Crochet Tutorial: Hedgehog Lavender Garden Greenhouse – Free Crochet Pattern.

This crochet scene recreates a cozy lavender garden greenhouse with three round hedgehogs, a mint-green ribbed roof, white window frames, potted lavender, a picnic blanket, a basket, lemonade set, fruit tart, watering can, bees, butterfly, garden sign, stepping stones, arched trellis, and white picket fence. The project is built as a soft display diorama with many small, detailed pieces.

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

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed display piece. The finished garden measures about 12 in wide, 14 in deep, and 10 in tall when made with sport-weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

The greenhouse is made from firm crochet strips joined over a flat garden base. The roof is crocheted as two ribbed mint panels, then attached at an angle. The garden includes separate movable decorations so you can arrange the lavender pots, picnic pieces, and hedgehogs as shown.

Skill Level

Level: Intermediate to advanced beginner.
Main skills: Amigurumi in continuous rounds, flat crochet panels, slip-stitch joining, surface crochet, embroidery, and sewing small pieces.
Helpful experience: Working with tight tension and assembling soft structures.

Finished Size

Base: About 12 in wide x 14 in deep.
Greenhouse: About 8 in wide x 7 in deep x 9 in tall.
Large hedgehog: About 3.5 in long.
Small hedgehogs: About 2.25 in long each.
Lavender pots: About 1.25 to 1.75 in tall before flowers.
Fence height: About 1.5 in.

Materials

Sport-weight cotton yarn in cream, white, mint green, sage green, medium green, dark green, lavender, purple, dark purple, terracotta, brown, tan, beige, caramel, red, yellow, pink, blue, black, and gray.
2.25 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
2.75 mm crochet hook for the base, picnic blanket, and larger flat panels.
Polyester fiberfill.
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.
Small scissors.
Optional 1 mm craft wire or pipe cleaners for greenhouse frame, fence posts, bee wings, butterfly wings, and trellis.
Optional plastic canvas or thin cardboard for the base and roof support.
Optional craft glue for display-only pieces.
Black embroidery thread for eyes and tiny details.

Yarn Color Guide

Cream: Greenhouse walls, window frames, fence, hedgehog faces, and lemonade glasses.
Mint green: Greenhouse roof, watering can, and small garden accents.
Sage green: Grass base edging and leafy stems.
Terracotta: Flower pots.
Brown and tan: Hedgehog spines, picnic basket, greenhouse bench, sign post, and soil.
Lavender and purple: Lavender flower spikes.
Gray: Stepping stones.
Red and white: Gingham picnic blanket.
Yellow: Bees, lemonade, flower centers, and fruit tart filling.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
st: stitch
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: single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
MR: magic ring
RS: right side
FO: fasten off

Gauge

Using a 2.25 mm hook and sport-weight cotton, 8 sc x 8 rounds should measure about 1 in. Exact gauge is not critical, but tight tension is important. If the greenhouse strips feel floppy, go down a hook size or add wire inside the frame pieces.

Important Construction Notes

Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.
Stuff hedgehogs firmly enough to hold their shape, but do not overstuff the snouts.
For a display piece, insert thin wire into fence posts, greenhouse posts, and the trellis before closing the crochet strips.
Block flat panels lightly before assembly so the greenhouse sits squarely.

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Garden Base

The garden base is a flat rectangle with soft grass on one side and a red gingham picnic blanket on the front left. The greenhouse stands toward the back, with lavender pots around the sides and stepping stones leading to the doorway.

Large Base Panel

Use sage green yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

Ch 49.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 48 sc.
Rows 2-54: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 48 sc.
Border Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc evenly around all four sides, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
Border Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join and FO.

For a firmer display base, crochet a second matching rectangle. Place plastic canvas between the two panels and sc around both layers together with sage green. This gives the garden floor a neat, raised edge like the pictured base.

Picnic Blanket Panel

Use red and white yarn with the 2.75 mm hook. Carry the unused color loosely along the wrong side.

With red, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 24 sc.
Rows 2-24: Ch 1, sc across. Change color every 4 stitches and every 4 rows to make a gingham effect.
Border: With white, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.

Sew the blanket to the front left area of the base. Keep the front and left edges about 1 row away from the base border. Leave a small opening under one corner if you want to tuck the picnic basket slightly under it.

White Picket Fence

The fence surrounds the garden but leaves the greenhouse doorway visible. Make four fence strips: front, left side, right side, and back short sections. Each picket has a rounded top, matching the soft white fence in the image.

Fence Pickets

Use white yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Make 34 pickets.

Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in next 5 ch. FO, leaving a tail.

Fence Rails

Use white yarn. Make two long front rails, two back rails, and four side rails.

Front rail: Ch 47, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Make 2.
Back rail: Ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Make 2.
Side rail: Ch 45, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Make 4.

Lay the pickets vertically and sew two rails across them, one near the bottom and one through the middle. Space the pickets evenly with a small gap between each. Sew the fence around the base edge, leaving a 4 in opening at the front right for the garden path and trellis.

Greenhouse Frame

The greenhouse is built from cream crochet posts and window bars. The front has a tall open doorway and a triangular roof gable. The side walls show rectangular window grids. The frame should be firm, straight, and slightly raised from the garden floor.

Firm Crochet Frame Strips

Use cream yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. For extra structure, crochet over thin craft wire or insert wire through the finished tubes.

Long Vertical Posts

Make 8.

Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Short Window Bars

Make 14.

Ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Front Door Posts

Make 2.

Ch 28.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 27 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Gable Diagonal Bars

Make 4.

Ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

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Greenhouse Wall Layout

Back wall: Width 8 in. Use 2 side posts, 1 center post, 2 horizontal bars, and 2 short vertical window bars.
Left wall: Depth 7 in. Use 2 corner posts, 2 horizontal bars, and 2 vertical window bars.
Right wall: Repeat the left wall.
Front wall: Use 2 corner posts, 2 tall door posts, 1 top horizontal bar, 2 side window bars, and 4 gable diagonal bars.

Pin the frame pieces flat before sewing. Sew each crossing point firmly with cream yarn. The doorway should stay open and centered. The front triangular gable should sit above the doorway, with diagonal bars meeting at the top peak.

Greenhouse Bottom Wall Blocks

The pictured greenhouse has short tan lower wall sections below the window frames. Make three low textured blocks: one front right, one left side, and one right side.

With tan yarn, ch 17.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 16 sc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Sc around the rectangle. FO.

Make 3 panels. Sew them along the lower wall areas under the windows. Add a few darker brown straight stitches across the panels to imitate brick texture.

Greenhouse Roof

The roof is mint green with visible raised ridges running horizontally across the slope. It is made as two rectangles joined at the peak and edged with cream trim. The roof should overhang slightly on all sides.

Roof Panels

Use mint green yarn and the 2.75 mm hook. Make 2.

Ch 31.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 30 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in BLO across. Turn. 30 hdc.
Rows 3-28: Repeat Row 2. The BLO rows create the raised roof ridges.
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around the panel, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.

Roof Ridge

Place the two roof panels wrong sides together along one long edge.
With mint yarn, sl st through both panels across the top ridge.
Ch 1, turn, then work 1 row of surface sl st along the ridge for a raised seam.
FO and weave in ends.

Cream Roof Trim

Use cream yarn.

Join cream yarn at one lower roof corner.
Sc evenly around all outer roof edges.
At each lower corner, work 2 extra sc to make a soft rounded overhang.
FO and sew the roof to the greenhouse frame along the upper bars and gable edges.

Greenhouse Floor and Interior Bench

The greenhouse floor is a small cream mat visible through the doorway. The interior includes a wooden-style table or bench holding flower pots, just like the image.

Greenhouse Floor Mat

Use beige yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sc.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Sc around, working 3 sc in each corner. FO.

Sew the floor mat inside the greenhouse, lining it up with the front doorway.

Wooden Garden Bench

Use tan yarn.

Bench top: Ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sc. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
Lower shelf: Repeat the bench top, but work only 3 rows.
Legs: Make 4. Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew the legs under the bench top. Sew the lower shelf between the legs.

Place the bench inside the greenhouse on the left side. Add small potted flowers on top so the interior looks full and colorful.

Hedgehog Family

The garden has three hedgehogs: one larger hedgehog at the front left and two smaller hedgehogs facing forward near the center. Each hedgehog has a cream face, rounded brown snout, black eyes, small ears, tiny feet, and looped brown spines.

Large Hedgehog Body

Start with beige yarn for the face and belly.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Round 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
Rounds 6-9: Sc around. 30 sc.
Change to medium brown.
Rounds 10-16: Sc around. 30 sc.
Round 17: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sc.
Round 18: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc. Stuff firmly.
Round 19: Sc, dec around. 12 sc.
Round 20: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

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Large Hedgehog Snout

Use beige yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Sc, inc around. 9 sc.
Round 3: Sc around. 9 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 12 sc.
Round 5: Sc around. 12 sc. FO, leaving a tail.

Stuff lightly and sew to the front center of the beige face. Embroider a small brown oval nose at the tip. Add a short vertical stitch below the nose.

Large Hedgehog Spines

Use medium brown and caramel yarn. Work the loops over the brown back area only.

Join yarn on Round 10 of the body.
Surface round: Sl st into the body, ch 5, sl st into the next visible stitch. Repeat across the back.
Work 6 rows of loops from the head side toward the tail side.
Alternate medium brown and caramel rows for a textured, curly look.

Small Hedgehog Body

Make 2. Use beige yarn first.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Rounds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sc.
Change to medium brown.
Rounds 7-10: Sc around. 18 sc.
Round 11: Sc, dec around. 12 sc. Stuff.
Round 12: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Small Hedgehog Snout

Make 2 with beige yarn.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Round 3: Sc around. 10 sc. FO.

Sew one snout to each small hedgehog. Embroider brown noses and tiny black eyes. Keep the faces sweet and simple, with the eyes placed about 3 stitches apart.

Hedgehog Ears and Feet

Use beige yarn. Make 6 ears and 12 feet.

Ear: 5 sc in MR, do not join into a full circle. Pull tight and FO. Sew one ear on each side of each face.
Foot: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. FO. Sew four feet under each hedgehog.

Lavender Pots

The garden is filled with terracotta pots of lavender. Make several different heights to create the lush look from the photo. Place taller pots near the greenhouse and shorter pots around the picnic area.

Small Terracotta Pot

Make 5.

Round 1: With terracotta, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
Round 4: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Rounds 5-7: Sc around. 18 sc.
Round 8: FLO sc around for rim. Join and FO.
Soil insert: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sc, then FO. Sew inside pot.

Tall Terracotta Pot

Make 4.

Round 1: With terracotta, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
Rounds 5-10: Sc around. 18 sc.
Round 11: FLO sc around for rim. FO.
Soil insert: With dark brown, make a 18 sc flat circle and sew inside.

Lavender Stems

Use sage green yarn. Make 60 stems.

Ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Lavender Flower Spikes

Use lavender, purple, and dark purple yarn. Make 45 flower spikes.

Ch 8.
In 2nd ch from hook, work sl st.
In next ch, work sc.
In next 4 ch, work 2 sc in each ch.
Sl st in last ch. FO.

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Sew one flower spike to the top of each stem. Gather 5 to 7 stems per pot and sew them into the soil insert. Angle some stems outward and keep some upright for a natural lavender cluster.

Lavender Leaves

Use sage green. Make 40.

Ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch. FO.

Sew leaves around the base of the lavender stems. Use extra leaves on the front pots because they are more visible in the finished scene.

Greenhouse Flower Pots

Small colorful flowers sit inside the greenhouse on the bench. Make 5 mini pots in brown and terracotta, then add tiny blossoms in pink, yellow, blue, red, and cream.

Mini Pot

Make 5.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Round 3: BLO sc around. 10 sc.
Rounds 4-5: Sc around. 10 sc.
Round 6: FLO sc around for rim. FO.

Tiny Flower

Make 20.

With flower color, 5 sc in MR.
Sl st to first sc and FO.
Use yellow yarn to make one small straight stitch in the center.

Sew 3 or 4 tiny flowers into each mini pot with small green chain stems. Place the pots on the interior bench and near the greenhouse wall so the inside appears full through the windows.

Watering Can

The mint watering can sits near the lavender pots on the left side of the picnic blanket. It has a rounded body, short spout, curved handle, and pale cream sprinkler tip.

Watering Can Body

Use mint yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Rounds 5-9: Sc around. 24 sc.
Round 10: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
Round 11: Sc, dec around. 12 sc. Stuff lightly.
Round 12: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
Round 13: Sc around. FO.

Spout

With mint, ch 8.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side, sc in next 6 ch. Join.
Round 2: Sc around. FO.

Sew one end of the spout to the upper side of the can. Add a cream circle to the spout tip by making 6 sc in MR, joining, and sewing it flat.

Handle

With mint, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Curve the handle from the upper back of the can to the lower back. Sew both ends securely.

Stepping Stones

Gray stepping stones lead from the picnic area toward the greenhouse and around the sign. Make several oval stones in different sizes for the soft garden path.

Small Stone

Make 8 with gray yarn.

Ch 5.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch. 10 sc.
Round 2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. Join and FO.

Large Stone

Make 7 with gray yarn.

Ch 7.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. 14 sc.
Round 2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. Join.
Round 3: Sc around. FO.

Sew stones onto the base in a curved path. Place two near the greenhouse entrance, several near the sign, and a few beside the picnic blanket.

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Picnic Basket

The picnic basket is tan with a red gingham cloth tucked inside. It sits on the front edge of the blanket and has a curved handle.

Basket Base

Use tan yarn.

Ch 11.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side, sc in next 8 ch, 2 sc in last ch. 22 sc.
Round 2: Inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. 28 sc.
Round 3: BLO sc around. 28 sc.
Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 28 sc.
Round 8: Sl st around for a firm rim. FO.

Basket Handle

With tan, ch 23.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Arch the handle over the basket and sew each end to the short sides. For a firmer handle, crochet around a thin wire.

Gingham Cloth

Use red and white yarn.

Ch 9.
Rows 1-8: Sc across, changing color every 2 stitches and every 2 rows. FO.
Border with white sc around.

Fold the cloth slightly and sew or tuck it into the top of the basket so the red and white pattern shows clearly.

Fruit Tart

The small tart sits in the middle of the picnic blanket. It has a golden crust, yellow filling, and red and dark berry toppings.

Tart Crust

Use golden tan yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
Round 5: Sl st around. FO.

Filling

Use yellow yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc. FO.

Sew the yellow filling into the crust. Add fruit with French knots or tiny crochet berries.

Small Berries

Make 6 in red, dark red, and purple.

4 sc in MR.
Sl st to first sc. FO.

Sew the berries on top of the tart in a small cluster. Add one tiny green leaf beside the tart by chaining 4 and slip stitching back.

Lemonade Pitcher and Glasses

The lemonade set is made with pale yellow and clear cream yarn. The pitcher sits beside two small cups, matching the picnic scene in the image.

Pitcher

Use pale yellow yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc, inc around. 18 sc.
Rounds 4-8: Sc around. 18 sc.
Round 9: Sc, dec around. 12 sc.
Round 10: Sc around. FO.

Pitcher Handle

With cream, ch 9.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the handle to one side of the pitcher. For a spout, join pale yellow yarn to the opposite side, ch 3, sl st back into the same spot, and FO.

Small Glass

Make 3 with cream yarn and a tiny amount of pale yellow.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Round 2: BLO sc around. 5 sc.
Rounds 3-5: Sc around. 5 sc.
Join pale yellow at the top and sl st around to show lemonade. FO.

Garden Sign

The sign reads “Lavender Garden” and stands near the right side of the greenhouse. The crochet version uses a tan sign board with brown post and embroidered lettering.

Sign Board

Use light tan yarn.

Ch 17.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 16 sc.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.

Sign Post

Use brown yarn.

Ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the sign board to the top of the post. Embroider “Lavender Garden” using brown embroidery thread. Add one small purple flower on the lower right corner of the sign.

Arched Garden Trellis

The right front corner has a green vine arch with small pastel flowers and a bee near the top. This piece frames the garden entrance beside the white fence.

Arch Frame

Use cream yarn over wire if possible.

Ch 42.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make a second matching strip.
Curve both strips into an arch and sew the ends to the base, about 2 in apart.
Add 3 short crossbars by chaining 7, sc across, and sewing between the two arch sides.

Vine

Use medium green yarn.

Ch 55.
In 2nd ch from hook, sl st.
Repeat: Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sl st into next main chain stitch.
Continue to the end and FO.

Wrap the vine around the arch. Sew it in place at several points so it stays curved and leafy.

Small Trellis Flowers

Make 10 in pink, blue, cream, and lavender.

5 sc in MR.
Sl st to first sc and FO.

Sew flowers along the vine, placing more near the lower right side and one near the top beside the bee.

Bees

The scene includes tiny yellow bees with black stripes and white wings. Place one near the trellis and another near the lavender pots.

Bee Body

Make 2 with yellow yarn.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Rounds 3-5: Sc around. 10 sc.
Round 6: Dec around. 5 sc. FO and close.

Use black thread to embroider two stripes around the body. Add two tiny black eyes at the front.

Bee Wings

Make 4 with white yarn.

Ch 4.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch. FO.

Sew two wings to each bee. Attach one bee to the trellis and another to a thin wire above the lavender for a flying effect.

Butterfly

The butterfly on the left side has soft pink and blue wings with a tiny dark body. It hovers near the lavender pots.

Butterfly Wings

Make 2 larger wings in pale blue and 2 smaller wings in pale pink.

Large wing: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch. Working opposite side, dc, hdc, sc. FO.
Small wing: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, 4 dc in last ch. Working opposite side, hdc, sc. FO.

Butterfly Body

With dark brown, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the wings to the body with the larger wings above and smaller wings below. Add two short antennae with black thread. Attach to a thin green stem near the left lavender bed.

Additional Garden Flowers

Use the leftover colors to make a few rounded flower clusters inside the greenhouse and near the right fence corner. These add the mixed-color garden look visible behind the sign.

Round Flower Cluster

Make 6.

With green, 6 sc in MR. Join.
Change to any bright flower color.
Ch 2, sl st in next st, repeat around for 6 small petals.
FO and sew to a pot, bench, or base.

Green Grass Tufts

Grass tufts help blend the pots, stones, fence, and greenhouse into the base.

With sage green, ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch.
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch.
Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch.
Sl st into the starting base and FO.

Make 20 tufts. Sew them around the lavender pots, beside the stones, along the greenhouse corners, and near the fence gaps.

Layout and Assembly Order

Prepare the large green base and sew the gingham picnic blanket in the front-left area.
Sew the greenhouse floor mat to the back center of the base.
Build the greenhouse frame flat, then sew it upright onto the base.
Attach the tan lower wall panels to the greenhouse frame.
Sew the mint roof panels together at the ridge and attach the roof to the frame.
Place the bench and mini flower pots inside the greenhouse.
Sew the stepping stones from the front path toward the greenhouse entrance.
Attach the fence around the base, leaving the front-right garden entrance open.
Sew the trellis arch to the front-right entrance and wrap it with vines and flowers.
Arrange lavender pots around the greenhouse, on both sides, and near the front corners.
Place the watering can near the left lavender pots.
Place the sign on the right side of the greenhouse.
Add the hedgehogs to the picnic blanket, with the largest hedgehog at front left and two smaller hedgehogs behind the tart.
Add the basket, tart, pitcher, and glasses to the picnic blanket.
Attach bees, butterfly, grass tufts, and extra flowers last.

Detailed Placement Guide

The largest hedgehog should face slightly toward the center of the blanket. Place the two smaller hedgehogs behind the tart, close together, with their noses pointing forward. This arrangement creates the family picnic look seen in the image.

The watering can belongs to the left of the blanket near the lavender pots. The sign should stand on the right side, just outside the greenhouse wall. The trellis should sit in the front-right corner, partly attached to the fence.

Place taller lavender pots behind the small ones so the garden looks layered. Add several gray stones around the sign and greenhouse door. Keep the greenhouse doorway open so the interior bench and flowers remain visible.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Embroider hedgehog eyes with small black vertical stitches. Add brown noses and tiny smiling mouth stitches. Brush the spine loops gently with your fingers to make them rounded and fluffy. Check that all small pieces are sewn securely, especially bees, glasses, and flowers.

Care Notes

This project is best used as a decorative display. Keep it away from moisture, direct sunlight, and rough handling. If you used cardboard inside the base or roof, do not soak the piece. Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The base is flat and firm.
The greenhouse frame stands straight.
The roof overhangs evenly on both sides.
The doorway remains open.
All lavender pots are secure.
The hedgehog faces are centered and neat.
The picnic pieces are arranged clearly on the blanket.
The fence and trellis are attached firmly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the greenhouse gently with a soft brush. Lift the piece from the base instead of the roof. Store it in a box with tissue around the trellis, bees, and lavender stems. For long-term display, keep it behind glass or on a shelf where the small pieces will not be bumped.