Crochet Tutorial: Tulip Sheep Spring Fence Farm – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful spring farm crochet scene features a green garden base, white picket fences, a cream cottage with a golden textured roof, a stone well with a mint canopy, tulip flower beds, stepping-stone paths, fluffy sheep, a flower cart, butterflies, tiny tools, a watering can, and a little “Spring Tulip Farm” sign. The finished display is designed as a soft tabletop diorama with removable or sewn-on 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. The design is built as a rectangular farm mat first, then each tiny farm element is crocheted separately and sewn into place. The overall look should feel soft, springlike, textured, and full of small details, just like the image.

The main visual balance comes from the large green base, the cream cottage centered toward the back, the white fence wrapping around the rear and sides, the tulip beds on the left, the well on the back right, and three sheep placed across the garden. Keep the shapes slightly rounded and plush rather than stiff.

Finished Size

Base mat: about 18 in wide x 14 in deep.
Cottage: about 5 in wide x 5.5 in tall including roof.
Large sheep: about 4 in long x 2.5 in tall.
Flower cart: about 4.5 in long.
Well: about 3.25 in tall including canopy.
Tulip rows: about 5.5 in long each.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in grass green, dark brown, cream, white, golden straw, light gray, dark gray, tan, beige, mint, red, yellow, pink, lavender, purple, light blue, black, and soft peach.
3.25 mm crochet hook for firm amigurumi pieces.
3.75 mm crochet hook for base mat and fence rails.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Small black safety eyes or black embroidery thread.
Small gold buttons or embroidered gold knots for the door.
Cardboard or plastic canvas cut slightly smaller than the base, optional for support.
Fabric glue, optional, only for tiny sign lettering or securing very small decorations.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st: stitch
sts: stitches
rnd: round
FO: fasten off

Gauge and Texture Notes

For the base, use a steady single crochet fabric that lies flat and square. The sample look is tight enough to hold shape but not so stiff that the mat curls. Aim for about 5 sc and 5 rows per inch with the larger hook.

For the sheep, cottage, flowers, and accessories, use the smaller hook. These pieces need dense stitches so stuffing does not show. The roof should look thicker and more textured than the walls, so use raised ridge rows and scalloped edge rows in golden straw yarn.

Base Mat

The base is a flat rectangular green garden with a raised border. It supports all farm pieces and gives the display its clean picture-frame shape. Use grass green yarn and the 3.75 mm hook.

Ch 81.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 80 sc.
Rows 2-58: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 80 sc.
Do not fasten off. Rotate the work to crochet around all edges.
Border Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner. Place 58 sc along each short side, 80 sc along each long side, and 3 sc in each corner.
Border Rnd 2: Sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in the center corner stitch of each corner.
Border Rnd 3: Sl st in each st around for a neat raised rim. FO and weave in ends.

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Optional support: Cut plastic canvas or cardboard slightly smaller than the base. Sew or whipstitch it under the base using green yarn, leaving the top soft and clean. This helps the cottage and well stand upright.

Garden Layout Guide

Place the cottage at the back center, about 2 in from the rear edge.
Place the well at the back right corner, inside the fence.
Place three tulip beds on the left front half.
Place a curved stepping-stone path from the front gate toward the cottage door.
Place one resting sheep on the left middle area.
Place the flower cart sheep on the right middle area.
Place the flower-crown sheep at the front right corner.
Place the white fence along the back edge and both side edges, with a small front gate centered near the front edge.

White Picket Fence

The fence is made from separate posts and rails so it looks handmade and slightly rounded. Make enough fence sections to wrap around the back and sides. The front has a small gate with butterflies.

Fence Posts, Make 18 Tall Posts

With white yarn and smaller hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 6 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 6 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. 4 sc.
Row 6: Ch 1, dec twice. 2 sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, dec. 1 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fence Rails, Make 10

With white yarn and larger hook, ch 24.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 23 sc.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Fence Assembly

For each fence section, place 3 posts vertically.
Sew 2 rails horizontally across the posts, one near the top and one near the center.
Keep the pointed tops visible above the upper rail.
Sew 4 sections along the back edge, 2 sections on the left side, and 2 sections on the right side.
Angle the side sections slightly inward so they frame the farm scene naturally.

Front Gate

Make 2 short posts using the tall post pattern but stop after Row 5.
Make 2 short rails: ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sc.
Sew rails between the two short posts.
Sew the gate to the front center of the base, leaving it slightly curved outward.

Cottage Walls

The cottage has cream walls, a rounded rectangular body, a dark brown arched door, and a thick golden straw roof. The house is worked as a soft block, then lightly stuffed so it stands upright without looking square and rigid.

Front Wall

With cream yarn and smaller hook, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sc.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 24 sc.
Row 19: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. Turn. 22 sc.
Row 20: Ch 1, dec, sc 18, dec. Turn. 20 sc.
Row 21: Ch 1, dec, sc 16, dec. Turn. 18 sc.
Row 22: Ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. 16 sc.
Row 23: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. Turn. 14 sc.
Row 24: Ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec. Turn. 12 sc.
Row 25: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. Turn. 10 sc.
Row 26: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Back Wall

Repeat the front wall pattern exactly in cream yarn. This matching gable shape creates the front and back of the cottage.

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Side Walls, Make 2

With cream yarn, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 18 sc.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 18 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Cottage Floor

With cream yarn, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sc.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 24 sc.
FO.

Join the Cottage Box

Sew one side wall to the left edge of the front wall.
Sew the second side wall to the right edge of the front wall.
Sew the back wall to both side walls.
Sew the floor to the bottom edges.
Stuff lightly before closing the final bottom seam fully.
Shape the gable points with your fingers so the roof sits neatly.

Arched Cottage Door

With dark brown yarn, ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sc.
Rows 2-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 10 sc.
Row 13: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sc.
Row 14: Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. 6 sc.
Row 15: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. 4 sc.
Row 16: Ch 1, dec twice. 2 sc.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Embroider vertical lines on the door using dark brown or slightly lighter brown yarn. Sew the door to the center front wall, with the flat edge at the bottom and the rounded arch at the top. Add two tiny gold buttons or French knots for the round doorknob accents.

Golden Thatched Roof

The roof is the most textured part of the cottage. It sits over the cream gable like a thick straw cap. Work the main roof rectangle first, then add raised ridges and scalloped straw rows.

Main Roof Panel

With golden straw yarn and smaller hook, ch 33.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 32 sc.
Rows 2-22: Ch 1, sc in BLO across. Turn. 32 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Roof Ridge Line

Fold the roof panel in half lengthwise so the BLO ridges run from front to back.
With golden straw yarn, join at one end of the fold.
Sl st along the folded ridge through both top loops, keeping the fold raised.
FO and weave in ends.

Scalloped Roof Edges

Join golden yarn at the lower left front roof edge.
Ch 1, sc in first edge st.
Skip 1 edge st, 5 dc in next edge st, skip 1 edge st, sc in next edge st.
Repeat across the front lower roof edge.
FO and repeat along the back lower roof edge.

Roof Surface Straw Lines

Cut 10 strands of golden yarn, each about 7 in long.
Thread each strand onto a yarn needle.
Embroider short straight lines down the roof slopes between the raised crochet ridges.
Keep the lines uneven for a natural thatched look.
Sew the roof to the cottage, allowing it to overhang the front, back, and sides by about 0.25 in.

Stone Well

The well has a round gray stone base, a dark opening, two posts, and a mint roof. Use gray yarn for the well wall and embroider darker stone outlines around it.

Well Base

With dark gray yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5: BLO, sc in each st around. 24 sc.
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each st around. 24 sc.
Rnd 11: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Well Opening

With black yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
FO and sew this black circle inside the top of the well.

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Stone Embroidery

Using light gray yarn, stitch small curved stone shapes around the outside wall.
Make each stone about 3 stitches wide.
Stagger the stones so they resemble a cobblestone well.
Do not cover the whole surface too heavily; leave gray showing between stones.

Well Posts, Make 2

With medium gray yarn, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 7 sc.
Fold lengthwise and whipstitch closed to make a narrow post.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Mint Well Roof

With mint yarn, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 18 sc.
Rows 2-11: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 18 sc.
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO.

Sew the posts to opposite sides of the well. Sew the mint roof across the top of the posts. Position the well on the back right of the green mat and sew it down securely.

Stepping-Stone Path

The path uses flat round discs in cream, beige, and light gray. Make 12 stones in slightly varied sizes and sew them in a gentle curve from the gate toward the cottage door.

Large Stones, Make 5

With beige, cream, or light gray yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Sl st to first st. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Small Stones, Make 7

Make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Sl st to first st. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

For a spiral stone texture, use a yarn needle and matching yarn to sew a loose spiral from the center outward on several stones. Alternate colors so the path looks handmade and natural.

Soil Beds for Tulips

The left side of the farm has long dark soil rows filled with colorful tulips. Make four soil strips and arrange them vertically from front to back, leaving green grass between each strip.

Soil Strip, Make 4

With dark brown yarn, ch 29.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 28 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 28 sc.
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the four soil strips onto the left front section of the base. Keep them parallel and evenly spaced. The image shows rows of pink, yellow, red, purple, white, and lavender tulips.

Tulip Flower Heads

Each tulip is a small oval bud with a pointed top. Make many flower heads in spring colors. The image shows dense rows, so use about 36 tulip heads total.

Tulip Bud, Make 36

With chosen tulip color, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st around. 18 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Stuff lightly with a tiny pinch of fiberfill.
Rnd 7: Dec around. 6 sc.
Ch 2, sl st into first ch to make a tiny pointed tip.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Tulip Leaves, Make 36 Pairs

With green yarn, ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
Ch 5 again.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
Sl st into the base of the first leaf. FO.

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Sew one tulip bud onto each leaf pair. Then sew the tulips upright onto the soil strips. Place pink and pale pink on the first strip, yellow and red on the second strip, purple and white on the third strip, and a few mixed tulips near the back fence.

Fluffy Sheep Body

The sheep are made with bobble texture to match the plush wool shown in the image. The main sheep bodies are white, with beige faces and brown legs. Make three sheep: one lying sheep, one cart sheep, and one flower-crown sheep.

Bobble Stitch Used for Wool

To make one bobble: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this 4 more times in the same stitch. Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Ch 1 to close the bobble.

Basic Sheep Body, Make 3

With white yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
Rnd 6: In FLO only, bobble in first st, sc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
Rnd 7: Working through both loops, sc in each st around. 30 sc.
Rnd 8: Bobble in first st, sc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. 30 sc.
Rnd 10: Bobble in first st, sc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sc.
Rnd 12: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
Stuff firmly but keep the body oval.
Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Rnd 14: Dec around. 6 sc.
FO and close the hole.

For the lying sheep, gently flatten the underside before sewing it to the mat. For the cart sheep and flower-crown sheep, keep the body round and raised so they look lively.

Sheep Head

Head, Make 3

With beige yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 4-7: Sc in each st around. 18 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sc.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Muzzle Detail

Use black embroidery thread to make two tiny eyes on each face.
Place eyes between Rnds 4 and 5, about 5 stitches apart.
Embroider a small curved smile using one short black stitch.
Add two tiny peach stitches to the cheeks if desired.

Ears, Make 6

With beige yarn, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch.
Continue along the other side of the chain: hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch.
Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew one ear to each side of every sheep head. Attach each head to the front end of a body. For the lying sheep, angle the head slightly downward. For the flower-crown sheep, face the head forward toward the viewer.

Sheep Legs

Legs, Make 12

With dark brown yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring. 5 sc.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 5 sc.
Change to beige yarn.
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around. 5 sc.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew four legs to each sheep body. On the lying sheep, sew the legs tucked under the wool so only the lower brown hooves show. On the standing sheep, let the legs show clearly under the body.

Flower-Crown Sheep

The front right sheep wears a crown of small pastel flowers around the top of the head and wool. Use pink, lavender, yellow, mint, and white yarn for a soft spring look.

Mini Crown Flowers, Make 14

With flower color, make a magic ring.
Into the ring work: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
Repeat the petal sequence 4 more times for 5 petals total.
Pull ring tight. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Crown Vine

With green yarn, ch 24.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the vine in a loose circle around the top of the sheep head and front wool area. Sew the mini flowers around the vine, alternating colors. Keep some flowers raised and some tilted outward, matching the full floral crown in the image.

Flower Cart

The cart sits behind one sheep on the right side. It has a beige wooden basket, brown wheels, green side accents, and a mound of colorful flower balls. The cart should look slightly tilted, as though the sheep is pulling it through the garden.

Cart Base

With tan yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sc.
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 17 sc.
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO.

Cart Sides, Make 2

With tan yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 17 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Cart Front and Back, Make 2

With tan yarn, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 7 sc.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the sides, front, and back to the cart base to form a shallow basket. Do not overstuff. The cart should stay open at the top to hold the little flowers.

Cart Wheels, Make 2

With dark brown yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Change to tan yarn.
Rnd 4: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Sew one wheel to each long side of the cart. Add a small tan straight stitch across each wheel to suggest a wooden spoke.

Cart Handles, Make 2

With tan yarn, ch 13.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the handles to the front of the cart and attach them lightly to the sides of the cart sheep. Keep the handles loose enough to look like the sheep is pulling the cart.

Cart Flower Balls, Make 24

With any flower color, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring. 5 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. 10 sc.
Rnd 4: Dec around. 5 sc.
FO and close. No stuffing is needed unless your yarn is very soft.

Sew the flower balls inside the cart in a heaped mound. Use red, yellow, pink, lavender, purple, white, and soft mint. Let a few sit higher than the cart rim to match the overflowing basket in the image.

Watering Can

The tiny watering can sits near the cottage door. It is soft blue-gray with a small handle and short spout.

Can Body

With blue-gray yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 4-7: Sc in each st around. 18 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sc.
FO and close.

Can Spout

With blue-gray yarn, ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Can Handle

With blue-gray yarn, ch 10.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the spout to one side of the can and curve the handle on the opposite side. Sew the can near the cottage front, close to the small path stones.

Spring Tulip Farm Sign

The sign is a small tan rectangle held by a short post. It sits in front of the cottage and reads “Spring Tulip Farm.” You may embroider the words or write them with a safe fabric marker.

Sign Board

With tan yarn, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 12 sc.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sign Post

With brown yarn, ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the post to the back of the sign board. Embroider or write “Spring Tulip Farm” centered on the board. Sew the sign into the green base just left of the cottage door.

Tiny Garden Tools

The image includes small garden tools near the path and cart area. Make a tiny rake, shovel, and fork using brown handles with gray tool heads.

Tool Handle, Make 3

With brown yarn, ch 11.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Shovel Head

With gray yarn, ch 4.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch.
Continue on other side: hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
FO and sew to one handle.

Rake Head

With gray yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, sl st into rake bar.
Repeat 3 more times for 4 teeth.
FO and sew to one handle.

Garden Fork Head

With gray yarn, ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Ch 3, sl st back down the ch, sl st into fork bar.
Repeat twice more for 3 prongs.
FO and sew to the final handle.

Sew or place the tools near the front gate and the cart. Add one pink bow or small yarn strand around a tool handle if you want to match the soft decorative detail in the picture.

Butterflies

Small pastel butterflies decorate the fence and garden. Make several in pink, lavender, and pale blue. These are flat appliqués with two upper wings and two lower wings.

Butterfly, Make 5

With butterfly color, make a magic ring.
Into ring work: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring for first upper wing.
Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring for second upper wing.
Ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring for first lower wing.
Ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring for second lower wing.
Pull ring tight and FO.
Wrap black thread around the center twice to form the body.

Sew butterflies to the front gate, left fence, right fence, and near the cottage path. Keep them light and whimsical, not too large.

Small Flower Clumps Near Fence

The back left area has extra tulips and flower clusters behind the resting sheep. Add a few upright buds near the fence to create depth.

Mini Upright Stem, Make 12

With green yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Small Bud, Make 12

With flower color, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring. 5 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. 10 sc.
Rnd 4: Dec around. 5 sc.
FO and close.

Sew one bud to each stem. Place these along the inner back fence, mixing purple, lavender, white, pink, and pale yellow. Sew them close together so the fence area looks full.

Small Crate Beside Cottage

A tiny crate appears near the cottage and path area. It can hold miniature dark berries, seeds, or flower bulbs.

Crate Base

With tan yarn, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 8 sc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 8 sc.
FO.

Crate Sides

With tan yarn, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sc.
FO.
Make 4 strips total and sew around the base.

Tiny Black Seeds

With black yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in ring.
FO and close.
Make 5 tiny seeds and sew them inside the crate.

Sew the crate to the base near the cottage, slightly to the right of the sign. Angle it so it looks casually placed in the garden.

Round Picnic-Style Rug or Coiled Mat

The image includes small round coiled mats or flat baskets near the cottage path. Make two tan circles and one beige circle for this detail.

Coiled Circle, Make 3

With tan or beige yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Sl st to join. FO.

Use a yarn needle to embroider a spiral on top of each circle. Sew them near the front of the cottage, mixing them with the stepping stones.

Optional Small Potted Sprout

A tiny pot near the cottage adds another handmade garden detail. This piece is simple and uses brown for the pot with green leaves.

Pot

With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: BLO, sc around. 12 sc.
Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 12 sc.
FO.

Leaves

With green yarn, ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
Repeat twice more for three leaves.
Sew leaves inside the pot.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the cottage securely to the back center of the base.
Sew the white fence sections around the back and sides, then sew the front gate in place.
Sew the well to the back right corner and check that it stands upright.
Sew soil beds to the left side and attach tulips in neat rows.
Sew the stepping stones in a curved path from the front gate to the cottage door.
Place the lying sheep on the left middle grass area and sew it down.
Place the cart sheep on the right middle grass area, then attach cart handles near its sides.
Place the flower-crown sheep at the front right corner facing forward.
Add watering can, sign, tools, crate, butterflies, and coiled mats last.
Check every sheep face. Add small black eyes, a soft smile, and tiny blush stitches if desired.

For the most image-accurate result, keep the accessories dense but tidy. The scene should feel full, yet each feature should still be visible. Do not hide the cottage door, well opening, front gate, or tulip rows behind oversized decorations.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
Do not machine wash if cardboard or plastic canvas support is used.
Press the base flat by hand after cleaning.
Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
Keep small removable parts away from young children and pets.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The base lies flat and does not curl.
The cottage is centered and the roof overhangs evenly.
The white fence frames the back and sides neatly.
The tulip beds are parallel and colorful.
The stepping stones curve naturally toward the cottage door.
All three sheep have visible faces, ears, legs, and wool texture.
The flower cart is filled with colorful round blooms.
The well has a dark opening and a mint roof.
The butterflies, sign, watering can, tools, and crate are attached securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the raised bobble wool and the small tulip shapes, clean the farm scene gently. Use a soft cloth dipped in cool water and dab the stained area. Avoid rubbing because the roof ridges, flower buds, and butterfly wings can lose shape.

After spot cleaning, place the display on a dry towel. Shape the fence posts, sheep faces, cart, and roof while damp. Let the piece dry in a shaded area. Direct sunlight may fade pastel yarn, especially pink, lavender, mint, and yellow.

For storage, wrap the scene loosely in tissue paper or clean cotton fabric. Do not compress it under heavy items. The well posts, cottage roof, flower crown, and fence points should remain upright so the spring farm keeps its soft three-dimensional look.