Crochet Tutorial: Mistletoe Mitten Workshop – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet scene features a red mitten-shaped Christmas workshop on a green display base, complete with a cream ribbed awning, arched wooden door, golden bells, holly, mistletoe, string lights, stockings, gifts, yarn baskets, trees, snow patches, woodland animals, and tiny craft supplies. The finished piece is a detailed holiday diorama designed as a decorative centerpiece.

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Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. This project uses basic amigurumi shaping, flat appliques, textured ribbing, small sewn details, and careful assembly. Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless the instructions say to turn.

Finished Size

• Full display base: about 16 in wide x 12 in deep.
• Main mitten workshop: about 10.5 in tall x 7 in wide.
• Thumb extension: about 6 in tall x 3 in wide.
• Animal figures: about 2.5 to 3.5 in tall.
• Trees: about 2 to 4 in tall.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in red, cream, tan, brown, dark green, light green, white, gray, black, orange, rust, blue, yellow, gold, pink, and small amounts of other accent colors.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for tight amigurumi stitches.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for base, awning, and larger flat pieces.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for the base and door support.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Safety eyes in 4 mm and 6 mm sizes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Optional: craft wire for sign post, animal tails, and small garland shaping.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• 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
• rnd = round
• rep = repeat

Gauge and Construction Notes

Use firm tension so the workshop stands upright and the small animals keep their rounded shape. The mitten house is built as a tall red rounded body with a separate thumb sewn on the right side. The cream cuff forms the lower wall, and the cream ribbed awning sits across the front.

The base is a green rectangle with rounded snow patches arranged along the front corners. The main mitten workshop sits slightly back from center. The reindeer, fox, mice, polar bear, baskets, tools, and trees are placed around the front to match the busy craft-workshop layout.

Green Display Base

Main Rectangle

• With green yarn and 3.5 mm hook, ch 46.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 45 sc.
• Rows 2-34: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 45 sc.
• Border Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 44 sc along top edge, 3 sc in corner, 32 sc down side, 3 sc in corner, 44 sc along bottom edge, 3 sc in corner, 32 sc up side, 3 sc in corner. Sl st to first sc.
• Border Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in each corner center st. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut plastic canvas slightly smaller than the rectangle. Stitch or glue it underneath another matching green rectangle if you want a thicker base. This helps the mitten workshop stand securely and keeps the snowy front corners flat.

Snow Patches

• Large front-left patch, with white: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc. Flatten slightly and FO.
• Small snow circles, make 6: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. FO.
• Long cloud patch, make 2: Ch 10, 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 7, 4 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 7, 2 sc in last ch. Sl st to join. FO.

Arrange the snow patches at the front-left and front-right corners. Overlap circles and ovals so they look like soft, lumpy snow mounds around the pine trees and gray stones.

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Main Red Mitten Workshop Body

Front and Back Panels

Make two identical red panels. These form the tall rounded mitten shape. The bottom edge is straight, the sides rise vertically, and the top curves like the rounded end of a mitten.

• With red yarn and 3.5 mm hook, ch 29.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 28 sc.
• Rows 2-26: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 28 sc.
• Row 27: Ch 1, dec, sc 24, dec. Turn. 26 sc.
• Row 28: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 26 sc.
• Row 29: Ch 1, dec, sc 22, dec. Turn. 24 sc.
• Row 30: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. Turn. 22 sc.
• Row 31: Ch 1, dec, sc 18, dec. Turn. 20 sc.
• Row 32: Ch 1, dec, sc 16, dec. Turn. 18 sc.
• Row 33: Ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. 16 sc.
• Row 34: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. Turn. 14 sc.
• Row 35: Ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec. Turn. 12 sc.
• Row 36: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. Turn. 10 sc.
• Row 37: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sc.
• Row 38: Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. FO. 6 sc.

Side Gusset

• With red yarn, ch 10.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 9 sc.
• Rows 2-96: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 9 sc.
• FO, leaving a very long sewing tail.

Joining the Mitten Body

1. Pin the gusset around the first red panel, starting at the lower left corner.
2. Sew through both loops of the panel edge and the edge stitches of the gusset.
3. Continue around the curved top and down the other side.
4. Attach the second panel to the open edge of the gusset.
5. Stuff firmly but not so tightly that the front panel bulges unevenly.
6. Close the bottom edge with whipstitch, leaving the base flat.

The finished body should look like a tall red oven mitt, with a rounded top and a flat lower front. Keep the front face smooth because the awning, door, garland, and decorations will sit on this surface.

Cream Lower Cuff Band

• With cream yarn, ch 31.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 30 sc.
• Rows 2-7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 30 sc.
• FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the cream band across the lower front of the mitten, about 1 in from the bottom. Wrap the edges slightly around the sides. This band forms the cozy knitted-looking cuff at the base of the workshop.

Cream Ribbed Awning

Awning Panel

• With cream yarn and 3.5 mm hook, ch 24.
• Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn. 22 hdc.
• Row 2: Ch 2, hdc BLO across. Turn. 22 hdc.
• Rows 3-17: Repeat Row 2.
• FO, leaving a long tail.

Awning Edge

• Attach cream yarn to one long edge.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across, placing 1 sc into each ridge end. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, sc) in first st, sl st in next st, rep across to make a soft scalloped lower edge.
• FO and weave in the end.

Sew the awning horizontally across the front, slightly above the arched door. The ribbed lines should run vertically from top to bottom, just like the thick cream stitches shown in the image.

Arched Wooden Door

Door Panel

• With warm brown yarn, ch 11.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sc.
• Rows 2-13: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sc.
• Row 14: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sc.
• Row 15: Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. 6 sc.
• Row 16: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. 4 sc.
• Row 17: Ch 1, dec twice. FO. 2 sc.

Door Frame

• With tan yarn, ch 34.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. 33 sc.
• Make a second strip the same way.

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Shape the tan strips around the door edge, one just inside the other, forming the rounded arch. Sew the brown door to the mitten front beneath the awning. Add vertical black yarn lines on the door to imitate wooden planks.

Door Details

• For the round knob, with tan yarn: MR, 5 sc, sl st to join, FO. Sew to the right side of the door.
• For black hinges, embroider two short horizontal bars on the left side.
• For plank lines, sew 3 long vertical lines from the lower door to the arch.
• For inner shadow, stitch a black semicircle just inside the doorway edge before sewing the door down.

Right Thumb Extension

Thumb Tube

• With red yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc.
• Rnds 5-23: Sc around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 24: (2 sc, dec) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 25: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc.
• Stuff firmly.
• Rnd 26: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Flatten the lower side of the thumb slightly. Sew it to the right side of the mitten at an upward diagonal angle. The thumb should lean out and upward like the side section in the image.

Round Thumb Window

• Window frame, with tan: MR, 8 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 16 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 24 sc. FO.
• Window center, with dark brown: MR, 8 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 16 sc. FO.
• Sew dark brown circle inside tan frame.
• With cream yarn, embroider a cross through the center, making four wedge-shaped panes.

Sew the round window onto the outer face of the thumb. Place it slightly above center so it matches the raised circular window visible on the red thumb.

Golden Bells and Holly Cluster

Small Bell, Make 2

• With gold yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 5: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 6: Sc around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc.
• Sl st to join. FO.
• With yellow yarn, make a tiny clapper: MR, 5 sc, FO. Sew inside the bell opening.

Holly Leaves, Make 4

• With dark green yarn, ch 9.
• Work along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, 3 sc in last ch.
• Work back on other side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail.
• Pinch the leaf slightly lengthwise and stitch a center vein with lighter green yarn.

Red Berries, Make 3

• With red yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sc.
• FO, close into a tiny ball, and sew together in a cluster.

Sew the holly leaves across the rounded top of the mitten. Place the two gold bells under the leaves, angled outward, and add the three red berries above them.

Mistletoe Spray on Left Front

Stems

• With dark green yarn, ch 14, sl st in each ch back. FO.
• Make one 12-chain stem and one 10-chain stem the same way.

Oval Leaves, Make 10

• With green yarn, ch 6.
• Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
• Work on other side: hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Sl st to join. FO.

White Berries, Make 5

• With white yarn, MR, 5 sc.
• Sc around once. FO and close tightly.

Sew the stems diagonally down the upper-left front of the mitten. Add leaves in pairs along the stems, then place white berries in small clusters between the leaves.

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String Lights Across the Front

• With black yarn, ch 42. FO.
• Pin the chain in a gentle curve under the awning, crossing the front of the mitten and wrapping slightly toward the thumb.
• With yellow yarn, make 7 bulbs: MR, 5 sc, sl st to join, FO.
• Sew each bulb to the black chain, spacing them evenly.
• Use one extra yellow bulb near the thumb connection for the side light.

The black chain should look like a loose garland. Keep the yellow bulbs small and round so they appear as warm lights hanging from the workshop front.

Mini Stockings on the Front

Red and White Stocking

• With red yarn, ch 5.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 4 sc.
• Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 4 sc.
• Change to white. Row 6: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
• Toe: Attach red to lower right corner, work 4 sc around corner, FO.
• Heel: Attach white to lower left side, work 3 sc, FO.

Green and White Stocking

• Repeat the same stocking pattern, using green for the leg and foot and white for cuff, heel, and toe.
• Embroider tiny red dots on the green stocking if desired.

Sew both stockings to the lower-left front of the mitten, just under the string lights. Let them hang slightly beside the door frame.

Tiny Hanging Craft Pieces

Blue Bell Ornament

• With blue yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 4: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• FO and flatten lightly. Sew a small loop at the top.

Tan Sock Ornament

• With tan yarn, ch 5.
• Rows 1-5: Sc 4 across each row, turning after every row.
• Attach yarn at lower edge and work 4 sc around one corner for the foot.
• FO and shape like a tiny hanging sock.

Sew the blue bell and tan sock to the lower-right front of the mitten, near the doorway and below the yellow light garland.

Warm Gifts Sign

Sign Board

• With red-brown yarn, ch 10.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 9 sc.
• Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 9 sc.
• FO.
• With white yarn, embroider the words “Warm Gifts” in two short lines.

Sign Post

• With brown yarn, ch 9.
• Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
• Sew or glue the board to the post.
• Attach to the left-front area beside the reindeer and snow patch.

Pine Trees

Large Christmas Tree

• With dark green yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sc.
• Rnd 3: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 4: Sc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 5: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 6: Sc around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 8: Sc around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) around. 30 sc.
• Rnd 10: Sc around. 30 sc.
• Stuff lightly.
• Rnd 11: BLO (3 sc, dec) around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 13: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 14: Dec around. 6 sc. FO.

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Tree Branch Ridges

• Attach dark green yarn to a front loop from Rnd 11.
• Work (sl st, ch 2, hdc in same front loop, sl st in next front loop) around.
• Repeat on front loops from Rnds 9, 7, and 5 if visible.
• Add red, yellow, and white tiny MR 5-sc balls as ornaments.
• Star: With gold yarn, MR, (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st into ring) 5 times. Pull ring tight and FO.

Small Background Trees

• Use the same tree pattern but stop at Rnd 8 for small trees.
• For the light green tree, use sage green yarn.
• For the narrow dark trees, work only to 18 or 24 sc before decreasing.
• Sew trees to snowy corners and behind the animals.

Gray Stones

• Small stone, make 8: With gray yarn, MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. 9 sc. FO.
• Flat path stone, make 6: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. FO.
• Large rock, make 3: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: sc around. Rnd 4: dec around. FO.

Place flat gray stones in a curved walkway in front of the door. Place larger rocks near the snow patches and trees to match the garden-like edges of the scene.

Reindeer with Red Scarf

Head

• With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc.
• Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) around. 18 sc.
• Insert 4 mm eyes between Rnds 6 and 7, 5 sts apart.
• Rnd 10: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc.
• Stuff. Rnd 11: Dec around. FO.

Muzzle, Ears, and Nose

• Muzzle with cream: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. 9 sc. FO. Sew to lower face.
• Nose with red: MR, 5 sc, FO. Sew to center of muzzle.
• Ears, make 2 with tan: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, 4 dc in last ch, work back with dc, hdc, sc. FO. Sew to head sides.

Body and Legs

• Body with tan: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. Rnds 4-9: sc around. Rnd 10: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc. Stuff and FO.
• Legs, make 4 with brown: MR, 5 sc. Rnds 2-5: sc around. FO. Sew beneath body.

Antlers and Scarf

• Antler base, make 2 with brown: Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch and next 2 ch, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch and next ch, continue sl st down main chain. FO.
• Second branch: Attach yarn at middle of antler, ch 3, sl st back. FO.
• Scarf with red: Ch 32, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across. FO. Wrap around neck and stitch in place.

Gray Mouse with Pink Skirt

Mouse Head

• With gray yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 7: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc.
• Stuff. Rnd 8: Dec around. FO.

Mouse Ears and Body

• Outer ear, make 2 gray: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. FO.
• Inner ear, make 2 pink: MR, 6 sc. FO. Sew onto gray ears.
• Body with gray: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnds 3-6: sc around. Rnd 7: dec around. FO.
• Pink skirt: Attach pink to body Rnd 4, FLO, (sc, inc) around. Next rnd: sc around. FO.
• Tail: With pink, ch 15, sl st back, FO. Sew to back.

White Mouse Helper

• Head: Work the same as gray mouse head using off-white yarn.
• Body: Work the same as gray mouse body using off-white yarn.
• Ears: Make outer ears off-white and inner ears pale pink.
• Tail: Ch 16 with pale pink, sl st back, FO.
• Face: Add black embroidered eyes and a tiny pink nose.

Place the white mouse near the black sewing box in front of the door. Position the gray mouse slightly to the left, holding or standing beside a tiny stocking.

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Black Sewing Box

• With black yarn, ch 10.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 9 sc.
• Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 9 sc.
• Border: Sc around all sides, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.
• Handle: Ch 8, sl st to opposite top corner. FO.
• Gold latch: With gold yarn, embroider one small horizontal stitch on the front.

Mini Stockings Held by Mice

• Red stocking: Ch 4, sc 3 across for 4 rows. Add white cuff row. Add tiny red toe with 3 sc on lower corner.
• Green stocking: Repeat with green body and white cuff, heel, and toe.
• Sew stockings to the mouse paws or place them upright in front of the sewing box.

Fox with Gift

Fox Head

• With orange yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc.
• Rnds 5-7: Sc around. 24 sc.
• Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 9: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc.
• Stuff and FO.

Fox Muzzle, Ears, Body, and Tail

• Muzzle with white: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. 9 sc. FO. Sew to face.
• Nose with black: MR, 5 sc, FO. Sew to muzzle tip.
• Ears, make 2 orange: Ch 5, sc, hdc, dc, 3 dc in last ch, work back with hdc, sc. FO.
• Body with orange: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnds 3-7: sc around. Rnd 8: dec around. FO.
• Tail with orange: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. 9 sc. Rnds 3-7: sc around. Change to white. Rnd 8: (sc, dec) around. 6 sc. FO.

Gift Box

• With cream yarn, ch 8.
• Rows 1-7: Sc 7 across each row, turning after every row.
• Make 6 squares total and sew into a small cube, stuffing lightly before closing.
• With red yarn, wrap one vertical and one horizontal ribbon around the cube.
• Bow: Ch 8, sl st to first ch to form a loop, ch 8, sl st to center again. FO and sew on top.

Polar Bear with Blue Bow

Bear Head and Body

• Head with white: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sc. Rnds 5-8: sc around. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) around. 18 sc. Rnd 10: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc. Stuff and FO.
• Body with white: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. Rnds 4-9: sc around. Rnd 10: (sc, dec) around. 12 sc. Stuff and FO.

Bear Details

• Ears, make 2: MR, 6 sc, sl st to join. FO. Sew to top sides of head.
• Arms, make 2: MR, 5 sc. Rnds 2-6: sc around. FO.
• Legs, make 2: MR, 6 sc. Rnds 2-5: sc around. FO.
• Muzzle with white: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. 9 sc. FO.
• Embroider black nose and mouth. Add black eyes.

Blue Bow

• With blue yarn, ch 13.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch and across. Turn. 12 sc.
• Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
• Pinch center and wrap blue yarn tightly 5 times.
• Sew under the bear’s chin.

Yarn Wagon

Basket Cart

• With tan yarn, ch 13.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sc.
• Rows 2-7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
• Border: Sc around, 2 sc in each corner. FO.
• Sides: Attach yarn in BLO of border, sc around for 4 rounds. FO.

Wheels and Handle

• Wheels, make 4 with black: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. FO.
• Axle line: Embroider short black lines between wheels.
• Handle: With tan yarn, ch 18, sl st back. Sew to front of wagon.

Yarn Balls

• Make 6 small balls in blue, mint, white, gray, and cream.
• Each ball: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: sc around. Rnd 4: dec around. Stuff lightly and FO.
• Wrap matching yarn around each ball diagonally twice to imitate wound yarn.

Round Yarn Basket on Left

• With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc.
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
• Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 18 sc.
• Handle: Ch 16, attach to opposite side with sl st. FO.
• Add red, blue, yellow, green, and cream yarn balls using the yarn ball pattern above.

Tiny Scissors

• With yellow yarn, make first handle loop: Ch 6, sl st to first ch.
• Make second handle loop: Ch 6, sl st to same center point.
• Blade 1: Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch and across. Return to center.
• Blade 2: Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch and across. FO.
• With gray yarn, stitch one small center knot where the blades cross.

Place the scissors near the front-right area, slightly below the fox and gift. Shape the blades open in a wide V to match the craft supplies shown on the base.

Snowflakes

• With white yarn, MR, 6 sc, sl st to first sc.
• (Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into next sc of ring) 6 times.
• FO and block flat.
• Make 4 snowflakes and sew them to the green base around the animals.

Small Red Bowl with Yarn

• Bowl with red yarn: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. 18 sc. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. Rnds 5-6: sc around. FO.
• Add one blue yarn ball and one small beige hook-shaped chain inside the bowl.
• Hook shape: Ch 9 with tan, sl st back, curve one end and stitch in place.

Mini Mittens and Side Accessories

• Small red mitten: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around. Rnds 3-5: sc around. Thumb: Attach yarn at side, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch and next ch, sl st back to mitten. Rnd 6: dec around. FO.
• Small green mitten: Repeat with green yarn.
• Use these as optional extra pieces near baskets or stockings.

Assembly Layout

1. Sew the mitten workshop to the green base, placing it slightly behind the center line.
2. Attach the red thumb to the right side of the mitten before decorating the thumb window.
3. Sew the cream cuff band to the lower front, then sew the arched door over it.
4. Place the ribbed awning above the door, covering the top edge of the doorway.
5. Add the black string-light chain across the red wall and sew yellow bulbs along it.
6. Attach stockings and tiny ornaments beside the door.
7. Sew holly, bells, berries, and mistletoe to the upper front.
8. Place trees around the back corners, side edges, and near the polar bear.
9. Sew snow patches, gray stones, and snowflakes to the green base.
10. Add the sign, baskets, wagon, scissors, animals, gift box, and yarn bowl to complete the busy workshop scene.

Animal Placement Guide

• Place the reindeer at the front-left corner beside the “Warm Gifts” sign.
• Place the gray mouse and white mouse in the center front, directly before the door.
• Place the fox to the right of the mice, holding the cream gift with red ribbon.
• Place the polar bear at the far right, beside the tan yarn wagon.
• Place yarn baskets at the front-left and front-right areas to balance the scene.

Facial Embroidery Details

• Use black yarn for small eyes if safety eyes are not suitable.
• Use tiny straight stitches for eyebrows only if you want a more expressive face.
• For the fox, stitch a small black triangle nose and a short vertical mouth line.
• For the bear, keep the expression simple with round black eyes and a centered nose.
• For the mice, add pale pink noses and short whiskers with gray or black thread.
• For the reindeer, use a bright red nose and soft black eyes.

Helpful Shaping Tips

Use pins before sewing every major part. The mitten workshop looks best when the door is centered, the awning is straight, and the thumb sits at a clear upward angle. Sew slowly through the red stitches so the decorative pieces do not shift.

For the animals, stuff each head firmly and each body lightly. This keeps the heads rounded and the figures stable. If any figure leans forward, sew the feet directly to the base with several hidden stitches.

The small accessories give this project its workshop feeling. Keep the scissors, baskets, stockings, yarn balls, gift, and sign visible from the front. Arrange them before sewing so the scene feels full but not crowded.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Check that the mitten body stands upright and does not tilt backward.
• Sew the bottom of the mitten securely to the base using red or green yarn hidden in the stitches.
• Attach all animals with matching yarn through their lower bodies or feet.
• Finish faces last so you can angle the eyes and noses toward the viewer.
• Add final light embroidery, door plank lines, and tiny yarn wraps after all pieces are secured.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash because the base, stuffed workshop, and tiny sewn pieces may bend or loosen.
• Keep away from direct heat, candles, and wet surfaces.
• Store upright in a box with tissue paper around the bells, trees, and animals.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Red mitten body is rounded at the top and flat at the base.
• Right thumb is angled upward with a round tan window.
• Cream ribbed awning sits above the arched brown door.
• Holly, mistletoe, berries, and gold bells are attached at the top.
• String lights, stockings, and hanging ornaments decorate the front wall.
• Reindeer, mice, fox, bear, baskets, wagon, yarn, trees, stones, snowflakes, and scissors are all placed on the green base.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, lift the display from underneath the green base instead of pulling the mitten or animals. Dust the piece gently with a soft brush, especially around the bells, holly leaves, yarn baskets, and snowflake appliques.

If a small part becomes loose, reattach it with matching yarn and a yarn needle. Avoid heavy glue on visible areas because it can flatten the crochet texture. Store the workshop in a cool, dry space between holiday seasons.