Crochet Tutorial: Lamb Sunny Nursery Room Gift Box – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet crochet scene recreates a soft cream nursery inside an open gift box. The design includes a fluffy lamb in a pale yellow and aqua striped romper, a tiny crib with a teddy bear, a crescent moon pillow, rainbow wall décor, star bunting, colorful pom-poms, a toy shelf, folded blankets, a rocking chair, a cloud rug, and a mint ribbon bow around the box.

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Pattern Overview

This project is made as a miniature crochet nursery diorama. The base is a rectangular cream gift box with a raised back wall and soft rounded edges. The lamb stands at the left side of the crib, leaning slightly forward as if tucking the teddy bear into bed.

The finished scene has many small parts, so it is best to make each piece separately, block the flat panels, and assemble slowly. Use firm stuffing for the lamb and furniture, but keep the bedding, wall decorations, and cloud rug soft and slightly flexible.

• Skill level: Intermediate, with beginner-friendly step-by-step construction.
• Finished box size: About 10 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 7 inches tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Lamb height: About 4.5 inches tall.
• Main crochet style: Amigurumi, flat panels, surface stitching, appliqué, and small accessories.
• US crochet terms are used throughout.

Materials

• DK cotton or cotton-blend yarn in warm cream for the gift box, walls, crib, lamb body, and rug.
• Off-white textured or boucle yarn for the lamb wool cap.
• Light beige yarn for lamb muzzle and hooves.
• Pale yellow yarn for the romper bodice and crescent moon.
• Aqua yarn for romper stripes, straps, buttons, bunting stars, and blanket accents.
• Soft pink yarn for teddy scarf, blanket flowers, and wall pom-poms.
• Brown yarn for teddy bear and shelf details.
• Tan yarn for shelf, basket, and rocking chair.
• Pastel blue, mint, lavender, yellow, peach, and rose yarn scraps for pom-poms, stars, rainbow, toys, and folded blankets.
• Black embroidery thread for lamb eyes and mouth.
• 2 black safety eyes, 5 mm, for the lamb, or embroidered eyes.
• 2 black safety eyes, 4 mm, for the teddy bear, or embroidered eyes.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for tiny appliqués and facial details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for box base, back wall, side walls, crib panels, and shelf support.
• Yarn needle, sewing needle, pins, stitch markers, and scissors.
• Mint grosgrain ribbon, about 5/8 inch wide, for the front bow.
• Optional: fabric glue for securing the ribbon only. Sew all crochet pieces whenever possible.

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: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• FO: fasten off
• R: round or row

Gauge and Working Notes

For this project, exact gauge is less important than firm, even stitches. Your amigurumi pieces should have no visible holes after stuffing. If your stitches look loose, go down one hook size.

• For flat panels, work slightly tighter than normal so the walls stand neatly.
• Chain 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
• Join rounds only where the pattern says to join. Most amigurumi parts are worked in continuous rounds.
• Stuff the lamb head, body, arms, legs, and teddy bear firmly but do not overstuff tiny furniture.
• Use plastic canvas inserts for the box and crib so the scene keeps the same structured shape as the image.

Main Gift Box Base

The box is the most important part of the nursery scene. It should look like a soft cream gift box with thick rounded edges. The base sits flat on the table, the front wall is low, and the back wall rises high behind the lamb and crib.

Bottom Rectangle

Use warm cream yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 41.
2. R1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 40 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
4. R3-R34: Repeat R2. You should have a firm rectangle about 10 inches wide and 8 inches deep.
5. Do not fasten off. Continue to the border.

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Base Border

1. Ch 1, work 34 sc down the left side, 40 sc across the foundation edge, 34 sc up the right side, and 40 sc across the top edge. Join with sl st to first sc. 148 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 148 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st around. Join. 148 sts. This creates a fold line for the walls.

Low Front Wall

The front wall is low so the nursery can be seen clearly. Work only across one long side of the base.

1. Attach cream yarn to one long edge at the front. R1: Ch 1, sc across 40 sts. Turn.
2. R2-R8: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
3. R9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the side edges to the side walls.

Back Wall

The back wall is tall and softly rectangular with rounded top corners. It holds the star garland, pom-poms, window, and rainbow.

1. Attach cream yarn to the opposite long edge of the base. R1: Ch 1, sc across 40 sts. Turn.
2. R2-R34: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
3. R35: Ch 1, dec, sc 36, dec. Turn. 38 sts.
4. R36: Ch 1, dec, sc 34, dec. Turn. 36 sts.
5. R37: Ch 1, sc in each st across. FO, leaving a very long tail.

Side Walls

Make two side walls. They slope visually from the lower front toward the tall back wall.

1. Ch 35.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 34 sts.
3. R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 34 sts.
4. R9: Ch 1, sc 30, hdc 2, dc 2. Turn. 34 sts.
5. R10: Ch 1, sc 26, hdc 4, dc 4. Turn. 34 sts.
6. R11: Ch 1, sc 22, hdc 6, dc 6. Turn. 34 sts.
7. R12: Ch 1, sc 18, hdc 8, dc 8. Turn. 34 sts.
8. R13: Ch 1, sc 14, hdc 10, dc 10. Turn. 34 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Repeat for second side wall.

Thick Rolled Rim

The rim gives the box the plush gift-box look seen in the image.

1. With cream yarn, ch 92 for the front and two side edges. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 91 sts.
2. R2-R5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 91 sts.
3. Fold the strip lengthwise around a thin line of stuffing and sew the long edges together to form a soft tube.
4. Make a second rim strip for the top back wall: Ch 43, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 42 sts.
5. Work R2-R5 as above, fold with a little stuffing, and sew into a tube.
6. Pin the long rim around the front and side top edges. Sew securely.
7. Pin the shorter rim along the top of the back wall. Sew across the top and down the rounded corners.

Outer Front Ribbon

Use real mint grosgrain ribbon to match the smooth bow in the photo. Wrap the ribbon around the outside front of the box, just below the rim. Tie a neat bow at the center front. Stitch the ribbon invisibly at both side corners and under the bow knot so it stays in place.

Nursery Floor Texture

The inside floor has a simple crochet texture. Use cream yarn to add a subtle raised mat effect.

1. Join cream yarn in the back-left corner of the floor.
2. Surface sl st in straight lines from back to front, spacing each line 3 rows apart.
3. Turn the box and surface sl st from side to side, spacing each line 4 stitches apart.
4. Keep the surface stitches loose enough that the floor does not curl.

Lamb Amigurumi

The lamb stands on the left side of the nursery. It has a small rounded body, soft cream face, fluffy wool cap, long drooping ears, and a yellow romper with aqua stripes. The arms angle forward toward the crib.

Lamb Head

Use cream yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st 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: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R12: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. R13: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R14: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Insert eyes between R9 and R10, 7 sts apart.
11. R15: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
12. Stuff firmly, keeping the face gently rounded.
13. R16: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
14. R17: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

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Lamb Muzzle

Use light beige yarn.

1. R1: Ch 5.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 2, inc in last ch. 10 sts.
3. R3: Inc, sc 2, inc 3, sc 2, inc 2. 16 sts.
4. R4: Sc in each st around. 16 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff and sew to the lower front of the head between R10 and R15.

Use black embroidery thread to stitch a tiny upside-down Y mouth on the muzzle. Add two short curved lashes beside each eye to match the gentle sleepy expression.

Fluffy Wool Cap

Use off-white textured yarn or boucle yarn. If using smooth yarn, make bobble stitches for texture.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, bobble in next st, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Bobble in next st, sc 1, repeat around. 18 sts.
6. R6: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. R7: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
8. R8: Bobble in every other st, sc in remaining sts. 24 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long tail. Place on top of the head like a rounded wool bonnet and sew from temple to temple.

Lamb Ears

Make two with cream yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, hdc 1, 4 hdc in last ch. Work on other side: hdc 1, sc 5, sl st in last ch. FO.
3. With light beige yarn, surface stitch one line down the center of each ear.
4. Pin ears low on the sides of the head, just under the wool cap. Sew the top edge only so the ears hang softly downward.

Lamb Body

The body is mostly covered by the romper. Start with pale yellow yarn.

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-R8: Sc around in pale yellow. 30 sts.
7. Change to aqua. R9: Sc around. 30 sts.
8. Change to pale yellow. R10-R11: Sc around. 30 sts.
9. Change to aqua. R12: Sc around. 30 sts.
10. Change to pale yellow. R13-R16: Sc around. 30 sts.
11. R17: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
12. R18: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
13. Stuff firmly.
14. R19: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts. FO, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

Romper Bib and Straps

The image shows a yellow romper front with aqua trim and small round buttons.

1. With pale yellow yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sts.
3. R2-R5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sts.
4. R6: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts. FO.
5. Sew the bib to the upper front of the body.
6. For each strap, attach aqua yarn at the top corner of the bib, ch 15, bring over the shoulder, and sew to the back of the body.
7. Make two tiny aqua buttons: 5 sc in MR, join, FO. Sew one button to each top corner of the bib.

Lamb Legs

Make two with light beige for hooves and cream for upper legs.

1. With light beige, 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. Change to cream. R5-R8: Sc around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 6 sts. FO, leaving a tail.
8. Sew legs under the body, slightly apart, so the lamb stands beside the crib.

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Lamb Arms

Make two with cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R10: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff only the lower half.
5. Flatten top and sc through both layers across 4 sts. FO.
6. Sew arms to the upper sides of the body. Angle both arms forward toward the crib rail.

White Crib

The crib sits in the center of the box. It has a high footboard, a lower rail with vertical openings, and a soft blanket over the teddy bear.

Crib Mattress

Use cream yarn.

1. Ch 19.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 18 sts.
3. R2-R14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 18 sts.
4. Make a second matching rectangle.
5. Place plastic canvas between the two rectangles and sc around all edges through both layers. Put 3 sc in each corner. FO.

Crib Side Rails

Make two long side rails with cream yarn.

1. Ch 21.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 20 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc 2, ch 2, skip 2, sc 2, ch 2, skip 2, sc 2, ch 2, skip 2, sc 2, ch 2, skip 2, sc 4. Turn.
4. R3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and 2 sc in each ch-2 space across. 20 sts.
5. R4-R5: Ch 1, sc across. FO, leaving a long tail.

Headboard and Footboard

Make two. The footboard in the picture is higher and slightly curved at the top, so add one extra row to the front board.

1. Ch 13.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sts.
3. R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 12 sts.
4. For headboard, FO after R8.
5. For footboard, work R9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 12 sts.
6. R10: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts. FO.

Assemble the Crib

1. Sew one side rail to each long edge of the mattress.
2. Sew the headboard to the back short edge.
3. Sew the taller footboard to the front short edge.
4. Add a narrow line of surface sl st along the top of the rails for a rounded crib edge.
5. Place the crib in the center of the nursery floor, angled slightly so the front rail is visible.

Teddy Bear in the Crib

The teddy is small, brown, and tucked under a floral blanket. Its head and arms show above the blanket, with a pink scarf tied at the neck.

Teddy Head

1. With brown 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-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Insert or embroider eyes between R4 and R5, 4 sts apart.
6. R7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly.
8. R8: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Teddy Muzzle and Ears

1. Muzzle: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR, join, FO. Sew to lower front of head.
2. Embroider a tiny brown nose and mouth on the muzzle.
3. Ears, make two: 5 sc in MR, do not join into a full circle. FO and sew to the top sides of the head.

Teddy Body and Arms

1. Body: With brown yarn, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc around for 4 rounds, stuff lightly, dec around, FO.
2. Arms, make two: 5 sc in MR, sc around for 3 rounds, FO.
3. Sew head to body and arms to sides.
4. Wrap a short pink chain around the neck as a scarf. Tie or stitch the ends at the front.

Floral Crib Blanket

The blanket is cream with pastel flower-like patches in pink, blue, and yellow.

1. With cream yarn, ch 17.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 16 sts.
3. R2-R13: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 16 sts.
4. Border: Work sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.
5. With pink yarn, embroider three tiny cross-stitch flowers across the blanket.
6. With aqua yarn, add three small star stitches.
7. With yellow yarn, add two small French-knot-style loops or tiny lazy daisy stitches.
8. Lay the blanket over the teddy so the head and upper arms peek out.

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Crescent Moon Pillow

The pale yellow crescent moon rests on the right side of the nursery. It is thick, curved, and softly stuffed.

1. Make two crescent panels with pale yellow yarn.
2. Ch 25.
3. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, hdc 6, dc 6, hdc 3, sc 2. Turn.
4. R2: Ch 1, sc 3, hdc 4, dc 7, hdc 6, sc 4. Turn.
5. R3: Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 5, dc 8, hdc 5, sc 3. Turn.
6. R4: Ch 1, sl st 3, sc 4, hdc 5, dc 5, hdc 3, sc 2, sl st 2. FO.
7. Make the second panel the same way.
8. Place panels together. Sc around the outer edge, adding light stuffing as you go. Leave the inner curve less stuffed so the crescent keeps its shape.
9. FO and weave in ends. Sew or pin the moon to the right interior floor and wall corner.

Window with Sunny Curtain

The window is on the back wall, right of center. It has a tan frame, pale blue panes, and a little yellow curtain in one upper pane.

Window Pane Base

1. With pale blue yarn, ch 15.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
3. R2-R10: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 14 sts.
4. FO.

Window Frame

1. With tan yarn, join in any corner of the blue rectangle.
2. Work sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.
3. Surface sl st one vertical line down the center.
4. Surface sl st one horizontal line across the center.
5. Add a second outer tan round if you want the frame to look thicker.

Yellow Curtain

1. With yellow yarn, ch 6.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, dc 2. FO.
3. Sew diagonally inside the upper right pane.
4. Add two short tan stitches like curtain folds.

Sew the window to the back wall, about 2 inches from the right side and 2 inches below the top rim.

Rainbow Wall Appliqué

The rainbow sits low on the back wall behind the crib. It has soft pastel arches and a small gray center cloud or doorway.

1. With rose yarn, ch 19.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Shape into a wide arch and sew to the wall.
3. With peach yarn, ch 17, sc across, FO. Sew just inside the rose arch.
4. With yellow yarn, ch 15, sc across, FO. Sew inside peach arch.
5. With mint yarn, ch 13, sc across, FO. Sew inside yellow arch.
6. With pale blue yarn, ch 11, sc across, FO. Sew inside mint arch.
7. Center piece: With gray yarn, 6 sc in MR, do not close fully flat; sew at the base center of the rainbow.

Star Garland

The garland hangs across the upper left back wall. It includes pastel stars on a cream string, slightly curved like a nursery banner.

Small Star Motif

Make five stars in aqua, pale yellow, rose, mint, and light blue.

1. R1: 10 sc in MR, join with sl st to first sc.
2. R2: Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, skip 1 st on ring, sl st in next st. Repeat this point 5 times total.
3. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Garland Cord

1. With cream yarn, ch 45.
2. Sew or knot the stars evenly along the cord, leaving 5 to 6 chains between each star.
3. Sew the garland to the back wall with a gentle dip in the center.

Colorful Wall Pom-Poms

The back wall has round nursery pom-poms in soft colors. Place them around the window and garland.

1. For each pom-pom, work 6 sc in MR, join, FO.
2. Make pom-poms in lavender, green, white, rose, blue, yellow, aqua, and mint.
3. For a raised look, make R2 with inc around to 12 sts, then FO.
4. Sew three pom-poms above the window, two to the right of the window, and three scattered between the garland and crib.

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Toy Shelf on the Left

The small shelf sits on the left front floor. It has tan sides, little cubbies, pastel toys, a bottle, and folded items.

Shelf Body

1. With tan yarn, ch 14.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 13 sts.
3. R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 13 sts.
4. Make a second matching panel.
5. Place a thin plastic canvas rectangle between the panels and sc around all edges. FO.

Shelf Sides

1. Make two: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 6 sts.
2. Work 5 more rows of sc. FO.
3. Sew one side to each short edge of the shelf back panel.
4. For the bottom shelf, ch 14, sc across for 3 rows, FO. Sew across the lower front.
5. For the middle shelf, repeat and sew halfway up the panel.

Tiny Bottle

1. With white yarn, R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. Change to pale blue. R6: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
5. R7: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
6. R8: Sc around. FO.
7. Add a pink or blue cap with 6 sc in MR and sew to the top.

Small Shelf Cubes and Toys

• Pastel cube: Ch 5, sc 4 across for 4 rows. Fold around a tiny bit of stuffing and sew into a cube.
• Rolled blanket: Ch 9, sc 8 across for 3 rows. Roll tightly and stitch closed.
• Round ball: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc one round, dec around, stuff, close.
• Mini book: Ch 7, sc 6 across for 3 rows, fold in half, and add one aqua stitch as a spine.

Arrange the shelf pieces so the bottle sits on top, cubes sit near the upper left, and little folded toys fill the lower cubbies.

Basket of Folded Blankets

The basket sits on the right side near the moon pillow. It is tan with several folded pastel blankets stacked inside.

Basket

1. With tan yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sts.
3. R2-R7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 12 sts.
4. Border: Sc around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.
5. For the front wall, attach yarn to one long edge and work 4 rows of sc. FO.
6. For side walls, attach yarn to each short edge and work 4 rows of sc. FO.
7. Sew side edges together to form a shallow basket.

Folded Blankets

1. Make three small rectangles in cream, mint, and rose.
2. For each blanket: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 9 sts.
3. Work 5 rows total, FO, and weave in ends.
4. Fold each rectangle in half and stitch one edge so it stays folded.
5. Place the folded blankets upright inside the basket.

Rocking Chair

The tiny rocking chair is placed at the front right corner. It has tan wooden-style curves, a cream seat, and a pale yellow cushion.

Chair Seat

1. With cream yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sts.
3. R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sts.
4. FO.

Chair Back

1. With cream yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sts.
3. R2-R9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sts.
4. Surface stitch three vertical tan lines on the back panel.
5. Sew the back panel to the rear edge of the seat at a slight reclined angle.

Rockers and Arms

1. Rockers, make two with tan yarn: Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, hdc 7, sc 4. FO.
2. Sew one rocker under each side of the seat, curving upward at front and back.
3. Arms, make two: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
4. Sew arms to the sides of the chair.

Cushion

1. With pale yellow yarn, ch 8.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sts.
3. R2-R6: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 7 sts.
4. Make a second panel, sc around both panels together with a tiny amount of stuffing inside, and sew to the chair seat.

White Cloud Rug

The cloud rug lies on the front center of the floor. It is soft, fluffy, and irregular like a little cloud.

1. With white fluffy yarn or cream yarn held double, ch 13.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10, 4 sc in last ch. Work on other side: sc 10, 3 sc in last ch. Join. 28 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, inc 2, sc 7, hdc 3, inc 4, hdc 3, sc 7, inc 2. Join. 36 sts.
4. R3: Ch 1, sc 2, 5 dc in next st, sc 5, 4 hdc in next st, sc 6, 5 dc in next st, sc 5, 4 hdc in next st, sc around to end. Join.
5. FO and brush gently with your fingers to fluff the edge.
6. Sew or tack the rug lightly to the front center floor so it does not shift.

Wall Dots and Extra Nursery Details

The photo includes tiny colorful circles across the back wall. These make the nursery feel cheerful and full.

• Make at least 9 small circles using 6 sc in MR.
• Use pastel blue, mint, lavender, rose, yellow, white, aqua, and green.
• Place one blue dot to the right of the window.
• Place one green dot lower right of the window.
• Place yellow and aqua dots above the crib area.
• Place lavender and green dots near the upper right corner.
• Sew each dot flat with matching yarn tails.

Assembly Layout

Before sewing permanently, place all pieces inside the box and check the balance. The lamb should stand on the left side of the crib, the crib should sit slightly forward from the back wall, and the moon should fill the right back corner.

1. Sew the back wall securely to the base if it is not already firm.
2. Sew side walls to the base, front wall, and back wall.
3. Insert plastic canvas into the base and walls if needed. Cover any visible support with cream crochet fabric.
4. Sew the window to the upper right back wall.
5. Sew the rainbow low on the back wall, centered behind the crib.
6. Sew the star garland across the upper left back wall.
7. Sew wall pom-poms around the garland and window.
8. Sew the toy shelf to the left interior floor.
9. Sew the crib to the center floor.
10. Place teddy inside the crib and stitch it lightly to the mattress.
11. Lay the floral blanket over the teddy and stitch the blanket corners to the crib sides.
12. Sew the lamb feet to the floor and stitch one lamb hand to the crib rail.
13. Sew the crescent moon pillow into the right corner.
14. Sew the basket of folded blankets near the moon.
15. Sew the rocking chair in the front right corner.
16. Sew the cloud rug to the front center floor.
17. Tie the mint ribbon bow around the outside front and secure with small stitches.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the lamb face after attaching the head to the body. The eyes should face forward and slightly down toward the crib. Add tiny black stitches at the outer corners of the eyes for a sweet sleepy look.

Sew the head to the body with a slight forward tilt. This creates the gentle caretaking pose shown in the image. Add a few hidden stitches between the lamb arm and crib rail so the lamb looks connected to the nursery scene.

• Use pink blush yarn or a tiny amount of fabric-safe blush under the lamb eyes.
• Keep the mouth very small and centered on the muzzle.
• Make sure both ears hang downward and are not pulled too tightly.
• Fluff the wool cap by separating the bobbles gently with your fingers.

Care Notes

This crochet nursery is a decorative keepsake. Because it includes small parts, plastic inserts, and ribbon, it is not recommended as a toy for babies or young children.

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if plastic canvas, cardboard, glue, or ribbon has been used.
• Keep away from heavy moisture and direct sunlight.
• Store upright so the back wall and crib do not bend.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The box base sits flat and the back wall stands upright.
• The mint ribbon bow is centered on the front.
• The lamb stands to the left of the crib and leans slightly forward.
• The teddy bear is tucked under the floral blanket.
• The crescent moon pillow fills the right side of the nursery.
• The window, rainbow, garland, and pom-poms are sewn securely to the back wall.
• The toy shelf, blanket basket, rocking chair, and cloud rug are attached neatly.
• All yarn tails are woven in or hidden inside the pieces.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To keep the nursery gift box looking fresh, dust it regularly with a soft dry brush. Brush gently around the lamb wool, teddy bear, star garland, and cloud rug because these raised textures can catch dust.

If a small area becomes dirty, dab it with cool water and a mild soap solution. Do not rub hard, because the surface stitches and tiny appliqués may loosen. Press with a clean towel and allow the piece to air dry completely.

For long-term storage, place the finished nursery inside a breathable cotton bag or a clean display box. Add tissue paper around the lamb, crib, moon, and rocking chair so the small pieces keep their shape.

Avoid stacking heavy objects on top of the crochet box. The tall back wall, crib rails, and chair rockers are delicate. With gentle care, this Lamb Sunny Nursery Room Gift Box will remain a charming handmade keepsake for many seasons.