Crochet Tutorial: Sunlit Garden Hedgehog Party – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet scene features a round garden party base with a deep green lawn, a golden picnic rug, three tiny hedgehogs in straw hats, a tea table, flowers, mushrooms, a pond, stepping stones, baskets, a party sign, and a hanging smiling sun framed by a golden vine arch with butterflies.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed display piece inspired by the image. The finished scene is built on a flat circular garden base, with separate amigurumi pieces sewn on securely after crocheting.

The finished size will vary depending on yarn and tension. Using sport or DK cotton with a 2.25 mm hook, the base measures about 15 inches across, the hanging sun measures about 6 inches across without rays, and each hedgehog measures about 3.25 inches tall.

• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
• Main techniques: magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, back loop only, front loop only, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, surface embroidery, sewing small parts
• Construction: separate pieces joined during final assembly
• Gauge: tight amigurumi tension, about 7 sc and 7 rounds per inch

Materials

• DK cotton yarn in deep green, light green, yellow, golden yellow, orange, cream, beige, tan, brown, dark brown, white, soft blue, pale pink, lavender, and black
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces
• 3.00 mm crochet hook for the large base if you prefer a flatter mat
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Embroidery needle
• Small amount of craft wire for the golden arch, about 22 to 24 inches long
• Cardboard or plastic canvas for the small sign and table support
• Optional: small wooden dowel or floral wire for sign post
• Optional: safety eyes, 4 mm, or black embroidery thread
• Optional: fabric glue only for display pieces, not for baby toys

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
• Rnd = round
• FO = fasten off

Important Notes Before Starting

Work amigurumi pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff the pieces firmly enough to hold shape, but do not overstuff tiny pieces, because seams may stretch.

For the clean display look shown in the image, keep all yarn tails long and use them for sewing. After joining each piece, weave the tail through the base and hide it inside nearby stitches. Shape pieces with your fingers as you sew.

The image has many small decorative parts. Crochet each item separately first, then place all pieces on the base before sewing. This lets you adjust the party table, hedgehogs, flowers, mushrooms, pond, stones, and hanging sun until the scene feels balanced.

Large Round Garden Base

The base is a flat circular lawn in deep green with raised stitch texture. It has a thick edge and a daisy border around the front half. The center holds a golden oval rug where the hedgehogs sit around the tea table.

Deep Green Lawn Circle

1. Rnd 1: With deep green, make MR, 8 sc in ring. Do not join. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Sc 10, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Sc 11, inc, repeat around. 104 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Sc 12, inc, repeat around. 112 sts.
15. Rnd 15: Sc 13, inc, repeat around. 120 sts.
16. Rnd 16: Sc 14, inc, repeat around. 128 sts.
17. Rnd 17: Sc 15, inc, repeat around. 136 sts.
18. Rnd 18: Sc 16, inc, repeat around. 144 sts.
19. Rnd 19: Sc 17, inc, repeat around. 152 sts.
20. Rnd 20: Sc 18, inc, repeat around. 160 sts.
21. Rnd 21: Sc 19, inc, repeat around. 168 sts.
22. Rnd 22: Sc 20, inc, repeat around. 176 sts.
23. Rnd 23: Sc 21, inc, repeat around. 184 sts.
24. Rnd 24: Sc 22, inc, repeat around. 192 sts.
25. Rnd 25: Sc 23, inc, repeat around. 200 sts.
26. Rnd 26: Sc 24, inc, repeat around. 208 sts.
27. Rnd 27: Sc 25, inc, repeat around. 216 sts.
28. Rnd 28: Sc 26, inc, repeat around. 224 sts.
29. Rnd 29: Sc 27, inc, repeat around. 232 sts.
30. Rnd 30: Sc 28, inc, repeat around. 240 sts.
31. Rnd 31: BLO sc in each st around. 240 sts.
32. Rnd 32: Sc in each st around. 240 sts.
33. Rnd 33: Reverse sc around for a firm raised edging. Join with sl st and FO.

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Raised Grass Ridges

To copy the ribbed lawn texture in the image, hold light green yarn on top of the base and surface sl st along several round lines. Make one ring on Rnd 8, one on Rnd 14, one on Rnd 20, and one on Rnd 27.

• Insert hook from front to back between stitches.
• Pull up a loop of light green yarn.
• Insert hook into the next space, pull up a loop, and sl st.
• Continue around, keeping the surface stitches loose so the mat stays flat.

Golden Oval Picnic Rug

The oval rug sits slightly forward of center and is worked in sunny yellow with a warm orange border. It should look like a flat woven mat placed on top of the green lawn.

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 22 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side, sc in next 22 ch, 2 sc in last ch. 50 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 22, inc in next 3 sts, sc 22, inc in next 2 sts. 56 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 22, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 22, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 62 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 22, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 22, repeat sc 2, inc twice. 68 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 22, repeat sc 3, inc three times, sc 22, repeat sc 3, inc twice. 74 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, sc 22, repeat sc 4, inc three times, sc 22, repeat sc 4, inc twice. 80 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, sc 22, repeat sc 5, inc three times, sc 22, repeat sc 5, inc twice. 86 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. 86 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Change to golden yellow. Sc in each st around. 86 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Change to orange. Sl st loosely in each st around. FO with long tail.

Sew the rug flat to the base, placing it about 1 inch from the front edge and centered left to right. Leave the back edge unsewn until you decide where the hedgehogs and table will sit, then finish sewing it down.

Large Hanging Sun

The sun is the focal point. It has a round yellow face, alternating orange and golden rays, embroidered flower vines on the lower right side, and a hanging loop at the top. Make two circles and join them with light stuffing inside.

Sun Circle, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Sc 10, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Sc 11, inc, repeat around. 104 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Sc 12, inc, repeat around. 112 sts.
15. Rnd 15: Sc 13, inc, repeat around. 120 sts. FO first circle. Do not FO second circle.

Sun Rays, Make 16

Make 8 orange rays and 8 golden yellow rays. The rays are small tapered cones sewn evenly around the sun. Stuff lightly so each ray keeps a triangular shape.

1. Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc in ring. 4 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 4 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 6 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 8 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 3, inc, repeat twice. 10 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc around. 10 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 4, inc, repeat twice. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc around. 12 sts. FO with long tail.

Joining the Sun

1. Place the two yellow sun circles wrong sides together.
2. Insert hook through both layers and sc around using yellow.
3. Pause every 7 or 8 sts to sew one ray between the circles, alternating orange and golden yellow.
4. Before closing the final 2 inches, add a thin layer of stuffing.
5. Finish closing with sc, sl st to first sc, and FO.

Sun Flower Embroidery

• Using dark brown, embroider three small spiral flower centers on the lower right side of the sun.
• With yellow and orange, stitch 6 small straight petals around each center.
• With green, embroider curved vine stems using chain stitch.
• Add 6 small leaves using lazy daisy stitches or tiny crocheted leaf appliques.

Golden Vine Arch

The arch frames the hanging sun. The image shows a rounded golden arch with wrapped yarn, small leaves, butterflies, and a thin hanging strand. Use wire inside the crochet tube so it stands upright.

Arch Crochet Tube

1. With gold yarn, ch 9 and join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 2 to 85: Sc in each st around. Keep working until the tube is about 21 inches long.
4. Insert craft wire through the tube.
5. FO, leaving long tails at both ends.
6. Bend the wired tube into a tall arch, about 12 inches wide and 13 inches high.

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Vine Wrap

1. With gold yarn, ch 190.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. FO with long tail.
4. Wrap this cord loosely around the arch from one bottom side to the other.
5. Sew every few inches so the vine stays in place.

Small Golden Leaves, Make 18

1. Ch 6.
2. In 2nd ch from hook, sl st.
3. Sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch.
4. Working on opposite side, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
5. FO with long tail and sew leaves along the arch vine.

Hanging Strand

Attach yellow or gold yarn to the top center of the arch. Ch 18, then sl st into the top of the sun. Adjust the chain length so the sun hangs in the center above the tea party, not touching the hedgehogs.

Hedgehog Body, Make 3

Each hedgehog has a beige face and belly, a brown spiky back, tiny arms, small feet, black eyes, a small nose, and soft pink cheeks. Two hedgehogs wear wide straw hats, and the back hedgehog wears a smaller flat hat.

Beige Front Body

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6 to 10: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 14: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Brown Spiky Back Cap

1. Rnd 1: With medium brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6 to 9: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 10: In FLO only, repeat ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, skip 1 st on cap, sl st in next st around.
8. FO with long tail.

Place the brown cap over the back half of the beige body, leaving the beige face visible in front. Sew around the edge. The spike points should frame the body like the textured hedgehog backs in the image.

Snout, Make 3

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. FO with long tail. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing and sew to lower center face.

Arms, Make 6

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2 to 5: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. Do not stuff. Flatten and sc 2 across the opening. FO with long tail.

Feet, Make 6

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff lightly, flatten slightly, FO with long tail.

Facial Details

• Use 4 mm safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, about 5 sts apart, or embroider black French knots.
• Embroider a small dark brown nose at the tip of the snout.
• Stitch a short vertical line below the nose and a tiny curved smile.
• Add pink cheek stitches under each eye.

Wide Straw Hat, Make 2

The two front hedgehogs wear wide sun hats with flat brims. One hat has a yellow-orange flower cluster. The hat should sit slightly tilted, matching the garden party style in the image.

1. Rnd 1: With straw yellow, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 7: FLO sc 1, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. 48 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sl st in each st around. FO.

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Hat Band

1. With tan, ch 25.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. FO.
3. Wrap around the crown above the brim and sew in place.

Hat Flowers

• For each small flower, MR, repeat ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times. Pull ring tight and FO.
• Make 2 yellow flowers and 2 orange flowers.
• Sew flowers to one side of the brim with green embroidered leaves.

Small Back Hat, Make 1

1. Rnd 1: With tan, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 6: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. 24 sts.
8. FO and add a dark brown sl st band around the crown.

Round Tea Table

The tea table is a small raised round table with a tan top, brown side edge, and four stubby legs. It sits in the center of the oval rug and holds a teapot, cups, plates, cookies, and flower-shaped treats.

Tabletop, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With tan, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. FO first circle. Do not FO second circle.

Table Edge

1. Place both tabletop circles wrong sides together.
2. With brown, sc through both layers around. 56 sts.
3. Before closing completely, insert a circle of plastic canvas if desired.
4. Sl st to join and FO.

Table Legs, Make 4

1. Rnd 1: With brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rnds 3 to 7: Sc around. 6 sts.
4. Stuff lightly. FO with long tail.
5. Sew legs under the tabletop, evenly spaced.

Mini Teapot

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
6. Rnd 8: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Teapot Lid

1. Rnd 1: With orange, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. FO and sew on top of teapot.

Teapot Spout

1. With golden yellow, ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, sc, sl st.
3. FO and sew to one side of teapot.

Teapot Handle

1. With golden yellow, ch 7.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sc.
3. FO and sew as a curved handle opposite the spout.

Mini Cups, Make 3

1. Rnd 1: With cream, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sl st around. FO.
6. Handle: Ch 5, FO, and sew as a tiny loop to side of cup.

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Plates and Treats

Round Plates, Make 3

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sl st around. FO.

Flower Cookies, Make 8

1. With yellow or orange, MR.
2. Repeat ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times.
3. Pull ring tight and FO.
4. Sew or place several cookies on the table.

Sunflowers, Make 5

The image has bright sunflowers on both sides of the garden. Make tall flowers with brown centers, yellow petals, and green leaves. Sew them near the left and right flower clusters.

Sunflower Center

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO with long tail.

Sunflower Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any front loop of center.
2. Repeat in each st around: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sl st into next st of center.
3. FO and weave tail to back.

Flower Stem and Leaves

1. With green, ch 13.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. FO.
3. Leaf: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, 4 dc in last ch, work back on opposite side with dc, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
4. Sew one or two leaves to the stem, then sew flower head to the top.

Orange Garden Flowers, Make 8

1. With orange, MR.
2. Repeat ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times.
3. Pull ring closed.
4. With yellow, make a French knot in the center.
5. Sew flowers near the basket, sign, and right-side flower patch.

White Daisy Border, Make 18

The front edge of the base has a scalloped border of white daisies with yellow centers and soft green leaves. Sew the daisies around the front half of the lawn, slightly overlapping the green edge.

Daisy Center

1. With yellow, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Sl st to join and FO.

Daisy Petals

1. Join white yarn to any st.
2. Repeat around: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sl st into next st.
3. Make 6 petals total.
4. FO with long tail.

Daisy Leaves, Make 18 Pairs

1. With light green, ch 5.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. Working along opposite side, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
4. Sew two leaves behind each daisy before attaching to the base.

Glowing Mushrooms, Make 6

The mushrooms are cream stems with rounded yellow caps. They sit around the garden and behind the hedgehogs, creating a warm party-light look.

Mushroom Stem

1. Rnd 1: With cream, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 9: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Stuff lightly. FO with long tail.

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Mushroom Cap

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 6: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 7: BLO sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff cap lightly and sew onto stem.

For the ribbed glowing effect, surface sl st around each mushroom cap in golden yellow. Work three curved rings from top to lower edge, keeping the stitches loose and rounded.

Flower Basket

The small basket in front left is tan with a curved handle and filled with orange and yellow flowers. It should sit on the green lawn near the front hedgehog.

Basket Bowl

1. Rnd 1: With tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 7: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Sl st around. FO.

Basket Handle

1. With tan, ch 22.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. 21 sc.
3. FO with long tails.
4. Sew one end to each side of the basket.

Basket Fillers

• Make 5 tiny flowers using MR, repeat ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st five times.
• Make 4 small green leaves using ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, dc.
• Place leaves and flowers inside the basket and sew securely.

Right Flower Pot

1. Rnd 1: With brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 8: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 9: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Sl st around. FO.

Fill the pot with 4 orange flowers, 3 yellow flowers, and 5 green leaves. Sew the flowers so they rise above the pot rim, like the cluster on the right side of the image.

Small Pond

The pond is an irregular oval with a tan stone border, pale blue water, a green lily pad, and a small white flower. It sits on the front right side of the lawn.

Pond Water

1. Rnd 1: With pale blue, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12, 3 sc in last ch, sc 12 on opposite side, 2 sc in last ch. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 12, inc in next 3 sts, sc 12, inc in next 2 sts. 36 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 42 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 12, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 12, repeat sc 2, inc twice. 48 sts.
5. FO.

Pond Border

1. Join tan yarn anywhere on the pond edge.
2. Sc around, making 2 sc in each curved end stitch where needed to keep the border flat.
3. Work one more round of sl st around.
4. FO with long tail and sew pond to the base.

Lily Pad

1. With green, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, sl st to next st to create a small notch.
5. FO and sew to pond.

Pond Flower

1. With white, MR.
2. Repeat ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times.
3. Pull tight, FO, and sew to the pond near the upper edge.

Stepping Stones, Make 6

1. Rnd 1: With beige, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sl st around. FO with long tail.

Sew the stepping stones in a loose curved path from the front center toward the rug. Leave small spaces between the stones so the green lawn shows through clearly.

Garden Party Sign

The sign is a small tan rectangle with a brown border and dark embroidered words. It stands on the right rear side of the scene beside the flower pot and mushrooms.

Sign Panel

1. Row 1: With tan, ch 17. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sc.
2. Rows 2 to 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sc.
3. Border: With brown, sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each corner.
4. FO with long tail.

Sign Post

1. With brown, ch 18.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. FO.
3. Sew or glue the post behind the sign panel.
4. Embroider the words Sunlit Garden Party using dark brown yarn or thread.

Butterflies, Make 4

The butterflies decorate the golden arch. Make two warm orange butterflies, one pink butterfly, and one lavender butterfly. Each butterfly has two upper wings, two lower wings, and a dark center body.

Butterfly Wings

1. With wing color, MR.
2. Into ring work ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st.
3. Work ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
4. Work ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
5. Work ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st.
6. Pull ring tight and FO.

Butterfly Body

1. With dark brown, wrap yarn around the center of the wings 4 times.
2. Tie at the back and leave two short ends as antennae.
3. Sew butterflies to the arch, placing one near each side and two near the upper curve.

Tiny Arch Buds, Make 10

1. With golden yellow, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO and close.
4. Sew buds along the arch vine between the leaves.

Small Yellow Ground Flowers, Make 10

1. With yellow, MR.
2. Repeat ch 2, sc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times.
3. Pull tight and FO.
4. Sew several near the mushrooms and behind the table.

Assembly Layout

Place the green base flat on the table. Position the golden rug in the center front area. Set the round table in the middle of the rug. Arrange one hedgehog at the left front, one at the right front, and one at the back center.

The two front hedgehogs should face inward toward the tea table. The back hedgehog should sit behind the table, slightly higher in the scene. Tilt the hats gently so each character has the soft handmade expression shown in the image.

1. Sew the oval rug to the green base first.
2. Sew the tea table to the center of the rug.
3. Sew the hedgehogs around the table, leaving their arms angled forward.
4. Sew cups, plates, cookies, and teapot to the table.
5. Sew the basket near the front left side of the rug.
6. Sew the flower pot to the right rear side.
7. Sew sunflowers to both side areas, using stems hidden behind flower heads.
8. Sew mushrooms around the garden, with taller mushrooms toward the back.
9. Sew pond to the front right side.
10. Sew stepping stones to the front center path.
11. Sew daisies around the front outer edge.
12. Attach the sign to the right rear side.
13. Insert the arch ends into the base behind the scene and secure with strong stitches.
14. Hang the sun from the center of the arch.

Securing the Arch

Push each end of the wired arch gently through the green base near the back left and back right edges. Bend the wire ends into small flat hooks underneath the base. Cover the wire ends with crocheted green circles or felt if desired.

Use deep green yarn to stitch around each arch foot several times. The arch should stand firmly without leaning forward. If the sun is heavy, add a second invisible support strand from the back of the sun to the arch curve.

Optional Green Anchor Circles, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With deep green, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. FO with long tail.
5. Sew one circle over each arch foot on the base.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all main pieces are sewn down, check the hedgehog faces. Add small black eye highlights with one tiny white stitch if desired. Shape the snouts with a few hidden stitches, pulling gently so each face looks rounded and friendly.

Use pink yarn or embroidery floss to add cheek marks. Stitch two short diagonal lines under each eye. Keep the mouth small and centered. For a soft expression, embroider the smile with a single shallow curve instead of a large line.

Add final flower leaves, loose garden buds, and tiny vine stitches after the big pieces are attached. This helps hide seams and makes the whole garden look full, bright, and naturally arranged.

Care Notes

• This project is best used as a decorative display piece.
• Do not machine wash because of the arch wire, small pieces, and shaped assembly.
• Spot clean with a slightly damp cloth.
• Keep away from pets and very young children if small parts are attached.
• Store flat or upright in a dust-free display box.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green base lies flat and does not curl.
• The oval rug is centered and sewn smoothly.
• The three hedgehogs face the tea table.
• The hats are tilted and secured.
• The table is stable with teapot, cups, plates, and cookies attached.
• The sun hangs at the center of the arch.
• The arch is wrapped with vines, leaves, buds, and butterflies.
• The daisy border covers the front outer edge.
• The pond, stones, basket, mushrooms, flowers, and sign are sewn firmly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the bright colors, keep the garden party scene away from direct sunlight for long periods. Cotton yarn can fade if placed beside a bright window every day. A shaded shelf or glass cabinet is best.

For dust removal, use a soft clean makeup brush or a small handheld air blower. Brush gently around the hedgehog backs, flower petals, mushroom caps, and arch leaves. Avoid pulling on the butterflies or hanging sun.

If a spot appears, dampen a white cloth with cool water and press lightly. Do not rub hard. Let the piece dry naturally on a towel. Never twist, soak, bleach, or iron the finished scene.

When storing, support the arch with tissue paper and keep the sun from pulling on the hanging chain. Place acid-free tissue around the flowers and hedgehogs so small petals and hats keep their shape.

Your Sunlit Garden Hedgehog Party is now complete, with a glowing sun, cheerful flowers, tiny tea treats, and a cozy garden gathering full of handmade charm.