Crochet Tutorial: Clover Well Frog Farm Garden – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet garden scene features a round grassy display base, a stone wishing well with a clover-covered roof, tiny smiling frogs, a blue pond with lily pads and flowers, stepping stones, a Lucky Garden sign, a rope fence, a small garden cart, pots, seed packets, vegetables, and plenty of leafy clover details.

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Skill Level

This pattern is written for adventurous beginners and intermediate crocheters. Most pieces are made with basic amigurumi stitches, simple flat circles, short rows, and small sewn-on details. The finished project is designed as a decorative crochet diorama, not a rough-play toy.

Finished Size

• Full garden base: about 11.5 inches wide when using medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Stone well: about 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall without roof.
• Well with clover roof: about 6.5 inches tall.
• Small frogs: about 1.5 to 2 inches tall.
• Pond: about 4.5 inches wide.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in light grass green, dark green, moss green, lime green, aqua blue, pale blue, gray, light gray, cream, tan, brown, dark brown, red, pink, white, yellow, lavender, and black.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for tiny details, flowers, sign lettering, and vegetables.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small safety eyes, 5 mm or 6 mm, or black embroidery thread.
• Cardboard or plastic canvas circle, about 10.5 inches wide, for base support.
• Plastic canvas strips or firm cardboard for the well roof, sign, cart, and fence posts.
• Small amount of craft wire for the well crank and optional flower stems.
• Fabric glue, optional, for tiny seed packets and flowers.

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: single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• R: round
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Structure Notes

For this project, exact gauge is less important than firm fabric. Use a hook small enough that stuffing does not show through. The main base should be firm and flat, while the frogs should feel softly rounded. The well wall should be sturdy enough to stand without collapsing.

The garden is built in layers. First make the large round base, then add the raised side wall and ruffled grass trim. After that, make and sew the pond, well, frogs, clover roof, fence, cart, vegetables, pots, stepping stones, and sign.

Large Round Garden Base

Use light grass green yarn. Work in joined rounds for a neat circular mat. Join each round with a sl st to the first sc and ch 1 before the next round. Do not count the ch 1 as a stitch.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. Join. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. Join. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. Join. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc. Repeat around. Join. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc. Repeat around. Join. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc. Repeat around. Join. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc. Repeat around. Join. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc. Repeat around. Join. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc. Repeat around. Join. 60 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc. Repeat around. Join. 66 sts.
12. R12: sc 10, inc. Repeat around. Join. 72 sts.
13. R13: sc 11, inc. Repeat around. Join. 78 sts.
14. R14: sc 12, inc. Repeat around. Join. 84 sts.
15. R15: sc 13, inc. Repeat around. Join. 90 sts.
16. R16: sc 14, inc. Repeat around. Join. 96 sts.
17. R17: sc 15, inc. Repeat around. Join. 102 sts.
18. R18: sc 16, inc. Repeat around. Join. 108 sts.
19. R19: sc 17, inc. Repeat around. Join. 114 sts.
20. R20: sc 18, inc. Repeat around. Join. 120 sts.
21. R21: sc 19, inc. Repeat around. Join. 126 sts.
22. R22: sc 20, inc. Repeat around. Join. 132 sts.
23. R23: sc 21, inc. Repeat around. Join. 138 sts.
24. R24: sc 22, inc. Repeat around. Join. 144 sts.

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Place the finished circle over the cardboard or plastic canvas support. Crochet one more round of sc through the base and around the support edge if possible. If the support is not pierceable, sew the crochet base around it later when making the side wall.

Raised Side Wall

The raised side gives the garden its tray shape like the photo. Continue with light grass green.

1. R25: BLO sc in each st around. Join. 144 sts.
2. R26: sc in each st around. Join. 144 sts.
3. R27: sc in each st around. Join. 144 sts.
4. R28: sc in each st around. Join. 144 sts.
5. R29: sc in each st around. Join. 144 sts.
6. R30: sl st loosely in each st around. FO and weave in end.

Dark Green Ruffled Grass Edge

Attach dark green yarn to the front loop left from R25 at the top edge of the flat base.

1. Round 1: ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3. Repeat around.
2. Round 2: sl st into first ch-3 space, ch 1, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc in each ch-3 space around.
3. FO and weave in ends. The edge should look uneven and leafy, like a soft garden border.

Aqua Pond

The pond sits on the right side of the garden and has an organic oval shape. Use aqua yarn and work in oval rounds around a foundation chain.

1. Ch 18.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 15, 2 sc in last ch. 36 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 15, inc 3 times, sc 15, inc 2 times. 42 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 15, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 15, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 48 sts.
5. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 15, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 15, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 54 sts.
6. R5: sc around. 54 sts.
7. R6: sc 3, inc, sc 16, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 16, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc. 60 sts.
8. R7: sl st around loosely to smooth the edge. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the pond to the right front side of the base. Keep the edge slightly wavy and do not pull too tight. The pond should look handmade and soft, not perfectly geometric.

Lily Pads

Make three lily pads in green yarn: one large, one medium, and one small. Each lily pad has a small wedge opening.

Large Lily Pad

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. Do not join; work in a spiral. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc. Repeat around. 40 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc. Repeat around. 48 sts.
7. To form the notch, ch 1, turn, skip 4 sts, sl st into the 5th st, then FO.

Medium Lily Pad

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Make notch by skipping 3 sts and sl stitching into the next st. FO.

Small Lily Pad

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Make notch by skipping 2 sts and sl stitching into the next st. FO.

Sew the large lily pad near the lower right pond edge, the medium one near the center, and the small one near the upper pond edge. Use green yarn to embroider short vein lines from the center toward the edge.

Water Flowers

Make two water flowers, one white and one pink. Use yellow for the center.

1. With yellow, make 5 sc in MR. Join and FO.
2. Attach white or pink yarn in any st.
3. Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st. This makes one petal.
4. Repeat the petal sequence in each of the remaining 4 sts.
5. FO and sew one flower beside the pond frog and one near the upper pond edge.

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Round Stone Well

The well is the central feature. It has a gray stone wall, a dark inner opening, a pale blue hanging bucket, two brown posts, and a clover roof. Work firmly so the well keeps its shape.

Well Base Ring

Use gray yarn. This ring forms the bottom footprint of the well.

1. Ch 36. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted.
2. R1: ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join. 36 sts.
3. R2: BLO sc in each st around. Join. 36 sts.
4. R3: sc in each st around. Join. 36 sts.
5. R4: sc 5, inc. Repeat around. Join. 42 sts.
6. R5: sc in each st around. Join. 42 sts.
7. R6: sc in each st around. Join. 42 sts.
8. R7: sc 6, inc. Repeat around. Join. 48 sts.
9. R8: sc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
10. R9: sc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
11. R10: BLO sc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
12. R11: sc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
13. R12: sl st in each st around. FO.

Inner Dark Well Opening

Use charcoal gray or dark gray yarn.

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc. Repeat around. 40 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew this dark circle inside the gray well ring, slightly below the top edge.

Thick Rolled Well Rim

Use light gray yarn for the rounded top rim. This detail makes the well look like the photo.

1. Ch 50.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 49 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 49 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 49 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap this strip around the top of the well. Sew the short ends together first, then sew the strip to the upper edge. Lightly stuff underneath the strip as you sew to create a soft rounded stone rim.

Stone Texture Embroidery

Use medium gray and dark gray yarn. Embroider short horizontal lines around the well wall. Stagger the lines like bricks. Add a few vertical stitches between horizontal rows so the well looks like stacked crochet stones.

Well Posts

Make two sturdy brown posts. Insert pipe cleaners, craft wire, or rolled plastic canvas inside if you want a very upright structure.

1. With dark brown, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
3. R3-R18: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
4. Stuff lightly as you work, or insert firm support.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Make two. Sew one post to the back left side of the well and one to the back right side. The posts should stand vertically and extend above the well rim.

Roof Crossbar and Crank

Brown Crossbar

1. With dark brown, ch 22.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 21 sts.
3. Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 21 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the crossbar across the top of the two posts.

Center Spool

1. With tan, ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sts.
3. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 7 sts.
4. Roll the rectangle into a small cylinder and sew closed.
5. Sew the spool under the crossbar, centered above the well opening.

Crank Handle

Use brown yarn around a small piece of wire, or crochet a soft handle.

1. Ch 12, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Sew the short piece to one end of the long piece at a right angle.
4. Attach to the right side of the crossbar so it looks like the bent crank in the image.

Hanging Bucket

Use pale blue yarn. The bucket hangs inside the well from a tan rope.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. R8: sc 1, dec. Repeat around. 12 sts.
7. R9: sl st around. FO.

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For the bucket handle, ch 12 with pale blue yarn and sew both ends to opposite sides of the bucket. For the rope, ch 16 with tan yarn. Sew one end to the spool and one end to the bucket handle so the bucket hangs in the center of the well.

Clover Roof Panel

The roof is made from a brown rectangular frame covered with many overlapping clover leaves. The clovers should be layered densely so the roof looks soft, leafy, and lucky.

Brown Roof Base

1. With brown yarn, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 27 sts.
3. Rows 2-12: ch 1, turn, sc across. 27 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Fold the rectangle gently over the crossbar like a shallow roof. Sew the center line to the crossbar. Sew the lower corners to the tops of the posts. The front edge should slightly overhang the well.

Four-Leaf Clovers for Roof

Make 20 to 24 clovers in mixed greens: dark green, moss green, and lime green. Use a 2.5 mm hook.

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. Petal 1: ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
3. Petal 2: sl st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
4. Petal 3: sl st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
5. Petal 4: sl st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
6. Stem: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs, sl st back into center.
7. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew clovers onto the brown roof base in rows. Start at the lower front edge, then overlap the next row above it. Alternate colors. Let some clover petals extend beyond the roof edge for the lush rounded look shown in the photo.

Smiling Frog Body

Make three frogs. Two stand on the garden near the well, and one sits on the pond lily pad. Use light green yarn. Each frog has a rounded head-body shape, cream belly, black eyes, pink cheeks, and a small embroidered smile.

Main Frog Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc. Repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R10: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. R11: sc 3, dec. Repeat around. 24 sts.
8. R12: sc 2, dec. Repeat around. 18 sts.
9. Begin stuffing firmly.
10. R13: sc 1, dec. Repeat around. 12 sts.
11. R14: dec around. 6 sts.
12. FO and close the hole.

Frog Eye Bumps

Make two eye bumps for each frog.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R4: sc 1, dec. Repeat around. 8 sts.
5. FO, leaving a tail. Insert safety eye between R2 and R3, or embroider a black eye later.

Sew the eye bumps to the top front of the frog body, slightly angled outward. The eyes should sit high and wide, matching the happy frog faces in the picture.

Cream Belly Patch

1. With cream yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the belly patch to the lower front of each frog. For the pond frog, sew the patch a little lower so the frog looks seated on the lily pad.

Small Frog Arms

Make two arms for each frog.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R6: sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail. Do not stuff.

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Flatten each arm. Sew arms to the sides of the body between R8 and R10. Angle them downward for the standing frogs and slightly forward for the pond frog.

Small Frog Feet

Make two feet for each frog.

1. Ch 5.
2. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on the other side, sc 2, sc in last ch. 10 sts.
4. Sl st to finish. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew feet to the lower front edge of the frog. The feet should peek out just below the belly patch.

Frog Face Details

• Use black yarn to embroider a small curved smile under the eyes.
• Use pink yarn to make one small cheek stitch or tiny circle on each side of the face.
• Keep the smile simple and soft, like a relaxed U-shape.

Straw Hats for Two Frogs

Make two small hats using tan yarn. One frog near the well holds a watering can and wears a hat. The right-side frog also wears a hat.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R4: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. R5: FLO inc around to create brim. 24 sts.
6. R6: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sl st around. FO.

Use dark tan yarn to embroider one ring around the crown. Sew the hat gently on top of the frog, tilted slightly back so the eyes remain visible.

Tiny Watering Can

Use mint or pale green yarn for the watering can near the front frog.

Can Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: sc 1, dec. Repeat around. 12 sts.
7. R9: sl st around. FO.

Spout and Handle

1. Spout: ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew to one side of the can.
2. Handle: ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew both ends to the opposite side.
3. Sew the watering can between the front frog arms, or place it on the grass near the frog.

Lucky Garden Sign

The sign stands on the left side. It has a tan rectangle, a brown post, and embroidered words.

Sign Board

1. With tan yarn, ch 17.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
3. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
4. Round edge: ch 1, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Insert a small rectangle of plastic canvas or cardboard behind the crochet sign. Sew another plain tan rectangle to the back if you want a clean finish. Embroider LUCKY GARDEN with black yarn in two lines.

Sign Post

1. With brown yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2-R16: sc around. 6 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the post behind the sign board. Attach the post firmly to the left side of the garden base, near the clover plants.

Rope Fence with Yellow Knots

The fence circles the back and sides of the garden. It uses pale green posts, dark green ropes, and tiny yellow flower knots.

Fence Posts

Make 8 posts in pale green.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R14: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Stuff lightly or insert a small wire.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the posts around the outer edge of the garden, leaving the front mostly open. Angle some posts slightly outward to match the handmade garden fence look.

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Fence Rope

1. With dark green yarn, ch 130 for the upper rope.
2. With dark green yarn, ch 130 for the lower rope.
3. Weave the chains around the posts. Sew in place at each post.

Yellow Flower Knots

1. With yellow yarn, make 5 sc in MR. Join and FO.
2. Make 10 to 12 tiny circles.
3. Sew them at rope connection points to look like small blossoms or knots.

Clover Plants on the Ground

Make several clovers for the left side of the garden and near the sign. Use the same clover method as the roof, but add longer stems.

1. Make 5 small four-leaf clovers in mixed green yarn.
2. For each stem, ch 10 to 15 with dark green yarn.
3. Sl st back along the chain to stiffen it.
4. Sew the stem to the garden base first, then sew the clover head at the top.

Place one large clover behind the sign and several smaller clovers around it. The left side should look full and leafy without hiding the Lucky Garden sign.

Garden Cart

The small cart sits in the lower left area. It holds tiny pots, yarn balls, seed packets, and garden supplies. Use tan and brown yarn.

Cart Basket

1. With tan yarn, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
3. Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
4. Do not FO. Work sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. Rim round: BLO sc around once.
6. Side round 1: sc around.
7. Side round 2: sc around.
8. FO, leaving a tail.

Fold the sides up slightly and sew the corners. The cart basket should be shallow and rectangular.

Cart Wheels

Make two wheels in dark brown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew one wheel to each side of the cart. Use tan yarn to embroider a small center spoke.

Cart Handles

1. With brown yarn, ch 18.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. FO and sew to the front of the cart as a curved handle.

Small Flower Pots

Make two terracotta pots for the cart area. Use rust orange yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R5: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
6. R6: sc around. 18 sts.
7. R7: FLO sl st around to form the rim. FO.

Place the pots near or inside the cart. You may stuff them lightly so they keep their shape. Sew them to the base if you want the diorama to stay fixed.

Seed Packets

Make two small seed packets using cream yarn and tiny embroidered details.

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

Use red, green, and brown yarn scraps to embroider tiny fruit or seed marks on the packets. Sew the packets inside the cart so they peek out just like the little garden labels in the image.

Vegetable Bed

The small brown garden bed sits near the cart and contains red radishes, green pea pods, and leafy vegetables.

Garden Bed Tray

1. With brown yarn, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
4. Border: sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. FO, leaving a tail.

Use dark brown yarn to embroider soil lines across the top. Sew the bed near the lower left center of the base.

Radishes

Make three radishes in red yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 10 sts.
4. R4: dec around. 5 sts.
5. FO, close hole.
6. Leaves: attach green yarn, ch 4, sl st back down chain. Repeat twice.

Pea Pods

Make two pea pods in bright green.

1. Ch 8.
2. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on other side, sc 5, sc in last ch. FO.
4. Embroider 3 small bumps with darker green yarn to suggest peas.

Cabbage Rosettes

Make two cabbage-like leafy rosettes in light green.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Join.
2. R2: ch 3, sl st in next st. Repeat around for curly leaves.
3. R3: working behind R2, ch 4, sl st around the back of each petal space. Repeat around.
4. FO and sew into the garden bed.

Stepping Stones

The stepping stones are small flat circles scattered from the front toward the well. Make cream, light gray, and medium gray stones in different sizes.

Large Cream Stones

Make 4.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc. Repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sl st around. FO.

Medium Gray Stones

Make 5.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sl st around. FO.

Small Stones

Make 4 in cream and gray.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sl st around. FO.

Sew the stones in a curved path. Start near the lower front edge, curve toward the well, and place a few stones near the front frog. Use mixed colors for the natural stepping-stone look.

Small Yarn Balls for Cart

The image includes colorful little round supplies in the cart. Make two or three tiny balls.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: dec around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

Use contrasting yarn to wrap a few diagonal embroidery lines around each ball. Place them in the cart beside the seed packets and pots.

Placement Guide

• Sew the well slightly behind the center of the base.
• Place the clover roof so it spreads left and right above the well.
• Put the pond on the right front side.
• Place the pond frog on the largest lily pad.
• Place one hat frog near the front center with the watering can.
• Place the second hat frog near the right fence.
• Put the sign on the left back side.
• Place the cart and garden bed on the lower left side.
• Scatter stones from the front edge toward the well.
• Add clover plants around the sign and behind the well.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Pin every major piece to the base before sewing. Check the balance from the front, top, and both sides.
2. Sew down the well first because it is the tallest center structure.
3. Add the roof posts, crossbar, spool, hanging bucket, and clover roof.
4. Sew the pond flat to the right side, then add lily pads and flowers.
5. Sew the frogs in place. Keep their faces turned toward the viewer.
6. Add the sign, fence posts, rope fence, cart, vegetables, pots, and stepping stones.
7. Embroider frog smiles with black yarn. Add pink cheeks last so the face stays clean.
8. Trim all yarn tails carefully and hide them inside nearby stitches.

Care Notes

This crochet garden is best used as a decorative handmade display. Keep it away from heavy moisture, direct harsh sunlight, and rough handling. If safety eyes are used, the project is not recommended for children under three years old.

To refresh the shape, gently press the base flat with your hands. Do not iron directly over safety eyes, stuffing, plastic canvas, or cardboard support. If needed, lightly steam from a safe distance and reshape with your fingers.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The round base sits flat and the raised side wall stands evenly.
• The dark green ruffle is visible around the garden edge.
• The well is centered and the bucket hangs inside the opening.
• The roof is fully covered with overlapping clovers.
• All three frogs have eye bumps, cream bellies, pink cheeks, and smiles.
• The pond includes lily pads and two flowers.
• The cart contains pots, seed packets, yarn balls, and garden details.
• The Lucky Garden sign is readable and upright.
• The fence ropes are attached securely between posts.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For dust, use a soft makeup brush or a clean dry paintbrush. Brush gently around the clover roof, frog faces, pond flowers, and fence knots. Avoid pulling on small stitched details.

For small spots, dab with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the piece. Let it air dry completely on a towel, keeping the base flat and the roof supported while it dries.

Store the garden in a box with tissue paper around the roof and fence. Do not place heavy items on top. The clover roof, sign, and well crank are the most delicate parts, so protect them during storage.