Crochet Tutorial: Mouse Fairy Tea Café in Teacup Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern.

This charming crochet scene features a cream teacup cottage set on a green garden base, with two tiny white mice enjoying tea inside. The design includes a blue handle, flower-covered roof, round window with curtains, café door, sign, stepping stones, mushrooms, lavender, leafy plants, a rose arch, tiny chairs, a tea table, teapot, teacups, cakes, and pastel garden flowers.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a decorative amigurumi garden display. The finished piece is worked as several separate crochet parts, then assembled into one detailed fairy tea café scene.

The teacup cottage is the main structure. It is crocheted as a sturdy bowl with a cream outer wall, a tan interior, and a soft blue handle. The floral roof is a half-dome canopy covered with leaves and small five-petal flowers.

The two mice are small seated amigurumi figures. Each mouse has a round head, soft ears, slim arms, tiny pink hands, and a beige café apron. One mouse holds a teapot and the other holds a cupcake.

Finished Size

• Full garden base: about 15 in wide and 12 in deep.
• Teacup cottage: about 7 in wide, 5 in tall without flowers, and 6 in tall with roof flowers.
• Each mouse: about 3.25 in tall when seated.
• Rose arch: about 6 in tall.
• Tea table: about 2.5 in wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can make this project slowly, one section at a time. The pattern uses basic amigurumi shaping, simple flat appliqués, small flowers, and careful sewing.

Materials

• DK weight cotton yarn in cream, warm beige, white, tan, brown, light blue, sage green, dark green, pink, dusty rose, lavender, purple, yellow, red, gray, and small amounts of black.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for mice and tiny details.
• 3 mm crochet hook for cup, base, roof, table, and chairs.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Plastic canvas or firm felt for stabilizing the teacup wall, roof, base, door, and table.
• Black safety eyes, 4 mm, or black embroidery thread.
• Pink embroidery thread for noses, cheeks, and paws.
• Brown embroidery thread for window panes and chair texture.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors.
• Optional: craft wire for the rose arch and cup handle.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• rnd: round
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Crochet Notes

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches should be firm enough that stuffing does not show. For the mice and tiny accessories, use a smaller hook than your yarn label suggests.

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless instructed otherwise. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff small pieces.

For a neat display piece, block flat appliqués lightly before sewing. The garden base, cup wall, roof, table, and door should be firm. Insert plastic canvas or firm felt where indicated.

Color Placement Guide

• Teacup body: cream outside, warm beige inside.
• Handle: pale blue.
• Door: dark brown with tan trim and small cream sign.
• Window: tan ring, brown panes, white lace-style curtains.
• Roof: dark green canopy with sage leaves and pastel flowers.
• Mice: white bodies, pink ears, pink noses, beige café aprons.
• Garden: green base, gray stepping stones, red and pink mushrooms, purple lavender, leafy plants, and a pink rose arch.

Large Oval Garden Base

Use sage green yarn and a 3 mm hook. This oval base supports the entire café scene and should be wide enough for the teacup, garden plants, stone path, mushrooms, and outdoor table.

1. Ch 31.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc in next 28 ch, 2 sc in last ch. 62 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 28, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 28, inc in each of next 2 sts. 68 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 74 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc two times. 80 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc two times. 86 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc two times. 92 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Sc around. 92 sts.
9. Rnd 8: Sc 10, inc, repeat around as evenly as possible. 100 sts.
10. Rnd 9: Sc around. 100 sts.
11. Rnd 10: BLO sc around to make a neat raised edge. 100 sts.
12. Rnd 11: Sc around. FO and weave in ends.

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Cut an oval piece of plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base. Crochet a second oval the same way through Rnd 9 only. Place the canvas between the two ovals and sc the edges together through both layers with sage green yarn.

Teacup Cottage Body

The teacup is a deep cream bowl with a rounded wall. The open top reveals the warm beige interior where the mice sit. Work the outer cup first.

Outer Cup Bowl

Use cream yarn and a 3 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: BLO sc around. 72 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc around. 72 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Sc 17, inc, repeat around. 76 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Sc around. 76 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Sc 18, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
15. Rnd 15: Sc around. 80 sts.
16. Rnd 16: Sc 19, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
17. Rnd 17: Sc around. 84 sts.
18. Rnd 18: Sc 20, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
19. Rnd 19: Sc around. 88 sts.
20. Rnd 20: Sc 21, inc, repeat around. 92 sts.
21. Rnd 21: Sc around. 92 sts.
22. Rnd 22: Sc 22, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
23. Rnd 23: Sc around. 96 sts.
24. Rnd 24: Sc around. 96 sts.
25. Rnd 25: FLO sc around to create the rounded rim. 96 sts.
26. Rnd 26: Sl st around loosely. FO.

Cut plastic canvas in a strip about 4.5 in tall and long enough to fit inside the cup wall. Curve it into a ring and sew the ends together. Insert it inside the cup to keep the wall upright.

Inner Cup Lining

Use warm beige yarn and a 3 mm hook. Repeat the outer cup from Rnd 1 through Rnd 23. Do not work the raised rim. FO with a long tail.

Place the beige lining inside the cream cup. Sew the top edge of the lining just under the cream rim. Lightly stuff between the lining and outer wall only if needed for shape.

Teacup Rim Texture

With cream yarn, join at the front rim. Work one round of sc through the unused inner loops of Rnd 25. Then work one round of sl st. This makes the rim thick, rounded, and close to the teacup in the image.

Blue Teacup Handle

The handle is large, curved, and pale blue. For best shape, place craft wire inside, but keep the ends covered securely.

1. Using light blue yarn, ch 32.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 31 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 31 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 31 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 31 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Fold the strip lengthwise and sc the long edges together, stuffing lightly as you go. FO with a long tail.

Bend the handle into a wide C shape. Sew the upper end to the right side of the cup near Rnd 20 and the lower end near Rnd 10. Sew several passes through the cup wall and stabilizer so it sits firmly.

Dark Green Half-Dome Roof Canopy

The roof sits like a curved garden canopy over the back half of the teacup. It is not a full dome. It covers the rear opening and leaves the front open so the mice can be seen.

Use dark green yarn and a 3 mm hook. Work back and forth in rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 32 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 32 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 2, inc, repeat across to last 2 sts, sc 2. 42 sts.
4. Rows 4-6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 42 sts.
5. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc 3, inc, repeat across to last 2 sts, sc 2. 52 sts.
6. Rows 8-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 52 sts.
7. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc 4, inc, repeat across to last 2 sts, sc 2. 62 sts.
8. Rows 12-16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 62 sts.
9. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc 4, dec, repeat across to last 2 sts, sc 2. 52 sts.
10. Rows 18-19: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 52 sts.
11. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc 3, dec, repeat across to last 2 sts, sc 2. 42 sts.
12. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc across. FO with a long tail.

Cut a matching half-oval from plastic canvas. Sew the crochet roof over it, curving it gently. Attach the straight lower edge to the back rim of the teacup. The roof should lean forward slightly, like a leafy awning.

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Roof Leaves

Make 34 leaves in sage green and dark green. Scatter them under and between the flowers.

1. Ch 7.
2. Working into the chain: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work down the opposite side: hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew leaves in overlapping rows along the front edge of the roof and around the sides. Let some leaves hang slightly over the teacup rim.

Small Roof Flowers

Make 45 flowers in pink, dusty rose, lavender, purple, yellow, and pale lilac. Use a 2.5 mm hook for small, neat flowers.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the 5 sts to make 5 petals.
3. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
4. With yellow yarn, sew one small French knot or one straight stitch in the center.

Sew the flowers tightly across the roof, placing larger color groups near the top center and smaller flowers down each side. The finished roof should look full, soft, and garden-like, as shown in the image.

Round Window With Curtains

Window Ring

Use tan yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 40 sts.
7. FO and leave a long tail.

Sew the ring to the front-right side of the cup. Use brown embroidery thread to stitch a vertical and horizontal cross inside the ring for window panes.

White Curtains

Make 2 tiny curtain panels in white.

1. Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc, ch 2, skip 1, sc, ch 2, skip 1, sc, ch 2, skip 1, sc.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across, placing 2 sc into each ch-2 space.
5. FO.

Sew one curtain on each side inside the window. Pinch the lower edges outward and secure them so they look like lace curtains pulled open.

Front Door and Café Sign

Brown Arched Door

Use dark brown yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
2. Rows 2-9: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
3. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
4. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
6. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
7. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.
8. Sc evenly around the full door edge. FO.

With tan yarn, surface stitch vertical lines on the door. Sew the door to the front-left lower cup wall. Add a small tan yarn knot for the doorknob.

Fairy Tea Café Sign

Use cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Use dark brown thread to stitch the words Fairy Tea Café as tiny lines or initials. Sew the sign to the center of the brown door.

Two White Café Mice

Make two mice using the same body pattern. Their poses are seated inside the cup. One mouse holds a teapot; the other holds a cupcake. Use white yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Mouse Head

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6-10: Sc around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. Insert eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, about 6 sts apart.
10. Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
11. Rnd 14: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

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Embroider a small pink nose at the front center between Rnds 8 and 9. Add two short pink cheek stitches below the eyes.

Mouse Snout

Use white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the lower front of the head.

Mouse Ears

Make 4 outer ears in white and 4 inner ears in pale pink.

1. For each white outer ear: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. FO with a tail.
4. For each pink inner ear: 5 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO.
5. Sew one pink circle onto each white circle.

Sew ears to the upper sides of the head, around Rnds 4-6. Angle them slightly outward.

Mouse Body

Use white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5-9: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 10: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc around. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
9. FO with a long tail. Sew head to body.

Mouse Arms

Make 4 arms. Start with pale pink for the hands.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. Change to white.
3. Rnds 3-8: Sc around. 5 sts.
4. FO with a long tail. Do not overstuff.

Sew arms to the upper body. Curve the arms forward so they can hold the teapot or cupcake.

Mouse Legs

Make 4 small legs in white.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-4: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. Rnd 5: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. FO with a tail and stuff lightly.

Sew legs to the lower body in a seated position. The feet should point forward and slightly outward.

Mouse Tail

For each mouse, use pale pink yarn.

1. Ch 14.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the tail to the back lower body. Curve it gently along the seat inside the teacup.

Beige Café Apron

Make 2 aprons in warm beige.

1. Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
5. FO.

For each apron strap, join beige yarn at one top corner, ch 10, and sew to the opposite top corner around the mouse neck. Add a second ch 12 tie around the waist.

Interior Chairs

Make two simple tan chairs for the mice inside the teacup.

Chair Seat

1. Using tan yarn, ch 9.
2. Rows 1-7: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across for Row 1, then ch 1, turn, sc across for Rows 2-7. 8 sts.
3. FO. Make 2.

Chair Back

1. Ch 9.
2. Rows 1-10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across for Row 1, then ch 1, turn, sc across for Rows 2-10. 8 sts.
3. FO. Make 2.

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Sew one back to each seat at a right angle. Add two small ch-6 front legs and two ch-5 back supports. Sew chairs inside the teacup, one on each side.

Tiny Teapot

Use beige yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Teapot Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
6. Rnd 8: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Teapot Lid

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: FLO inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sl st around. FO.

Sew the lid on top. Add a small lavender yarn knot for the lid knob.

Teapot Spout and Handle

• Spout: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew to one side of the teapot.
• Handle: Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Curve and sew to the opposite side.

Sew the teapot into the hands of the left mouse.

Cupcake for Second Mouse

Use light blue for the wrapper, cream for frosting, and pink for the cherry.

1. Wrapper Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Wrapper Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Wrapper Rnds 3-4: BLO sc around. 12 sts. Change to cream.
4. Frosting Rnd 5: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Frosting Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
6. Frosting Rnd 7: Dec around. FO.
7. Cherry: With pink, 5 sc in MR, sl st to join, FO.

Sew the cherry on top. Place the cupcake between the hands of the right mouse.

Outdoor Tea Table

Round Tabletop

Use cream yarn and a 3 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 40 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. FO.

Cut a matching plastic canvas circle and sew it under the tabletop.

Table Pedestal

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnds 2-9: Sc around. 8 sts.
3. Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail.

Table Foot

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. FO.

Sew pedestal between tabletop and foot. Attach the table to the front-right area of the garden base.

Outdoor Chairs

Make two larger tan chairs for the garden table. They should look slim, rounded, and fairy-sized.

1. Seat: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Work 8 rows of 9 sc. FO.
2. Back: Ch 10, work 12 rows of 9 sc. FO.
3. Legs: Make four ch-7 cords for each chair. Sl st along each chain and sew under the seat.
4. Back texture: Use brown thread to stitch 4 vertical lines on each chair back.

Sew the chair back to the seat at a slight recline. Place one chair on each side of the table.

Macarons, Cups, and Cookies for Table

Macarons

Make 5 tiny macarons in pink, yellow, mint, lavender, and peach.

1. Make two discs: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join, FO.
2. Sew the two discs together with white yarn between them to form the filling.

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Teacups

Make 2 tiny cups.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. FO.
5. Handle: Ch 5, sew both ends to one side.

Flower Cookies

Make 3 small cookies in cream or yellow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat around for petals.
3. Add a pink or yellow center stitch.

Sew or glue the macarons, cups, and cookies onto the tabletop. Arrange them close together like the image, with soft pastel colors facing forward.

Stepping Stones

Make 6 gray stones in different sizes. Use a 3 mm hook.

Large Stone

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. FO.

Medium Stone

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. FO.

Small Stone

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

Sew the stones in a curved path from the front edge of the base toward the teacup door.

Mushrooms

Make 6 mushrooms: two red, two pink, one lavender, and one small pale pink. Use white for stems.

Mushroom Stem

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 9 sts.
5. FO and stuff lightly.

Mushroom Cap

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. FO with a long tail.

Sew the cap to the stem. Add tiny white French knots or small straight stitches on red and pink caps. Place mushrooms near the front and left side of the cup.

Leafy Garden Plants

Make several plant clusters to fill the garden. The image has many rounded leaves around the teacup and under the rose arch.

Simple Leaf

1. Ch 8.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work back along the other side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO with a long tail.

Make at least 45 leaves in dark green, medium green, sage, and mint. Sew 5 to 7 leaves together at the base to form each plant cluster.

Succulent Rosette

Make 3 succulent clusters for the left side.

1. Make 6 small leaves using ch 6 instead of ch 8.
2. Make 6 medium leaves using the simple leaf pattern.
3. Sew the medium leaves in a circle, then sew the small leaves in the center.

Lavender Sprigs

Make 8 lavender stems, four tall and four short.

1. With green yarn, ch 10 for a short stem or ch 14 for a tall stem.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Join purple yarn near the top. Work 4 small bobbles along one side: ch 2, 3 dc cluster in same space, ch 1, sl st into stem.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Sew lavender sprigs in groups near the right side of the teacup and behind the table.

Rose Arch

The arch is a pale pink climbing vine with green leaves and pink roses. Use craft wire inside if you want it to stand tall.

Arch Stem

Use pale pink yarn and a 3 mm hook.

1. Ch 55.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 54 sts.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc across. 54 sts.
4. Fold around wire if using, then sl st the long edges together.
5. FO with a long tail.

Bend into an arch. Sew both ends firmly to the right side of the garden base, near the cup handle and table.

Rose Leaves

Make 18 small leaves in medium green.

1. Ch 6.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work along the other side: sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO.

Rolled Roses

Make 7 roses in pale pink, dusty rose, and white.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, 3 dc in first st, sl st in next st. Repeat across.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Roll the strip from one end to the other and sew through the base to secure the rose.

Sew roses and leaves along the arch, spacing them unevenly for a natural climbing vine look. Place one white rose at the top-left side of the arch and pink roses along the curve.

Small White Blossom Flowers

Make 8 white blossoms for the rose arch and garden.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each st.
3. FO. Add a yellow stitch in the center.

Sew blossoms between the roses and near the table for extra fairy garden detail.

Side Garden Beds

For the dark soil patches under plants, make small brown ovals.

1. Ch 10.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work other side: sc 7, 2 sc in last ch. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 7, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in each of next 2 sts. 26 sts.
5. FO.

Make 3 brown ovals. Sew them under the succulent cluster, lavender group, and leafy plant near the rose arch.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the reinforced garden base closed and flatten it neatly.
2. Attach the teacup body slightly behind the center of the base.
3. Sew the blue handle to the right side of the cup.
4. Attach the door to the front-left cup wall.
5. Attach the window to the front-right cup wall.
6. Sew the roof canopy to the back rim of the teacup.
7. Add roof leaves first, then sew flowers over the leaves.
8. Place the interior chairs inside the cup.
9. Sew the two mice into seated positions inside the cup.
10. Place the teapot in one mouse’s hands and the cupcake in the other mouse’s hands.
11. Sew stepping stones from the front edge to the door.
12. Attach the outdoor table and two chairs to the front-right area.
13. Add macarons, cups, and cookies to the tabletop.
14. Sew mushrooms along the front and left side of the garden.
15. Add brown soil patches, leafy plants, succulents, and lavender.
16. Attach the rose arch on the right side, then sew roses, leaves, and blossoms along it.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the mice faces before securing them permanently. The eyes should be level, the snouts should point slightly forward, and the ears should sit high and open. Add a few short pink stitches to each cheek for a soft handmade expression.

Sew the heads firmly to the bodies so they do not wobble. Angle the left mouse toward the teapot and the right mouse toward the cupcake. This small pose makes the café scene feel alive.

Add final embroidery to the door, window, sign, teapot, and table. Use tiny stitches only. The charm of this pattern comes from many small details placed carefully, not from large decorations.

Care Notes

• Keep this project as a decorative display, not a toy for babies.
• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not soak the piece, because the stabilizers may bend.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to protect the pastel colors.
• If flowers flatten, reshape them gently with your fingers.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Teacup wall stands upright and keeps a round bowl shape.
• Blue handle is firmly attached at both ends.
• Roof is covered with leaves and pastel flowers.
• Both mice are seated and facing forward.
• Door sign, window panes, and curtains are attached neatly.
• Outdoor table has cups, macarons, and cookies.
• Garden base includes stones, mushrooms, lavender, leafy plants, and rose arch.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the finished tea café with a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush. Work from the roof downward so loose dust falls away from flowers, leaves, and tiny table pieces.

For stains, touch only the stained area with cool water and mild soap. Blot gently with a clean towel. Do not rub the mice faces, embroidered sign, or flower centers.

Store the piece in a box with tissue paper around the rose arch and roof. Avoid stacking heavy items on top. If the arch bends, reshape it slowly with both hands until the curve returns.