Crochet Tutorial: Rose Arch Bunny Fairy Garden – Free Crochet Pattern

This Rose Arch Bunny Fairy Garden is a detailed crochet diorama with a round green meadow base, cream stone path, white rose-covered arch, cozy round cottage, bunny family, tulips, carrot patch, wheelbarrow of flowers, watering can, birds, butterflies, shrubs, rocks, and tiny garden details. The finished scene is soft, colorful, and designed as a decorative crochet display full of spring fairy-garden charm.

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Finished Size

Meadow base: about 18 in / 46 cm wide and 20 in / 51 cm long.
Rose arch: about 11 in / 28 cm tall and 12 in / 30 cm wide.
Cottage: about 7 in / 18 cm tall including roof.
Large bunny girl: about 6.5 in / 16.5 cm tall.
Gardener bunny: about 6.5 in / 16.5 cm tall including hat.
Small bunny: about 4 in / 10 cm tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. This project uses simple amigurumi shaping, small appliqué pieces, surface stitching, and careful sewing. Most parts are made with single crochet, but the final look depends on neat placement and patient assembly.

Materials

DK or light worsted yarn in grass green, dark green, cream, white, beige, tan, brown, dark brown, pink, blush pink, coral, red rose, ivory, yellow, orange, blue, gray, pale lavender, and pale sky blue.
2.5 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
3.0 mm crochet hook for meadow base, arch cover, and larger flat pieces.
Polyester fiberfill.
8 mm black safety eyes for large bunnies.
6 mm black safety eyes for small bunny and birds, or black embroidery thread.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Thin craft wire or pipe cleaners for the arch and flower stems.
Cardboard or plastic canvas for the cottage base, wheelbarrow base, carrot bed, and watering can stability.
Fabric scrap for the bunny girl dress skirt, or crochet the skirt using the optional instructions below.
Embroidery thread in black, brown, pink, and green.
Small amount of craft glue, optional, for securing tiny roses and leaves.

US Crochet Abbreviations

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 loop only
FLO: front loop only
st: stitch
rnd: round
FO: fasten off

Gauge

With a 2.5 mm hook, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm when worked firmly in the round. Exact gauge is not critical, but all pieces should be crocheted tightly so stuffing does not show.

General Notes

Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says otherwise.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.
Stuff heads and bodies firmly, but do not overstuff ears, arms, leaves, or flowers.
For a clean fairy-garden display, weave in all ends carefully and hide knots inside the pieces.
The image shows a soft handmade style, so slight variation in flower placement makes the finished garden look natural.

Round Meadow Base

The base is a wide oval-round grass mat with a raised edge. It supports the cottage, arch, path, bunnies, flowers, carrot patch, wheelbarrow, watering can, shrubs, and small stones.

Grass Base

Use grass green yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Ch 31.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 29, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 28, inc in last ch. Total 62 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 28, inc in next 3 sts, sc 28, inc in next 2 sts. Total 68 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 28, repeat 3 times: sc 1, inc, sc 28, repeat 2 times: sc 1, inc. Total 74 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 28, repeat 3 times: sc 2, inc, sc 28, repeat 2 times: sc 2, inc. Total 80 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 28, repeat 3 times: sc 3, inc, sc 28, repeat 2 times: sc 3, inc. Total 86 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, sc 28, repeat 3 times: sc 4, inc, sc 28, repeat 2 times: sc 4, inc. Total 92 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, sc 28, repeat 3 times: sc 5, inc, sc 28, repeat 2 times: sc 5, inc. Total 98 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc evenly around, placing 6 increases spaced at the curved ends only. Total 104 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc evenly around, placing 8 increases spaced evenly. Total 112 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc evenly around, placing 8 increases spaced evenly. Total 120 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc evenly around, placing 10 increases spaced evenly. Total 130 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc evenly around, placing 10 increases spaced evenly. Total 140 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc evenly around, placing 10 increases spaced evenly. Total 150 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 162 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 174 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 186 sts.
Rnd 17: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 198 sts.
Rnd 18: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 210 sts.
Rnd 19: Sc evenly around, placing 12 increases spaced evenly. Total 222 sts.
Rnd 20: Sc evenly around. Total 222 sts.
Rnd 21: BLO sc around to create the side wall. Total 222 sts.
Rnd 22: Sc around. Total 222 sts.
Rnd 23: Crab stitch around for a firm raised border. FO and weave in ends.

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For a thicker display base, cut an oval piece of cardboard or plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base. Sew or glue it to the underside, then cover the underside with felt if desired.

Grass Texture Lines

Use dark green yarn and surface crochet. Make 8 to 10 short curved lines on each side of the path area. Each line should be 6 to 14 surface slip stitches long. Keep the lines irregular so the grass looks natural.

Stone Path

The path begins at the front edge, winds through the middle, passes between the bunny figures, and continues under the rose arch toward the cottage door. Make a mix of oval, round, and rounded-rectangle stones.

Round Stones

Make 10 in cream, 6 in beige, and 4 in light gray.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sl st around loosely. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Small Oval Stones

Make 12 in beige, cream, and warm gray.

Ch 6.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, inc in last st. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 3: Sl st around. FO with long tail.

Rounded Rectangle Stones

Make 16 mixed stones. Use cream, tan, beige, and gray.

Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 7 sts.
Rows 2 to 4: Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Border: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch and row end around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to join. FO with long tail.

Arrange the stones in a loose S-curve. Larger rectangles should sit near the front, smaller ovals near the cottage. Sew each stone flat to the green base, leaving tiny green gaps between stones.

White Rose Arch

The arch is the main vertical structure. It has two thick white posts and a rounded top covered with roses, leaves, and butterflies. Use wire or pipe cleaners inside so the arch stands upright.

Arch Posts

Make 2 with white yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. Total 8 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 16 sts.
Rnd 3: BLO sc around. Total 16 sts.
Rnds 4 to 38: Sc around. Total 16 sts.
Insert a folded pipe cleaner or padded wire. Stuff lightly around the wire.
Rnd 39: Repeat 8 times: dec. Total 8 sts.
FO and close the opening.

Rounded Top Arch Cover

Use white yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Ch 46.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 45 sts.
Rows 2 to 9: Ch 1, turn, sc 45.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc 45 through BLO to form a soft bend line.
Rows 11 to 18: Ch 1, turn, sc 45.
FO, leaving a very long tail.

Place a curved wire or pipe cleaner along the center of the rectangle. Fold the long edges together around the wire and whipstitch closed, forming a padded tube. Bend it into a smooth arch. Sew each end securely to the top of one post.

Arch Stabilizing Feet

Make 2 with white yarn.

Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 8 sts.
Rows 2 to 5: Ch 1, turn, sc 8.
Border: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.

Sew one foot to the bottom of each post. Sew the feet firmly to the meadow base on both sides of the path, about 7 in / 18 cm from the back edge.

Arch Roses

The arch in the image has many rolled roses in pink, coral, red, ivory, and blush tones. Make about 22 roses total. Use a 2.5 mm hook.

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Small Rolled Rose

Make 10.

Ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, repeat across. Total 15 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, repeat across: sl st, 3 hdc in next st. End with sl st if needed.
FO with a long tail. Roll from one end into a rose shape. Stitch through the bottom several times to secure.

Medium Rolled Rose

Make 9.

Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 21 sc.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, repeat across: sl st, 4 dc in next st. End with sl st.
FO with a long tail. Roll into a full rose and sew through the base.

Large Rose

Make 3 for the top and sides of the arch.

Ch 28.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 27 sc.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, repeat across: sl st, 5 dc in next st. End with sl st.
FO, roll firmly, and stitch the base flat.

Rose Leaves

Make 36 leaves in dark green and medium green.

Ch 7.
Working into the chain: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
Working on the other side: hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew roses and leaves over the arch in clusters. Place larger roses at the top curve, medium roses down both sides, and small roses filling open spaces. The leaves should peek out behind the roses, angled slightly upward and outward.

Round Cottage House

The cottage sits behind the arch. It is a cream round house with a brown circular door, heart-shaped windows, a scalloped awning, and a tan cone roof.

Cottage Body

Use cream yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, inc. Total 36 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 6 times: sc 5, inc. Total 42 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 6 times: sc 6, inc. Total 48 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 7, inc. Total 54 sts.
Rnd 10: Repeat 6 times: sc 8, inc. Total 60 sts.
Rnds 11 to 24: Sc around. Total 60 sts.
Rnd 25: Repeat 6 times: sc 8, dec. Total 54 sts.
Rnd 26: Repeat 6 times: sc 7, dec. Total 48 sts.
Rnd 27: Repeat 6 times: sc 6, dec. Total 42 sts.
Rnd 28: Repeat 6 times: sc 5, dec. Total 36 sts.
Stuff firmly. Insert a round cardboard circle at the bottom if desired.
Rnd 29: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, dec. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 30: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, dec. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 31: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 32: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 33: Dec around. Total 6 sts. FO and close.

Tan Cone Roof

Use tan yarn.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. Total 5 sts.
Rnd 3: Inc around. Total 10 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. Total 10 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 5 times: sc 1, inc. Total 15 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc around. Total 15 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 5 times: sc 2, inc. Total 20 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc around. Total 20 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 5 times: sc 3, inc. Total 25 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. Total 25 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 5 times: sc 4, inc. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc around. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 13: Repeat 5 times: sc 5, inc. Total 35 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc around. Total 35 sts.
Rnd 15: Repeat 5 times: sc 6, inc. Total 40 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc around. Total 40 sts.
Rnd 17: Repeat 5 times: sc 7, inc. Total 45 sts.
Rnd 18: Sc around. Total 45 sts.
Rnd 19: Repeat 5 times: sc 8, inc. Total 50 sts.
Rnd 20: Sc around. Total 50 sts.
Rnd 21: Repeat 5 times: sc 9, inc. Total 55 sts.
Rnd 22: Sc around. Total 55 sts.
Rnd 23: Repeat 5 times: sc 10, inc. Total 60 sts.
Rnd 24: FLO repeat around: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO with long tail.

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Stuff the cone lightly so it stands tall. Sew it to the top of the cottage body. The roof should look pointed and slightly taller than the round cottage wall.

Round Door

Use dark brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc around. Total 30 sts.
FO with long tail.

With lighter brown yarn, surface stitch a spiral on the door from the center outward. Sew the door to the front center of the cottage. Add a tiny cream knob with 5 sc in MR.

Heart Windows

Make 2 with brown yarn.

Ch 4.
Into the first ch, work 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st into the same first ch.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one heart window to each side of the door. With tan embroidery thread, stitch two vertical lines and one horizontal line inside each heart window to create the wooden lattice.

Scalloped Awning

Use tan yarn.

Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 21 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, repeat across: sl st, 4 hdc in next st. FO.

Sew the awning above the cottage door, just below the roof. Let the scallops hang slightly forward.

Bunny Girl in Floral Dress

The bunny girl stands on the left front side of the garden. She has a beige body, tall ears, black eyes, pink nose, small arms, and a light floral dress with a soft gathered skirt.

Head

Use beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, inc. Total 36 sts.
Rnds 7 to 13: Sc around. Total 36 sts.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, about 8 sts apart.
Rnd 14: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, dec. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 15: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, dec. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 16: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 17: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 18: Dec around. Total 6 sts. FO and close.

Body

Use beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. Total 30 sts.
Rnds 6 to 12: Sc around. Total 30 sts.
Rnd 13: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, dec. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 15: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc around. Total 18 sts.
Stuff firmly. FO with long tail for sewing.

Ears

Make 2 with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Repeat 3 times: sc 1, inc. Total 9 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 3 times: sc 2, inc. Total 12 sts.
Rnds 4 to 10: Sc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 3 times: sc 2, dec. Total 9 sts.
Rnds 12 to 14: Sc around. Total 9 sts.
Flatten, sc through both layers across. FO with long tail.

Sew ears to the top of the head, slightly angled outward. For the image style, one ear may lean a little more than the other.

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Arms

Make 2 with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Repeat 3 times: sc 1, inc. Total 9 sts.
Rnds 3 to 9: Sc around. Total 9 sts.
Stuff lightly at the paw only. Flatten and sc through both layers. FO.

Legs

Make 2 with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnds 3 to 6: Sc around. Total 12 sts.
Stuff lightly. FO with tail.

Dress Bodice

Use cream or pale yellow yarn.

Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. FO.

Slide the bodice over the bunny body before sewing the head. Add tiny embroidered flowers using pink, green, and red thread.

Fabric Skirt Option

Cut a rectangle of floral fabric about 3.5 in x 10 in / 9 cm x 25 cm. Hem the lower edge. Gather the top edge with running stitch and sew it around the lower edge of the bodice. This creates the full skirt shown in the image.

Crochet Skirt Option

Use pale yellow yarn.

Attach yarn to the lower edge of the bodice.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. Total 48 dc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, repeat around: dc 3, 2 dc in next st. Join. Total 60 dc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, repeat around: sc, hdc, dc, hdc. Join and FO.

Embroider tiny flowers over the crochet skirt with pink and green thread.

Bow

Use blush pink yarn.

Ch 8.
Rows 1 to 3: Sc 7, ch 1, turn.
FO. Wrap yarn around the center 6 times and tie tightly.

Sew the bow near one ear or at the side of the neck.

Gardener Bunny with Straw Hat and Overalls

The gardener bunny stands on the right side of the path. It has a beige head, tall ears, a wide yellow straw hat with a pink band, light blue overalls, and small arms resting forward.

Head and Body

Make the head using the same instructions as the Bunny Girl Head. Make the body using the same instructions as the Bunny Girl Body, but change to pale blue yarn for Rnds 8 to 16 to create the overalls base.

Gardener Ears

Make 2 using the Bunny Girl Ear pattern. Sew the ears to the head so they point upward and fit through the hat opening. Leave about 5 sts between the ear bases.

Overall Bib

Use pale blue yarn.

Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 8 sts.
Rows 2 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc 8.
FO with long tail. Sew to the front upper body.

Overall Straps

Make 2 with pale blue yarn.

Ch 16.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 15 sc.
FO with long tail.

Sew each strap from the back waist over the shoulder to the top of the bib. Add two tiny tan French knots as buttons.

Straw Hat Crown

Use straw yellow yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnds 6 to 9: Sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 10: FLO repeat 12 times: sc 1, inc. Total 36 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 12 times: sc 2, inc. Total 48 sts.
Rnd 12: Repeat 12 times: sc 3, inc. Total 60 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc around. Total 60 sts.
Rnd 14: Sl st around loosely. FO.

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Pink Hat Band

Use pink yarn.

Ch 28.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 27 sts.
FO with long tail.

Wrap the band around the hat crown and sew it in place. Sew the hat gently to the gardener bunny head, letting the ears come up behind or through the crown opening.

Small Bunny with Carrot Basket

The small bunny sits at the front right of the path. It holds a little basket filled with orange carrots and green tops.

Small Bunny Head

Use beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnds 5 to 10: Sc around. Total 24 sts.
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, 5 sts apart.
Rnd 11: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 12: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. Total 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 13: Dec around. Total 6 sts. FO and close.

Small Bunny Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnds 4 to 8: Sc around. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. Total 12 sts.
Stuff. FO with long tail.

Small Bunny Ears

Make 2.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 10 sts.
Rnds 3 to 8: Sc around. Total 10 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 5 times: dec. Total 5 sts.
Flatten and FO.

Small Arms and Feet

Make 2 arms and 2 feet.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sts.
Rnds 2 to 5: Sc around. Total 5 sts.
FO with tail. Do not stuff.

Mini Basket

Use brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: BLO sc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnds 4 to 6: Sc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 7: Sl st around. FO.
Handle: Ch 14, sew one end to each side of the basket.

Mini Carrots for Basket

Make 3 orange carrots.

Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. Total 4 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. Total 4 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 2 times: sc 1, inc. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. Total 6 sts.
FO. Add green tops by attaching green yarn and making ch 4, sl st back down the chain, repeated 3 times.

Sew the basket to the small bunny’s front paws. Place the carrots inside and tack them down.

Carrot Garden Bed

The raised brown garden bed sits at the front right of the meadow. It has dark soil rows and six bright orange carrots with green leafy tops.

Soil Bed

Use dark brown yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 17 sts.
Rows 2 to 12: Ch 1, turn, sc 17.
Border: Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.

For raised edges, attach brown yarn to the front loop of any border stitch and sc around once more. Sew the bed to the meadow base on the front right side.

Large Carrots

Make 6 with orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. Total 5 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. Total 7 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. Total 7 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat: sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. Total 9 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc around. Total 9 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 3 times: sc 1, dec. Total 6 sts.
Stuff lightly. FO and close.

Carrot Leaves

Use green yarn. Attach to the top of each carrot.

Ch 5, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 4, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 5, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 3, sl st back down the chain.
FO and hide ends inside the carrot.

Sew carrots in two neat rows of three on the soil bed. Angle the leafy tops outward so they look freshly grown.

Wheelbarrow with Roses

The wheelbarrow sits at the front left of the garden. It has a pale green tray, pink trim, brown wheel, handles, and a load of colorful roses.

Wheelbarrow Tray

Use pale green yarn.

Ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 15 sts.
Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc 15.
Border Rnd 1: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Border Rnd 2: BLO sc around to create a raised tray wall.
Rnd 3: Sc around. FO.

Pink Tray Band

Use soft pink yarn.

Attach yarn to the front outer wall.
Surface sl st around the upper edge of the tray.
FO and weave in ends.

Wheel

Use dark brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. FO.

With tan yarn, embroider a small star or spoke shape on the wheel. Sew the wheel to the front center of the tray.

Handles and Legs

Make 2 handles with tan yarn.

Ch 14.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 13 sc.
FO with long tail.

Make 2 short legs by chaining 7 and working sc back across. Sew handles to the back sides of the tray and legs underneath so the wheelbarrow tilts slightly forward.

Wheelbarrow Roses

Make 7 tiny roses using the Small Rolled Rose pattern with ch 12 instead of ch 16. Use cream, blush pink, coral, and pale blue. Sew the roses into the tray so they mound above the rim.

Watering Can

The pale blue watering can rests at the front left. It has a round body, handle, spout, and open top.

Can Body

Use pale blue yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnds 6 to 12: Sc around. Total 24 sts.
Rnd 13: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 14: BLO sc around. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc around. FO.

Can Opening Rim

Attach pale blue yarn to the front loops of Rnd 14. Work sc around, then sl st around. FO.

Spout

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnds 2 to 8: Sc around. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 3 times: sc 1, inc. Total 9 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. FO.

Stuff the spout very lightly. Sew it to the upper side of the can at an upward angle.

Handle

Ch 20.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 19 sc.
FO with long tail.

Curve the handle and sew it to the opposite side of the can. Sew the watering can to the meadow base so it leans naturally.

Tulip Rows

The image shows pastel tulips on both sides of the garden. Make tulips in cream, pink, yellow, blue, and lavender.

Tulip Flower Head

Make 12.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnds 3 to 5: Sc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 4 times: sl st, ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in next st.
FO, leaving tail.

Stem

Use green yarn and floral wire or pipe cleaner.

Ch 12.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 11 sc.
FO with long tail.

Wrap or sew the crochet stem around a small piece of wire. Attach one tulip head to each stem.

Tulip Leaves

Make 24.

Ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
FO with tail.

Sew two leaves to each stem. Place six tulips on the left side and six on the right side of the meadow, behind the bunnies and near the arch posts.

Birds

Small pink birds sit along the path near the cottage and in the middle garden. Make 3 birds: two soft pink and one brighter pink.

Bird Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. Total 18 sts.
Rnds 4 to 7: Sc around. Total 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. Total 12 sts.
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 9: Dec around. Total 6 sts. FO and close.

Bird Wings

Make 2 per bird.

Ch 5.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, 5 dc in last ch.
Working on other side, dc, hdc, sc. FO.

Bird Beak

Use yellow yarn.

Ch 3.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch. FO.

Sew wings to the sides and beak to the front. Embroider tiny black eyes. Sew birds near the cottage path and beside the arch as shown.

Butterflies

The garden has small butterflies near the arch and flowers. Make 4 butterflies in pink, blue, and lavender.

Butterfly Wings

Ch 4, join into a ring with sl st.
Into the ring work: ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st.
Repeat for second upper wing: ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st.
For lower wing: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st.
Repeat for second lower wing: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st.
FO.

Butterfly Body

Wrap dark brown or matching yarn around the center 4 times. Tie securely. Leave two small yarn ends as antennae. Sew butterflies to the arch, flower stems, or grass surface.

Shrubs, Grass Clumps, Rocks, and Mini Flowers

These details fill the meadow and help match the full handmade garden look. Place them around the base edges, near the watering can, beside the carrot bed, and behind the bunnies.

Grass Clump

Make 10 to 14 in medium and dark green.

Ch 6, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 8, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 5, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 7, sl st back down the chain.
Ch 6, sl st back down the chain.
FO with long tail.

Sew the base of each grass clump tightly to the meadow. Trim none of the loops; the uneven height creates the soft tufted look.

Round Rocks

Make 10 in gray, beige, tan, and cream.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. Total 12 sts.
Rnd 4: Dec around. Total 6 sts.
Stuff lightly. FO and close.

Mini Ground Flowers

Make 12 small flowers.

Rnd 1: In MR, repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st.
Pull ring closed. FO with long tail.

Use pale pink, cream, blush, and lavender yarn. Sew flowers in small groups near the path, arch posts, and cottage sides.

Facial Embroidery

Use pink embroidery thread for noses and brown thread for mouths.

Large bunnies: Embroider a small horizontal pink nose between the eyes, about 2 rounds below eye level.
Mouth: Stitch a short vertical line down from the nose, then two small curved smile lines.
Cheeks: Add two tiny blush-pink stitches beside the mouth.
Whiskers: Add two short brown stitches on each cheek if desired.
Small bunny: Keep the face simple with a tiny pink nose and one small smile.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the cottage to the back center of the meadow base. It should sit behind the arch and align with the end of the stone path.
Sew the rose arch feet firmly to the meadow, one post on each side of the path.
Attach the stone path from the front edge to the cottage door, mixing circles, ovals, and rectangles.
Sew the bunny girl to the front left side of the path. Angle her face slightly toward the center.
Sew the gardener bunny to the front right side of the path. Place the hat brim slightly downward for a sunny garden look.
Sew the small bunny in front of the gardener, holding the carrot basket.
Attach the carrot patch on the front right side, beside the small bunny.
Attach the wheelbarrow on the front left side, tilted naturally with the flower load visible.
Place the watering can near the front left edge.
Add tulips, shrubs, rocks, mini flowers, birds, and butterflies around the open spaces.
Check all faces. Add noses, smiles, cheeks, and tiny details only after the pieces are fully sewn in place.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap. Do not machine wash because the project contains many sewn details, stuffed shapes, and possible wire supports. Press gently with a towel and let the garden air dry flat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

All arch posts are firmly sewn to the base.
The cottage sits straight behind the arch.
The path curves naturally from the front edge to the cottage door.
All bunnies have secure eyes, embroidered noses, and neat smiles.
Roses and leaves cover the arch evenly.
Small pieces such as carrots, birds, butterflies, rocks, and flowers are stitched down securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the crochet garden away from direct sunlight for long periods, especially if using pink, green, and cream yarns that may fade. Store it in a dry place and cover it loosely with tissue paper when not displayed.

To remove dust, use a soft makeup brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. Avoid pulling on roses, tulips, or butterflies. If a small piece loosens, reattach it with matching yarn and several hidden stitches.

For long-term display, place the finished fairy garden on a shelf or inside a clear display box. This protects the tiny flowers, arch, path stones, and bunny details while keeping the handmade texture visible.