Crochet Tutorial: Swan Carriage Morning Milk Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet scene features a cream swan carriage cottage with a soft pink domed roof, rounded cottage walls, heart windows, a pink arched door, wagon wheels, and a graceful swan neck at the front. The meadow base includes two tiny bunny milk sellers, a bottle cart, a “Morning Milk” sign, a stone path, flowers, lavender, a picnic table, chairs, white fence, butterflies, shrubs, basket, and small animal friend.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The finished project is a detailed amigurumi display piece inspired by the picture. The cottage is worked as a soft cylindrical carriage with a separate pink roof, decorative windows, an arched door, large side wheels, and a swan head and neck attached to the left front side.

The full design is built on an oval meadow mat. Each small accessory is crocheted separately and sewn onto the base. The pattern is best for confident beginners to intermediate crocheters because it includes shaping, surface stitching, tiny accessories, and final sculpting.

Finished Size

Meadow base: about 13 in wide and 10 in deep.
Cottage body: about 5.5 in wide, 4 in deep, and 3.25 in tall before roof.
Cottage with roof: about 4.5 in tall.
Swan neck and head: about 4 in tall from base to head.
Bunnies: about 2.25 in tall each.
Total display height: about 5.5 in including swan head.

Materials

Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in cream, soft pink, pale pink, white, tan, beige, brown, green, light green, dark green, gray, lavender, purple, yellow, blue, and black.
2.25 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
2.75 mm crochet hook for meadow base and roof if you want a softer drape.
Fiberfill stuffing.
6 mm black safety eyes for bunnies and swan, or black embroidery thread.
Black embroidery thread for smiles and tiny details.
Pink embroidery thread for cheeks.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for the cottage floor and cart base.
Optional floral wire or pipe cleaner for swan neck support and fence posts.
Optional fabric glue for tiny stones and flowers, though sewing is recommended for durability.

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 sc in same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off
R: row
Rnd: round

Gauge and Stitch Style

For the amigurumi pieces, work tightly so the stuffing does not show. With DK cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, 6 sc should measure about 1 inch. Exact gauge is less important than keeping all pieces proportional.

Use continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Mark the first stitch of each round. Stuff pieces firmly but do not overstuff small parts, especially the swan neck, bunny arms, and milk bottles.

Color Guide

Cottage wall: warm cream.
Roof, door, window frames, wheel centers: soft pink.
Swan body and neck: ivory or warm white.
Swan beak: blush pink or peach.
Wheels: pale beige with pink hubs.
Bunnies: tan and cream.
Meadow: mixed greens with light green rings.
Path stones: light gray and medium gray.
Lavender and flowers: purple, lavender, yellow, blue, pink, and green.

Meadow Oval Base

The base is an oval lawn with green rings, like the image. Work in joined rounds for a flatter finish. Use a 2.75 mm hook and medium green yarn.

Oval Base

Ch 31.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the other side of the chain. Sc in next 28 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. 64 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc, sc 28, inc in next 4 sts, sc 28, inc in next 3 sts. Join. 72 sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc four times, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc three times. Join. 80 sts.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc four times, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc three times. Join. 88 sts.
Rnd 5: Change to light green. Ch 1, sc around. Join. 88 sts.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc 3, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc four times, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc three times. Join. 96 sts.
Rnd 7: Change to grass green. Ch 1, sc around. Join. 96 sts.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc 4, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc four times, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc three times. Join. 104 sts.
Rnd 9: Change to light green. Ch 1, sc around. Join. 104 sts.
Rnd 10: Change to medium green. Ch 1, sc 5, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 5, inc four times, sc 28, repeat sc 5, inc three times. Join. 112 sts.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 112 sts.
Rnd 12: Change to dark green. Ch 1, sc around. Join. 112 sts.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, reverse sc around for a raised border. Join and FO.

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Block the base gently with steam from a distance. Do not press it flat with an iron. The raised dark green edge should look like the rounded border in the photo.

Cream Swan Carriage Cottage Body

The cottage body is a low oval cylinder with straight cream walls. The front door sits slightly to the right of center. The swan neck attaches at the left front, and two large wheels sit on the front side.

Cottage Floor Oval

With cream yarn and 2.25 mm hook, ch 21.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 18, 4 sc in last ch, sc 18 along other side, 3 sc in first ch. 44 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 18, inc in next 4 sts, sc 18, inc in next 3 sts. 52 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 18, repeat sc 1, inc four times, sc 18, repeat sc 1, inc three times. 60 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 18, repeat sc 2, inc four times, sc 18, repeat sc 2, inc three times. 68 sts.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 68 sts.

Cut an oval cardboard or plastic canvas insert slightly smaller than the floor. Place it inside after Rnd 8 to help the cottage keep its carriage shape.

Cottage Walls

Rnd 6: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc around. Insert the floor support. 68 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 17: FLO sc around to create a roof ledge. 68 sts.
Rnd 18: Working through both loops again, sc around. 68 sts.
Rnd 19: Sl st around loosely. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the roof.

Stuff the cottage body lightly. It should be firm enough to stand but not rounded like a ball. Keep the walls vertical and slightly oval.

Pink Domed Roof

The roof is a flattened dome that overhangs the cottage walls. It has a scalloped rim in pale pink, matching the soft cottage look in the picture.

Rnd 1: With soft pink, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc around. 60 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc around. 66 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc around. 66 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc around. 66 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc 10, inc six times, sc remaining sts evenly to reach 72 sts.
Rnd 15: BLO sc around. 72 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc around. 72 sts.
Rnd 17: In FLO, repeat sl st, hdc, dc, hdc around for scalloped edge. FO.

Place the roof on top of the cottage body. It should overhang by about 1/4 inch on all sides. Sew the BLO line of Rnd 15 to the top edge of the cottage. Add a little stuffing under the dome so it stays rounded.

Swan Neck, Head, and Body Front

The swan is part of the carriage. The curved neck rises from the left front side, with a small head, black eyes, peach beak, and black smile detail. Use wire only if this is for display and not for a child.

Swan Neck

With ivory yarn, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
Rnd 3 to Rnd 28: Sc around. 9 sts.
Rnd 29: Sc 2, inc three times. 12 sts.
Rnd 30: Sc around. 12 sts.

Stuff very lightly as you go. To form the graceful curve, insert a folded pipe cleaner or soft floral wire inside, then bend the upper half forward. Keep the lower part thicker and the top part gently arched.

Swan Head

Rnd 1: With ivory, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4 to Rnd 6: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Rnd 8: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO, close the hole, and leave a tail for sewing.

Beak

With peach-pink yarn, ch 4.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, sc. Ch 1, turn. 3 sts.
R 2: Dec over first 2 sts, sc. Ch 1, turn. 2 sts.
R 3: Dec. FO, leaving a tail.

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Sew the beak to the lower front of the head. Add two tiny black stitches above the beak for nostril and smile shaping. Sew or insert eyes on each side of the head between Rnds 4 and 5.

Swan Chest Wing Shape

With ivory, ch 11.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R 2: Inc, sc 8, inc. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
R 3: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
R 4: Dec, sc 8, dec. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R 5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R 6: Dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in the lower point. FO.

Sew this rounded chest panel to the left front wall of the cottage under the neck. It should make the front look like the swan body continues into the carriage.

Swan Neck Assembly

Sew the head to the wide end of the neck.
Sew the bottom of the neck to the left front side of the cottage body, slightly in front of the first wheel.
Curve the neck so the head faces downward and slightly left.
Sew the chest wing panel under the neck, blending it into the carriage wall.

Large Carriage Wheels

The cottage has two large pale wheels on the visible side. Each wheel has a beige tire, soft pink center, and six spokes.

Make 2 Wheels

Rnd 1: With pale beige, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 8: Working through both layers if you want a flat wheel, fold slightly and sl st around. FO.

Wheel Hub

With soft pink, 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
Sew the pink hub to the wheel center.
With beige yarn, embroider 6 straight spokes from the hub to the outer wheel.

Sew one wheel to the front-left side and one to the front-right side of the cottage. The wheels should overlap the meadow slightly and sit below the pink door line.

Pink Arched Door

The arched door sits on the front wall, slightly right of center. It has a rounded top, raised border, and one tiny golden knob.

With soft pink, ch 9.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
R 2 to R 8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
R 9: Dec, sc 4, dec. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
R 10: Dec, sc 2, dec. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
R 11: Dec twice. 2 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around the door, placing 2 sc in the lower corners. FO.

Use dark pink yarn to surface sl st around the door edge. Sew the door to the cottage front between the two wheels. Add a small French knot or tiny crocheted bobble in golden tan on the right side for the doorknob.

Door Window Opening

With brown yarn, ch 5.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
R 2: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
R 3: Dec twice. FO.

Sew the brown window opening near the upper center of the door. Keep the shape small and rounded, like the photo.

Heart Windows and Round Side Window

The cottage has pink framed windows. The left front window is heart-shaped. The side window is round with cross bars.

Heart Window Frame

With soft pink, ch 20.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch.
Sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 2 ch.
Make 3 dc in next ch for the lower heart point.
Dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in next 3 ch, sl st in last 3 ch.
FO with a long tail.

Shape the chain into a heart and sew it to the front-left wall. Use brown yarn inside the heart as the window glass. Embroider one vertical and one horizontal divider across the heart.

Round Side Window

With soft pink, 8 sc in MR. Join. 8 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc around. Join. 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc around. Join. 24 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the round window to the right side of the cottage wall. With brown yarn, embroider a vertical line and horizontal line across the window. Add a small curved stitch at the top to make it look like a cottage window.

Front Step

With cream yarn, ch 8.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
R 2 to R 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Border: Sc around the rectangle. FO.

Sew the step directly below the door, extending forward onto the meadow base. Use two short gray stitches on top to make it look like a small stone or wooden step.

Stone Path

The gray path curves from the door down to the front edge of the meadow. Make stones in different sizes for a natural cottage look.

Small Stones

With light gray, 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
Make 10 light gray stones.

Medium Stones

With medium gray, 6 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
FO and flatten.
Make 8 medium stones.

Oval Stones

Ch 5.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 along other side, 2 sc in first ch. Join and FO.
Make 7 oval stones.

Arrange the stones from the door to the front center of the base. Place them close together with small green gaps showing between them. Sew each stone down with matching gray yarn.

Tiny Bunny Milk Seller

Make two small bunnies. The standing bunny near the cart is tan with a cream belly. The seated bunny near the table is similar but has a pink outfit detail.

Bunny Head

With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5 to Rnd 8: Sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 11: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Bunny Body

With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4 to Rnd 7: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Bunny Ears

With tan yarn, ch 8.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 along other side. FO.
Make 4 ears for 2 bunnies.
With pink yarn, sew a straight line down the center of each ear.

Bunny Arms

With tan yarn, 5 sc in MR.
Rnd 2 to Rnd 5: Sc around. FO.
Make 4 arms.

Bunny Feet

With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Sc around. FO.
Make 4 feet.

Bunny Face

Attach 4 mm black eyes between Rnds 5 and 6 of the head, about 5 sts apart.
Embroider a tiny vertical nose with dark brown yarn.
Add two short smile stitches under the nose.
Add pink cheek stitches beside the eyes.

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Sew one bunny standing near the milk cart on the left side of the path. Sew the second bunny sitting near the picnic table on the right side. For the seated bunny, sew the feet forward and place the arms resting on the body.

Tiny Pink Bunny Outfit Detail

The seated bunny has a soft pink lower body look. Add this as a tiny skirt or apron before sewing the bunny to the base.

With soft pink yarn, ch 18.
Join to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 18 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. 36 sts.
FO and slide over the bunny body.

Milk Bottle Wagon

The little wooden wagon sits on the left front side. It has a brown box, four small wheels, a handle, and several white milk bottles with blue caps.

Wagon Box

With brown yarn, ch 11.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R 2 to R 5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Border: Sc around the rectangle. FO. This is the base.
Make 4 side panels: ch 11, sc 10 across for 3 rows. FO.

Sew the four panels around the base to form a shallow wagon crate. Add tan vertical stitches on the outside to create a wooden plank effect.

Wagon Wheels

With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
Make 4 wheels.
Sew two wheels on each long side of the wagon.

Wagon Handle

With brown yarn, ch 18.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew one end to the front of the wagon and the other end near the standing bunny’s hand.

Milk Bottles

With white yarn, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
Rnd 3 to Rnd 5: Sc around. 10 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 1, dec. 7 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc around. 7 sts.
Change to pale blue. Rnd 8: Sc around. FO.
Make 5 bottles.

Stuff each bottle very lightly. Sew the bottles upright inside the wagon crate. Add a tiny tan stitch around each neck for a cork label look.

Morning Milk Sign

The small sign stands near the front path. It has a wooden post and a cream signboard with the words “Morning Milk.”

Sign Post

With brown yarn, ch 9.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
R 2: Sc across. FO.
Fold lengthwise and sew closed to make a firm post.

Sign Board

With cream yarn, ch 8.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
R 2 to R 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Border with brown sc around. FO.

Using black thread, embroider “Morning” on the first line and “Milk” on the second line. Sew the board to the top of the post. Sew the post to the meadow base beside the stone path.

Small Animal Friend Near the Sign

The photo shows a tiny white and brown animal friend near the sign. This pattern makes a tiny puppy or calf-style companion with floppy ears.

Tiny Body

With white yarn, 6 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3 to Rnd 5: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 6: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff and FO.

Tiny Head

With white yarn, 6 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff and FO.

Ears and Spots

With brown yarn, ch 4.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2. FO.
Make 2 ears and sew to the sides of the head.
Embroider small brown spots on the body and one side of the face.

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Sew the head to the body. Add black eyes with thread. Sew the animal to the base in front of the sign, facing the path.

Basket of Morning Goods

The basket near the path is filled with tiny round rolls or eggs, matching the cozy morning market feeling of the picture.

Basket

With light brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 5 to Rnd 7: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Sl st around. FO.

Basket Handle

Ch 15 with light brown.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew each end to opposite sides of the basket.

Rolls or Eggs

With cream or yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Sc around. FO.
Make 5 small pieces and sew them inside the basket.

Sew the basket to the right side of the path, close to the seated bunny.

Picnic Table and Chairs

The right side of the scene includes a small table with a purple-check cloth, two wooden chairs, and a tiny flower vase.

Round Table Top

With light brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Table Leg

With brown, 6 sc in MR.
Rnd 2 to Rnd 6: Sc around. FO.

Sew the leg under the table top. Sew the table to the meadow on the right side.

Checkered Tablecloth

With white yarn, ch 10.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
R 2 to R 5: Sc across. FO.

Use lavender yarn to embroider vertical and horizontal lines over the white rectangle. Place it over the table top and tack the corners down lightly.

Chair Seat

With brown yarn, ch 6.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
R 2 to R 4: Sc across. FO.
Make 2 seats.

Chair Back

With brown yarn, ch 6.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
R 2 to R 5: Sc across. FO.
Make 2 chair backs.

Chair Legs

With brown yarn, ch 4.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 8 legs.

Sew one back to each seat. Sew four legs under each chair. Place one chair on each side of the table, angled toward the center.

Tiny Vase and Flower

With beige yarn, 5 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Sc around. 5 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. FO.
With green yarn, ch 5 and sl st across for a flower stem.
With pink yarn, make 5 sc in MR and join for a tiny flower head.

Sew the flower into the vase and tack the vase to the center of the tablecloth.

White Picket Fence

The fence curves around the right front edge. Each picket is small, pointed, and sewn upright along the meadow border.

Fence Pickets

With white yarn, ch 7.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, sl st in last ch. FO.
Make 18 pickets.

Fence Rails

With white yarn, ch 36.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 2 rails.

Lay the pickets side by side. Sew one rail across the lower third and one rail across the upper third. Curve the fence gently and sew it to the right side of the meadow base. Keep the picket tips visible.

Butterflies on Fence

Blue butterflies decorate the fence. Make three small butterflies and sew them onto the fence and flower area.

With blue yarn, in MR work ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
Pull ring tight and FO.
Wrap black thread around the center twice to form the body.
Make 3 butterflies.

Sew one butterfly to the fence top, one to a fence rail, and one near the flowers on the right side.

Lavender Garden Bed

The left side of the base has a raised brown garden bed with purple lavender stems.

Garden Bed

With dark brown yarn, ch 18.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16. Ch 1, turn. 17 sts.
R 2 to R 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Border with sc around. FO.

Fold the long edges slightly upward and sew the bed to the left side of the meadow.

Lavender Stems

With green yarn, ch 8, sl st back across. FO.
Make 14 stems.
With purple yarn, make small French knots or 3-sc bobbles along the upper half of each stem.

Sew the lavender stems into the brown bed in two uneven rows. Angle them slightly outward so the bed looks full and natural.

Round Tulip Flowers

The flowers beside the cottage and fence are small round buds in yellow, purple, and lavender.

Flower Bud

With flower color, 5 sc in MR.
Rnd 2: Sc around. FO.
Make 12 buds in mixed colors.

Flower Stem

With green yarn, ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 12 stems.

Leaf

With green yarn, ch 5.
Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, hdc, sc. FO.
Make 18 leaves.

Sew one bud to each stem. Add one or two leaves to the lower stem. Arrange flowers in clusters behind the table, near the fence, and beside the cottage wall.

Soft Grass Tufts

The photo shows fluffy pale green grass clumps. These are made with loop stitches or short yarn fringes.

Fringe Grass Clump

Cut 20 strands of pale green yarn, each about 3 in long.
Thread groups of 3 strands through the base with a hook.
Tie each group in a knot and trim to 1 in.
Brush lightly with a needle or comb for a soft grass texture.

Make two large clumps, one near the path and one near the fence. Add smaller dark green stitches around them for depth.

Small Cottage Wing or Side Feather

A tiny cream wing shape appears on the right side of the cottage near the window. This gives the carriage a swan-inspired side detail.

With ivory yarn, ch 7.
R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. FO.
Make a second smaller feather: ch 5, sc, hdc, hdc, sc. FO.
Sew the smaller feather on top of the larger feather.

Sew this feather wing to the right wall of the cottage, pointing slightly backward. Keep it small so it does not cover the round window.

Placement Map

Cottage: Center back of the meadow, slightly left of center.
Swan neck: Attached to the left front side of the cottage, curving upward.
Door: Front center-right of cottage.
Wheels: On the visible front side, one left and one right.
Stone path: From the door to the front middle edge.
Milk cart: Front left beside the standing bunny.
Standing bunny: Left front, holding or walking near the wagon handle.
Morning Milk sign: Front center near the path.
Tiny animal friend: Beside the sign.
Basket: Right of the path near the seated bunny.
Seated bunny: Right center near the table.
Table and chairs: Right side, inside the fence curve.
White fence: Right front border.
Lavender bed: Left side of the meadow.
Flowers: Behind table, near fence, and beside cottage.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the cottage body firmly to the back center of the meadow base. Use cream yarn and stitch around the lower wall so the cottage does not wobble.
Sew the roof to the cottage top. Make sure the scalloped edge sits evenly around the body.
Attach the swan neck, head, beak, and chest panel. Curve the neck before final sewing.
Sew on the wheels, door, step, heart window, round window, and small side feather.
Arrange the stone path and sew every stone down securely.
Sew the standing bunny, cart, bottles, sign, tiny animal friend, basket, seated bunny, table, chairs, fence, butterflies, flower clusters, lavender bed, and grass tufts.
Use black thread to refine the swan eyes, bunny eyes, bunny smiles, and tiny animal face.
Add pink cheek stitches to the bunnies and a very small cheek stitch under the swan eye if desired.

Check the display from the front, left, and right sides as you sew. The image has a full miniature world feeling, so the accessories should not sit in one straight line. Angle the cart, chairs, sign, and flowers slightly for a natural handmade scene.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do not machine wash because the cottage, sign, table, fence, and small accessories may bend or loosen.
Keep away from high heat, direct strong sunlight, and moisture.
If using wire inside the swan neck, this project is best as decor and not as a toy for small children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

Roof is centered and slightly overhanging.
Swan neck curves smoothly and is firmly attached.
Door sits between the two wheels.
Heart window and round window have visible brown cross details.
Stone path leads clearly from the door to the front edge.
Milk bottles stand upright in the wagon.
Both bunnies have ears, arms, feet, eyes, nose, smile, and cheeks.
Fence curves along the right side and butterflies are attached.
Flowers, lavender, and grass tufts fill empty green areas without crowding the cottage.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush to remove dust from the roof, wheels, flowers, and fence. Brush in the direction of the stitches so the yarn surface stays smooth.

For small stains, dampen a white cloth with cool water and gently dab the area. Do not rub the embroidered faces, sign lettering, or butterfly centers.

Store the finished piece in a dry display box or on a shelf away from pets. If storing long term, support the swan neck with tissue paper so the curve does not flatten.

To refresh the meadow, gently lift grass fringes with a yarn needle. If any flower stem bends, reshape it with your fingers and secure it again with one hidden stitch.