Turn one playful garlic-bulb base into four completely different amigurumi characters. This 4-in-1 garlic crochet pattern includes Lavender Bud, Sunny Chick, Cozy Lamb and Little Penguin – four small sprout friends built around a shared head shape, with character-specific bodies, faces and finishing details.

Instead of making you repeat the same long instructions four times, the pattern starts with the shared garlic head and then branches into the pieces you need for each character. That makes it easier to follow, easier to check, and much more practical if you decide to crochet the whole set.

Lavender Bud, Sunny Chick, Cozy Lamb and Little Penguin.

Project at a Glance

Skill level	Intermediate
Finished size	Approx. 12 cm / 4.7 in tall
Hook	2.0 mm
Terminology	US crochet terms

Why This 4-in-1 Pattern Is Easier to Follow

All four dolls use the same garlic-bulb head. Sunny Chick, Cozy Lamb and Little Penguin also share the same standard body, while Lavender Bud uses a custom body with different openings and shaping.

The most important habit is simple: check the stitch count at the end of every round before moving on. The pattern tables include a stitch-count column so errors are easier to catch while they are still small.

Materials and Tools

4-ply combed cotton / sport-weight yarn in the colors needed for your chosen character

2.0 mm crochet hook

Polyester fiberfill

Yarn or tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Pins and scissors

Thin flexible craft wire for the garlic sprout leaves (optional)

Small black safety eyes or embroidered eyes

Fabric glue for tiny details (optional)

Crochet Abbreviations

MR	magic ring	hdc	half double crochet
ch	chain	hdc inc	2 hdc in same stitch
sc	single crochet	FLO	front loop only
inc	2 sc in same stitch	BLO	back loop only
inv dec	invisible sc decrease	sk	skip
std dec	regular sc decrease	[ … ]	work bracketed stitches into the same stitch
sl st	slip stitch

Meet the Four Garlic Sprout Friends

Lavender Bud A baby-inspired purple sprout with a pacifier-style face detail and a custom body.	Sunny Chick A cheerful yellow chick variation with a beak, top feather, wings and wired garlic leaves.
Cozy Lamb A soft lamb-inspired version with ears, tiny horns, front legs and a seated pose.	Little Penguin A classic black-and-white variation with a two-color face panel, belly patch and scarf.

Before You Start

Read the full section for your chosen character before crocheting its small finishing pieces.

Use a stitch marker even when working joined rounds; it makes the first stitch easy to find when checking the shape.

Pin face panels, limbs and leaves before sewing. A few millimeters of placement can change the expression and balance of a small amigurumi.

Stuff gradually rather than all at once. The garlic head needs enough flexibility for the final bulb indentations.

Full Garlic Sprout Friends Crochet Pattern

The written pattern below follows the same make order as the printable PDF: shared base first, then the character-specific pieces and assembly.

SHARED BASE / ALL FOUR CHARACTERS

Head – build the bulb shape

Use this head for Lavender Bud, Sunny Chick, Cozy Lamb and Little Penguin. Work in joined rounds from a magic ring. Keep the fabric compact.

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 5 sc	5
R2	5 inc	10
R3	10 inc	20
R4	(sc, inc) x 10	30
R5	(sc, inc, sc) x 10	40
R6	40 sc	40
R7	(3 sc, inc) x 10	50
R8	(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 10	60
R9	(5 sc, inc) x 10	70
R10	70 sc	70
R11	(3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 10	80

Straight section

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R12-R18	80 sc	80

SHARED BASE / ALL FOUR CHARACTERS

Head – shape, stuff and close

From Round 19 the bulb narrows gradually. Begin stuffing around Round 30 and continue little by little so the filling stays even.

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R19	(7 sc, inv dec, 7 sc) x 5	75
R20	75 sc	75
R21	(13 sc, inv dec) x 5	70
R22	70 sc	70
R23	(6 sc, inv dec, 6 sc) x 5	65
R24	65 sc	65
R25	(11 sc, inv dec) x 5	60
R26	(5 sc, inv dec, 5 sc) x 5	55
R27	(9 sc, inv dec) x 5	50
R28	(4 sc, inv dec, 4 sc) x 5	45
R29	(7 sc, inv dec) x 5	40
R30	(3 sc, inv dec, 3 sc) x 5	35
R31	(5 sc, inv dec) x 5	30
R32	(2 sc, inv dec, 2 sc) x 5	25
R33	(3 sc, inv dec) x 5	20
R34	20 sc	20
R35	(sc, inv dec, sc) x 5	15
R36-R37	15 sc	15
R38	BLO: (sc, inv dec) x 5	10

Finish the bulb

Finish stuffing firmly and close the remaining opening with the reserved yarn tail.

With matching yarn, make shallow vertical indentations from the top toward the base.

Tighten gently and evenly so the head looks lobed rather than pinched.

SHARED BASE / SUNNY CHICK • COZY LAMB • LITTLE PENGUIN

Standard Body

Sunny Chick, Cozy Lamb and Little Penguin use the same body. Lavender Bud has a separate body because its openings and shaping differ.

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 8 sc	8
R2	8 inc	16
R3	(sc, inc) x 8	24
R4	(sc, inc, sc) x 8	32
R5	(3 sc, inc) x 8	40
R6	(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 8	48
R7-R9	48 sc	48
R10	(10 sc, inv dec) x 4	44
R11-R12	44 sc	44
R13	(9 sc, inv dec) x 4	40
R14	40 sc	40
R15	9 sc, inv dec, 18 sc, ch 1, sk 2, 9 sc	37
R16	9 sc, inv dec, 14 sc, ch 5, sk 6, 6 sc	30
R17	8 sc, inv dec, 11 sc, ch 7, sk 6, 3 sc	23
R18	8 sc, inv dec, 7 sc, ch 7, sk 6	16
R19	3 sl st, 4 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, ch 5, sk 3; sl st to first sc to finish	–

Lavender Bud

Baby-inspired garlic sprout

Custom Body

Lavender Bud is the only character with this body. The chain-and-skip sections create the shaped openings shown in the finished doll.

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 8 sc	8
R2	8 inc	16
R3	(sc, inc) x 8	24
R4	(sc, inc, sc) x 8	32
R5	(3 sc, inc) x 8	40
R6	(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 8	48
R7	48 sc	48
R8	FLO: 8 sc, (hdc, hdc inc) x 4, 8 sc, ch 16, sk 24	–
R9	2 sl st, 2 sc, inv dec, 18 sc, inv dec, 2 sl st; into R7 FLO: (4 sc, inv dec) x 4	46
R10	46 sc	46
R11	Into R7 BLO: 48 sc	48
R12	48 sc	48
R13	(10 sc, inv dec) x 4	44
R14-R15	44 sc	44
R16	(9 sc, inv dec) x 4	40
R17	40 sc	40
R18	9 sc, inv dec, 18 sc, ch 1, sk 2, 9 sc	37
R19	9 sc, inv dec, 14 sc, ch 5, sk 6, 6 sc	30
R20	8 sc, inv dec, 11 sc, ch 7, sk 6, 3 sc	23
R21	8 sc, inv dec, 7 sc, ch 7, sk 6	16
R22	3 sl st, 4 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, ch 5, sk 3; sl st to first sc to finish	–

Face, Pacifier & Sprout

Face panel

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 7; from 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in next ch, 4 sc, inc	14
R2	inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc	20
R3	(inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 2	24
R4	2 inc, 6 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc	36
R5	6 sc, 2 inc, 9 sc, [sc, hdc], hdc inc, 13 sc, hdc inc, [hdc, sc], 2 sc	42

Blush circles × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 6 sc	6

Pacifier panel

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	MR; sc, 8 hdc, sc	10

Sprout leaves

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Large × 2	ch 11; from 4th ch: 3 hdc, std dec, 3 sc	–
Small × 2	ch 6; from 2nd ch: 2 sc, std dec, sl st	–

Visual checkpoint: the face panel should read as centered from the front, while the four sprout pieces fan outward rather than stacking directly behind one another.

Hands, Feet & Assembly

Left hand

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 4; work back: {sl st, [ch 1, sl st]} x 4	–
R2	4 sc	4
R3	4 inc	8
R4	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R5	(inv dec, 4 sc) x 2	10
R6	10 sc	10
R7	(inv dec, 3 sc) x 2	8
R8	8 sc	8

Right hand

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1-R5	Work the same as the left hand through Round 5	–
R6	(inv dec, 3 sc) x 2	8

Feet × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Sole R1	MR, 5 sc	5
Sole R2	(sc, inc) x 2, sc	7
Sole R3	sc, ch 2, sk 2, 4 sc	–
Sole R4	(sc, inc) x 3, sc; use BLO through the chain section	–
Left toes H1	Flatten; sl st, ch 3, sl st, [sl st, ch 2, sl st] x 2, [sl st, ch 1, sl st]	–
Right toes H1	Flatten; [sl st, ch 1, sl st], [sl st, ch 2, sl st] x 2, sl st, ch 3, sl st	–
Ankle R1	Join yarn into the 2 stitches skipped in Sole R3; ch 1, (sc, inv dec) x 2	–
Ankle R2	4 sc	4

Assembly – in this order

1	Sew the body to the underside of the finished head.
2	Center and pin the face panel. Add the eyes and facial embroidery before closing the last section of the panel seam.
3	Sew on the two blush circles and pacifier.
4	Arrange the four sprout leaves at the top of the head and sew securely.
5	Add the belly-button embroidery, hands and mirrored feet. Check the sitting pose before tightening the final stitches.

Sunny Chick

Cheerful bird-inspired garlic sprout

Leaves & Face

Garlic sprout leaves × 5

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Leaf 1	Attach to FLO of the second-to-last head round. ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 2	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 3	ch 22; work back from 1st ch: 6 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 4	ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 5	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–

Face panel

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 7; from 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in next ch, 4 sc, inc	14
R2	inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc	20
R3	(inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 2	24
R4	2 inc, 6 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc	36
R5	(14 sc, inc, sc, inc, sc) x 2	40

Blush circles × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 6 sc	6

Beak

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	MR; (ch 1, hdc, ch 1, sl st) x 2	–

Top feather

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 5; from 2nd ch: sc, hdc, inc, sl st	–

Wings, Feet & Tail

Left wing

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4-R6	12 sc	12
R7	2 sc, inv dec, 8 sc	11
R8	11 sc	11
R9	sc, inv dec, 5 sc, inv dec, sc	9
R10	2 inv dec, 5 sc	7
H11	ch 1; flatten and work 2 sc through both layers	2

Right wing

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4	12 sc	12
R5	2 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, inv dec, 2 sc	10
R6	10 sc	10
R7	7 sc, inv dec, sc	9
H8	ch 1; flatten and work 3 sc through both layers	3

Feet × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Sole R1	MR, 5 sc	5
Sole R2	(sc, inc) x 2, sc	7
Sole R3	4 sc, ch 2, sk 2, sc	–
Sole R4	(sc, inc) x 3, sc; when crossing the chain section, work into the back loop	–
Toe H5	ch 1; flatten. [2 sc], sl st, [2 sc, sl st], [2 sc], sl st	–
Ankle R1	Join yarn into the 2 stitches skipped in Sole R3; ch 1, (sc, inv dec) x 2	–
Ankle R2	4 sc	4

Tail

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4	2 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, inv dec, 2 sc	10

Put Sunny Chick Together

Assembly – in this order

1	Sew the Standard Body to the Shared Head and check that the doll sits flat.
2	Attach the face panel. Add eyes, blush circles, beak and the small top feather.
3	Sew the five wired sprout leaves into the top of the head and curve them gently.
4	Attach the left and right wings in their correct orientation.
5	Sew on both feet and the tail. Pin first so the character remains balanced when seated.

If something looks off

DOLL TIPS FORWARD • Move the feet a little farther forward before sewing • Check that the body is centered under the head

FACE LOOKS TILTED • Re-pin the face panel before tightening the seam • Compare eye height from the front, not from above

Cozy Lamb

Soft lamb-inspired garlic sprout

Leaves & Face

Garlic sprout leaves × 5

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Leaf 1	Attach to FLO of the second-to-last head round. ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 2	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 3	ch 22; work back from 1st ch: 6 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 4	ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 5	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–

Face panel

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 7; from 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in next ch, 4 sc, inc	14
R2	inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc	20
R3	(inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 2	24
R4	2 inc, 6 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc	36
R5	(14 sc, inc, sc, inc, sc) x 2	40

Blush pieces × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 4; from 2nd ch: sc, hdc, [sc, sl st]	–

Ears × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 6 sc	6
R2	6 inc	12

Horns × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 4; from 2nd ch: sl st, [sc, hdc], hdc	–

Front Legs, Feet, Tail & Assembly

Left front leg

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 5; from 2nd ch: 3 sc, 3 sc in next, 2 sc, inc	10
R2	inc, 9 sc	11
R3	10 sc, inc	12
R4	5 sc, inv dec, 5 sc	11
R5	5 sc, inv dec, 4 sc	10
R6	4 sc, inv dec, 4 sc	9
R7-R9	9 sc	9

Right front leg

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 5; from 2nd ch: 3 sc, 3 sc in next, 2 sc, inc	10
R2	10 sc	10
R3	inv dec, 8 sc	9
R4	7 sc, inv dec	8

Feet × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Sole R1	MR, 8 sc	8
Sole R2	3 sc, inc, sc, ch 2, sk 2, inc	–
Sole R3	10 sc; use BLO through the chain section	10
Toe H4	Flatten; sl st, {ch 1, hdc, [ch 1, sl st], ch 1, sl st} x 2	–
Ankle R1	Join yarn into the 2 stitches skipped in Sole R2; ch 1, (sc, inv dec) x 2	–
Ankle R2	4 sc	4

Tail

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 6 sc	6
R2	(sc, inc) x 3	9
R3	9 sc	9
R4	(sc, inv dec) x 3	6

Assembly – in this order

1	Sew the Standard Body securely to the Shared Head.
2	Attach the face panel and position the eyes before the panel seam is fully closed.
3	Add the blush pieces, ears and small horns, then embroider the simple mouth/nose detail.
4	Sew the wired sprout leaves into the top of the bulb.
5	Attach the left and right front legs, both feet and the tail. Pin everything first to preserve the sitting pose.

Little Penguin

Classic black-and-white garlic sprout

Leaves & Two-color Face

Garlic sprout leaves × 5

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Leaf 1	Attach to FLO of the second-to-last head round. ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 2	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 3	ch 22; work back from 1st ch: 6 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 4	ch 20; work back from 1st ch: 5 sl st, 15 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–
Leaf 5	ch 23; work back from 1st ch: 7 sl st, 16 sc; sk 2 base sts, sl st	–

Two-color face panel

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	ch 7; from 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in next ch, sc, 2 sc [Color B], sc, inc	14
R2	inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, sc, 2 sc [Color B], sc, 2 inc	20
R3	inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, 4 sc [Color B], sc, inc, 2 sc	24
R4	2 inc, 6 sc, 5 inc, inc [Color B], 6 sc [Color B], inc [Color B], 3 inc	36
R5	14 sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, 14 sc [Color B], [sc, sc], sc, inc, sc	40

Blush pieces × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 3; from 2nd ch: 2 sl st	–

Beak

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 4; from 2nd ch: sl st, sc, sl st	–

Wings, Feet & Tail

Left wing

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4-R6	12 sc	12
R7	2 sc, inv dec, 8 sc	11
R8	11 sc	11
R9	sc, inv dec, 5 sc, inv dec, sc	9
R10	2 inv dec, 5 sc	7
H11	ch 1; flatten and work 2 sc through both layers	2

Right wing

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4	12 sc	12
R5	2 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, inv dec, 2 sc	10
R6	10 sc	10
R7	7 sc, inv dec, sc	9
H8	ch 1; flatten and work 3 sc through both layers	3

Feet × 2

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
Sole R1	MR, 5 sc	5
Sole R2	(sc, inc) x 2, sc	7
Sole R3	4 sc, ch 2, sk 2, sc	–
Sole R4	(sc, inc) x 3, sc; when crossing the chain section, work into the back loop	–
Toe H5	ch 1; flatten. [2 sc], sl st, [2 sc, sl st], [2 sc], sl st	–
Ankle R1	Join yarn into the 2 stitches skipped in Sole R3; ch 1, (sc, inv dec) x 2	–
Ankle R2	4 sc	4

Tail

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 4 sc	4
R2	4 inc	8
R3	(sc, inc) x 4	12
R4	2 sc, inv dec, 4 sc, inv dec, 2 sc	10

Belly, Scarf & Final Assembly

Belly patch

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
R1	MR, 6 sc	6
R2	6 inc	12
R3	(sc, inc) x 6	18
R4	(sc, inc, sc) x 6	24

Scarf / neck band

Rnd / Row	Stitch sequence	Sts
H1	ch 2; from 2nd ch: sc	1
H2	ch 1, turn, sc	1

Assembly – in this order

1	Sew the Standard Body to the Shared Head and confirm the seated balance.
2	Attach the two-color face panel. Add eyes, blush and beak; secure carried yarn neatly on the back.
3	Sew the five wired sprout leaves into the top of the head.
4	Attach the left and right wings, both feet and the tail.
5	Sew the belly patch to the center front of the body.
6	Wrap the scarf around the neck, overlap the ends slightly and tack them securely in place.

Final quality check

All yarn tails are securely woven or hidden inside stuffed pieces.

Wire ends are bent inward and fully enclosed.

Eyes and small facial pieces are firmly attached.

Each doll sits evenly without twisting to one side.

Sprout leaves curve naturally without pulling the head out of shape.

Care

Spot clean gently with cool water and mild soap. Do not machine wash pieces containing craft wire. Reshape while damp and allow to air dry completely.

Garlic Crochet Pattern FAQ

Is this garlic amigurumi pattern beginner-friendly?

It is best for intermediate crocheters or confident beginners who are already comfortable with magic rings, increases, decreases, working in rounds and sewing small amigurumi pieces.

How big are the finished dolls?

Using the recommended 2.0 mm hook and sport-weight cotton, the reference dolls are approximately 12 cm / 4.7 in tall. Yarn weight, hook size and tension will change the final dimensions.

Do I need wire for the leaves?

No. Thin flexible craft wire gives the sprout leaves more shape, but it can be omitted – especially for toys intended for small children.

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes. Keep the hook appropriate for your yarn and maintain a tight amigurumi fabric so the stuffing does not show through. Expect the finished size to change.

Which character should I make first?

Sunny Chick and Cozy Lamb are good choices if you want to use the standard shared body. Lavender Bud adds a custom body, while Little Penguin introduces a two-color face panel and extra finishing pieces.

A Whole Little Garlic-Sprout Crew

The fun part of this pattern is that the four characters look like a coordinated collection without feeling identical. Once you have made the shared garlic head once, the construction becomes much easier to understand – and the different faces, limbs and accessories do most of the character work.

If you make one of the Garlic Sprout Friends, save the pattern and experiment with your own color combinations. The same base can look surprisingly different with a new palette, expression or set of finishing details.