Crochet Tutorial: Badger and Hedgehog Woodland Book Nook Diorama – Free Crochet Pattern.

This woodland crochet diorama creates a two-story stump-shaped book nook with a mossy grass base, rounded bark walls, an upstairs bed, a balcony rail, a lower reading room, bookshelves, mushrooms, an outside staircase, two badgers, and a hedgehog serving tea. The finished piece is designed as a cozy miniature library scene with textured bark, tiny books, a green blanket, a small table, cups, teapot, flowers, vines, and a front sign that reads Badger & Hog’s Book Nook.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Information

Skill level: Intermediate, with beginner-friendly explanations for each shaped piece.
Finished size: About 12 inches wide, 13 inches tall, and 9 inches deep when worked with the suggested yarn and hook.
Main style: A firm amigurumi book nook diorama made from crocheted panels over support pieces.
Main shapes: Oval grass base, rounded stump house, two interior floors, balcony, staircase, furniture, animals, books, mushrooms, and moss.
Construction: Crochet separate parts first, then assemble around plastic canvas, foam board, or sturdy recycled cardboard.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in bark brown, dark brown, tan, cream, white, black, moss green, olive green, grass green, beige, stone gray, soft pink, rust red, mustard, muted blue, burgundy, and small book colors.
3.0 mm crochet hook for a firm amigurumi texture.
2.5 mm crochet hook for books, cups, tiny flowers, and lettering details.
Polyester fiberfill.
Plastic canvas, foam board, or firm cardboard for the base, walls, floors, staircase, and furniture.
Yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors, and fabric glue if desired.
Black safety eyes, 6 mm for the lower badger and hedgehog, and 5 mm for the upper badger.
Pipe cleaners or thin floral wire for the balcony rail, stair rail, vines, and small standing details.
Optional embroidery floss in brown, gold, red, green, and black for flowers, book lines, and the sign text.

Abbreviations Used

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st: stitch
sts: stitches
Rnd: round
Row: row
FO: fasten off

Gauge and Helpful Notes

Use tight stitches so the animals, mushrooms, furniture, and walls hold their shape. With the 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc and 6 rows should measure about 1 inch. Exact gauge is less important than matching all parts to each other.

The diorama is built like a firm open-front stump. The crochet pieces cover support panels. This keeps the book nook upright, while the soft crochet surface gives the handmade woodland texture seen in the image.

Work amigurumi parts in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round.
Stuff animal parts firmly but do not overstuff flat pieces.
For flat panels, ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.
For a photo-like result, keep colors muted and earthy rather than bright.

Support Pieces to Cut Before Assembly

Cut support pieces first so your crochet panels can be checked as you work. If your gauge is different, adjust by adding or removing rows, but keep the same shape and placement.

Oval base: 14 inches wide by 11 inches deep.
Back wall: 9.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches tall.
Left side wall: 4 inches deep by 11.5 inches tall.
Right side wall: 4 inches deep by 11.5 inches tall.
Top roof panel: 9.5 inches wide by 4 inches deep.
Lower floor insert: 9.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep.
Upper floor insert: 9.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep.
Stair base strip: 2.25 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall.

Woodland Grass Base

The base is a wide oval in grass green. It supports the stump, exterior staircase, mushrooms, and moss clumps. Work it firmly so the diorama sits flat on a table.

Large Oval Base

With grass green and 3.0 mm hook, ch 50.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 47 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc in next 47 ch, 2 sc in first ch. 100 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 47, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 47, inc in each of next 2 sts. 106 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 47, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 47, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 112 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 47, repeat sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 47, repeat sc 2, inc 2 times. 118 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 47, repeat sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 47, repeat sc 3, inc 2 times. 124 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, sc 47, repeat sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 47, repeat sc 4, inc 2 times. 130 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, sc 47, repeat sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 47, repeat sc 5, inc 2 times. 136 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc around. 136 sts.
Rnd 9: In BLO, sc around. 136 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around, changing randomly to olive green for small patches of 4 to 6 sts. 136 sts.
Rnd 11: Sl st around loosely to make a neat rim. FO and weave in ends.

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Base Bottom Cover

Repeat Rnds 1 to 8 of the large oval base in grass green.
Place the support oval between both crocheted ovals.
Hold the two ovals together with wrong sides facing.
With grass green, sc through both layers around the edge.
Stuff lightly at the front and sides only if the edge needs extra roundness.

Tree Stump Book Nook Shell

The stump has rounded brown bark outside, cream and brown interior walls, an open front, moss on the roof, and a large curved lip around the book nook opening.

Back Wall Interior Panel

With warm tan yarn, ch 57.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 56 sts.
Rows 2 to 18: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 56 sts.
Rows 19 to 22: Change to medium brown, ch 1, turn, sc across. These rows mark the upper floor line.
Rows 23 to 70: Change back to warm tan, ch 1, turn, sc across. 56 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing around the support panel.

Back Wall Exterior Bark Panel

With bark brown, ch 57.
Rows 1 to 70: Sc across, ch 1, turn. 56 sts per row.
Texture rows: On rows 8, 17, 28, 39, 51, and 63, work BLO sc across to create bark ridges.
After Row 70, do not FO. Sc evenly around all four edges, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO and weave in ends.

Side Wall Panels

Make two side walls. Each side has an interior tan panel and an exterior bark panel. The right wall will support the staircase later.

With warm tan, ch 25.
Rows 1 to 70: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, then ch 1 and turn. 24 sts per row.
FO after Row 70.
Make a second matching panel in warm tan.
Make two more panels in bark brown using the same stitch count.
On each bark panel, work BLO rows on Rows 9, 20, 31, 42, 53, and 64 for texture.

Top Roof Panel

With bark brown, ch 57.
Rows 1 to 22: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 56 sts.
Row 23: Sc around the full rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Front Bark Columns

The open front is framed with thick bark columns, like the rounded stump edge in the image. Make two vertical columns and one curved-looking top strip.

With bark brown, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
Rows 2 to 70: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 11 sts.
FO. Make a second identical column.
For the top strip, ch 57.
Rows 1 to 10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 56 sts.
FO and leave a long tail.

Rounded Front Lower Lip

With dark brown, ch 57.
Rows 1 to 8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 56 sts.
Row 9: Sc across in BLO. 56 sts.
Row 10: Sc across. 56 sts.
Fold the strip lengthwise around a narrow roll of stuffing or foam.
Sew the long edges together to make a rounded log-like front base.

Interior Floors

Lower Reading Room Floor

With stone gray, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 51 sts.
Rows 2 to 24: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 51 sts.
Row 25: Change to cream, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO. Sew or glue this panel over the lower floor support.

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Upper Bedroom Floor

With olive green, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 51 sts.
Rows 2 to 24: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 51 sts.
Rows 7, 13, and 19: Work BLO sc to add woven blanket-like texture.
Border: With dark moss green, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO. Sew or glue this panel over the upper floor support.

Balcony Rail for the Upper Level

The front balcony rail sits across the upper floor, with short vertical posts and a rounded top rail. It should look delicate but firm.

Top Rail

With beige yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 58.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 57 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 57 sts.
Lay a pipe cleaner along the strip.
Fold the strip over the pipe cleaner and sl st through both long edges to close.
FO, leaving a long tail for attaching.

Bottom Rail

With beige, ch 58.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 57 sts.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Vertical Posts

Make 9 posts.
With beige, ch 9.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
FO, leaving tails at both ends.
Sew posts between the top rail and bottom rail, spacing each post about 6 sts apart.

Exterior Staircase on the Right Side

The staircase wraps up the outside right side of the stump. It has brown steps and a thin rail, matching the image.

Stair Backing Strip

With dark brown, ch 15.
Rows 1 to 45: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 14 sts.
Sew this panel over the stair support strip.

Individual Steps

Make 10 steps.
With bark brown, ch 12.
Rows 1 to 4: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 11 sts.
FO after Row 4, leaving a long tail.
Fold each step over a narrow cardboard strip if extra firmness is needed.
Sew the steps diagonally up the stair backing, spacing them evenly.

Stair Rail

With dark brown and 2.5 mm hook, ch 52.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 51 sts.
Fold around a pipe cleaner and sl st closed along the long edge.
Make 7 short posts by chaining 8 and sc across each chain.
Sew the posts along the staircase and attach the rail to their tops.

Bookshelves and Tiny Books

The lower back wall has a wide bookshelf filled with many colorful books. The upper right corner also has a smaller shelf. Use muted colors so the library looks old and cozy.

Lower Back Bookshelf Frame

With dark brown, ch 44.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 43 sts.
Rows 2 to 18: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 43 sts.
FO. This is the back of the shelf.
For shelf bars, make 3 strips: ch 44, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 43 sts.
Sew one strip at the bottom, one across Row 7, and one across Row 14.
For side bars, make 2 strips: ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
Sew the side bars to the left and right edges.

Upper Right Bookshelf

With dark brown, ch 19.
Rows 1 to 14: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
Make 2 shelf bars: ch 19, sc across. 18 sts each.
Sew one shelf bar across Row 5 and one across Row 10.

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Tall Books

Make 22 tall books in mixed colors.
Ch 4.
Rows 1 to 7: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 3 sts.
After Row 7, sc around the book with a contrasting color.
FO and weave in ends.

Short Books

Make 16 short books in mixed colors.
Ch 5.
Rows 1 to 4: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
Work one sl st line down the center front for a spine detail.
FO and weave in ends.

Stacked Books

Make 6 book stacks for the bed, table, and side shelves.
For each book, ch 8.
Rows 1 to 3: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
Make 3 books per stack.
Sew the 3 books together with the colors slightly offset.

Upstairs Bed and Blanket

The upper bed sits on the left side. It has a tan mattress, cream pillow, moss green blanket, two rounded posts, and a small pink book resting on top.

Bed Base

With tan, ch 24.
Rows 1 to 14: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 23 sts.
Make a second matching rectangle.
Place a thin support rectangle between the two crocheted pieces.
Sc through both layers around the edge, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Pillow

With cream, ch 15.
Rows 1 to 8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 14 sts.
Make a second rectangle the same size.
Sc the two pieces together on three sides.
Add a small amount of stuffing, then close the final side with sc.

Green Blanket

With moss green, ch 25.
Rows 1 to 13: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 24 sts.
Rows 4, 8, and 12: Work BLO sc for raised blanket lines.
Border with dark moss green sc around all sides.
FO and sew only the bottom and side edges to the bed so the badger can tuck under it.

Bed Posts

Make 4 short posts in dark brown.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnds 2 to 7: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly and FO.
Sew two posts at the foot of the bed and two at the head.

Pink Book on Blanket

With soft pink, ch 10.
Rows 1 to 6: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
Border with darker pink sc around.
Use one line of brown embroidery down the center to show the book fold.

Lower Armchair

The lower badger sits in a tan armchair on the left side. The chair is low, rounded, and soft-looking with boxy arms.

Seat Cushion

With tan, ch 17.
Rows 1 to 12: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
Make a second rectangle.
Place light stuffing or a thin support piece between them.
Sc around through both layers, placing 3 sc in each corner.

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Chair Back

With tan, ch 19.
Rows 1 to 15: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
Make a second piece and join around the edge with sc.
Stuff lightly before closing.

Chair Arms

Make 2 arms.
With tan, ch 7.
Rows 1 to 13: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
Make a second piece for each arm and sc together around the edge.
Sew one arm to each side of the seat cushion.

Small Round Tea Table

Tabletop

With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Insert a small circle of support and FO.

Pedestal and Feet

With dark brown, 6 sc in MR.
Rnds 2 to 8: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff firmly and sew under the tabletop.
For each foot, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Make 4 feet.
Sew the feet in a cross shape at the bottom of the pedestal.

Tea Cups, Saucers, and Teapot

Tiny Cups

Make 3 cups in cream.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
Rnds 4 to 5: Sc around. 12 sts.
Handle: Ch 5, sl st to the cup one round below the starting point.
FO and shape with your fingers.

Saucers

Make 3 saucers in cream.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Sl st to finish. FO.

Teapot

With pale blue-gray or cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnds 4 to 7: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly and close.
Spout: Attach yarn to side, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, sl st back to teapot.
Handle: Attach yarn to opposite side, ch 9, sl st 3 rounds below.
Lid knob: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to top center.

Lower Reading Badger

The lower badger is seated in the armchair with a cream face, black eye patches, black paws, tan body, dark legs, and a green book. Make the body compact so it fits the chair.

Badger Head

With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
Rnds 7 to 11: Sc around. 36 sts.
Insert eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, 8 sts apart. The black patches will sit around them.
Rnd 12: Sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Stuff firmly and FO, leaving a sewing tail.

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Badger Muzzle

With white, ch 5.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 2, 2 sc in first ch. 10 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 16 sts.
FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the lower front of the head.
Embroider a black oval nose over the center front of the muzzle.

Black Eye Patches

Make 2 in black.
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1. 5 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.
Sew one patch diagonally around each eye, slanting down toward the muzzle.

Badger Ears

Make 2 in cream.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 9 sts.
Flatten and sew one ear to each side of the head.

Badger Body

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

Badger Arms

Make 2.
With black, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sts.
Change to cream.
Rnds 3 to 9: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly at the paw only.
Flatten the top and sew to the body at shoulder height.

Badger Legs

Make 2.
With black, ch 5.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on opposite side, 2 sc in first ch. 10 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. 10 sts.
Change to dark brown.
Rnds 3 to 8: Sc around. 10 sts.
Stuff lightly and sew to the front of the seated body.

Green Reading Book

With olive green, ch 13.
Rows 1 to 8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
Fold the rectangle in half like an open book.
With dark green, sl st around the outside edges.
Embroider 3 short cream lines on each page.
Sew the book between the badger’s paws.

Upper Bed Badger

The upstairs badger is smaller and partly hidden under the blanket. Only the head, muzzle, ears, and small paws need to show clearly.

Small Badger Head

With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnds 6 to 9: Sc around. 30 sts.
Insert 5 mm eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, 6 sts apart.
Rnd 10: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Stuff and FO.

Small Muzzle, Patches, and Ears

For the muzzle, with white, ch 4.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 1, 2 sc in first ch. 8 sts.
Sc around once more. FO and sew to head.
For each black patch, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. FO and sew diagonally around each eye.
For ears, make 2 small circles: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join, FO, and sew to head.

Small Paws

Make 2 in cream.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Rnds 2 to 4: Sc around. 5 sts.
Flatten and sew near the pink book on top of the blanket.

Hedgehog with Floral Apron

The hedgehog stands by the tea table. It has a tan face, round ears, tiny arms, a cream floral apron, and a dark spiky back made with loop stitches and short yarn tufts.

Hedgehog Head

With tan, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnds 6 to 10: Sc around. 30 sts.
Insert eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, 6 sts apart.
Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Stuff firmly and FO.

Hedgehog Muzzle

With tan, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 9 sts.
FO and sew to the lower face.
Embroider a dark brown nose at the tip.

Hedgehog Ears

Make 2 in tan.
6 sc in MR, sl st to join.
FO, leaving tails.
Sew to the sides of the head, slightly lower than the badger ears.

Hedgehog Body

With tan, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnds 5 to 12: Sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff and FO. Sew head to body.

Spiky Back Cap

With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
Rnds 6 to 11: Work loop stitch in each st around. 30 loop sts per round.
FO, leaving a long tail.
Place the cap over the back half of the head and body, leaving the face exposed.
Sew around the edge. Trim some loops into short uneven spikes.

Hedgehog Arms and Feet

For each arm, with tan, 5 sc in MR.
Rnds 2 to 6: Sc around. 5 sts.
Flatten and sew to the sides of the body.
For each foot, with tan, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, 3 sc in last ch, sc 1 on opposite side, 2 sc in first ch. 8 sts.
FO and sew under the body.

Cream Floral Apron

With cream, ch 17.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
Rows 2 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
Row 7: Sc 2, hdc 12, sc 2. 16 sts.
For the waist tie, ch 20, sl st across the top edge of the apron, ch 20, FO.
Embroider tiny red flowers with yellow centers and green stems across the lower apron.
Tie or sew the apron to the hedgehog’s front.

Mushrooms, Moss, and Woodland Details

Large Mushrooms

Make 3 large mushrooms with cream stems and rust caps.
Stem Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Stem Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
Stem Rnds 3 to 8: Sc around. 9 sts.
Stuff and FO.
Cap Rnd 1: With rust, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Cap Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Cap Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
Cap Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
Cap Rnd 5: Sc around. 24 sts.
Cap Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Stuff lightly and sew cap to stem.
Use beige yarn to embroider small dots on the cap.

Small Mushrooms

Make 4 small mushrooms.
Stem: With cream, 5 sc in MR, sc around for 4 rounds, FO.
Cap: With rust, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc around once, FO.
Sew cap to stem and add tiny cream dots.

Moss Clumps

Make 12 moss clumps in moss green and olive green.
Ch 8.
In the 2nd ch from hook, work sc.
In next ch, work hdc.
In next ch, work 3 dc.
In next ch, work hdc.
In next ch, work sc.
Sl st in the last 2 ch.
FO with a tail and sew in small clusters on the roof, side walls, base, and around mushrooms.

Long Vines

Make 5 vines in dark moss green.
Ch 35.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 34 sts.
Every 5 sts, make a leaf by chaining 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, then sl st back into the vine.
FO and sew vines down the right front edge, roof edge, and side of the stump.

Front Sign

The sign sits centered above the upper balcony opening. It is a small brown plaque with a lighter border and stitched lettering.

With dark brown and 2.5 mm hook, ch 20.
Rows 1 to 8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 19 sts.
With tan, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO and block flat.
Use gold or cream embroidery floss to stitch the words Badger & Hog’s on the first line.
Stitch Book Nook on the second line.
Sew or glue the sign to the front upper bark panel.

Wall Picture Frame

A small picture hangs above the upstairs bed in the image. This detail helps the room feel complete.

With dark brown, ch 10.
Rows 1 to 8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
With black, stitch a simple tree shape or woodland silhouette inside the frame.
Sew the picture above the upstairs bed.

Side Window Detail

With dark brown, ch 18.
Rows 1 to 10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 17 sts.
With tan, sc around the rectangle.
Use dark brown yarn to stitch one vertical and one horizontal crossbar.
Sew to the outside side wall, slightly above the lower floor level.

Assembling the Stump Structure

Cover the back wall support with the interior tan panel on one side and the bark panel on the other side.
Whipstitch the crochet edges together around the support, hiding the support inside.
Repeat this process for the left and right side wall supports.
Sew the side walls to the back wall, forming a three-sided open box.
Attach the roof panel across the top.
Place the lower floor at the bottom inside the stump and sew it to the back and side walls.
Place the upper floor halfway up the stump, about 5.75 inches from the bottom.
Sew the upper floor firmly to the back and side walls.
Sew the two front bark columns down the left and right front edges.
Sew the top bark strip across the upper front opening.
Sew the rounded front lower lip across the bottom front edge.
Attach the whole stump to the grass base, leaving extra grass visible around all sides.

Interior Placement

Sew the lower bookshelf to the center back wall of the lower room.
Fill the lower shelf with tall and short books, alternating colors and heights.
Place the armchair on the lower left side.
Seat the lower badger in the armchair and tack the body to the chair with hidden stitches.
Place the tea table near the center front of the lower room.
Set the cups, saucers, and teapot on the table.
Place the hedgehog to the right of the table, facing the badger.
Sew the upper bed on the upper left side.
Tuck the small badger under the green blanket with the head facing forward.
Sew the upper bookshelf to the upper right back wall.
Add book stacks near the bed and on open shelf spaces.
Attach the balcony rail across the front of the upper floor.

Exterior Placement

Attach the staircase to the right side of the stump, angled upward from the base to the upper floor level.
Sew or glue the stair rail along the outside edge of the staircase.
Place large mushrooms at the lower left front, lower right side, and near the staircase.
Place small mushrooms around the base in uneven clusters.
Sew moss clumps along the roof edge, front columns, base lip, and right side wall.
Drape the long vines from the roof down the right front corner and along the side wall.
Attach the sign centered above the upper opening.
Sew the picture frame above the upstairs bed.
Add the side window on the visible side wall.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that both badgers face forward and that the hedgehog looks toward the tea table. Add small black embroidery lines for mouths. Use short straight stitches for eyebrows, paw marks, and book page lines.

For the lower badger, add one short black line under the nose and two tiny side stitches for a gentle reading expression. For the hedgehog, embroider a small smiling mouth just below the muzzle.

Brush the hedgehog spikes gently with your fingers only.
Secure all loose books with small stitches or fabric glue.
Make sure the balcony rail is straight and firmly attached.
Shape the mushrooms so their caps tilt naturally.
Use extra moss clumps to hide visible seams.

Care Notes

Keep the finished book nook dry and away from strong direct sunlight. Because the structure contains support pieces, do not machine wash it. Treat it as a decorative handmade display piece.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush.
Do not pull on the staircase, balcony rail, vines, or tiny books.
Store upright in a clean box when not displayed.
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the roof.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The stump sits flat on the green oval base.
The lower room has the chair, badger, book, table, cups, teapot, bookshelf, and hedgehog.
The upper room has the bed, small badger, blanket, pink book, picture frame, shelf, and balcony rail.
The exterior has the right-side staircase, mushrooms, moss, vines, side window, and front sign.
All animal faces have eyes, noses, mouths, and correct black badger patches.
All loose ends are woven in or hidden inside the structure.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To clean the diorama, hold it from the base and lightly dust from the top down. Use a small makeup brush or soft paintbrush around the bookshelves, animals, mushrooms, and railings.

If a spot appears on the yarn, dab it gently with a barely damp cloth. Do not soak the area, because water can soften the inner support and change the shape of the walls.

For long-term storage, wrap the piece loosely in acid-free tissue or plain white cotton fabric. Keep it in a rigid box so the balcony, staircase, and roof moss are not pressed flat.

Refresh the shape by gently pinching the bark columns, smoothing the blanket, and fluffing the hedgehog spikes. The book nook should remain firm, rounded, and cozy like a tiny woodland library inside a tree stump.