Crochet Tutorial: Grape Vine Mouse Cellar Garden – Free Crochet Pattern.

This charming crochet scene features a round mossy garden base, a square grape cellar with an arched wooden door, a curved vine arbor heavy with purple and green grape clusters, leafy grape vines, tiny wine bottles, crates, baskets, a wine press, garden tools, butterflies, flowers, mushrooms, fences, and two sweet cellar mice. The design is worked as a detailed amigurumi diorama with firm shaping, small appliques, and careful assembly.

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Finished Size

Complete garden base: about 12 in / 30.5 cm wide.
Cellar block: about 4.25 in / 11 cm wide, 3.75 in / 9.5 cm deep, and 4 in / 10 cm tall.
Vine arbor: about 8.5 in / 21.5 cm wide and 7 in / 18 cm tall from the base.
Standing mouse: about 2.5 in / 6.5 cm tall.
Small mouse: about 1.5 in / 4 cm long.

Skill Level

This is an adventurous beginner to intermediate crochet pattern. The basic shapes are made with simple stitches, but the finished piece uses many small parts. Work slowly, pin every detail before sewing, and keep your stitches tight so the mini pieces hold their shape.

Materials

Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in moss green, grass green, dark green, olive green, light green, brown, dark brown, tan, beige, gray, purple, plum, lavender, yellow, red, cream, white, amber, bottle green, and black.
2.25 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
2.75 mm crochet hook for the round garden base and cellar walls.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Plastic canvas, firm cardboard, or foam board for the cellar walls, roof, base, crates, and sign.
18 gauge floral wire or craft wire for the vine arbor and fence posts.
Thin brown pipe cleaners or wrapped wire for curling vines.
6 mm black safety eyes for the standing mouse.
4 mm black beads or embroidered knots for the small mouse.
Yarn needle, sewing needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and strong craft glue.
Optional: clear fabric stiffener for grape leaves, butterflies, door, and sign.

Abbreviations in US Terms

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: single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st / sts: stitch / stitches
R: round or row

Gauge

Gauge is not extremely strict, but firm stitches are important. With a 2.75 mm hook, 8 sc and 8 rows should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. With a 2.25 mm hook, 9 to 10 sc should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. Use a smaller hook if stuffing shows through.

Important Construction Notes

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a row instruction is given.
Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round.
Stuff the mice, baskets, bottles, and grape clusters lightly but firmly.
The cellar block is crocheted as flat panels and sewn around a firm inner box.
The grape arbor must be built around wire so it stands upright like the photo.
All decorative pieces are sewn or glued after the main shapes are finished.

Part 1: Round Moss Garden Base

The base is a flat round platform in soft green. It should look thick, stable, and slightly raised, like a crocheted garden mat. Work two circles and join them around a firm insert so the cellar, path, fences, and props can stand securely.

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Top Circle

Use grass green yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

R1: MR, 8 sc in ring. Do not join. 8 sts.
R2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
R12: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
R13: sc 11, inc, repeat around. 104 sts.
R14: sc 12, inc, repeat around. 112 sts.
R15: sc 13, inc, repeat around. 120 sts.
R16: sc 14, inc, repeat around. 128 sts.
R17: sc 15, inc, repeat around. 136 sts.
R18: sc 16, inc, repeat around. 144 sts.
R19: sc 17, inc, repeat around. 152 sts.
R20: sc 18, inc, repeat around. 160 sts.
R21: sc 19, inc, repeat around. 168 sts.
R22: sc 20, inc, repeat around. 176 sts.
R23: sc 21, inc, repeat around. 184 sts.
R24: sc 22, inc, repeat around. 192 sts.

Fasten off and weave in the end. Cut a plastic canvas or cardboard circle the same size as the crocheted circle. The insert should sit flat inside the base without bending.

Bottom Circle and Thick Edge

Make a second circle exactly the same as the top circle through R24. Do not fasten off after R24.

Place the top and bottom circles wrong sides together with the firm insert between them.
R25: Working through both circles, sc in each st around. 192 sts.
R26: BLO sc in each st around to create a raised rim. 192 sts.
R27: sc in each st around. 192 sts.
R28: sl st in each st around for a neat edge. Fasten off.

Extra Moss Texture

Use moss green and olive green scraps. Surface crochet short curved lines around the base. Add tiny random French knots or embroidered straight stitches near the fence areas to create the soft garden texture visible in the image.

Part 2: Stone Path

The gray stone path runs from the front sign area to the arched cellar door. It is made from many small oval stones sewn close together, with irregular edges for a natural cobblestone effect.

Large Oval Stone

Make 12 in medium gray and 6 in light gray.

Ch 6.
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 3, inc in last ch. 12 sts.
R2: inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.
Sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

Small Round Stone

Make 12 in dark gray and 8 in light gray.

R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
Sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

Path Assembly

Place the cellar position slightly behind the center of the base.
Arrange the stones in a path about 2 in / 5 cm wide, starting at the front center and curving slightly to the arched door.
Mix large and small stones so the edges look uneven.
Sew each stone down with matching gray thread or yarn.
Embroider a few darker gray lines between stones for shadow.

Part 3: Square Grape Cellar Building

The cellar is a moss green cube with soft rounded corners, a flat roof covered in grape vines and props, and a brown arched door on the front. Make four wall panels, a roof panel, and a bottom support panel.

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Front Wall Panel

Use moss green yarn and the 2.75 mm hook. Work in rows.

Ch 35.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 34 sts.
Rows 2-32: ch 1, turn, sc across. 34 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Back Wall Panel

Make the same as the front wall panel.

Side Wall Panels

Make 2.

Ch 31.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
Rows 2-32: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Roof Panel

The top of the cellar is flat and slightly wider than the walls. Use moss green.

Ch 38.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 37 sts.
Rows 2-34: ch 1, turn, sc across. 37 sts.
Border Round: ch 1, sc evenly around the panel, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Bottom Panel

Use any green yarn because this panel will not show much.

Ch 35.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 34 sts.
Rows 2-30: ch 1, turn, sc across. 34 sts.
Fasten off.

Cellar Box Assembly

Cut firm plastic canvas pieces to match each wall, roof, and bottom panel.
Place each crochet panel over its matching insert.
Whipstitch the side panels to the front and back panels, catching the plastic canvas inside.
Keep the walls square and upright while sewing.
Sew the bottom panel under the box.
Sew the roof panel on top, letting it overhang slightly on all sides.
Use moss green yarn to stitch around the vertical corners and soften the cube shape.

Part 4: Arched Wooden Door

The front door is a warm brown arched door with vertical plank texture, a darker frame, hinge dots, and a small black knob. It sits centered on the front wall, with its base touching the stone path.

Door Base

Use tan brown yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Work in rows.

Ch 17.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
Rows 2-16: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
Row 17: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
Row 18: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
Row 19: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
Row 20: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
Row 21: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
Fasten off.

Door Border

Join dark brown yarn at the bottom corner.

Sc evenly around the door, placing 2 sc at the lower corners and working carefully around the arch.
Sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

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Door Details

Use dark brown yarn to embroider 5 vertical plank lines from the bottom to the arch.
Embroider one horizontal line across the middle of the door.
Make two hinge dots on the left side using black or dark brown French knots.
Make one black knob on the right side with 6 sc in a MR. Fasten off and sew in place.
Sew the door to the center front of the cellar, aligned with the stone path.

Part 5: Curved Grapevine Arbor

The arbor is the most important feature in the scene. It curves over the roof like a thick brown vine, with hanging grape clusters, green leaves, curling tendrils, and lavender butterflies. Wire inside the vine keeps the arch raised and stable.

Main Thick Vine Arch

Use dark brown yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Wrap yarn around a wire core as you crochet. Cut one piece of craft wire about 17 in / 43 cm long and bend it into a high arch.

R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
R2: sc around. 6 sts.
Insert the wire into the tube. Continue crocheting around it.
R3-R72: sc in each st around. Keep the tube snug around the wire.
Fasten off, close both ends, and weave in tails.

Second Support Vine

Make one thinner vine with brown yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
R2-R58: sc in each st around.
Fasten off and insert a thinner wire if needed.

Installing the Arbor

Push the main arch ends into the back left and back right areas of the garden base, just behind the cellar.
Curve the arch so it rises over the roof and frames the top of the cellar.
Stitch the arch to the back corners of the cellar roof with dark brown yarn.
Lay the thinner vine across the main arch, slightly lower and forward.
Sew or wrap it to the main arch in 5 places so the arbor looks layered and natural.

Part 6: Grape Leaves

The leaves are large, pointed, and veined, just like grape leaves in the image. Make them in several green shades and place them along the arbor, fence, ground, and front sign area.

Large Grape Leaf

Make 8: 3 dark green, 3 olive green, and 2 light green.

Ch 8.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st in last ch. This forms the center spine.
Ch 6, working back down the chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Sl st into the middle spine near the top.
Ch 5, working back down the chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc. Sl st into the spine.
Ch 4, working back down the chain: sc, hdc, dc. Sl st into the spine.
Repeat the same three lobes on the opposite side of the spine.
Border: sc around the entire leaf, placing 3 sc at each pointed lobe.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.

Small Grape Leaf

Make 10 in mixed greens.

Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
Ch 4, sc, hdc, dc back down the chain, sl st to center.
Ch 4, sc, hdc, dc back down the chain, sl st to center.
Repeat 2 side lobes on the opposite side.
Sc around the leaf and fasten off.

Leaf Veins

Use a lighter green yarn to embroider a straight center vein on each leaf.
Add 2 diagonal veins on each side.
For the large front leaf, lightly stiffen it so it stands upright near the sign.

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Part 7: Hanging Grape Clusters

The grape clusters are made from tiny stuffed bobbles or bead-like crochet balls. Use deep purple, lavender purple, plum, and light green to match the image. Each cluster is narrow at the top and wider in the middle.

Tiny Grape Ball

Make about 120 grape balls total. Use a 2.25 mm hook.

R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
R2: sc around. 6 sts.
Add a tiny pinch of stuffing or yarn scrap.
R3: dec 3 times. 3 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Medium Hanging Cluster

Make 9 purple clusters and 5 green clusters.

Cut a 5 in / 13 cm strand of matching yarn for the center stem.
Sew 1 grape ball at the top.
Sew 2 grape balls below it.
Sew 3 grape balls in the next row.
Sew 3 grape balls in the next row.
Sew 2 grape balls below that.
Sew 1 grape ball at the tip.
Secure all tails at the back of the cluster.

Small Side Cluster

Make 6 small clusters for crates, baskets, and the ground.

Join 1 grape ball at the top.
Add 2 grape balls underneath.
Add 2 grape balls underneath those.
Add 1 grape ball at the bottom.

Placing the Grape Clusters

Hang 6 purple clusters from the front curve of the arbor.
Hang 4 green clusters between the purple clusters.
Sew 2 purple clusters to the left fence row.
Place 2 mixed clusters in the wooden crate on the roof.
Place 2 mixed clusters in the small front baskets.
Place 1 purple cluster beside the small mouse near the cart.

Part 8: Curling Tendrils

Use olive green yarn. Make 12 tendrils.

Ch 18.
Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
The chain will curl naturally.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew tendrils to the arbor near leaf stems and grape clusters. Let several curls hang down toward the cellar roof for the soft vineyard look.

Part 9: Wooden Crates

The image shows small wooden crates filled with grapes, especially on the roof and left side of the garden. These are made from tan strips sewn into shallow boxes.

Crate Base

Make 3 crates.

With tan yarn, ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
Fasten off.

Crate Long Side

Make 6 pieces.

Ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
Fasten off.

Crate Short Side

Make 6 pieces.

Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 6 sts.
Fasten off.

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Crate Assembly

Sew 2 long sides and 2 short sides around each base.
Use dark brown yarn to embroider two horizontal plank lines on each side.
Add tiny grapes inside each crate.
Place one crate on the roof, one near the left vineyard row, and one beside the front basket area.

Part 10: Round Basket

The basket on the roof has a handle and a rounded shape. The front garden also has small baskets of grapes. Make one medium basket and two small baskets.

Medium Basket

Use warm brown yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5-R8: sc around. 18 sts.
R9: sl st around for a firm rim. Fasten off.

Basket Handle

Ch 16.
Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off and sew both ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Small Basket

Make 2.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R6: sc around. 12 sts.
R7: sl st around. Fasten off.
Handle: ch 12, sl st back across, sew to basket sides.

Part 11: Wine Bottles

Several tiny bottles stand on the roof and beside the path. Make amber and green bottles with cream labels. Stuff very lightly so they remain slender.

Tall Bottle

Make 3 amber and 3 green.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R10: sc around. 12 sts.
R11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
R12-R17: sc around. 9 sts.
R18: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
R19-R21: sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off and close the top.

Bottle Label

Use cream yarn or felt-like crochet strips.

Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
Fasten off.
Sew or glue the label around the bottle body.
Embroider one thin dark line across the label.

Tiny Glasses

Make 3 with white or clear-looking pale gray yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: inc around. 10 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
R4-R5: sc around. 10 sts.
R6: sl st around. Fasten off.
Stem: attach yarn to bottom, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch and next ch, fasten off.

Part 12: Wine Press

The wooden wine press stands on the right side of the cellar. It has two upright posts, a round tub, and a horizontal screw handle across the top.

Press Tub

Use brown yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5-R8: sc around. 18 sts.
R9: sl st around. Fasten off.

Wooden Posts

Make 4 in dark brown.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R14: sc around. 5 sts.
Insert a small wire or toothpick piece if needed.
Fasten off and close.

Top Handle

With dark brown, ch 18.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Press Assembly

Sew two posts to each side of the press tub.
Sew the top handle horizontally across the posts.
Add a small vertical center screw by making a chain of 6 and sewing it down from the handle into the tub.
Place the press on the right side of the cellar, behind the small mouse and cart.

Part 13: Garden Fences

The garden has rustic brown fences around the grape rows and near the front sign. Use firm posts and horizontal rails. Wrap wire inside the posts if you want a stronger structure.

Fence Post

Make 14 posts in dark brown.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R13: sc around. 5 sts.
Stuff very lightly or insert wire.
R14: dec twice, sc 1. Fasten off.

Horizontal Rail

Make 10 rails.

Ch 18.
Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Fence Assembly

For the left vineyard row, sew 5 posts in a curved line along the left side of the base.
Add 2 horizontal rails between the posts, one low and one high.
Sew small grape leaves and clusters to this row.
For the front right fence, sew 4 posts near the sign and mushrooms.
Add rails behind the sign and around the yellow flower bed.
Use the remaining posts behind the cellar and near the cart for depth.

Part 14: Vineyard Row Plants

The left side of the garden has small growing vines with brown stakes, green leaves, and hanging grapes. Make these shorter than the arbor so they look like planted grape vines.

Small Vine Stem

Make 6.

With dark brown, ch 10.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Mini Leaf Pair

Make 12.

Ch 4.
In 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
Fasten off.

Assemble the Vineyard Row

Sew one vine stem to each fence post on the left row.
Add 2 mini leaves per vine.
Sew 1 tiny grape cluster to every other vine.
Angle the stems slightly so the row looks organic rather than perfectly straight.

Part 15: Standing Cellar Mouse

The standing mouse is beige with round ears, a pointed nose, black eyes, a tiny embroidered face, cream paws, and a textured brown vest. It stands near the door and gives the scene its storybook character.

Mouse Head

Use beige yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
R9: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
Insert 6 mm eyes between R6 and R7, about 5 sts apart.
R10: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R11: dec around. 6 sts.
Fasten off and close.

Pointed Nose

With light beige, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts.
Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew to the lower front of the head.
Embroider a small brown nose and short smile.

Mouse Ears

Make 2 outer ears in beige and 2 inner ears in pale pink or light tan.

Outer Ear R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Outer Ear R2: inc around. 12 sts.
Outer Ear R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
Fasten off.
Inner Ear R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Inner Ear R2: inc around. 12 sts.
Fasten off.
Sew one inner ear onto each outer ear.
Sew ears to the upper sides of the head.

Mouse Body

Use beige yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
R9: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R10-R11: sc around. 18 sts.
R12: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

Arms

Make 2 in beige.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R7: sc around. 5 sts.
Do not stuff heavily.
Flatten and sc across the opening. Fasten off.

Legs

Make 2 in beige.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: sc around. 6 sts.
R3: sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
R4-R5: sc around. 8 sts.
Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Tail

With light beige or pale brown, ch 18.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off and sew to the back lower body.

Textured Vest

Use taupe or brown yarn. The vest is open at the front, with small dark buttons like the image.

Ch 19.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sts.
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc 5, ch 3, skip 3, sc 2, ch 3, skip 3, sc 5. This creates arm gaps.
Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc 5, sc 3 in ch space, sc 2, sc 3 in ch space, sc 5. 18 sts.
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. Fasten off.

Wrap the vest around the mouse body with the opening at the front.
Sew only at the shoulders and side edges.
Embroider two small dark brown buttons on one front edge.
Sew the head, arms, legs, and tail to the body.
Place the mouse standing slightly left of the path, facing forward.

Part 16: Small Garden Mouse

The small mouse near the grape cart is lower to the ground. It has a rounded body, tiny ears, black eyes, and a pointed nose. Make it shorter and simpler than the standing mouse.

Body and Head Shape

Use beige yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R7: sc around. 18 sts.
R8: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R9: dec around. 6 sts.
Fasten off and close.

Tiny Nose

With light beige, MR, 5 sc.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
Fasten off and sew to one end of the body.
Add two black bead eyes or embroidered French knots above the nose.

Tiny Ears

Make 2.

MR, 5 sc.
Sl st to first sc.
Fasten off and sew to the top of the head.

Tiny Tail

Ch 12.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off and sew to the back.

Place the small mouse to the right of the path near the grape cart, bottles, and wine press.

Part 17: Mini Grape Cart

The small cart on the right side is filled with grapes and has two wheels. It sits near the little mouse and wine bottles.

Cart Box

Use warm brown yarn.

Base: ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. Fasten off.
Long sides, make 2: ch 12, sc in 2nd ch and across, work 3 rows, fasten off.
Short sides, make 2: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch and across, work 3 rows, fasten off.
Sew the sides around the base.

Cart Wheels

Make 2.

With dark brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
Fasten off and sew to the cart sides.

Cart Handles

Make 2: ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Sew both handles to the front of the cart.
Fill the cart with purple and green grape balls.

Part 18: Sign with “Vine Garden”

The front sign is tan with dark writing and is attached to the low fence. It sits at the front of the path with a lavender butterfly nearby.

Sign Board

Use tan yarn.

Ch 17.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
Border: sc around, placing 2 sc in each corner.
Fasten off.

Sign Posts

Make 2 in brown.

Ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Lettering

Use dark brown embroidery floss or yarn split into thin strands.
Stitch the words Vine Garden across the sign in two lines.
Sew the posts behind the sign.
Attach the sign at the front right edge of the path.

Part 19: Butterflies

Make 4 butterflies in lavender and purple. Place them on the arbor, near the sign, and beside the right fence as shown in the image.

Butterfly Body

Use dark purple or brown.

Ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Wings

Use lavender or purple yarn.

Left upper wing: ch 4, 3 dc in first ch, ch 3, sl st into first ch.
Left lower wing: ch 3, 2 hdc in first ch, ch 2, sl st into first ch.
Right lower wing: ch 3, 2 hdc in first ch, ch 2, sl st into first ch.
Right upper wing: ch 4, 3 dc in first ch, ch 3, sl st into first ch.
Fasten off and sew the body down the center.

Embroider small white dots on the wings if desired.
Sew one butterfly to the left side of the arbor.
Sew one to the top right vine.
Sew one to the front sign area.
Sew one near the right bottle and mushroom area.

Part 20: Yellow Flowers

The right front corner has a bright yellow flower patch. Make several tiny flowers and sew them in a cluster.

Tiny Yellow Flower

Make 9.

With yellow, MR.
Ch 2, 2 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times for 5 petals.
Pull ring tight and fasten off.
Add a brown French knot in the center.

Flower Leaves

Make 6 small leaves in green.

Ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc in last ch.
Fasten off.

Sew the leaves down first, then sew the yellow flowers over them near the front right fence.

Part 21: Mushrooms

There are small mushrooms near the right fence and front edge. Make one red mushroom and two cream mushrooms.

Mushroom Stem

Make 3 in cream.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R5: sc around. 5 sts.
Fasten off.

Mushroom Cap

Make 1 red and 2 white or cream.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc around. 18 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew each cap to a stem.
Use white yarn to add dots to the red cap.
Place the mushrooms at the right front corner near the fence and flowers.

Part 22: Pruning Shears

The pruning shears lie on the path area near the standing mouse. Use dark handles and gray blades.

Handle Piece

Make 2 in dark brown.

Ch 9.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Fasten off.

Blade Piece

Make 2 in gray.

Ch 7.
Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
Fasten off.

Assembly

Cross the two handles slightly.
Sew one blade to the top of each handle.
Add a black French knot where the handles cross.
Place the shears on the grass just left of the path.

Part 23: Roof Decorations

The roof is covered with tiny vineyard details: crates of grapes, bottles, a basket, a glass, leaves, and hanging vine elements. Arrange the pieces before sewing so the top looks full but not crowded.

Sew one wooden crate near the left roof corner and fill it with grape clusters.
Sew the medium basket near the right roof side.
Place two tall bottles near the center back of the roof, one amber and one green.
Sew one tiny glass near the bottles.
Add 2 small grape leaves beside the bottles.
Let 2 tendrils drape from the arbor onto the roof.
Secure everything with small hidden stitches.

Part 24: Extra Bottle Group Beside the Path

The right side of the path has several bottles and glasses. This creates the cellar tasting area seen in the image.

Place two bottles upright beside the right edge of the stone path.
Add one green bottle near the small grape cart.
Place two tiny glasses between the bottles.
Sew each bottle through the bottom round to keep it standing.
Use clear glue only if the pieces tip over after sewing.

Part 25: Final Garden Layout

Before sewing the cellar and decorations permanently, place every piece on the round base. The cellar should sit slightly behind center. The path must lead naturally from the front sign to the arched door. The arbor should frame the top of the cellar without hiding the roof details.

Pin the cellar to the base behind the center point.
Sew the cellar bottom to the green base with moss green yarn.
Sew the stone path from the door to the front center.
Install the grape arbor behind and over the cellar.
Add large grape leaves along the arbor curve, spacing them evenly.
Hang grape clusters under the front arch.
Sew the standing mouse slightly left of the door.
Sew the small mouse near the cart on the right side.
Add the wine press behind the small mouse.
Add crates, baskets, bottles, flowers, mushrooms, shears, and sign.
Fill empty spaces with small leaves, tendrils, and grape balls.

Part 26: Placement Guide for Matching the Image

Center back: moss green square cellar with flat roof.
Front center: gray cobblestone path leading to the door.
Front right: tan “Vine Garden” sign, large green leaf, yellow flowers, mushrooms, and butterfly.
Left side: rustic grape fence row with posts, small vines, leaves, and grape bunches.
Top arch: brown grapevine arbor with large leaves, purple grapes, green grapes, and butterflies.
Roof: wooden crate, basket, bottles, glass, and loose grapes.
Right side: wine press, bottles, grape cart, small mouse, fence, and butterfly.
Near door: standing mouse wearing a brown vest, with pruning shears nearby.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use pins to check the final balance before sewing. The tallest grape clusters should hang in front of the cellar roof, while the larger leaves should sit on the outside of the arch. Keep the door fully visible so the cellar remains the main focal point.

Embroider the standing mouse nose with dark brown thread.
Add two tiny cheek stitches in soft pink or tan if desired.
Sew the ears securely so they tilt slightly outward.
Add vest buttons after the vest is already on the mouse.
Brush away loose fibers from the eyes and face.
Check that both mice face toward the front of the garden scene.

Care Notes

This crochet garden is decorative and contains small parts, wire, and firm inserts. It is best used as display art rather than a toy. Keep it away from very young children and pets, especially if beads, wire, or glued pieces are used.

Do not machine wash.
Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Keep the arbor dry so the wire does not rust.
Avoid crushing the grape clusters and leaves during storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The round base is firm and flat.
The cellar is centered and sewn securely.
The door lines, knob, and hinges are visible.
The stone path reaches the door cleanly.
The grape arbor stands upright without leaning.
Leaves and grape clusters are evenly distributed.
Both mice are securely attached.
The sign reads Vine Garden.
Bottles, baskets, crates, cart, press, flowers, mushrooms, butterflies, and shears are all included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, dust the piece gently with a soft makeup brush or small clean paintbrush. Work from the top of the arbor downward so dust does not settle back onto the roof and path.

For small marks, touch the area with a damp cotton swab and press with a dry cloth. Do not soak the cellar, sign, or base because the inner support pieces may warp. Let the piece air dry completely before displaying again.

Store the garden in a box taller than the arbor. Place tissue paper around the bottles, mice, grape clusters, and leaves. Do not place heavy items on top. With gentle handling, your grape vine mouse cellar garden will stay bright, detailed, and display-ready for a long time.