Crochet Tutorial: Mushroom Windmill Fairy Garden – Free Crochet Pattern

This Mushroom Windmill Fairy Garden is a detailed crochet display piece with a soft round grassy base, a cream mushroom house, a red spotted cap roof, purple windmill blades, tiny windows, a yellow arched door, a bunny holding a carrot, a leafy tree, a blue pond with two ducklings, tall garden plants, stepping stones, bushes, and many small flowers.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Finished Size

• Garden base: about 9.5 in / 24 cm wide and 2.25 in / 5.5 cm tall.
• Mushroom house with roof: about 6.5 in / 16.5 cm tall before windmill blades.
• Total display height: about 8.5 to 9 in / 21.5 to 23 cm including the tallest leaves and windmill blades.
• Bunny: about 2.5 in / 6.5 cm tall.
• Ducklings: about 1.25 in / 3 cm tall each.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. A confident beginner can make this project slowly because every piece is built from simple single crochet shapes. The detailed look comes from careful assembly, neat sewing, and small decorative pieces.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in grass green, light green, dark green, cream, red, white, lavender purple, yellow, sky blue, brown, tan, orange, pink, soft pink, lilac, and a small amount of black.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for small flowers, spots, leaves, windows, and facial details.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Sharp scissors.
• Four 4 mm black safety eyes for bunny and ducklings, or black embroidery thread.
• Thin craft wire for tall plant stems and the tree trunk, optional but helpful.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard circle for base support, optional.
• Hot glue is optional, but sewing is recommended for a soft handmade finish.

Abbreviations Used

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

Gauge and Tension

Use a tight amigurumi tension so the stuffing does not show through. With 2.25 mm hook and DK cotton yarn, 8 sc and 8 rounds should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. Exact gauge is less important than firm stitches and consistent sizing.

If your base grows too large, go down a hook size. If the house becomes too small for the roof, add one extra even round to the cream wall before starting the top shaping.

Important Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff pieces firmly, but do not overstuff flat parts such as leaves, stepping stones, windows, or windmill blades.
• Leave long yarn tails on decorative pieces for sewing.
• The display is assembled on the base after all pieces are crocheted.
• The mushroom house sits slightly behind center, the tree sits to the left, the pond sits to the front right, and the bunny sits at the front left holding a carrot.

Part 1: Round Grassy Garden Base

The base is a thick, rounded green cushion with a flat top and soft vertical sides. It should look like a grassy island that can hold the house, pond, tree, plants, flowers, bunny, and stepping stones.

Top Circle

Use grass green yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

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: sc 7, inc; repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc; repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc; repeat around. 66 sts.
12. R12: sc 10, inc; repeat around. 72 sts.
13. R13: sc 11, inc; repeat around. 78 sts.
14. R14: sc 12, inc; repeat around. 84 sts.
15. R15: sc 13, inc; repeat around. 90 sts.
16. R16: sc 14, inc; repeat around. 96 sts.
17. R17: sc 15, inc; repeat around. 102 sts.
18. R18: sc 16, inc; repeat around. 108 sts.
19. R19: sc 17, inc; repeat around. 114 sts.
20. R20: sc 18, inc; repeat around. 120 sts.
21. R21: sc 19, inc; repeat around. 126 sts.
22. R22: sc 20, inc; repeat around. 132 sts.
23. R23: sc 21, inc; repeat around. 138 sts.
24. R24: sc 22, inc; repeat around. 144 sts.

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Do not fasten off. Place a stitch marker at the end of the round.

Base Side Wall

1. R25: BLO sc in each st around. 144 sts.
2. R26-R35: sc in each st around for 10 rounds. 144 sts each round.
3. R36: sc 22, dec; repeat around. 138 sts.
4. R37: sc 21, dec; repeat around. 132 sts.
5. R38: sc 20, dec; repeat around. 126 sts.

Pause here. Cut a plastic canvas or firm cardboard circle slightly smaller than the top circle if you want a stable display. Place it inside the base. Stuff the side firmly so the rounded edge looks full.

Bottom Closing

1. R39: sc 19, dec; repeat around. 120 sts.
2. R40: sc 18, dec; repeat around. 114 sts.
3. R41: sc 17, dec; repeat around. 108 sts.
4. R42: sc 16, dec; repeat around. 102 sts.
5. R43: sc 15, dec; repeat around. 96 sts.
6. R44: sc 14, dec; repeat around. 90 sts.
7. R45: sc 13, dec; repeat around. 84 sts.
8. R46: sc 12, dec; repeat around. 78 sts.
9. R47: sc 11, dec; repeat around. 72 sts.
10. R48: sc 10, dec; repeat around. 66 sts.
11. R49: sc 9, dec; repeat around. 60 sts.
12. R50: sc 8, dec; repeat around. 54 sts.
13. R51: sc 7, dec; repeat around. 48 sts.
14. R52: sc 6, dec; repeat around. 42 sts.
15. R53: sc 5, dec; repeat around. 36 sts.
16. R54: sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
17. R55: sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
18. R56: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
19. R57: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
20. R58: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close the hole with a yarn needle. Weave in the end securely.

Part 2: Cream Mushroom House Body

The house is a short cream cylinder with a slightly rounded bottom and a gently narrowed top. It sits in the middle back of the grassy base. The red cap roof overlaps it like a mushroom cap.

Use cream yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

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: BLO sc in each st around. 48 sts.
10. R10-R22: sc in each st around. 48 sts each round.
11. R23: sc 6, dec; repeat around. 42 sts.
12. R24-R27: sc in each st around. 42 sts each round.
13. R28: sc 5, dec; repeat around. 36 sts.
14. R29-R31: sc in each st around. 36 sts each round.
15. R32: sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
16. R33: sc in each st around. 30 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the roof in place if desired. The open top will be covered by the cap, so it does not need to close completely.

Part 3: Red Mushroom Cap Roof

The roof is bright red, rounded, and slightly floppy at the lower edge. It has a pointed curled tip on the upper right side and a scalloped lower rim. White dots are sewn on separately.

Main Red Cap

Use red yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
4. R4: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
5. R5: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R6: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 15 sts.
7. R7: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
8. R8: sc 5, inc; repeat around. 21 sts.
9. R9: sc 6, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
10. R10: sc 7, inc; repeat around. 27 sts.
11. R11: sc 8, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
12. R12: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
13. R13: sc 5, inc; repeat around. 42 sts.
14. R14: sc 6, inc; repeat around. 48 sts.
15. R15: sc 7, inc; repeat around. 54 sts.
16. R16: sc 8, inc; repeat around. 60 sts.
17. R17: sc 9, inc; repeat around. 66 sts.
18. R18: sc 10, inc; repeat around. 72 sts.
19. R19-R22: sc in each st around. 72 sts each round.
20. R23: sc 10, dec; repeat around. 66 sts.
21. R24: sc 9, dec; repeat around. 60 sts.

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Stuff the top lightly. Do not overstuff the edge. It should sit like a mushroom cap, not like a hard ball.

Scalloped Roof Edge

Continue with red yarn.

1. R25: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st; repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the cap over the cream house body so the scalloped edge overlaps the upper wall. Place the front scallops low enough to frame the upper purple window.

Curled Red Tip

Use red yarn and 2.25 mm hook. This small curled tip is attached near the upper right side of the roof.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R4: sc in each st around. 5 sts each round.
3. R5: inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
4. R6-R7: sc in each st around. 6 sts each round.
5. R8: inc, sc 5. 7 sts.
6. R9-R10: sc in each st around. 7 sts each round.
7. R11: sc 2, inc, sc 4. 8 sts.
8. R12-R13: sc in each st around. 8 sts each round.

Stuff very lightly. FO, leaving a long tail. Curve the piece downward as you sew it to the right side of the cap. Add one or two white spots on the curl.

White Roof Spots

Make 18 to 22 spots in different sizes with white yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Small Spot

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO, leaving a tail.

Medium Spot

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. Join with sl st. 12 sts.

Sew the spots randomly across the red cap. Keep several spots on the front and sides, and place a few near the curled tip. The image shows clean white dots scattered evenly without touching the windmill blades.

Part 4: Purple Windmill Blades

The windmill is fixed to the front of the red mushroom cap. It has four lavender blades crossing in an X shape, with a small yellow flower and brown center at the middle.

Make 4 Lavender Blades

Use lavender yarn and 2.0 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. R1: ch 16. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 15. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
3. R3: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
4. R4: sc in each st across. Do not turn.
5. Border: ch 1, work 3 sc in the corner, sc evenly along the long side, 3 sc in the end corner, sc along the other long side, sl st to join.

FO, leaving a long tail. Make all four blades the same size. For a raised rib like the image, embroider one straight line down the center of each blade using lavender yarn.

Windmill Center Flower

Use yellow yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. R2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st; repeat in each of the 6 sts to make 6 petals.

FO, leaving a tail. With brown yarn, make the center by working 6 sc in MR and joining with sl st. Sew the brown circle to the middle of the yellow flower.

Windmill Assembly

1. Lay two blades diagonally across each other to make an X.
2. Place the other two blades diagonally in the opposite direction, forming four even arms.
3. Sew the blade centers together first.
4. Sew the windmill to the red roof front, slightly above the cream house wall.
5. Sew the yellow flower center over the crossed blade center.

Part 5: Door and Windows

The front of the mushroom house has a yellow arched door with a lavender frame, two yellow side windows with sky blue frames, and one small upper window with a lavender frame and yellow crossbars.

Yellow Arched Door

Use yellow yarn and 2.0 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. R1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R6: sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. R7: dec, sc 4, dec. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
4. R8: dec, sc 2, dec. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
5. R9: dec twice. 2 sts.

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FO. With brown or tan yarn, embroider two horizontal door lines and one vertical line to make the wood panel look shown in the image.

Lavender Door Frame

Use lavender yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

1. Ch 24. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 23.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew this chain around the door edge, starting at the bottom left, curving around the arch, and finishing at the bottom right. The frame should be thick and rounded.

Side Windows, Make 2

Use yellow yarn first.

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R4: sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
3. R5: dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.

FO. Use sky blue yarn to make the frame.

1. Ch 18. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17.

Sew the blue chain around the yellow window. With yellow yarn, embroider one vertical bar and one horizontal bar over the window. Make one window for the left front wall and one for the right front wall.

Upper Purple Window

Use lavender yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

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.

FO. Use yellow yarn to embroider a vertical bar and a horizontal bar across the center. Sew the upper window above the door, just under the windmill.

Part 6: Stone Path

The path has tan oval stepping stones leading from the yellow door toward the front edge of the green base. Make five stones in mixed sizes.

Small Oval Stone, Make 2

Use tan yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc twice. 20 sts.

FO, leaving a tail.

Large Oval Stone, Make 3

1. R1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side: sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc twice. 24 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 24 sts.

FO. Sew the stones in a curved path from the door to the front center of the base. Place the largest stones near the front and smaller stones near the door.

Part 7: Blue Pond

The pond is a flat round sky blue patch on the right front side of the base. It holds two yellow ducklings.

Use sky blue yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

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.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the pond flat to the right front area of the base. Stretch it slightly into an oval while sewing so it matches the image.

Part 8: Yellow Ducklings

Make two ducklings. One sits slightly toward the back of the pond and one sits toward the front. Both have round yellow bodies, tiny orange beaks, small wings, and black eyes.

Duck Body, Make 2

Use yellow yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

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-R6: sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.
5. R7: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R8: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and close the hole.

Duck Head, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. 12 sts each round.
4. R5: dec around. 6 sts.

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Stuff lightly. FO and sew the head to the front upper side of the body.

Duck Wings, Make 4

1. R1: ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, hdc, 3 hdc in last ch. Work on the other side: hdc, hdc, sc. Sl st to finish.

FO, leaving a tail. Sew one wing to each side of each duck body.

Duck Beak, Make 2

Use orange yarn.

1. R1: ch 3. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2.

FO. Fold slightly and sew to the front of the head. Embroider black eyes or insert tiny safety eyes before closing the head if preferred.

Part 9: White Bunny with Carrot

The bunny sits on the front left grass, near the flowers and path. It is white with upright ears, black eyes, pink cheeks, pink inner ears, and an orange carrot held in front.

Bunny Body

Use white yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

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-R8: sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.
5. R9: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R10: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO and close.

Bunny Head

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-R8: sc in each st around. 24 sts each round.
6. R9: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R10: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
8. R11: dec around. 6 sts.

Insert black safety eyes between R6 and R7, about 5 stitches apart. Stuff firmly. FO and close. Sew the head to the body.

Bunny Ears, Make 2

Use white yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
3. R3-R8: sc in each st around. 6 sts each round.

Do not stuff. Flatten each ear. FO, leaving a tail. With pink yarn, embroider a long straight stitch inside each ear. Sew the ears upright on top of the head, angled slightly outward.

Bunny Arms, Make 2

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R5: sc in each st around. 5 sts each round.

Do not stuff. FO, leaving tails. Sew the arms to the front of the body so they can hold the carrot.

Bunny Feet, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st around. 6 sts.

FO. Sew the feet to the lower front of the body.

Carrot

Use orange yarn.

1. R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st around. 4 sts.
3. R3: inc, sc 3. 5 sts.
4. R4: sc in each st around. 5 sts.
5. R5: inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
6. R6: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
7. R7: inc, sc 5. 7 sts.

Stuff lightly and FO. For the carrot top, use green yarn and join to the wide end. Ch 4, sl st back down the chain, sl st into the top; repeat 3 times. Sew the carrot between the bunny arms.

Bunny Face

• Use black thread to embroider a small nose and short mouth.
• Use soft pink yarn or blush to add cheeks under the eyes.
• Keep the face gentle and tiny like the image.

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Part 10: Tree on the Left Side

The tree stands at the left back edge of the base. It has a brown textured trunk and a cluster of round green leafy balls in different greens.

Brown Tree Trunk

Use brown yarn and 2.25 mm hook. Insert wire inside if you want extra stability.

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: BLO sc in each st around. 8 sts.
3. R3-R21: sc in each st around. 8 sts each round.

Stuff firmly as you go. FO, leaving a long tail. With dark brown yarn, embroider vertical lines along the trunk to create bark texture.

Leaf Balls, Make 9

Make 3 in light green, 3 in medium green, and 3 in dark green.

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-R6: sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.
5. R7: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R8: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff each ball firmly. FO and close. Sew the balls together in a cloud cluster. Attach the cluster to the top of the trunk. Sew the trunk securely to the left side of the base.

Part 11: Tall Garden Plants on the Right

The right side of the garden has tall green stems with oval leaves and a round bud. These create height behind the pond and beside the house.

Wrapped Stems, Make 6

Cut six pieces of thin craft wire between 4 and 7 in / 10 and 18 cm. Wrap each wire with green yarn using tight spiral wraps. Secure the yarn at both ends with knots.

For a no-wire version, ch 25 to 35 with green yarn, then sl st back across the chain. The stems will be softer and will lean gently.

Oval Leaves, Make 7

Use medium green yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

1. R1: ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
2. Continue on the other side: sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc. Sl st to finish.

FO, leaving a tail. Embroider a center vein with darker green yarn. Sew leaves to the wrapped stems, placing them at different heights like the image.

Round Tall Bud

Use medium green yarn.

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-R7: sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.
5. R8: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R9: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and close. Embroider vertical ribs from top to bottom using green yarn. Sew the bud to the tallest stem.

Part 12: Low Bushes and Large Leaves

The base has many leafy bushes around the house, tree, pond, and flowers. These pieces fill gaps and create the full garden look.

Small Bush Puff, Make 8

Use mixed greens.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. 12 sts each round.
4. R5: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and close. Sew these around the house base, near the bunny, and beside the pond.

Large Ground Leaves, Make 10

Use dark green and medium green yarn.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
2. Work on the other side: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. Sl st to finish.

FO. Embroider a center vein on each leaf. Sew leaves in clusters around the right side of the house and near the tall stems.

Part 13: Flowers Around the Garden

The image includes yellow sunflowers, pink blossoms, purple flowers, a red flower near the pond, and small green filler flowers. Make enough flowers to fill the front and side edges.

Simple Five-Petal Flower

Use pink, soft pink, lilac, yellow, or red yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. R2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st; repeat in each stitch around for 5 petals.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew a small yellow or brown center with a French knot or a tiny 6 sc magic ring.

Small Yellow Sunflower, Make 2

Use brown for the center.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO.

Join yellow yarn to any stitch.

1. R2: ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same st; repeat in each of the 6 sts.

FO. Sew one sunflower near the bunny and one at the windmill center if desired. The windmill flower should be slightly larger and already made in Part 4.

Green Filler Sprigs, Make 6

Use light green yarn.

1. Ch 7. Sl st in second ch from hook, ch 4, sl st back down that small chain, sl st into next base ch, ch 4, sl st back down, sl st to end.

FO. Sew these around the pond and front flower beds.

Part 14: Tiny Garden Snail or Rounded Leaf Detail

The image has several small rounded green details and layered garden textures near the front left. To recreate that dense fairy garden effect, add curled green pads and small round leaves.

Curled Green Pad, Make 4

Use light green yarn.

1. R1: ch 12.
2. R2: 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.

The strip will curl naturally. FO and sew near flower clusters.

Mini Round Leaf, Make 8

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st.

FO. Sew these between flowers, stones, and bushes to cover visible empty spaces.

Part 15: House Placement and Base Layout

Before sewing everything down, place all main pieces on the base. The house should sit slightly behind the center. The tree belongs on the left rear side. The pond sits on the right front. The tall leaves stand behind and to the right of the pond.

Use pins to test the layout. Look at the garden from the front, top, and both sides. The mushroom roof should be the main focal point, and the purple windmill should face forward clearly.

Suggested Placement Order

1. Sew the cream mushroom house body to the base first.
2. Sew the red roof to the house if it is not already attached.
3. Sew the door, windows, and windmill details to the house.
4. Sew the pond to the right front area.
5. Sew the tree to the left side.
6. Sew the tall stems and leaves behind the pond.
7. Sew the stepping stones from the door toward the front.
8. Sew the bunny near the front left path.
9. Sew both ducklings onto the pond.
10. Add bushes, leaves, and flowers around the empty spaces.

Part 16: Sewing the Mushroom House to the Base

Thread a long piece of cream yarn through your needle. Sew around the bottom edge of the house, catching the BLO ridge from the body and the stitches on the grassy base. Keep the house upright and centered.

After one full round of sewing, check that the house does not wobble. Sew around the base a second time if needed. This project has many small decorations, so a strong house attachment is important.

Part 17: Adding the Door Area

Sew the yellow door to the front center of the cream house, with the flat bottom close to the grass base. The lavender door frame should sit around the outside edge and rise in a soft arch.

Sew one or two small green leaves at the bottom sides of the door. Add the tan stepping stones starting directly in front of the door. This creates the same cozy cottage entrance shown in the image.

Part 18: Adding the Windows

Sew the two blue-framed yellow windows on the lower front sides of the house. Place one window slightly left of the door and one slightly right. They should sit at the same height and follow the curve of the house body.

Sew the small upper purple window above the door. Keep it centered under the windmill. The yellow crossbars should be visible after the windmill is attached.

Part 19: Attaching the Windmill

Place the crossed purple blades on the front red roof. The upper blade points upward left, the second points upward right, the third points downward left, and the fourth points downward right. The lower blades overlap the red cap but should not cover the door.

Sew the crossed center securely. Then sew only a few invisible stitches along the underside of each blade so the blade tips still look slightly raised. Finish by sewing the yellow flower center over the crossing point.

Part 20: Building the Pond Scene

Sew the blue pond flat to the right front base. Place the two ducklings facing slightly different directions. Sew through the bottom of each duck body and into the pond several times so they stand firmly.

Add green filler sprigs, a red flower, a purple flower, and light green leaves around the pond edge. This makes the pond look set into the grass instead of simply placed on top.

Part 21: Building the Bunny Scene

Sew the bunny on the front left side of the path. The bunny should face forward and lean slightly toward the carrot. Sew the feet to the grass first, then add a few stitches through the lower body to keep it upright.

Place the carrot diagonally across the bunny body. Sew the carrot to both arms, then sew the arms to the carrot if they need extra support. Add pink cheek details after sewing so the face remains balanced.

Part 22: Building the Tree Scene

Sew the brown trunk to the left side of the base, behind the bunny and flower bed. If using wire, push the wire end into the base stuffing before sewing. Sew firmly around the trunk bottom several times.

Attach the leaf ball cluster to the top of the trunk. The balls should overlap in a rounded tree crown with light green balls toward the top and darker green balls toward the lower side. This gives depth like the photo.

Part 23: Tall Leaves and Garden Height

Arrange the tall stems on the right side. The tallest round bud should sit behind the pond and reach almost as high as the mushroom roof. The oval leaves should spread outward in different directions.

Sew or stitch the bottom of each stem into the base. Cover the stem bottoms with bush puffs and large leaves so the garden looks natural and full.

Part 24: Extra White Dots and Texture

After the roof and windmill are sewn, check the red cap. Add more white spots if the cap looks empty. The image shows a cheerful dotted mushroom roof with many small white circles across the front and sides.

Use a yarn needle to sew each white spot flat. Avoid placing a dot directly under the windmill center because the layers can become bulky.

Part 25: Flower Bed Arrangement

Place pink flowers near the bunny, yellow flowers near the front left, purple flowers near the pond, and a red flower on the right front edge. The flowers should look scattered but balanced.

For a fuller display, sew a small green leaf behind each flower before sewing the flower down. This small step creates the layered floral look shown in the garden.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Bunny face: Embroider a tiny black nose between the eyes. Add a short vertical stitch and a small smile. Add soft pink cheeks with yarn or blush.
• Duck faces: Add black eyes and orange beaks. Keep the beaks small so the ducklings stay round and cute.
• House details: Check that the door, windows, windmill, and roof spots are centered and secure.
• Garden balance: Fill any empty spaces with mini leaves, bush puffs, or small flowers.
• Shape check: Gently press the base bottom flat so the display stands without tipping.

Care Notes

This crochet garden is best used as a decorative piece. Keep it away from rough play because it includes many small sewn details. If making it for a child, embroider all eyes instead of using safety eyes, and sew every small piece very securely.

Do not machine wash the finished garden. The tall stems, small flowers, and windmill blades can lose shape in a washing machine. Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green base is firm, round, and stable.
• The mushroom house is sewn securely to the base.
• The red cap has a scalloped edge and many white spots.
• The purple windmill has four blades and a yellow flower center.
• The yellow door has a lavender frame and tan stones in front.
• The two blue windows and upper purple window are attached neatly.
• The bunny is holding the carrot at the front left.
• The pond is on the front right with two yellow ducklings.
• The tree stands on the left with clustered green leaf balls.
• The tall plants, bushes, leaves, and flowers fill the garden edges.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To clean dust, use a soft brush and gently sweep over the roof, flowers, pond, and base. Work slowly around the windmill blades and tall leaves so they do not bend out of shape.

For small stains, dab the area with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the piece. Press with a clean towel and allow it to air dry completely in a shaded place.

Store the garden in a breathable box or on a shelf away from direct sunlight. Long sunlight exposure may fade the red roof, purple blades, yellow ducklings, and flowers.

If the windmill blades or tall leaves flatten during storage, reshape them gently with your fingers. A light steam from a safe distance can help relax the yarn, but do not press the crochet with an iron.

Your Mushroom Windmill Fairy Garden is now complete, with its red spotted mushroom roof, lavender windmill, cozy cottage door, bunny, duck pond, tree, flowers, and tall leafy plants arranged into one sweet handmade fairy scene.