 (8 sts apart); color-split face R11–16; close at 12.
- Ears: tubes to 9 sts wide; attach just under fleece band.
- Body: max 36 → waist 24 → close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes taper to 7.
- Legs/Shoes: sole 18; leg tube 12 → 8; Mary Jane strap ch-8.
- Tee: ring 56; divide sleeves with 12-st gaps; sleeves start 24 → puff 36 → cuff 30.
- Pinafore: skirt ring 84 → 96; bobble rows at R6 & R9; bib 16 → 14; straps ch-22.
- Beret: crown to 36; lip BLO; nub MR 5 sc.
- Bag: panels 16×14 rows; gusset 39×2 rows; strap ch 80–90.
