Autumn Harvest Play Mat with Scarecrow, Woodland Animals, Pumpkins and Trees – Pattern Guide

This autumn harvest play mat features a round garden scene with a green grassy base, brown pumpkin patch, blue stream, corn rows, two fall trees, a friendly scarecrow, a hedgehog with a wheelbarrow, a raccoon roasting marshmallows, an owl on a branch, pumpkins, leaves, mushrooms, vines, and a small campfire.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed decorative amigurumi-style play mat. The finished piece is built from a large flat circular base with many separately made appliques, figures, and standing elements sewn securely into place.

The overall look should be cozy, rounded, slightly textured, and handmade. Use firm tension for all amigurumi pieces so the stuffing does not show. Use softer tension for the round mat so it lays flat without curling.

Finished mat size: about 18 inches across when using medium weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
Scarecrow height: about 7 inches.
Tall tree height: about 9 inches.
Small tree height: about 5 inches.
Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
Construction: separate pieces, stuffed amigurumi parts, flat appliques, surface stitching, and hand sewing.

Materials

Medium weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in sage green, dark brown, light brown, pumpkin orange, golden yellow, cream, beige, gray, black, white, rust red, olive green, moss green, sky blue, denim blue, straw yellow, and small amounts of red.
3.5 mm crochet hook for the mat and larger flat pieces.
3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi figures, pumpkins, leaves, mushrooms, and small details.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Scissors.
Optional: small buttons for overalls and wheelbarrow decoration.
Optional: cardboard or plastic canvas circle for extra firmness under the tree trunks.

Abbreviations

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

Important Notes Before You Start

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff small pieces gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff flat appliques such as leaves and vines.

The image shows many tiny decorative details. These details are important for the final look: the two-tone green mat, the brown circular pumpkin patch, the curved blue stream, the corn rows behind the scarecrow, the scarecrow’s blue overalls, the animal figures, the fall-colored tree crowns, scattered leaves, mushrooms, and the campfire.

For a close match, sew pieces at low angles rather than straight upright unless stated. The scarecrow stands near the back-left center. The tall tree stands on the back-right edge. The small tree stands on the left edge. The hedgehog and wheelbarrow sit front-left. The raccoon and campfire sit front-right.

Round Garden Play Mat Base

Main Green Circle

Use sage green yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. This circle forms the grassy base. Work evenly and check after every few rounds so the piece stays flat.

R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. Do not join. 6 sts.
R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
R7: sc 5, inc; repeat around. 42 sts.
R8: sc 6, inc; repeat around. 48 sts.
R9: sc 7, inc; repeat around. 54 sts.
R10: sc 8, inc; repeat around. 60 sts.
R11: sc 9, inc; repeat around. 66 sts.
R12: sc 10, inc; repeat around. 72 sts.
R13: sc 11, inc; repeat around. 78 sts.
R14: sc 12, inc; repeat around. 84 sts.
R15: sc 13, inc; repeat around. 90 sts.
R16: sc 14, inc; repeat around. 96 sts.
R17: sc 15, inc; repeat around. 102 sts.
R18: sc 16, inc; repeat around. 108 sts.
R19: sc 17, inc; repeat around. 114 sts.
R20: sc 18, inc; repeat around. 120 sts.
R21: sc 19, inc; repeat around. 126 sts.
R22: sc 20, inc; repeat around. 132 sts.
R23: sc 21, inc; repeat around. 138 sts.
R24: sc 22, inc; repeat around. 144 sts.
R25: sc 23, inc; repeat around. 150 sts.
R26: sc 24, inc; repeat around. 156 sts.
R27: sc 25, inc; repeat around. 162 sts.
R28: sc 26, inc; repeat around. 168 sts.
R29: sc 27, inc; repeat around. 174 sts.
R30: sc 28, inc; repeat around. 180 sts.
R31: sc 29, inc; repeat around. 186 sts.
R32: sc 30, inc; repeat around. 192 sts.
R33: sc 31, inc; repeat around. 198 sts.
R34: sc 32, inc; repeat around. 204 sts.
R35: sc 33, inc; repeat around. 210 sts.
R36: sc 34, inc; repeat around. 216 sts.
R37: sc 35, inc; repeat around. 222 sts.
R38: sc 36, inc; repeat around. 228 sts.
R39: sc 37, inc; repeat around. 234 sts.
R40: sc 38, inc; repeat around. 240 sts.

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FO and weave in the end. Steam lightly if needed, keeping the circle flat.

Dark Brown Outer Border

Attach dark brown yarn anywhere on the outer edge of the green circle.

Border R1: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. 240 sts.
Border R2: ch 1, reverse sc in each st around to create a raised rope-like edge. Join and FO.

Inner Brown Pumpkin Patch Circle

Use dark brown yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. This patch sits in the middle of the mat and should cover about two-thirds of the base, leaving a wide green border visible.

R1: MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
R2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 32 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 40 sts.
R6: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 48 sts.
R7: sc 5, inc; repeat around. 56 sts.
R8: sc 6, inc; repeat around. 64 sts.
R9: sc 7, inc; repeat around. 72 sts.
R10: sc 8, inc; repeat around. 80 sts.
R11: sc 9, inc; repeat around. 88 sts.
R12: sc 10, inc; repeat around. 96 sts.
R13: sc 11, inc; repeat around. 104 sts.
R14: sc 12, inc; repeat around. 112 sts.
R15: sc 13, inc; repeat around. 120 sts.
R16: sc 14, inc; repeat around. 128 sts.
R17: sc 15, inc; repeat around. 136 sts.
R18: sc 16, inc; repeat around. 144 sts.
R19: sc 17, inc; repeat around. 152 sts.
R20: sc 18, inc; repeat around. 160 sts.
R21: sc 19, inc; repeat around. 168 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Place this circle slightly toward the back-center of the green base. Sew it down through the outer stitches only so the seam stays neat.

Raised Spiral Soil Lines

Use light brown yarn. Surface crochet a loose spiral on the brown patch, beginning near the center and moving outward. Keep each spiral ring about 1 inch apart. The image shows circular furrow lines around the pumpkins, so do not make the rows perfectly straight.

Insert hook through the brown patch from front to back.
Pull up a loop of light brown yarn.
Work surface sl sts in a spiral until you reach the outer patch edge.
FO and secure the ends on the back.

Curved Blue Stream

The stream appears on the right side of the mat as a curved blue water section with a dark outline, small stones, lily pads, and a tiny duck-like detail. Work it separately and sew it onto the green base.

Stream Shape

Use sky blue yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Work in rows.

Row 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. 10 sts.
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 8, inc. 12 sts.
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc 2, hdc 8, sc 2. 12 sts.
Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
Row 11: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.

Do not FO. Work one round of sc evenly around the entire stream, placing 2 sc into each corner curve. Join and FO.

Stream Outline

Attach dark brown yarn to any edge stitch of the stream.

Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the stream edge. Join and FO.

Place the stream on the right-front side of the green mat. Angle the narrow end toward the back and the wider end toward the front. Sew down neatly.

Stream Details

Small stones: With gray yarn, make 6 tiny pebbles. For each pebble, MR, 5 sc, join, FO. Sew around the stream edge.
Lily pads: With olive green yarn, MR, 6 sc, join. ch 2, sl st back into same st to make a notch. FO. Make 3 and sew on the water.
Tiny duck detail: With golden yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc, join. Add 2 sc in one side for a beak bump. FO. Sew near the lower stream area.

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Autumn Pumpkins

The center patch contains many pumpkins in orange, yellow, cream, and pale green. Each pumpkin is ribbed by wrapping yarn around the stuffed shape. Make several sizes and place them in a loose cluster.

Large Orange Pumpkin

Use pumpkin orange yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
R7-R12: sc around. 36 sts for 6 rounds.
R13: sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
R14: sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
R15: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts. Stuff firmly.
R16: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R17: dec around. 6 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening. Thread the tail through the center bottom and up through the center top. Pull gently to indent. Wrap the yarn around the outside 6 times, dividing the pumpkin into 6 ribs. Secure at the top.

Medium Pumpkins

Make 4 medium pumpkins: 2 orange, 1 pale green, and 1 golden yellow.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R9: sc around. 24 sts for 5 rounds.
R10: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R11: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R12: dec around. 6 sts.

FO with a long tail. Close the hole and wrap the yarn around the pumpkin 5 or 6 times to form ribs.

Small Pumpkins and Gourds

Make 6 small pumpkins in cream, orange, yellow, and pale green.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts for 3 rounds.
R7: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R8: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, close, and wrap into 5 ribs.

Pumpkin Stems

Use dark brown yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Make one stem for each pumpkin.

R1: ch 5.
R2: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. 4 sts.

FO, roll the strip into a small stem, and sew it to the top center of each pumpkin. For taller stems, ch 7 and work 6 sc instead.

Curly Pumpkin Vines

Use olive green yarn.

Short vine: ch 16, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. The strip will curl naturally.
Long vine: ch 28, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Make 7 vines total and sew them around the pumpkins, letting the curls twist across the brown patch.

Scattered Autumn Leaves

The mat has red, orange, yellow, and green leaves scattered around the trees, pumpkins, wheelbarrow, stream, and campfire. Make at least 24 leaves.

Small Leaf

ch 7.
In 2nd ch from hook, sl st.
sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
ch 1, working on the other side of the chain, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st into first sl st.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 8 yellow, 7 rust red, 6 orange, and 3 olive green leaves. Sew some flat and leave some slightly loose at the tips for dimension.

Small Red Mushrooms

The image shows small red mushrooms with white stems near the trees and stream. Make 5 mushrooms.

Mushroom Stem

Use cream yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R4: sc around. 5 sts for 3 rounds.

Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill. FO and leave a tail.

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Mushroom Cap

Use red yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. Sew the cream stem under the cap. Add 3 tiny cream French knots to each cap.

Corn Row Behind the Scarecrow

The back-left area includes rows of green corn stalks with yellow corn cobs. Make 10 stalks at different heights so the row looks natural.

Corn Stalk

Use moss green yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

ch 14 for a short stalk or ch 18 for a tall stalk.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Leaves for Each Stalk

Make 2 leaves for each stalk using moss green yarn.

ch 8.
sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st across the remaining chains.
FO and sew one leaf leaning left and one leaf leaning right on the stalk.

Yellow Corn Cob

Use golden yellow yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
R3: sc around. 5 sts.
R4: sc 3, dec. 4 sts.

FO and sew one cob to 6 of the stalks. Add vertical dark yellow embroidery lines if desired. Sew the stalks in two staggered rows behind the scarecrow, with taller stalks in the back and shorter stalks in front.

Friendly Scarecrow

The scarecrow stands near the back-left center. It has a tan face, stitched smile, orange nose, straw hair, brown hat, blue overalls, orange shirt sleeves, straw hands and feet, and a T-shaped arm pose.

Scarecrow Head

Use beige yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6-R11: sc around. 30 sts for 6 rounds.
R12: sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
R13: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts. Stuff.
R14: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R15: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Embroider two black eyes between R7 and R8, about 5 sts apart. Embroider a curved black smile across R9. Add an orange stitched nose at the center of the face between the eyes and mouth.

Scarecrow Straw Hair

Cut 18 strands of straw yellow yarn, each 4 inches long. Attach them around the sides and lower back of the head with lark’s head knots. Trim unevenly so the hair looks like loose straw.

Scarecrow Body and Blue Overalls

Start with orange yarn for the shirt.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R7: sc around in orange. 24 sts.
Change to denim blue.
R8-R14: sc around. 24 sts for 7 rounds.
R15: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R16: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.

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Stuff firmly. FO and leave a long tail for sewing the head.

Overall Bib

Use denim blue yarn.

Row 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.

FO and sew the bib to the front upper body over the orange shirt. Embroider two vertical lines in lighter blue to suggest pockets. Add two tiny brown buttons at the top corners.

Overall Straps

Use denim blue yarn. Make 2.

ch 18.
sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.

FO. Cross the straps over the shoulders from back waist to front bib corners. Sew securely.

Scarecrow Legs

Use denim blue yarn. Make 2.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
R3-R12: sc around. 9 sts for 10 rounds.

Stuff lightly. FO the first leg. Make the second leg but do not FO. Hold both legs together and sc 3 sts through both inner sides to join. Sew joined legs under the body.

Straw Feet

Cut 12 strands of straw yellow yarn, each 2 inches long. Attach 6 strands to the bottom of each leg. Trim straight so the straw sticks out below the overalls.

Scarecrow Arms

Use orange yarn. Make 2.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R10: sc around. 6 sts for 9 rounds.

Stuff very lightly. FO. Sew the arms horizontally to the sides of the body at shoulder level, angled slightly upward like a classic scarecrow pose.

Straw Hands

Cut 16 strands of straw yellow yarn, each 2 inches long. Attach 8 strands to each wrist. Spread the strands outward so the hands look like straw bundles.

Scarecrow Hat

Use dark brown yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
R6-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
R9: FLO sc 2, inc; repeat around. 32 sts.
R10: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 40 sts.
R11: sc around. 40 sts.

FO. Add a golden yellow band around R8 with surface sl sts. Sew the hat to the head, tilted slightly forward.

Scarecrow Face and Patches

Use black yarn to embroider short stitch marks at both corners of the smile.
Use rust red yarn to add a small square patch on one overall leg: ch 5, sc 4 across for 4 rows, FO, sew to the front leg.
Use light blue yarn to add a small patch on one shirt sleeve: ch 4, sc 3 across for 3 rows, FO, sew to the sleeve.

Hedgehog Gardener

The hedgehog sits at the front-left side and pushes a small wheelbarrow filled with leaves. It has a cream face and belly, brown looped spines, black nose, small black eyes, and orange overalls.

Hedgehog Body

Use cream yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R10: sc around. 24 sts.
R11: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R12: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R13: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. This is the pear-shaped front body.

Hedgehog Head and Snout

Use cream yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
R3: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 12 sts.
R4-R6: sc around. 12 sts.
R7: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R8-R10: sc around. 18 sts.
R11: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R12: dec around. 6 sts.

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FO and close. Sew the head to the upper front of the body, with the narrow snout pointing forward. Embroider a black nose on the tip of the snout. Add two small black eyes between R7 and R8, about 4 sts apart.

Hedgehog Spine Cap

Use dark brown yarn. This cap covers the back and sides of the head and body.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6-R9: sc around. 30 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the cap over the back of the hedgehog body and behind the head, leaving the cream face and belly visible.

Looped Spines

Cut 40 strands of medium brown yarn, each 3 inches long. Attach them through the spine cap with lark’s head knots. Trim to about 1 inch long. Do not trim too evenly; the image shows rounded, bumpy, soft spines.

Hedgehog Overalls

Use burnt orange yarn.

Row 1: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 sts.

Sew this panel to the front body as a bib. For each strap, ch 14, sc back across, and sew from the bib over the shoulders. Add two tiny cream buttons.

Hedgehog Arms and Legs

Use cream yarn. Make 4 small limbs.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R5: sc around. 5 sts.

FO. Sew two arms to the sides, angled forward toward the wheelbarrow handles. Sew two legs under the body.

Wheelbarrow with Fall Leaves

The wheelbarrow is placed in front of the hedgehog. It has a tan basket, brown handles, and one black wheel.

Wheelbarrow Basket

Use tan yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Row 1: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
Do not FO. Work sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc into each corner.
Next round: BLO sc around once to form a raised wall.
Next 3 rounds: sc around the basket wall.

FO and weave in ends. Pinch the front end slightly narrower than the back and stitch through the side edges to shape it.

Wheel

Use black yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc around. 12 sts.

FO. Add a small gray center stitch. Sew the wheel under the front of the basket.

Handles and Legs

For each handle, use brown yarn, ch 18, sl st back across. Make 2.
Sew one handle to each back side of the wheelbarrow, extending toward the hedgehog’s hands.
For each support leg, ch 7, sl st back across. Make 2 and sew under the back corners.

Leaves Inside the Wheelbarrow

Make 8 extra small leaves using the small leaf pattern. Use rust red, yellow, and orange yarn. Sew or tack them loosely inside the basket so the wheelbarrow looks full.

Raccoon by the Campfire

The raccoon sits on the front-right side near the campfire. It has a gray body, white muzzle, black mask, striped tail, black paws, and two marshmallow sticks held forward.

Raccoon Body

Use gray yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R10: sc around. 24 sts.
R11: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R12: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R13: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close.

Raccoon Head

Use gray yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
R9: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R10: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R11: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew the head to the body, facing the campfire.

White Muzzle

Use white yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
R3: sc around. 9 sts.

FO. Flatten and sew to the lower front of the head. Embroider a small black nose at the center top of the muzzle.

Black Eye Mask

Use black yarn and surface embroidery. Stitch a horizontal mask shape across the face from one side to the other, passing over the eye area. Add two white eye stitches or small white circles over the mask, then place tiny black pupils in the centers.

Raccoon Ears

Make 2 with gray yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc. Do not join tightly.
R2: ch 1, turn, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.

FO and sew one ear to each side of the head between R3 and R5.

Raccoon Arms and Legs

Use gray yarn for upper limbs and black yarn for paw tips.

R1: With black, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
Change to gray.
R3-R7: sc around. 5 sts for 5 rounds.

Make 4 limbs. Sew arms angled forward. Sew legs at the lower body so the raccoon appears seated.

Striped Raccoon Tail

Alternate gray and black yarn.

R1: With gray, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
R3-R4: gray sc around. 9 sts.
R5-R6: black sc around. 9 sts.
R7-R8: gray sc around. 9 sts.
R9-R10: black sc around. 9 sts.
R11-R12: gray sc around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and sew to the back side of the raccoon, curling toward the right.

Marshmallow Sticks

For each stick, use brown yarn, ch 16, sl st in each ch across. Make 2.
For each marshmallow, use white yarn, MR, 5 sc, then sc around for 2 rounds. FO and close.
Sew one marshmallow to the end of each stick. Sew the stick ends into the raccoon’s paws so they point toward the campfire.

Campfire

The campfire sits in front of the raccoon with tan logs arranged in a star shape and orange-yellow flames in the center.

Logs

Use light brown yarn. Make 6 logs.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R8: sc around. 6 sts for 7 rounds.

Stuff lightly. FO and close both ends. Embroider 2 dark brown lines on each log. Sew logs to the mat in a crossed star arrangement.

Flames

Make 3 yellow flames and 3 orange flames.

ch 7.
sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc in last ch.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Layer the yellow flames in the center first, then add orange flames behind them. Sew the lower edges to the crossed logs so the flames stand slightly upright.

Tall Right Tree with Owl Branch

The tall tree stands at the back-right edge. It has a dark brown trunk, a round golden-yellow fall crown, a smaller orange crown, red and yellow leaves, a side branch holding an owl, and a hanging branch with small leaves.

Tall Tree Trunk

Use dark brown yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: inc around. 16 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 16 sts.
R4-R24: sc around. 16 sts for 21 rounds.
R25: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R26-R31: sc around. 12 sts for 6 rounds.

Stuff very firmly as you go. Insert a folded pipe cleaner only if the item is decorative and not intended for young children. FO and leave a long tail.

Tree Base Flare

Use dark brown yarn.

ch 18.
sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
FO and wrap this strip around the lower trunk at the base. Sew to create a flared root edge.

Tree Hollow

Use black yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.

FO. Use dark brown yarn to surface stitch around the black circle. Sew the hollow to the lower front of the trunk.

Large Yellow Tree Crown

Use golden yellow yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6: sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
R7-R13: sc around. 36 sts for 7 rounds.
R14: sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
R15: sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
R16: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts. Stuff.
R17: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R18: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew to the top of the trunk, slightly leaning to the left.

Small Orange Tree Crown

Use burnt orange yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5-R9: sc around. 24 sts.
R10: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
R11: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R12: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew this smaller crown to the right side of the tall trunk, just below the main crown.

Leaves on Tree Crowns

Make 12 small leaves in rust red, yellow, and orange. Sew them randomly on both crowns. Keep some leaves near the lower edge and some near the top, matching the spotted leaf look in the image.

Owl Branch

Use dark brown yarn.

ch 24.
sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. 23 sts.

FO. Sew this branch horizontally through the trunk at about two-thirds height, extending mostly to the left. Add two short branch tips by chaining 8 and 6, slip stitching back, and sewing them to the main branch.

Hanging Right Branch

Use dark brown yarn.

ch 18, sl st back across. FO.
Make one small twig: ch 7, sl st back across. Sew to the branch.

Sew this branch to the right side of the trunk, angled downward. Attach 3 small red or yellow leaves to the branch ends.

Owl on the Branch

The owl is small and rounded with a dark brown body, cream belly, large white eyes, black pupils, and a tiny beak. It sits on the tree branch.

Owl Body

Use dark brown yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R8: sc around. 18 sts.
R9: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts. Stuff.
R10: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close.

Owl Belly

Use beige yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc around. 12 sts.

FO. Flatten and sew to the front of the owl body.

Owl Eyes

Use white yarn. Make 2.

R1: MR, 6 sc. Join and FO.

Sew the eyes side by side above the belly. Add black pupils with small embroidered stitches. Use golden yellow yarn to stitch a tiny V-shaped beak between the eyes.

Owl Ears and Wings

For each ear tuft, attach dark brown yarn at the top corner, ch 3, sl st in the same spot. Make 2.
For each wing, use dark brown yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc. FO and sew to the sides.

Sew the owl to the branch with the feet area wrapped slightly around the branch so it looks perched and stable.

Small Left Tree

The smaller tree stands on the left edge of the mat. It has a dark trunk, round orange crown, red mushrooms nearby, and scattered autumn leaves.

Small Tree Trunk

Use dark brown yarn.

R1: MR, 7 sc. 7 sts.
R2: inc around. 14 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 14 sts.
R4-R15: sc around. 14 sts for 12 rounds.

Stuff firmly. FO and leave a long tail.

Small Orange Crown

Use burnt orange yarn.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R5: sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
R6-R11: sc around. 30 sts.
R12: sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
R13: sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts. Stuff.
R14: sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
R15: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew to the top of the small trunk.

Leaf Spots for Small Tree

Make 9 small leaves in yellow, rust red, and olive green. Sew them around the orange crown, spaced unevenly so the tree looks naturally autumn-colored.

Tree Stabilizing Pads

For each standing tree, make a hidden stabilizing pad to keep the trunk upright on the mat.

Use dark brown yarn.
R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: inc around. 16 sts.
R3: sc 1, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
R4: sc 2, inc; repeat around. 32 sts.

FO. Sew one pad to the bottom of each trunk. Then sew the entire pad firmly to the mat using many small stitches around the edge.

Extra Garden Ground Details

Small Pebbles

Use gray and beige yarn. Make 10 pebbles.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.

FO and sew near the stream, campfire, and pumpkin patch.

Tiny Acorns

Make 6 tiny acorns. Use tan yarn for the nut and dark brown for the cap.

With tan, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
Change to dark brown.
R3: sc around. 5 sts.

FO and sew closed. Add a short dark brown stitch on top as the stem. Scatter near the tall tree and stream.

Placement Guide

Lay all pieces on the mat before sewing. The image has a balanced circular scene with taller elements in the back and smaller details in the front. This arrangement keeps the design clear and gives the garden depth.

Back-left center: place the scarecrow standing in front of the corn rows.
Back-right edge: place the tall tree with owl branch.
Left edge: place the smaller orange tree.
Center: place the largest orange pumpkin, then surround it with medium and small pumpkins.
Front-left: place the hedgehog and wheelbarrow.
Front-right: place the raccoon and campfire.
Right side: place the curved stream with stones and lily pads.
Throughout: scatter leaves, mushrooms, vines, acorns, and pebbles.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Start by sewing the brown pumpkin patch to the green mat. Add the stream next so the large flat areas are secure before standing pieces are attached. Sew the corn rows behind the scarecrow area, then attach the scarecrow over the lower ends of the stalks.

Sew the two trees in place with strong stitches through the stabilizing pads. Add extra stitches around the trunks so they stand straight. The tall tree should lean very slightly inward, and the owl branch should face toward the center of the scene.

Sew the pumpkins onto the brown patch. Place the largest pumpkin near the center, a green pumpkin to one side, cream and yellow pumpkins toward the front, and smaller orange gourds around the edges. Add curly vines after the pumpkins are secured.

Attach the hedgehog, wheelbarrow, raccoon, and campfire last. Angle the hedgehog’s arms toward the wheelbarrow handles. Angle the raccoon’s marshmallow sticks toward the flame. This makes the figures look like they are interacting with the scene.

Check that the scarecrow’s black eyes are even and the orange nose is centered.
Add a small curved smile with black embroidery.
Give the raccoon clear white eyes over the black mask.
Keep the owl’s large eyes close together for a cute expression.
Trim scarecrow straw hair, straw hands, and straw feet only after final sewing.

Care Notes

This project has many small attached details, so gentle handling is best. It is designed as a decorative play mat or display piece. If it will be handled often, sew every applique and figure with extra backstitches.

Spot clean with cool water and a soft cloth.
Do not machine wash if you used cardboard, wire, buttons, or plastic canvas.
Reshape pumpkins and tree crowns with your fingers after cleaning.
Let the piece air dry flat on a towel.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The round green base lies flat and has a dark brown outer border.
The center brown patch is sewn smoothly and includes raised soil spiral lines.
The blue stream is attached on the right side with stones, lily pads, and a tiny yellow detail.
The scarecrow has a brown hat, straw hair, orange shirt, blue overalls, straw hands, and straw feet.
The corn rows stand behind the scarecrow with green leaves and yellow cobs.
The tall tree has a golden crown, orange side crown, owl branch, hanging twig, and tree hollow.
The small left tree has an orange crown with red and yellow leaves.
The hedgehog has brown spines, cream face, orange overalls, and a wheelbarrow full of leaves.
The raccoon has a black mask, striped tail, white muzzle, and marshmallow sticks.
The campfire has crossed logs and layered orange-yellow flames.
Pumpkins, vines, mushrooms, acorns, pebbles, and leaves are scattered naturally.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the play mat flat instead of folded. If you need to move it, support the underside with both hands, especially under the trees and standing figures. Avoid pulling the branches, scarecrow arms, owl, or wheelbarrow handles.

For dust removal, use a soft brush and work gently around the pumpkins, leaves, and animal faces. For deeper spot cleaning, lightly dampen a cloth and press the area instead of rubbing. Let the mat dry completely before storing.

Keep the finished piece away from long direct sunlight so the autumn colors stay rich. If a vine or leaf curls too tightly over time, dampen your fingers slightly, reshape the detail, and allow it to dry in place.

Please note: This is an AI-assisted crochet pattern based on an AI-generated design. I do my best to make each pattern clear and accurate, but occasional errors may happen. Thank you for understanding and enjoying this design.