Meet the Soho Tea-Time Lamb: a pastel, photo-real knit doll styled exactly like the image—soft cream lamb with tufted curls, round ears, friendly embroidered face; lace scarf; blush-pink cardigan with two chunky front buttons (one plain, one macaron badge); sea-glass pleated skirt with thin beige stripes; sage-green Mary Jane shoes; and a crossbody biscuit purse. On the table: a tiny knitted teapot and a small plate of knit biscuits.

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Materials

• DK-weight wool or wool-blend in:
  1. Cream (Body & head) – 35 g
  2. Blush Pink (Cardigan & strap) – 25 g
  3. Sea-glass Green (Skirt & shoes) – 25 g
  4. Pale Beige (Stripes & biscuit) – 15 g
  5. Pale Mint (Teapot) – 10 g
  6. Off-white (Lace scarf & plate) – 8 g
  7. Tiny scrap Black (eyes & mouth), Peach (macaron badge)
• Needles: US 2.5 (3.0 mm) for tight fabric on toy; US 3 (3.25 mm) for cardigan & skirt
• DPNs or long circular for magic loop
• Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle
• Polyester fiberfill
• 2 flat buttons (¾ in / 18–20 mm) OR stuffed knit “buttons” (pattern included)
• A small magnet pair (optional, to “snap” purse flap)
• Blocking tools; small circle template (2.75 in / 7 cm) for biscuit

Gauge & Sizing

• Gauge (US 2.5): 8 sts × 10 rows = 1 in (stockinette, unblocked, in the round)
• Doll height seated: ~11 in (28 cm) from tabletop to top of head (no hat)
• Proportions from image analysis (for realistic look):
  1. Head diameter ≈ 2.9 in (7.4 cm)
  2. Body (shoulder to seat) ≈ 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
  3. Upper arm length ≈ 2.2 in; lower arm/hand ≈ 1.6 in
  4. Thigh (visible) ≈ 1.3 in; lower leg/foot to shoe sole ≈ 2.6 in
  5. Ear length ≈ 1.6 in; curl depth ≈ 0.4 in per bobble row
  6. Skirt length (waist to hem) ≈ 3.2 in with crisp pleats
  7. Shoe strap placed at ⅜ in behind toe ridge

Tight gauge matters for clean seams and firm shaping.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• kfb – knit front & back
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right
• pm/sm – place/slip marker
• yo – yarn over
• sl – slip stitch purlwise
• bo – bind off
• co – cast on
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS/WS – right/ wrong side
• dpn – double-pointed needle
• tbl – through back loop
• i-cord – knit cord worked on 2 dpns

Head (cream, US 2.5; worked bottom-up in the round)

Co 8 sts. Distribute on dpns, join, pm.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb around – 24.
Rnd 5: k2, kfb around – 32.
Rnd 7: k3, kfb around – 40.
Rnd 9: k4, kfb around – 48.
Rnd 11: k5, kfb around – 56.
Rnd 12–20: k 9 rnds even.
Place safety line. Begin face zone:
Rnd 21: k24, work short row wedge: turn, p8, turn, k8, sm, k to end.
Rnd 22–26: k 5 rnds.
Insert 6 mm beads or embroider eyes later at Rnd 15 height, 9 sts apart.

Decrease for crown:
Rnd 27: k5, k2tog around – 48.
Rnd 29: k4, k2tog – 40.
Rnd 31: k3, k2tog – 32.
Begin light stuffing, focus at cheek line.
Rnd 33: k2, k2tog – 24.
Rnd 35: k1, k2tog – 16. Finish stuffing, firm but not hard.
Rnd 36: k2tog around – 8. Cut yarn, draw through, cinch.

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Curls / Fleece Cap (cream, flat, then sewn)

Co 44. Row 1: kfb across – 88. Row 2: p. Row 3: (kfb, k1) across – 132. Row 4: p.
Bind off loosely. Spiral this frill over the top and back ⅔ of the head, sew invisibly. For cuter depth, add a second shorter strip (co 28, work as above) at the crown.

Ears (make 2, cream; worked flat)

Co 10.
Row 1: k. Row 2: p.
Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb – 12.
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb – 14.
Rows 6–10: st st.
Row 11: k2tog, k10, ssk – 12.
Row 13: k2tog, k8, ssk – 10.
Row 15: k2tog, k6, ssk – 8.
Bind off leaving long tail. Fold with slight cup; sew at head sides level with middle of eyes.

Muzzle & Face Embroidery

With cream, pick up 12 sts centered 2 rnds below eye line; work 4 rows st st flat; bo; lightly stuff and ladder stitch sides to form an oval muzzle. With black embroidery thread, satin-stitch tiny oval eyes (or attach safety eyes before stuffing), backstitch smile and “V” nose; add a single stitch highlight in off-white.

Body (cream; in the round, bottom-up)

Co 10.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 20.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb – 30.
Rnd 5: k2, kfb – 40.
Rnd 7: k3, kfb – 50.
Rnds 8–22: k even to form a gentle cylinder; stuff as you go.
Shaping shoulders:
Rnd 23: k8, k2tog five times – 45.
Rnd 25: k7, k2tog – 40.
Rnd 27: k6, k2tog – 35.
Rnd 29: k5, k2tog – 30.
Bind off leaving long tail. Ladder stitch body opening to head base, angle the head slightly forward like the photo.

Legs (make 2, cream to ankle; then shoe color; worked toe-up)

Feet & Shoes are covered later; knit legs first to ankle.
Co 8.
Rnd 1: kfb – 16.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb – 24.
Rnd 4–12: k. Firmly stuff foot shape (toes rounded).
Switch to cream for legs if started in shoe color; otherwise, continue after shoe directions.
Create ankle indent: Rnd 13: k2tog, k2 around – 18.
Rnd 14–28: k even for shin. Stuff lightly. Bind off and leave top open for sewing into body later.

Arms (make 2, cream hands, sleeves added later)

Co 6.
Rnd 1: kfb – 12.
Rnd 2–7: k for hand; lightly stuff.
Rnd 8: k2tog, k1 around – 8.
Rnds 9–22: k for forearm/upper arm (no stuffing near shoulder for drape).
Bind off, flatten top. Sew under shoulders at a gentle drop angle.

Pleated Skirt (sea-glass with beige stripes; worked top-down, in the round; US 3)

Co 120 sts loosely. Join, pm.
Waistband: k1, p1 rib × 6 rnds.
Pleat Setup (RS): (k4, p2) around.
Main Skirt:

• Rnds 1–8: keep (k4, p2) rib to set box pleats; on Rnds 4 and 8 add beige stripe: k sea-glass for 3 rnds, knit beige 1 rnd, switch back.
• Rnds 9–40: continue pattern; place beige 1-rnd stripes every 8 rnds (Rnds 16, 24, 32, 40).
  Hem: k 3 rnds st st in sea-glass. Bind off loosely. Steam block to crisp pleats; skirt length should be ~3.2 in.

Mary Jane Shoes (pair; sea-glass; worked from sole up on US 2.5)

Soles (make 2):
Co 6.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb – 8.
Row 3: p.
Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb – 10.
Repeat rows 3–4 until 18 sts.
Row 11: p.
Row 12: k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 16.
Bind off. Make a second sole, seam WS together for firmness.

Uppers (worked in the round):
Pick up 42 sts evenly around sole edge.
Rnds 1–6: k.
Toe shaping: Rnd 7: (k5, k2tog) × 6 – 36.
Rnd 9: (k4, k2tog) × 6 – 30.
Rnd 11: (k3, k2tog) × 6 – 24.
Rnds 12–14: k.
Create strap tabs:
Row 15 (flat now): k10, bo 4, k10 – 20; turn.
Row 16: p10, co 8 with backward loop (strap), p10 – 28.
Rows 17–20: work 4 rows st st across all sts; bo.
Sew strap end to opposite side with a tiny cream “button” (duplicate stitch dot) placed ⅜ in behind the toe ridge to match the photo.

Insert Feet/Legs: Slide finished shoes over stuffed feet. Stitch shoes to legs invisibly along inner edge.

Cardigan (blush pink; US 3; worked flat; cropped with rounded front)

Back:
Co 40. Work 8 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Body: st st for 28 rows. Bind off.

Left Front (curved opening):
Co 18. Rib 6 rows.
Shape neckline: Row 7 (RS): k to last 3, k2tog, k1.
Row 8: p.
Repeat dec every RS 6 more times (until 11 sts).
Work even until same length as back; bo.

Right Front: mirror shaping with ssk at neckline.

Sleeves (make 2):
Co 24. Rib 6 rows.
Switch to st st and inc 1 st each edge every 6th row × 3 – 30 sts.
Work even until sleeve length equals 2.75 in; bo.

Finishing Cardigan:
Seam shoulders 3 sts each side. Set in sleeves; seam sides.
Neck/Front Border: With pink, pick up around neck and fronts, work i-cord edging (2 sts i-cord) for the tidy rolled look shown.
Buttons: Sew two ¾-in buttons at left front to match image (upper button plain; lower “macaron” style—embroider a thin peach line as filling). If you prefer knit buttons:

• Co 10, knit 10 rows, gather edges into a yo-yo, stuff and sew flat.

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Lace Scarf (off-white; flat)

Co 8.
Repeat [Row A: k1, yo, k2tog, k to end] and [Row B: purl] until the strip measures 8 in. Bind off; steam block; tie once to drape slightly off-center.

Crossbody Biscuit Purse (beige circle with pink strap)

Front & Back (make 2):
Co 6.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb – 18.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb – 24.
Rnd 4: k3, kfb – 32.
Rnd 5: k4, kfb – 40.
Rnd 6: k5, kfb – 48.
Rnd 7: k.
Rnd 8: k3, (yo, k2tog) repeat to pepper “holes”.
Rnd 9: k. Bind off.

Gusset: Co 6; work i-cord 12 in long.

Assembly: Whipstitch i-cord around front disc; add back disc, leaving 1.2 in opening at top for flap. For a knit flap, pick up 12 sts along top, knit 6 rows st st, then 2 rows k1,p1 rib; bo. Add optional tiny magnet for “click.”
Strap: Make a pink i-cord 13–14 in; attach at each side so that it crosses the body diagonally as in the photo.

Tiny Table Props (Teapot & Plate with Biscuits)

Teapot (mint; worked in pieces)
Body: Co 6; kfb around – 12. Next rnd k1, kfb – 18. Next k2, kfb – 24.
Knit 6 rnds even.
Decrease: k2, k2tog – 18; next k1, k2tog – 12. Stuff firmly. Next rnd k2tog – 6; draw closed.

Lid: Co 6; kfb around – 12; knit 1 rnd; k2tog around – 6; draw closed. Stem: 2-st i-cord ½ in; sew to lid top; sew lid to body with one stitch so it sits slightly raised.
Spout: I-cord 3 sts × ¾ in; curve and stitch to body with the tip upturned.
Handle: I-cord 2 sts × ¾ in; stitch opposite spout. Light steam to set curves.

Plate (off-white; flat)
Co 6. Rnd inc to 30 as for biscuit discs; knit 1 rnd even; purl 1 rnd for rim ridge; bind off.
Biscuits (beige; make 3): Small discs: Co 6; kfb around – 12; knit 1 rnd; bo. Sew to plate in a small stack.

Assembly & Styling (match the photo exactly)

1. Join Legs to Body: Pin legs under body at front edge so the lamb sits on the table edge. Ladder stitch securely; angle feet so soles rest flat and toes point forward.
2. Attach Body to Head: Use head tail to sew a firm join; tilt slightly forward.
3. Sew Ears: Place just below curl line, slightly angled outward.
4. Dress the Lamb:
   1. Pull on skirt; waistband sits high at natural waist.
   2. Put on cardigan; fronts do not overlap—leave a small gap like the image; add two buttons in a vertical line on the left front.
   3. Tie lace scarf into a small single knot to the right side of the neck.
5. Shoes: Position straps ⅜ in behind toe ridge; sew a tiny cream dot to each strap end (duplicate stitch).
6. Purse: Hang crossbody from right shoulder to left hip; purse body rests at the cardigan’s hem line.
7. Props: Place plate with three biscuits at lamb’s left (viewer’s left). Teapot sits to the right, spout angled left.
8. Face: If using embroidery, place eyes 9 sts apart horizontally; mouth a gentle “smile” centered just below the muzzle.

Finishing & Blocking

• Steam block cardigan edges, skirt pleats (place pins inside each purl ditch), and lace scarf.
• Teapot and biscuit plate benefit from light steam to define edges.
• Trim tails and secure all knots inside.

Care & Safety Notes

• This design is intended for display or gentle play. For children under 3, replace buttons and magnets with embroidered features.
• Hand-wash cold, reshape, air dry flat.

Troubleshooting & Exact-Look Tips

• Head too small/large: Adjust by ±4 rnds before crown shaping; keep ear positions relative to eye line.
• Skirt lacks crisp pleats: Reinforce by blocking with pins and a little spray starch (optional).
• Shoes twist: Add one extra decrease round at the toe or stitch a tiny insole from felted scrap.
• Cardigan gapes too wide: Pick up and work a 2-row garter edge after the i-cord to add ⅛ in width.