Crochet Tutorial: Fox Family Tree Stump House Diorama – Free Crochet Pattern.

This detailed woodland crochet diorama features a cozy hollow tree stump house with a fox family inside, a curved branch swing, a rope ladder, glowing fairy-light details, tiny mushrooms, flowers, mossy grass, lily pads, a winding blue stream, and a small arched bridge. The finished piece is designed as a soft decorative scene with many small handmade accessories arranged around a raised oval base.

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Finished Size

• Complete diorama: about 12 in wide, 10 in deep, and 11 in tall.
• Tree stump house: about 5.5 in wide, 5 in deep, and 7 in tall.
• Adult foxes: about 2.75 in tall when seated.
• Baby fox: about 2.25 in tall.
• Branch swing: about 4 in long from stump to tip.

Skill Level

Intermediate. The stitches are simple, but the project includes many separate pieces, shaping, firm assembly, and small decorative details. Beginners can follow it slowly by finishing one section at a time.

Materials

• DK weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in moss green, light green, turquoise, aqua, dark brown, medium brown, tan, orange, white, black, cream, red, yellow, lavender, blue, pink, and gray.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for foxes, mushrooms, flowers, and small details.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for base, stump, branch, and bridge.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for the base, stump wall, bridge, swing seat, and ladder support.
• Pipe cleaners or soft craft wire for the branch and flower stems.
• 6 mm safety eyes for adult foxes, 5 mm safety eyes for baby fox, or black embroidery thread.
• Embroidery needle, yarn needle, pins, stitch markers, and scissors.
• Optional warm white micro LED fairy lights. Use battery lights only and keep the battery box outside the crochet fabric.

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: single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• MR: magic ring
• st or sts: stitch or stitches
• R: round or row

Important Construction Notes

The diorama is built in layers. First make the raised oval ground base, then add the blue winding stream, bridge, tree stump house, branch, swing, and ladder. The fox family is made separately and sewn into the hollow room after the interior rug and small accessories are attached.

Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the instructions say to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff small parts because the foxes should sit naturally inside the stump.

For the tree stump house, the wall is a curved panel instead of a closed tube. This creates the open front shown in the image. The outside is dark bark brown, while the inside is a warmer tan-brown wall.

Raised Oval Grass Base

Use moss green yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. This piece forms the thick oval island that supports the entire woodland scene.

1. R1: Ch 36. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 34, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain, sc 33, 2 sc in the first ch space. You have 72 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 33, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 33, inc in each of next 2 sts. You have 78 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 33, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 33, repeat sc 1, inc twice. You have 84 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 33, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 33, repeat sc 2, inc twice. You have 90 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, sc 33, repeat sc 3, inc three times, sc 33, repeat sc 3, inc twice. You have 96 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, sc 33, repeat sc 4, inc three times, sc 33, repeat sc 4, inc twice. You have 102 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, sc 33, repeat sc 5, inc three times, sc 33, repeat sc 5, inc twice. You have 108 sts.
8. R8: Sc around evenly, placing 6 extra inc only around the curved ends. You have 114 sts.
9. R9: BLO sc around. This creates the edge fold.
10. R10-R14: Sc around for 5 rounds to make the thick side wall.
11. R15: FLO sc around to create a ridge around the top edge.
12. R16: Sc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Cut an oval piece of plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base. Place it inside, add a thin layer of stuffing around the edge, and sew a flat green oval or felt piece underneath. The base should look like a thick mossy platform.

Grass Texture Around the Base

• With light green yarn, join anywhere on the top surface.
• Make random surface stitches: ch 4, sl st into the next open space, ch 3, sl st, ch 5, sl st.
• Repeat in small clusters around the stump, stream, mushrooms, and bridge.
• Use darker green yarn for moss clumps by making ch 6, sl st back down the chain, then sl st to the base.

Winding Blue Stream

The stream curves around the front of the stump and widens into small ponds on the left and right, just like the image. Make three water appliques and sew them onto the green base.

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Center Curved Stream Strip

Use turquoise yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.

1. R1: Ch 42. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 40, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side, sc 39, 2 sc in first ch. Join with sl st. You have 84 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc 10, hdc 8, dc 10, hdc 8, sc 12, hdc 8, dc 10, hdc 8, sc 10. Join.
3. R3: Change to aqua. Sc around, placing 2 sc in every dc from R2 to make the water edge ripple. Join and fasten off.

Before sewing, curve this strip into an S-shape across the front of the base. Pin first, then sew with matching yarn.

Left Pond

1. R1: With aqua, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 5, hdc 3, dc 4, hdc 3, sc 9. Join and fasten off.

Right Pond

1. R1: With turquoise, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat sc 3, inc around. You have 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 8, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 4, sc 10. Join and fasten off.

Lily Pads and Water Flowers

• Small lily pad: With light green, MR, 6 sc. R2 inc around. Sl st, ch 2, skip 1 st, sl st next st to create the notch. Fasten off.
• Large lily pad: With light green, MR, 8 sc. R2 inc around. R3 repeat sc 1, inc around. Sl st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st next st for the notch.
• Blue flower: With blue, MR, repeat ch 3, sl st into ring five times. Pull tight and sew to the water edge.
• Pink flower: With pink, MR, repeat ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring five times.

Arched Bridge

The small bridge sits at the front-left stream crossing. Use tan yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.

1. R1: Ch 18. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 17. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2: Sc 3, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 3. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: Sc across 17 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4: Sc 4, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
5. R5: Sc across 17 sts. Fasten off.

Make a second identical bridge panel. Cut a matching plastic canvas piece, sandwich it between the two crochet panels, and sew around the edges. The dc stitches in the center make the bridge arch upward.

Bridge Plank Lines

• With medium brown yarn, surface sl st 5 short vertical lines across the bridge.
• Add 2 long side rails: ch 18, sl st back across, fasten off, and sew one rail to each long edge.
• Sew the bridge over the stream with both ends resting on the mossy banks.

Tree Stump House Floor

The floor is the flat raised platform inside the stump where the fox family sits. Use light green yarn for the soft moss rug look.

1. R1: Ch 22. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 20, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 19, 2 sc in first ch. You have 44 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 19, inc in next 3 sts, sc 19, inc in next 2 sts. You have 50 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 19, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 19, repeat sc 1, inc twice. You have 56 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 19, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 19, repeat sc 2, inc twice. You have 62 sts.
5. R5: Sc around. Join and fasten off.

Cut plastic canvas to match the floor. Sew the crochet floor around the canvas. This keeps the fox room flat and stable.

Curved Tree Stump Wall

The stump wall has a dark brown bark outside and a tan-brown inside. Make two panels, sew them together, then curve the finished wall around the floor, leaving the front open.

Outer Bark Panel

Use dark brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.

1. R1: Ch 71. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 70. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R28: Sc 70 across. Ch 1, turn after each row.
3. R29: Sc 10, hdc 8, dc 10, tr 6, dc 10, hdc 8, sc 18. Ch 1, turn.
4. R30: Sc across all 70 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Inner Wall Panel

Use tan-brown yarn.

1. R1: Ch 71. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 70. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R26: Sc 70 across. Ch 1, turn after each row.
3. R27: Sc 12, hdc 8, dc 8, tr 6, dc 8, hdc 8, sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
4. R28: Sc across all 70 sts. Fasten off.

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Place the panels wrong sides together. Insert thin plastic canvas between them if you want a very firm wall. Sew around all edges with dark brown yarn. The shaped top should look uneven and organic, like the cut edge of a hollow stump.

Bark Ridges

• With medium brown yarn, surface sl st 9 vertical bark lines on the outer wall.
• Make each bark line slightly wavy by moving left or right every 5 to 7 stitches.
• Add 5 short light brown lines near the top edge to suggest wood grain.
• With dark brown yarn, sew a thick outline around the front opening.

Shaping the Stump House

1. Pin the wall around the floor in a wide U-shape.
2. Leave about 3.5 in open at the front so the fox family is visible.
3. Sew the bottom edge of the wall firmly to the floor.
4. Sew the back curve first, then the left side, then the right side.
5. Attach the entire stump house to the center-back of the green base.

Lower Front Stump Apron

This dark brown curved apron forms the front wall below the fox room. It is visible under the open room and behind the ladder.

1. R1: With dark brown, ch 44. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 43. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R12: Sc 43 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. R13: Sc 6, hdc 6, dc 19, hdc 6, sc 6. Fasten off.

Sew this panel to the front of the stump floor, curving it slightly outward. The tallest dc section should sit in the center. Add medium brown vertical surface stitches to match the bark.

Tree Roots

Make five roots in different lengths. Sew them around the bottom of the stump so they spread over the grass base.

Large Front Root, Make 2

1. R1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 9 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around 9 sts.
4. R6: Sc 7, dec. You have 8 sts.
5. R7-R9: Sc around 8 sts.
6. R10: Sc 6, dec. You have 7 sts.
7. R11-R13: Sc around 7 sts.
8. R14: Sc 5, dec. You have 6 sts. Fasten off.

Small Side Root, Make 3

1. R1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2-R4: Sc around 6 sts.
3. R5: Sc 4, dec. You have 5 sts.
4. R6-R8: Sc around 5 sts. Fasten off.

Lightly stuff the root bases only. Leave the tips flat so they can be sewn smoothly onto the grass.

Curved Branch

The long branch extends from the right side of the stump and supports the swing. Use dark brown yarn and insert pipe cleaners as you work.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 3, inc around. You have 15 sts.
4. R4-R8: Sc around 15 sts.
5. R9: Sc 13, dec. You have 14 sts.
6. R10-R13: Sc around 14 sts.
7. R14: Sc 12, dec. You have 13 sts.
8. R15-R18: Sc around 13 sts.
9. R19: Sc 11, dec. You have 12 sts.
10. R20-R23: Sc around 12 sts.
11. R24: Sc 10, dec. You have 11 sts.
12. R25-R28: Sc around 11 sts.
13. R29: Sc 9, dec. You have 10 sts.
14. R30-R32: Sc around 10 sts.
15. R33: Sc 8, dec. You have 9 sts.
16. R34-R36: Sc around 9 sts.
17. R37: Sc 7, dec. You have 8 sts.
18. R38-R40: Sc around 8 sts. Fasten off and close the tip.

Insert two pipe cleaners through the branch. Bend it slightly upward and forward. Sew the thick end to the right side of the stump at the upper wall. Sew through the wall several times so the branch can hold the swing.

Hanging Swing

Swing Seat

Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: Ch 12. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 11. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R5: Sc 11 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. R6: Sc 11. Fasten off.

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Make a second identical piece. Place a small rectangle of plastic canvas between the two pieces and sew around the edge.

Swing Ropes

• With cream yarn, ch 32 for the left rope.
• Make another ch 32 for the right rope.
• Sew one end of each chain to the swing seat corners.
• Wrap the other ends over the branch and secure with several stitches.
• The swing should hang at the right side of the stump, slightly above the grass.

Rope Ladder

The ladder rests against the front of the stump below the fox room.

• Side rope 1: With cream yarn, ch 42. Fasten off.
• Side rope 2: With cream yarn, ch 42. Fasten off.
• Rungs, make 5: With tan yarn, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 8 ch. Fasten off.

Lay the two side ropes parallel. Sew one rung across every 7 chains. Attach the top of the ladder to the front edge of the stump floor and let the bottom touch the grass base.

Fairy Light Garland

Use warm yellow yarn for crocheted lights, or combine this with a real battery micro LED strand. Do not stitch through electrical wires.

• With cream yarn, ch 120 for the long garland.
• Every 10 chains, join yellow yarn and make one tiny light: ch 2, 3 hdc in the same chain space, sl st into the same chain space.
• Continue until you have 10 to 12 yellow bulbs.
• Drape the garland around the stump top, down the side wall, and across the front edge.
• Tack it down loosely so the lights appear to wrap naturally around the bark.

Small Wall Lantern

The image shows a glowing square lantern on the right inner wall.

1. Lantern center: With yellow, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. Ch 1, turn. Work 4 rows of 4 sc. Fasten off.
2. Frame: Join dark brown in any corner. Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and fasten off.
3. Hanger: With dark brown, ch 6, sl st to the opposite top corner.

Sew the lantern to the right inner stump wall. If using real LEDs, position one light behind or beside the lantern.

Fox Family

The fox family includes one seated adult fox on the left holding a small blue paper, one baby fox in the center with a red-and-cream sweater detail, and one seated adult fox on the right with a white scarf. All foxes use orange, white, black, and dark brown yarn.

Adult Fox Head, Make 2

Use orange yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat sc 3, inc around. You have 30 sts.
6. R6-R10: Sc around 30 sts.
7. R11: Repeat sc 3, dec around. You have 24 sts.
8. R12: Repeat sc 2, dec around. You have 18 sts.
9. R13: Repeat sc 1, dec around. You have 12 sts.

Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, 6 sts apart. Stuff the head firmly. Do not close yet if you prefer to sew the muzzle first.

Adult Fox Muzzle, Make 2

1. R1: With white, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. You have 8 sts.
3. R3: Sc around 8 sts. Fasten off.

Sew the muzzle centered between the eyes. Embroider a small black nose across the top front of the muzzle and one short vertical mouth line below it.

Adult Fox Ears, Make 4

1. R1: With dark brown, MR, 4 sc.
2. R2: Change to orange. Repeat sc 1, inc twice. You have 6 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 2, inc twice. You have 8 sts.
4. R4: Sc around 8 sts. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Flatten each ear. Sew the ears to the top of the head between R3 and R5, angled slightly outward.

Adult Fox Body, Make 2

1. R1: With orange, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
5. R5-R8: Sc around 24 sts.
6. R9: Repeat sc 2, dec around. You have 18 sts.
7. R10-R11: Sc around 18 sts.
8. R12: Repeat sc 1, dec around. You have 12 sts. Fasten off.

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Stuff the body. Sew the head to the body with the face pointing forward and slightly downward so the fox looks seated inside the stump.

White Chest Patch, Make 2

1. R1: With white, ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2: Dec, sc 1, dec. You have 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: Dec over 2 sts, sc 1. Fasten off.

Sew one chest patch to the front of each adult body.

Adult Arms, Make 4

1. R1: With dark brown, MR, 5 sc.
2. R2: Change to orange, sc around 5 sts.
3. R3-R7: Sc around 5 sts. Fasten off.

Lightly stuff only the upper half. Sew arms to the sides of the body. For the left fox, angle both arms toward the small blue paper. For the right fox, angle one arm toward the white scarf.

Adult Legs, Make 4

1. R1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Change to orange, sc around 6 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around 6 sts. Fasten off.

Sew two legs to the lower front of each body in a seated position.

Adult Tails, Make 2

1. R1: With white, MR, 5 sc.
2. R2: Sc around 5 sts.
3. R3: Change to orange, repeat sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. You have 7 sts.
4. R4-R8: Sc around 7 sts.
5. R9: Sc 5, dec. You have 6 sts.
6. R10-R12: Sc around 6 sts. Fasten off.

Stuff lightly. Sew one tail to the side of each adult fox, curving it around the seated body.

Left Fox Hat

The left adult fox wears a small beige cap.

1. R1: With cream, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around 12 sts.
4. R4: Sc around 12 sts.
5. Brim: FLO repeat sc 1, inc around. Join and fasten off.

Sew the cap slightly tilted on the left fox’s head.

Blue Paper for Left Fox

1. R1: With pale blue, ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 ch. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R6: Sc 6 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. R7: Sc 6. Fasten off.

With gray thread, embroider 4 short horizontal lines on the paper. Sew it between the left fox’s paws.

Baby Fox Head

1. R1: With orange, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4-R7: Sc around 18 sts.
5. R8: Repeat sc 1, dec around. You have 12 sts.
6. R9: Dec around. You have 6 sts. Fasten off.

Add 5 mm eyes between R5 and R6, 4 sts apart. Sew a tiny white muzzle made from MR 5 sc and embroider a black nose.

Baby Fox Body

1. R1: With red, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Change to cream, sc around 12 sts.
4. R4: Change to red, sc around 12 sts.
5. R5: Change to orange, sc around 12 sts.
6. R6: Sc around 12 sts.
7. R7: Repeat sc 1, dec around. You have 8 sts. Fasten off.

Stuff lightly. Sew the head to the body. The red and cream rows create the small festive center detail visible on the baby fox.

Baby Fox Ears, Arms, Legs, and Tail

• Ears, make 2: With dark brown, MR 4 sc. Change to orange, sc around 4 sts. Fasten off and sew to the head.
• Arms, make 2: With orange, MR 5 sc. Sc around for 4 rounds. Fasten off and sew to the body.
• Legs, make 2: With dark brown, MR 5 sc. Change to orange, sc around for 2 rounds. Fasten off and sew to the lower body.
• Tail: With white, MR 4 sc. R2 sc around. Change to orange, sc around for 5 rounds. Fasten off and sew to the side.

Right Fox White Scarf

Use white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: Ch 32. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 31. Fasten off.

Wrap the scarf around the right adult fox’s neck and let one end hang down the front, matching the cozy look in the image.

Tiny Interior Accessories

Green Interior Rug

1. R1: With light green, ch 16. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 13, 2 sc in first ch. Join.
2. R2: Sc around, placing 2 sc in each of the 3 stitches at both rounded ends. Join and fasten off.

Sew the rug inside the stump room before attaching the foxes.

Tiny Plate with Berries

• Plate: With cream, MR 6 sc. R2 inc around. Fasten off.
• Red berry: With red, MR 5 sc, sl st closed.
• Yellow berry: With yellow, MR 5 sc, sl st closed.
• Pink berry: With pink, MR 5 sc, sl st closed.

Sew the berries onto the plate and place it in front of the left fox.

Tiny Teacup and Saucer

• Saucer: With cream, MR 6 sc, inc around. Fasten off.
• Cup: With white, MR 6 sc. R2 BLO sc around. R3 sc around. Fasten off.
• Handle: Ch 5, sew both ends to the cup side.

Sew the saucer and cup near the center of the stump floor.

Mushrooms

The diorama includes several mushrooms: a large yellow mushroom in front, a red mushroom with white spots, a purple mushroom, a small orange mushroom near the swing, and a red mushroom growing from the branch.

Basic Mushroom Stem

1. R1: With white, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2-R5: Sc around 6 sts.
3. R6: FLO inc around. You have 12 sts. Fasten off.

Large Yellow Mushroom Cap

1. R1: With yellow, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc around 24 sts.
6. R6: BLO repeat sc 2, dec around. You have 18 sts. Fasten off.

Small Red Mushroom Cap

1. R1: With red, MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc around 18 sts.
5. R5: BLO repeat sc 1, dec around. You have 12 sts. Fasten off.

Embroider white spots on the red cap with small straight stitches.

Mini Purple and Orange Mushrooms

• Stem: With white, MR 5 sc. Sc around for 3 rounds. Fasten off.
• Cap: With purple or orange, MR 6 sc. R2 inc around. R3 sc around. Fasten off.

Sew mushrooms around the front of the stump, beside the stream, near the branch, and on the right side of the base. For the branch mushroom, sew a tiny white stem and red cap directly onto the top of the branch.

Flowers, Ferns, and Moss

Fern Leaves

• With green, ch 14.
• Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, ch 4, sl st into same st.
• Repeat ch 4, sl st into next chain down the stem until you reach the base.
• Make 5 to 7 fern leaves and sew them on the left side of the stump and near the back of the base.

Lavender Stems

• With green, ch 12.
• Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 10 ch.
• With lavender yarn, sew 5 tiny French-knot-style stitches or small ch-2 loops along the top half.
• Make 3 stems and sew them near the swing.

Round Flower Clusters

• Stem base: With green, MR 6 sc, sl st closed.
• Flower head: With pink, blue, or yellow, MR, repeat ch 3, sl st into ring five times.
• Sew clusters along the stream banks and around the front edge of the base.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the blue stream pieces onto the green base first.
2. Add lily pads and water flowers to the stream and ponds.
3. Sew the bridge over the front-left stream crossing.
4. Attach the stump floor to the center-back area of the base.
5. Curve and sew the stump wall around the floor, keeping the front open.
6. Sew the lower front stump apron under the open room.
7. Add roots around the stump base.
8. Attach the branch to the right side of the stump.
9. Hang the swing from the branch.
10. Sew the rope ladder to the front of the stump.
11. Add the interior rug, plate, cup, lantern, and fox family.
12. Sew mushrooms, ferns, flowers, and moss clumps around the base.
13. Drape the fairy light garland around the stump and secure it with small stitches.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use pins before sewing the fox family into place. The left fox should sit on the left side with the blue paper in its paws. The baby fox sits in the middle, facing forward. The right fox sits on the right side with the white scarf hanging down.

Embroider each fox with a small black nose, a short mouth line, and tiny dark eyebrow stitches if desired. Add white cheek stitches beside the muzzle. Keep the expressions gentle and simple so the family looks warm and cozy inside the stump house.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash because the base, stump, branch, and bridge contain firm inserts.
• If using battery fairy lights, remove or protect the battery pack before cleaning.
• Let the diorama air dry fully before displaying again.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The oval base is firm and flat.
• The stream is curved naturally across the front.
• The bridge is sewn securely over the water.
• The stump wall stands upright and keeps the front open.
• The branch is reinforced and angled upward.
• The swing hangs evenly from two cream ropes.
• The ladder touches both the stump and the ground.
• All three foxes are visible inside the room.
• Mushrooms, flowers, moss, lantern, and fairy lights are attached neatly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Display the fox family tree stump house away from direct sunlight to protect the orange fox yarn, green moss, and blue stream from fading. Keep it away from moisture, candles, and high heat. Store it in a clear box or on a dust-free shelf when not in use.

To refresh the shape, gently press the base flat with your hands and adjust the branch, swing, ladder, and foxes. Use a soft brush to remove dust from flowers, mushrooms, and bark ridges. Avoid pulling on the fairy light garland or small vines.