Crochet Tutorial: Woodland Treehouse Animal Village Play Set – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a charming woodland crochet play set featuring a large treehouse with a round cottage room, cone roof, wraparound balcony, ladder, leafy trees, rabbits, foxes, a small bear, a hedgehog, a fenced vegetable garden, a pond with ducklings, stepping stones, bridge, bench, flowers, and tiny accessories. This pattern uses firm amigurumi stitches, separate appliqué details, and layered assembly to match the cozy village scene in the image.

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Finished Size

Base: about 18 in wide x 15 in deep.
Central treehouse: about 12 in tall from base to roof tip.
Large trees: about 8 to 10 in tall.
Rabbits: about 3.25 in tall.
Foxes: adult foxes about 4 in tall, baby fox about 2.5 in tall.
Pond: about 5.5 in wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. Confident beginners can follow this pattern if they already know working in continuous rounds, increasing, decreasing, sewing small pieces, and keeping tight tension.

Materials

Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in grass green, light green, medium green, dark green, brown, dark brown, tan, beige, cream, white, pink, orange, rust orange, gray, light blue, yellow, red, black, and small amounts of flower colors.
3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
3.5 mm crochet hook for the base and flat panels.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Scissors.
Small safety eyes, 5 mm for rabbits and ducklings, 6 mm for foxes and bear, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
Plastic canvas or firm felt for the base, balcony, ladder, and bench support.
Cardboard tube or foam dowel for extra support inside the large tree trunk, optional.

Gauge

With a 3.0 mm hook in single crochet, 6 sts and 6 rounds should measure about 1 in. Exact gauge is less important than tight, even stitches. Use a smaller hook if stuffing shows through.

US Crochet 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
MR = magic ring
st = stitch
sts = stitches
R = round or row
FO = fasten off

Important Pattern Notes

Work amigurumi parts in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Stuff pieces firmly enough to hold shape, but do not overstuff small accessories.
The set is built on a thick rectangular green base with rounded corners.
The large center trunk is sewn first, then the house room, roof, balcony, ladder, trees, animals, garden, pond, and accessories are added.
Use pins before sewing. The finished scene depends on careful placement.

1. Large Grass Base

The base is a rounded rectangle with a raised green edge, like the soft grassy platform shown in the image. Use grass green and a 3.5 mm hook.

Top Panel

Ch 46.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 43 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 43 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. 92 sts.
R2: Ch 1, inc, sc 43, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 43, inc in each of next 2 sts. Join. 98 sts.
R3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 43, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 43, repeat sc 1, inc twice. Join. 104 sts.
R4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc, sc 43, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 43, repeat sc 2, inc twice. Join. 110 sts.
R5: Ch 1, sc evenly around. Join. 110 sts.
FO and weave in the tail.

Bottom Panel

Repeat the top panel exactly, but do not fasten off after R5. Cut plastic canvas or firm felt slightly smaller than the crochet panel.

Joining the Base

Place wrong sides together with the stiff insert between them.
Working through both panels, sc around all edges with grass green.
At each rounded corner, make 2 sc in the center corner stitch to keep the base flat.
Join with sl st, ch 1, then work one more round of reverse sc or regular sc around for a raised border.
FO and hide the tail inside the base.

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2. Central Tree Trunk

The treehouse sits on a thick brown trunk in the center back area. The trunk should lean slightly natural, but stay stable.

Main Trunk

Use medium brown and a 3.0 mm hook.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
R7-R34: Sc around. 30 sts.
R35: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
R36-R39: Sc around. 24 sts.
Stuff firmly. Insert a support tube if desired.
R40: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bark Texture Lines

With dark brown, surface sl st vertical uneven lines on the trunk. Make 8 to 10 lines from lower trunk to upper trunk. Vary the length so the bark looks handmade and natural.

Small Front Door on Trunk

Use dark brown.

Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. Turn. 7 sts.
R2-R7: Ch 1, sc across. 7 sts.
R8: Ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1 to form a rounded top.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the door to the lower front of the main trunk. Add a tiny beige French knot or small crocheted dot for the doorknob.

Round Window on Trunk

Use beige for the window frame.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Use cream yarn to stitch a cross inside the circle. Sew the window above and slightly to the right of the trunk door.

3. Round Treehouse Room

The upper cottage room is a short round cylinder in beige with a brown side door, blue chair, tiny table, and oval window.

Round Room Body

Use beige yarn.

R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 24 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 32 sts.
R5: Sc 3, inc around. 40 sts.
R6: Sc 4, inc around. 48 sts.
R7: BLO sc around. 48 sts.
R8-R18: Sc around. 48 sts.
R19: FLO sc around to create a lower lip. 48 sts.
R20: Working through both loops again, sc around. 48 sts.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Stuff lightly. The room should be round but not too puffy. Sew the bottom of the room to the top of the central trunk, centering it securely.

Side Door on Upper Room

Use medium brown.

Ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5. Turn. 6 sts.
R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. 6 sts.
R9: Ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the door to the left front side of the round room, just above the balcony level. Add a cream yarn doorknob.

Oval Window on Upper Room

Use tan.

Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc 5, 2 sc in first ch. 16 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

With dark brown, embroider a vertical and horizontal divider. Sew the window to the front right side of the room.

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4. Cone Roof

The roof is warm brown, wide at the bottom, and shaped like a soft woodland hut roof. Use tan-brown yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
R4: Sc around. 9 sts.
R5: Sc 2, inc around. 12 sts.
R6: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
R8: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R9: Sc around. 24 sts.
R10: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
R11: Sc around. 30 sts.
R12: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
R13: Sc around. 36 sts.
R14: Sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
R15: Sc around. 42 sts.
R16: Sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
R17: Sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
R18: FLO sc around. 54 sts.
R19: Ch 1, reverse sc around or regular sc around to create a firm roof rim.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Add roof texture with darker brown surface sl st from tip to rim. Make 12 evenly spaced lines. Sew the roof onto the top of the beige room, letting the rim slightly overhang.

5. Balcony and Railings

The balcony wraps around the front of the upper room like a curved platform. Use tan yarn and a firm insert.

Balcony Platform

Ch 28.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 26. Turn. 27 sts.
R2-R5: Ch 1, sc across. 27 sts.
R6: Sc around the full rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
Make a second matching piece.
Insert a matching piece of plastic canvas between the two crochet layers.
Sc the pieces together around the edge.

Sew the back long edge of the balcony to the front of the upper room. Curve it slightly around the room as you sew.

Balcony Posts

Make 8 posts in light brown.

Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3. 4 sts.
FO, leaving tails for sewing.

Sew the posts evenly along the front edge of the balcony.

Top and Bottom Rails

Ch 31 for the top rail. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Ch 31 for the bottom rail. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew one rail across the top of the posts and one rail across the lower part of the posts.

Tiny Balcony Table

Use cream yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
FO and flatten slightly.

For the table leg, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew under the table and then to the balcony.

Blue Balcony Chairs

Make 2 chairs with light blue yarn.

Seat: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3. Work 3 rows total. FO.
Back: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3. Work 4 rows total. FO.
Join the back to one edge of the seat at a right angle.
Sew the chairs to the balcony, one on each side of the tiny table.

6. Ladder

The ladder leans from the grass base to the balcony. Use tan yarn and firm tension.

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Ladder Side Rails

Make 2.

Ch 28.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 26. 27 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Ladder Rungs

Make 7.

Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. 7 sts.
FO.

Place the two side rails parallel. Sew the rungs across them every 3 stitches. Attach the ladder to the balcony edge and tack the bottom to the base.

7. Large Woodland Trees

The image shows leafy trees around the treehouse. Each tree uses a brown trunk and several green ball-shaped leaf clusters.

Large Tree Trunk

Make 3 large trunks. Use brown yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5-R24: Sc around. 18 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R25: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
R26: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Branch Stubs

Make 3 to 5 for each tree.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R6: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the branch stubs near the upper trunk at different angles. These help support the leaf balls.

Leaf Balls

Make a mix of light green, medium green, and dark green. Each large tree uses 7 to 9 balls. The central treehouse also uses several balls behind the roof.

Small Leaf Ball

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
R7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R8: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Medium Leaf Ball

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
R9: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
R10: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R11: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Large Leaf Ball

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
R6-R10: Sc around. 30 sts.
R11: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
R12: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
R13: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R14: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Sew leaf balls tightly to the branch area. Place larger balls at the top and outer edges, with small darker balls filling gaps. Sew the finished trees to the base: one front left, one back left, one right side, and extra clusters behind the roof.

8. White Rabbits

The scene includes several white rabbits with long ears, small black eyes, pink inner ears, and simple standing or sitting poses.

Rabbit Head

Make 4 in white.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
R9: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Insert 5 mm eyes between R6 and R7, 5 sts apart.
R10: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R11: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

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Rabbit Body

Make 4 in white.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R8: Sc around. 18 sts.
R9: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R10: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Rabbit Ears

Make 8 in white.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
R4-R8: Sc around. 6 sts.
Flatten. Do not stuff.
FO, leaving a tail.

With pink yarn, stitch a thin line down the center of each ear. Sew two ears to each head, standing upward with a slight outward angle.

Rabbit Arms

Make 8 in white.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R5: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Rabbit Feet

Make 8 in white.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
R3-R4: Sc around. 10 sts.
Stuff lightly.
Flatten and sc through both layers with 5 sc.
FO.

Sew each rabbit head to a body. Add arms at the sides and feet at the lower front. Embroider a tiny pink nose and short black mouth. Place one rabbit by the watering can, two rabbits near the central path, and one rabbit near the garden.

9. Fox Family

The fox family stands on the right side of the play set. There are two adult foxes and one smaller baby fox in bright rust orange with cream muzzles and dark ear tips.

Adult Fox Head

Make 2 in rust orange.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
R9: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Insert eyes between R6 and R7, 6 sts apart.
R10: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R11: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Fox Muzzle

Make 2 in cream.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
R3: Sc around. 9 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head. Embroider a dark brown nose and small smile.

Fox Ears

Make 4 in rust orange.

R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc around. 6 sts.
R3: Sc 2, inc around. 8 sts.
R4: Sc around. 8 sts.
Flatten. FO.

Add dark brown stitches to the ear tips. Sew the ears to the top of the head.

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Adult Fox Body

Make 2 in rust orange.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R10: Sc around. 24 sts.
R11: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
R12-R13: Sc around. 18 sts.
R14: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Fox Chest Patch

Use cream yarn.

Ch 6.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4. Turn. 5 sts.
R2: Ch 1, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts.
R3: Ch 1, sc 3.
FO.

Sew the patch to the front of each body before attaching the head.

Fox Arms and Legs

Make 8 small limbs in rust orange.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R6: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew two arms at the sides and two legs at the bottom of each adult fox.

Fox Tail

Make 2. Start with cream.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
Change to rust orange.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 7 sts.
R4: Sc around. 7 sts.
R5: Sc 2, inc, sc 4. 8 sts.
R6-R10: Sc around. 8 sts.
Stuff lightly.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew each tail to the back side of the fox body so it curves slightly outward.

Baby Fox

Use the adult fox instructions but stop the head after R8 and the body after R10. Use 5 mm eyes. Make ears for 3 rounds only, limbs for 4 rounds only, and tail for 7 rounds total. Place the baby fox between the two adult foxes.

10. Small Brown Bear

The little bear sits near the bench on the right side. Use warm brown with beige muzzle details.

Bear Head

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
R8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Insert eyes between R5 and R6.
Stuff.
R9: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Bear Ears

Make 2.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
Flatten and FO.

Bear Body

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R8: Sc around. 18 sts.
R9: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R10: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Add a small beige oval muzzle using 6 sc in MR, then sew it to the face. Embroider a dark brown nose. Sew the bear sitting beside the bench.

11. Hedgehog

The hedgehog sits near the right fence with a tan face and darker spiky body.

Body

Use dark brown.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
R8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R9: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Face Patch

Use beige.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
FO and sew to the front.

Make short loops of dark brown yarn over the back for spines. Embroider eyes and nose in black. Sew the hedgehog near the bench and right garden area.

12. Pond

The pond is a light blue oval at the front right, surrounded by gray stones and green plants.

Blue Pond Oval

Use light blue and a 3.5 mm hook.

Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc 15, 2 sc in first ch. 36 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 15, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 15, inc in each of next 2 sts. 42 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 15, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 15, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 48 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 15, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 15, repeat sc 2, inc twice. 54 sts.
R5: Sc around. 54 sts.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the pond flat to the front right of the grass base.

Pond Stones

Make 18 to 22 stones in gray, using different sizes.

Small Stone

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly, flatten, and FO.

Large Stone

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
Stuff lightly, flatten, and FO.

Sew the stones around the pond edge, alternating small and large pieces. Leave a small opening at the back for the bridge.

Water Plants

Use medium green. Make 5 plant clusters.

Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, sl st into starting point.
Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, sl st into starting point.
Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, sl st into starting point.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew plant clusters near the pond stones.

13. Ducklings

The image shows three yellow ducklings floating or sitting on the pond.

Duck Body

Make 3 in yellow.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
R7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly.
R8: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Duck Head

Make 3 in yellow.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
Insert or embroider eyes.
R6: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Duck Beak

Make 3 in orange.

Ch 4.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 1, sc 1.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the head to the body. Sew the beak to the front of the head. Place the ducks on the pond in a loose triangle.

14. Arched Bridge

The small gray bridge crosses part of the pond near the front middle.

Bridge Deck

Use light gray.

Ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14. Turn. 15 sts.
R2-R5: Ch 1, sc across. 15 sts.
FO.

Place a small curved piece of felt or plastic canvas under the deck and sew the crochet piece around it if you want a stable arch.

Bridge Side Rails

Make 2 in light gray.

Ch 17.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15. FO.

Sew one rail to each long side of the bridge. Embroider short vertical stitches as rail supports. Attach the bridge over the back-left edge of the pond.

15. Garden Beds and Vegetables

The front left area contains a fenced vegetable garden with carrots, pumpkins, leafy greens, and red berries.

Garden Soil Patch

Make 2 rectangles in dark brown.

Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16. Turn. 17 sts.
R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. 17 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the soil patches to the front left area inside the fence.

Carrots

Make 8 to 10 in orange.

R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
R2: Sc around. 4 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 6 sts.
R4-R5: Sc around. 6 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

For leaves, attach green yarn to the carrot top, ch 4, sl st back, ch 5, sl st back, ch 4, sl st back. Sew carrots upright in rows.

Pumpkins

Make 6 in orange and golden yellow.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
R7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R8: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Use brown yarn to make a stem: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew to the top. Wrap orange yarn from top to bottom several times to create pumpkin grooves.

Red Berry Plants

Make 10 small red berries.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO and close.

For each plant, make a green leaf base: ch 4, sl st back, ch 4, sl st back, ch 4, sl st back. Sew a red berry to the center and attach to the soil patch.

16. Wooden Fence

The fence borders the garden and right-side animal area. Use beige or light brown yarn.

Fence Pickets

Make 28 pickets.

Ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5. Turn. 6 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc 2, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3 down the row to create a pointed top effect.
FO, leaving a tail.

Fence Rails

Make rails to fit each side of the fence.

Front garden rail: Ch 34, sc across.
Left garden rail: Ch 22, sc across.
Right animal rail: Ch 30, sc across.
Back small rail sections: Ch 18, sc across.

Sew pickets to the rails, spacing them about 1 stitch apart. Sew the fence sections to the base, curving slightly around the garden and right animal corner.

17. Bench

The bench sits near the fox family and small bear. Use tan yarn.

Seat

Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16. Turn. 17 sts.
R2-R4: Ch 1, sc across. 17 sts.
FO.

Backrest

Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16. Turn. 17 sts.
R2-R5: Ch 1, sc across. 17 sts.
FO.

Legs

Make 4.

Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3. FO.

Sew the backrest to the rear edge of the seat at a slight angle. Sew on four legs. Attach the bench to the right side of the base, facing the pond.

18. Stepping Stones and Path

The path runs from the tree trunk door toward the pond and garden. Use light gray.

Flat Stepping Stone

Make 14 to 18.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the stones in a curved path from the lower front of the central trunk toward the bridge and garden. Space them unevenly to look natural.

19. Flowers

The image includes yellow and white flowers around the pond and garden.

Daisy Flower

Make 3 to 5.

Use yellow: 6 sc in MR, join and FO.
Attach white or cream yarn.
Repeat around: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into next center st.
FO, leaving a tail.

Flower Stem

Use green.

Ch 8.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew a flower to each stem. Attach flowers near the pond, garden fence, and treehouse path.

20. Watering Can

The blue watering can sits near the front-left rabbit.

Can Body

Use light blue.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
R8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly.
R9: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Spout

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R6: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Handle

Ch 12.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
FO.

Sew the spout to one side of the can and the handle to the opposite side. Place it beside the left rabbit in the garden.

21. Tiny Mushrooms

A small red mushroom detail appears near the right woodland area.

Mushroom Stem

Use cream.

R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R4: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO.

Mushroom Cap

Use red.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
FO.

Sew the cap to the stem. Add tiny white straight stitches on the cap. Attach near the hedgehog or tree root area.

22. Mini Shrubs

Use extra small green balls to fill the woodland floor.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.
R5: Dec around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly, close, and FO.

Make 10 to 14 shrubs in mixed greens. Sew them around tree bases, behind the bench, and near the garden edges.

23. Treehouse Placement Guide

Place the large central trunk slightly behind the center of the base.
Sew the beige round room on top of the central trunk.
Add the cone roof after the room is secure.
Attach the balcony to the front of the room, then add railing posts and rails.
Lean the ladder from the grass base up to the balcony front.
Sew extra green leaf balls behind and around the roof to connect the treehouse with the woodland canopy.

24. Animal Placement Guide

Place one rabbit at the front-left garden with the watering can.
Place one rabbit near the carrot patch.
Place two smaller sitting rabbits near the center path below the treehouse.
Place the fox family on the right side beside the bench.
Place the bear beside or slightly behind the bench.
Place the hedgehog near the right fence and mushroom.
Place three ducklings on the pond.

25. Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Pin all pieces before sewing. Begin with the largest structures: base, central trunk, upper room, roof, balcony, ladder, and trees. After the large pieces are stable, add the pond, path, garden beds, fence, bench, and small accessories.

Use black yarn for embroidered eyes if making the set for a young child. Add tiny noses with satin stitches, not loose knots. Keep smiles short and gentle so the faces stay close to the soft woodland style.

For rabbits, embroider a pink nose between the eyes and add a short vertical black stitch below it. For foxes, add a dark nose on the cream muzzle and two small cheek stitches. For ducklings, keep the orange beak centered and slightly flat.

26. Care Notes

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do not soak the whole play set if it contains cardboard or plastic canvas inserts.
Let the set air dry flat and away from direct sunlight.
Gently reshape leaves, animals, and roof while damp if needed.

27. Quick Checklist Before You Finish

Base: firm, flat, rounded, and fully edged.
Treehouse: trunk is stable, room is centered, roof is secure.
Balcony: platform, posts, rails, chairs, and table are sewn firmly.
Ladder: bottom touches the grass and top reaches the balcony.
Trees: leaf balls are tightly attached and balanced.
Animals: faces are complete and all tails, ears, and limbs are secure.
Garden: vegetables, fence, watering can, and berries are attached.
Pond: stones, bridge, plants, and ducklings are placed neatly.

28. Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the treehouse village in a dry place where the roof and leaf clusters will not be crushed. If dust gathers on the set, use a soft brush and move gently around the small animals, flowers, and vegetables.

For long-term display, keep the play set away from strong sunlight because bright green, orange, and blue yarns may fade. If the base bends, place it on a flat surface overnight and gently press the edges back into shape.

If a small piece loosens, sew it back with matching yarn rather than glue. Yarn repair keeps the handmade texture clean, flexible, and safe for gentle play or decorative display.