Crochet Tutorial: Christmas Gift Sleigh with Teddy Bear and Forest Friends – Free Crochet Pattern.

This festive crochet display features a large brown gift sleigh beneath a snow-covered canopy, a Santa-hat teddy bear, miniature woodland toys, colorful wrapped presents, a glowing Christmas tree, a wreath-decorated streetlamp, a sweater-wearing rabbit, a spotted fawn, and a wide-eyed owl. Everything rests on a rectangular snowy base with curved sleigh runners, roof lights, ornaments, bows, and tiny winter details.

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Finished Size

• Complete display: approximately 21 inches long, 17 inches wide, and 18 inches tall.
• Sleigh body: approximately 12 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 6 inches high.
• Canopy roof: approximately 13 inches long and 10 inches wide.
• Large teddy bear: approximately 8 inches tall while seated.
• Christmas tree: approximately 14 inches tall, including the star.
• Rabbit: approximately 7 inches tall.
• Fawn: approximately 7 inches tall to the antler tips.
• Owl: approximately 5 inches tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced. The individual shapes use basic crochet stitches, but the project requires firm amigurumi tension, accurate counting, panel assembly, color changes, surface embroidery, light structural reinforcement, and careful placement of many small pieces.

Materials

• Worsted-weight number 4 yarn in white, snow white, medium brown, dark brown, tan, beige, cream, black, dark green, red, gold, mustard, blue, gray, pink, and light green.
• Small amounts of orange, burgundy, navy, and pale yellow yarn.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for animals, ornaments, gifts, and small accessories.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for the sleigh, roof, tree, lamp coverings, and structural panels.
• 4 mm crochet hook for the snowy base.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Plastic canvas sheets for the sleigh walls, floor, roof, and snowy base.
• Four wooden dowels, each approximately 12 inches long and 1/4 inch thick, for the canopy posts.
• Two flexible but sturdy wires for the sleigh runners.
• One narrow dowel or firm wire approximately 13 inches long for the streetlamp.
• One short dowel approximately 7 inches long for the owl branch.
• 6 mm and 8 mm black safety eyes.
• One 12 mm black safety nose for the large bear.
• Small black safety noses or embroidered noses for the miniature animals.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and fabric clips.
• Optional battery-operated micro LED light strings for the tree and canopy.
• Optional low-temperature craft glue for hidden structural attachments.

Gauge and Construction Notes

• Amigurumi gauge with the 2.5 mm hook: approximately 6 single crochet stitches and 6 rounds per inch.
• Structural gauge with the 3.5 mm hook: approximately 5 single crochet stitches and 5 rows per inch.
• Base gauge with the 4 mm hook: approximately 4 single crochet stitches and 4 rows per inch.
• Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless instructed otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker to identify the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff animals gradually and firmly, but do not stretch the stitches apart.
• Structural panels should be crocheted tightly and reinforced with plastic canvas.
• Leave long sewing tails on all pieces that will be attached later.
• All stitch terminology follows standard US crochet terms.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: work 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• MR: magic ring
• FO: fasten off
• st or sts: stitch or stitches

Snowy Display Base

Main Base Panel

Using white yarn and the 4 mm hook, make a firm rectangular mat. Place a matching plastic canvas insert inside a second panel if the finished display needs additional support.

1. Ch 91.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. Turn. 90 sts.
3. Rows 2-70: Ch 1, sc in each of the 90 sts. Turn.
4. Do not fasten off. Begin the border.
5. Border Round 1: Ch 1, work 3 sc in the first corner, sc 88 across the long edge, 3 sc in the next corner, sc 68 evenly down the short edge, 3 sc in the next corner, sc 88 across the opposite long edge, 3 sc in the final corner, and sc 68 up the final short edge. Join with a sl st. 324 sts.
6. Border Round 2: Ch 1, sc around, working 3 sc in the center stitch of each corner group. Join. 332 sts.
7. Border Round 3: Ch 1, sc around, again working 3 sc in each center corner stitch. Join. 340 sts.
8. FO and weave in the tail.

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Cut plastic canvas slightly smaller than the crocheted rectangle. Sew it beneath the panel or cover it with a second plain white rectangle. Using dark brown yarn, embroider scattered short diagonal stitches across the snow to match the small ground marks shown in the image.

Large Brown Gift Sleigh

Sleigh Floor

Using medium brown yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:

1. Ch 45.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. 44 sts.
3. Rows 2-23: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 44 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Cut one plastic canvas rectangle measuring slightly smaller than the floor panel. Place it against the wrong side and whipstitch it securely around all four edges.

Long Sleigh Side Panels

Make two identical panels using medium brown yarn.

1. Ch 45.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and across. Turn. 44 sts.
3. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 44 sts.
4. Row 15: Ch 1, sc 44. Turn.
5. Row 16: Ch 1, sc 12, hdc 8, dc 12, hdc 8, sc 4. Turn. 44 sts.
6. Row 17: Ch 1, sc 4, hdc 8, dc 12, hdc 8, sc 12. Turn. 44 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

The two taller stitch rows create the gently rising upper edge visible along the sleigh sides. Reinforce each panel with plastic canvas cut below the shaped top edge.

Front and Back Panels

Make two using medium brown yarn.

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and across. Turn. 23 sts.
3. Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 23 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.

Insert plastic canvas behind both panels. Sew the long side panels to the floor, placing the straight lower edges against the long sides of the floor. Sew the front and back panels between them. Keep all corners square and reinforce each interior seam with a second pass of whipstitches.

White Sleigh Rim

Using white yarn and the 3.5 mm hook, make two long rim strips.

1. Ch 49.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and across. Turn. 48 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 8, hdc 8, dc 16, hdc 8, sc 8. Turn. 48 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. 48 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Pin one strip across the upper edge of each long side. Allow the center double crochet section to dip slightly into the curved center opening. Sew through both layers using small, evenly spaced stitches.

For each short end, ch 26, sc 25 for three rows, and fasten off. Sew one strip along the top of the front panel and one along the back panel.

Curved Front Snow Trim

Using white yarn, ch 33.

1. Row 1: Sc in the second ch and across. Turn. 32 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 5, hdc 5, dc 12, hdc 5, sc 5. Turn. 32 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. 32 sts.
4. FO.

Curve the strip across the outside of the front panel so the center hangs approximately 1 inch lower than the ends. Sew it firmly in place.

Sleigh Runners

Make two runner covers using dark brown yarn and the 3.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 82.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch and across. Turn. 81 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 81 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.

Place a flexible wire along the center of each strip. Fold the strip lengthwise around the wire and sew the long edges together. Bend each covered wire into a runner with a long flat center, an upward curl at the front, and a smaller raised curve at the back.

Make four vertical supports. With dark brown yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. Continue 6 sc for 18 rounds. Stuff lightly around a short wire or pipe-cleaner segment. Sew two supports beneath each side of the sleigh, then attach the runners to the supports.

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Four Canopy Posts

Make four using medium brown yarn and the 3.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Working in BLO, sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rounds 3-60: Sc around. 6 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Slide one crocheted tube over each 12-inch dowel. Sew the lower ends closed. Position one post at each corner of the sleigh floor, approximately 1 inch inside the walls. Stitch and glue the posts securely to the floor and upper rim.

Snow-Covered Canopy Roof

Brown Roof Panels

Make two using dark brown yarn and the 3.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 49.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch and across. Turn. 48 sts.
3. Rows 2-32: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 48 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut two plastic canvas rectangles slightly smaller than the panels. Attach one insert to the wrong side of each panel. Sew the two roof panels together along one 48-stitch edge to create the central ridge.

Triangular Gable Supports

Make two using medium brown yarn.

1. Ch 25.
2. Row 1: Sc 24. Turn.
3. Row 2: Sl st in the first st, sc 20, leave the final 3 sts unworked. Turn. 20 sts.
4. Row 3: Sl st in the first st, sc 16, leave the final 3 sts unworked. Turn. 16 sts.
5. Row 4: Sl st in the first st, sc 12, leave the final 3 sts unworked. Turn. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Sl st in the first st, sc 8, leave the final 3 sts unworked. Turn. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: Sl st in the first st, sc 4. FO.

Block each piece into a triangle. Sew one beneath each open end of the pitched roof. Position the roof over the four posts and stitch the post tops to the roof corners.

White Snow Roof Panels

Make two using snow-white yarn.

1. Ch 47.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch and across. Turn. 46 sts.
3. Rows 2-28: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 46 sts.
4. Row 29: Ch 1, sc 7, hdc 7, dc 18, hdc 7, sc 7. Turn.
5. Row 30: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Lay the white panels over the brown roof, leaving approximately two brown rows visible along the lower roof edges. Sew the upper edges close to the ridge. Leave parts of the lower edge slightly loose and uneven to resemble thick settled snow.

On the right roof panel, expose a small irregular brown area by folding back a section of white fabric. Secure the folded edge to create the visible patch of roof texture shown in the image.

Large Teddy Bear

Head

Using medium brown yarn and the 2.5 mm hook:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: Repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: Repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Round 7: Repeat sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. Round 8: Repeat sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
9. Round 9: Repeat sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
10. Rounds 10-20: Sc around. 54 sts.
11. Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, 11 stitches apart.
12. Round 21: Repeat sc 7, dec around. 48 sts.
13. Round 22: Repeat sc 6, dec around. 42 sts.
14. Round 23: Repeat sc 5, dec around. 36 sts.
15. Round 24: Repeat sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
16. Round 25: Repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
17. Stuff firmly.
18. Round 26: Repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
19. Round 27: Repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
20. Round 28: Dec around. 6 sts.
21. FO and close the opening.

Muzzle

Using tan yarn:

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Starting in the second ch, sc 5, work 3 sc in the final ch, continue on the opposite side with sc 4, inc in the final ch. 14 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 26 sts.
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around. 26 sts.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Install or embroider the black nose at the center of the muzzle. Embroider a short vertical line beneath the nose and two diagonal mouth lines. Stuff the muzzle lightly and sew it across Head Rounds 15-21.

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Bear Ears

Make two using medium brown yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Do not stuff. Flatten and sc through both layers across 9 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Sew the ears to the sides of the head between Rounds 7 and 13.

Bear Body

1. Round 1: Using dark brown yarn, work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: Repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: Repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Round 7: Repeat sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. Round 8: Repeat sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
9. Rounds 9-17: Sc around. 48 sts.
10. Round 18: Repeat sc 6, dec around. 42 sts.
11. Rounds 19-21: Sc around. 42 sts.
12. Round 22: Repeat sc 5, dec around. 36 sts.
13. Rounds 23-25: Sc around. 36 sts.
14. Round 26: Repeat sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
15. Round 27: Sc around. 30 sts.
16. Round 28: Repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
17. Stuff firmly and FO with a long sewing tail.

Sew the head centrally to the body with the muzzle facing forward.

Bear Arms

Make two using medium brown yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Round 8: Repeat sc 4, dec around. 15 sts.
6. Rounds 9-20: Sc around. 15 sts.
7. Stuff the lower two-thirds. Flatten and sc through both layers across 7 sts.
8. FO with a long tail.

Sew the right arm angled inward to hold the small teddy. Sew the left arm down beside the body.

Bear Legs

Make two using dark brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Sc 5, 3 sc in the last ch, sc 4 along the opposite side, inc in the final ch. 14 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc. 20 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 26 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 26 sts.
5. Round 8: Sc 7, dec 6 times, sc 7. 20 sts.
6. Rounds 9-15: Sc around. 20 sts.
7. Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 10 sts.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so the teddy sits securely inside the sleigh.

Large Teddy Santa Hat

Using red yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR.
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Round 4: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
4. Rounds 5-6: Sc around. 9 sts.
5. Round 7: Repeat sc 2, inc around. 12 sts.
6. Rounds 8-9: Sc around. 12 sts.
7. Round 10: Repeat sc 3, inc around. 15 sts.
8. Rounds 11-12: Sc around. 15 sts.
9. Round 13: Repeat sc 4, inc around. 18 sts.
10. Round 14: Repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
11. Round 15: Repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
12. Round 16: Repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
13. Round 17: Repeat sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
14. Rounds 18-20: Sc around. 42 sts.
15. Change to cream yarn.
16. Rounds 21-23: Sc around. 42 sts.
17. FO.

Make a cream pom-pom by working 6 sc in an MR, increasing to 12 stitches, crocheting two even rounds, then decreasing to 6 stitches. Stuff lightly and sew to the pointed tip. Place the hat diagonally on the bear’s head and stitch the cream band in place.

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Small Teddy Held by the Large Bear

Use tan yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

Small Teddy Head

1. Rounds 1-5: Begin with 6 sc and increase by 6 stitches each round to 30 sts.
2. Rounds 6-10: Sc around. 30 sts.
3. Round 11: Repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
4. Round 12: Repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
5. Round 13: Repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff. Dec around to 6 sts and close.

Embroider small black eyes between Rounds 7 and 8. Make a beige muzzle beginning with 6 sc in an MR, increase to 12 stitches, work one even round, and sew it to the face. Embroider the nose and mouth.

Small Teddy Body and Limbs

1. For the body, begin with 6 sc, increase to 24 stitches over four rounds, work 7 even rounds, decrease to 18 stitches, stuff, and fasten off.
2. For each arm, begin with 6 sc, increase to 9 stitches, work 8 even rounds, stuff lightly, flatten, and close with 4 sc.
3. For each leg, begin with 6 sc, increase to 12 stitches, work 7 even rounds, stuff lightly, flatten, and close with 6 sc.
4. For each ear, work 6 sc in an MR, increase to 12 stitches, work one even round, flatten, and sew to the head.

Assemble the miniature bear and sew it permanently between the large bear’s raised arm and chest.

Miniature Toys Inside the Sleigh

Mini Cream Bear

Make one 4-inch cream bear using the small teddy instructions. Use cream for the head and limbs, pale yellow for the body, and red for a small bow beside one ear.

For the bow, ch 7, sc 6 for three rows, wrap red yarn tightly around the center, and sew beside the right ear.

Mini Beige Bear

Make a second miniature bear in beige. Use a tan muzzle, black embroidered eyes, and a dark brown nose. Sew it in the center front of the sleigh between two gifts.

Green-and-Red Toy

Make one small rounded toy body in dark green.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, and 24 stitches.
3. Work 8 rounds of 24 sc.
4. Decrease to 18 and then 12 stitches.
5. Stuff and close.

Add a red cap by working 6 sc in an MR, increasing to 18 stitches, working three even rounds, and sewing it to the top.

Rolled Brown Blanket

Using medium brown yarn, ch 31 and work 22 rows of 30 sc. Roll the rectangle tightly and secure the roll with two cream yarn ties. Place it against the left rear interior of the sleigh.

Wrapped Christmas Gifts

Make at least twelve gifts in varied sizes. Stuff each box lightly or insert a small foam cube so the corners remain square.

Large Rectangular Gift

Make two in red and dark green.

1. Ch 17 and sc 16 for 12 rows to form the base.
2. Make two side panels by ch 17 and working 8 rows of 16 sc.
3. Make two end panels by ch 13 and working 8 rows of 12 sc.
4. Sew the four sides around the base.
5. Insert stuffing or foam.
6. Make a second 16-by-12-stitch panel and sew it on as the top.

Embroider cream or gold yarn vertically and horizontally around each gift. Make a bow by ch 10, sc 9 for three rows, pinch the center, wrap with yarn, and attach to the top.

Medium Square Gift

Make four using red, green, navy, and gold yarn.

1. Make six identical panels by ch 11 and working 10 rows of 10 sc.
2. Sew five panels into an open cube.
3. Insert light stuffing.
4. Sew the sixth panel over the opening.
5. Add contrasting crossed yarn bands and a small bow.

Small Gift

Make six small parcels in red, green, blue, cream, and mustard.

1. Make six panels by ch 8 and working 7 rows of 7 sc.
2. Join the panels into a cube.
3. Stuff lightly before closing.
4. Wrap each cube with two strands of contrasting yarn.

Arrange the gifts throughout the sleigh, keeping the largest parcels toward the rear and smaller packages near the front opening.

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Christmas Tree

Tree Cone

Using dark green yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR.
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Round 5: Inc around. 12 sts.
4. Rounds 6-8: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Round 9: Repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
6. Rounds 10-12: Sc around. 18 sts.
7. Round 13: Repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
8. Rounds 14-16: Sc around. 24 sts.
9. Round 17: Repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
10. Rounds 18-20: Sc around. 30 sts.
11. Round 21: Repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
12. Rounds 22-24: Sc around. 36 sts.
13. Round 25: Repeat sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
14. Rounds 26-28: Sc around. 42 sts.
15. Round 29: Repeat sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
16. Rounds 30-32: Sc around. 48 sts.
17. Round 33: Repeat sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
18. Rounds 34-37: Sc around. 54 sts.
19. Round 38: Repeat sc 8, inc around. 60 sts.
20. Rounds 39-43: Sc around. 60 sts.
21. FO.

Cut a plastic canvas circle for the lower opening. Stuff the cone firmly around a central dowel and sew the plastic canvas circle into the base.

Layered Tree Branches

Attach dark green yarn around Round 10 of the cone. Work repeat sl st in the next stitch, 5 dc in the next stitch around. Join and fasten off.

Repeat the same branch edging around Rounds 16, 22, 28, 34, and 40. On the lowest two layers, work 6 dc instead of 5 dc in each shell to produce broader branches.

Tree Trunk

1. Using dark brown yarn, work 8 sc in an MR.
2. Work 8 sc for 18 rounds.
3. Insert the lower end of the tree dowel into the trunk.
4. Stuff around the dowel and sew the trunk to the cone base.

Tree Star

Make two star pieces using mustard yarn.

1. Work 10 sc in an MR and join.
2. Repeat the following five times: ch 5, sl st in the second ch, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the final ch, skip 1 base stitch, and sl st in the next base stitch.
3. FO.

Place the two stars together and sew around the outer edges. Add a tiny amount of stuffing. Sew the finished star firmly to the tree top.

Tree Ornaments

Make approximately twenty-four ornaments in red, gold, blue, gray, cream, and green.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 5: Dec around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and leave a sewing tail.

Distribute the ornaments evenly around all sides of the tree. Add an optional battery-powered micro LED string by winding it between the branch layers and stitching the wire loosely in place with green yarn.

Black Streetlamp and Wreath

Lamp Post Cover

Using black yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Work 6 sc for 68 rounds.
3. Slide the tube over a narrow dowel or strong wire.
4. FO and close the lower opening.

Lamp Base

1. Using black yarn, work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, and 24 stitches.
3. Work one round in BLO with 24 sc.
4. Work three rounds of 24 sc.
5. Decrease to 18 and then 12 stitches.
6. Stuff firmly and insert the post through the center.

Lantern Frame

Make the lantern body using black yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR, increase to 12, 18, and 24 stitches.
2. Work one BLO round of 24 sc.
3. Work four rounds of 24 sc.
4. Decrease to 18 stitches and fasten off.

Make four narrow frame bars by ch 17 and sl st back across 16 chains. Sew the bars vertically around the lantern body. Embroider cream panels between the black bars to represent glowing glass.

For the lantern top, work 6 sc in an MR, increase to 12 and 18 stitches, work one even round, then decrease to 12 stitches. Stuff lightly and sew above the lantern. Add a small black knob made with 6 sc in an MR and one even round.

Small Wreath

Using dark green yarn, ch 22 and join without twisting.

1. Work 30 sc evenly around the chain ring.
2. Work repeat sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc in the next 5 stitches six times.
3. FO.

Make a red bow by ch 8, sc 7 for three rows, pinch the center, and wrap with red yarn. Sew the wreath around the lamp post directly below the lantern.

Winter Rabbit

Rabbit Head

Using beige yarn:

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase through 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 42 stitches.
3. Work Rounds 8-17 with 42 sc.
4. Insert 6 mm eyes between Rounds 12 and 13, 9 stitches apart.
5. Decrease through 36, 30, 24, 18, 12, and 6 stitches.
6. Stuff firmly and close.

Embroider a small brown triangular nose between the eyes and add a short vertical mouth line.

Rabbit Ears

Make two using beige yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12 stitches.
3. Work 12 sc for 5 rounds.
4. Repeat sc 4, dec twice to reach 10 stitches.
5. Work 10 sc for 8 rounds.
6. Flatten and sc through both layers across 5 stitches.

Sew the ears upright on the head, approximately 5 stitches apart.

Rabbit Body

1. Using blue yarn, work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 stitches.
3. Work 36 sc for 8 rounds.
4. Decrease to 30 stitches and work 3 rounds even.
5. Decrease to 24 stitches and work 2 rounds even.
6. Stuff firmly and FO.

Rabbit Arms

Make two. Begin with beige yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR and increase to 12 stitches.
2. Work 12 sc for 5 rounds.
3. Change to blue yarn and work 12 sc for 8 rounds.
4. Stuff lightly, flatten, and sc through both layers across 6 stitches.

Rabbit Pants and Legs

Make two legs beginning with beige yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR and increase to 12 and 18 stitches.
2. Work 18 sc for 4 rounds.
3. Change to brown yarn.
4. Work 18 sc for 9 rounds.
5. Stuff and flatten the top.

Sew the legs beneath the blue body. Sew the arms at the shoulders, positioning one arm slightly forward. Add a gray-blue collar by joining yarn around the neck and working 30 sc followed by one round of 30 hdc.

Spotted Christmas Fawn

Fawn Head

Using rust-brown yarn:

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 stitches.
3. Work 36 sc for 7 rounds.
4. Insert 6 mm eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, 8 stitches apart.
5. Decrease to 30, 24, 18, and 12 stitches.
6. Stuff and FO.

Fawn Muzzle

1. Using cream yarn, ch 6.
2. Sc 4, 3 sc in the last ch, sc 3 along the opposite side, inc in the final ch. 12 sts.
3. Inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc. 18 sts.
4. Work two rounds of 18 sc.
5. Stuff lightly and sew to the lower face.

Embroider a dark brown nose and mouth.

Fawn Body

1. Using rust-brown yarn, work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 42 stitches.
3. Work 42 sc for 12 rounds.
4. Decrease to 36 stitches and work 4 rounds.
5. Decrease to 30 stitches and work 3 rounds.
6. Stuff firmly and FO.

Fawn Legs

Make four, beginning with dark brown yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR and increase to 12 stitches.
2. Work 12 sc for 4 rounds.
3. Change to rust-brown yarn.
4. Work 12 sc for 13 rounds.
5. Stuff firmly, flatten the upper edge, and close with 6 sc.

Sew the four legs beneath the body, checking that the fawn stands evenly.

Fawn Neck

1. Using rust-brown yarn, work 18 sc around a foundation ring.
2. Work 18 sc for 12 rounds.
3. Stuff firmly and sew between the body and head.

Fawn Ears

Make two using rust-brown yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12 and 18 stitches.
3. Work 18 sc for 3 rounds.
4. Decrease to 12 stitches.
5. Flatten and close with 6 sc.

Fawn Antlers

Make two using beige yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR and continue 6 sc for 12 rounds.
2. Stuff around a thin wire.
3. For each branch, work a separate tube of 6 sc for 5 rounds.
4. Sew two branches to each main antler stem.
5. Bend the antlers gently and sew them between the ears.

Tail and Spots

For the tail, work 6 sc in an MR, increase to 12 stitches, work four even rounds, decrease to 6 stitches, and close. Add a white triangular patch to the underside and sew the tail upright at the rear.

Using cream yarn, embroider eight small French knots or short oval stitches on each side of the fawn’s back. Keep the spots concentrated across the upper body and hindquarters.

Wide-Eyed Woodland Owl

Owl Body

Using dark brown yarn:

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 stitches.
3. Work 36 sc for 12 rounds.
4. Decrease to 30 stitches.
5. Work 30 sc for 3 rounds.
6. Decrease to 24 stitches.
7. Work 24 sc for 2 rounds.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 12 stitches.

Owl Eye Patches

Make two using cream yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12 and 18 stitches.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Insert 8 mm safety eyes through the center of the cream circles before attaching them. Sew the circles side by side to the upper front of the owl.

Owl Beak

1. Using mustard yarn, ch 5.
2. Sc in the second ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, and tr in the final ch.
3. FO and sew the triangular piece between the eye patches.

Owl Wings

Make two using medium brown yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12 and 18 stitches.
3. Work 18 sc for 6 rounds.
4. Decrease to 12 stitches.
5. Flatten and close with 6 sc.

Sew one wing to each side, angling the pointed ends downward.

Owl Feet and Branch

For each foot, ch 7 and sl st back across 6 chains. Repeat twice more from the same base to form three toes. Sew the feet beneath the owl.

Cover a 7-inch dowel with a dark brown tube made from 8 sc worked for approximately 42 rounds. Sew the owl’s feet around the branch. Anchor the branch to the right side of the snowy base and secure its rear end against a narrow vertical support.

Canopy Light Garland

Use only a cool battery-operated micro LED string. Run the wire beneath both lower roof edges and around the inner gable. Secure it every 1 to 1 1/2 inches with small brown yarn stitches.

Hide the battery compartment behind the sleigh or beneath a removable white snow flap. Do not permanently sew the compartment closed because the batteries must remain accessible.

Positioning All Components

1. Place the sleigh slightly right of center on the snowy base.
2. Position the Christmas tree at the left front corner, leaving room for three small gifts beneath it.
3. Place the streetlamp between the tree and the sleigh, slightly behind the tree’s front edge.
4. Seat the large teddy centrally inside the sleigh beneath the roof ridge.
5. Place the rolled blanket behind the left interior wall.
6. Arrange the miniature bears and gifts around the large teddy.
7. Position the rabbit in front of the left sleigh runner, facing the teddy.
8. Place the fawn in front of the right runner, turning its head slightly toward the sleigh.
9. Anchor the owl branch on the far right side of the display.
10. Sew three round presents beneath the tree using red, pink, and pale green yarn.

Round Gifts Beneath the Tree

Make three using red, pink, and pale green yarn.

1. Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Increase to 12, 18, 24, and 30 stitches.
3. Work 30 sc for 6 rounds.
4. Decrease to 24, 18, 12, and 6 stitches.
5. Stuff firmly and close.
6. Embroider two contrasting ribbon lines around each ball-shaped parcel.
7. Add a small bow to the top of each parcel.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Pin every animal and structural component before sewing. Check the display from the front, both sides, and above. Secure each standing figure through the feet and into the reinforced snowy base. Use doubled yarn for the sleigh, roof, lamp, tree, and owl branch attachments.

Add small white eye highlights with one short embroidery stitch near the upper edge of each black eye. Shape mouths with dark brown yarn, hide all knots inside the pieces, and remove visible stuffing fibers with tweezers.

Care Notes

• Keep the display away from open flames, heaters, pets, and excessive moisture.
• Use only cool battery-powered lights.
• Do not machine wash the assembled display.
• Support the sleigh and base with both hands when moving the project.
• This decorative display contains small parts and is not intended for children under three years old.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Confirm that all four canopy posts stand straight.
• Check that the roof ridge is centered over the sleigh.
• Make sure both runners touch the base evenly.
• Verify that every animal is firmly attached.
• Count all gifts, ornaments, bows, and visible accessories.
• Secure all light wires without piercing or crushing them.
• Trim loose yarn ends and hide every knot.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Remove surface dust with a clean soft brush, lint roller, or handheld vacuum on its lowest setting. Hold the vacuum several inches away from ornaments, antlers, ears, and light wires.

For a small stain, dab gently with cool water and mild soap. Do not rub. Blot with a dry towel, reshape the affected stitches, and allow the display to air-dry completely away from direct sunlight.

Before storage, remove the batteries. Wrap the figures loosely in acid-free tissue paper and place the complete display in a rigid container. Avoid compressing the roof, tree branches, antlers, rabbit ears, lamp, or owl perch.