Crochet Tutorial: Badger and Fox Picnic Treehouse Diorama – Free Crochet Pattern.

This crochet diorama recreates a cozy woodland picnic treehouse with a tall textured tree trunk, round grass base, spiral staircase, balcony full of flowers, tiny birds, hanging lanterns, pond, mushrooms, strawberries, a hedgehog with a berry wagon, and a picnic scene with a badger and fox. The finished display is detailed, playful, and made as a decorative crochet centerpiece.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a structured amigurumi-style diorama. Most pieces are worked tightly with a small hook so the treehouse stands firmly and the tiny details keep their shape.

The finished piece measures about 14 in wide and 16 in tall when made with DK cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. You may use worsted yarn for a larger display, but keep all yarn weights consistent so the proportions stay balanced.

Skill Level

Level: Intermediate to advanced beginner.
Main techniques: working in continuous rounds, simple shaping, surface crochet, small embroidery, joining pieces, and light structure building.
Important style: tight stitches, firm stuffing, and careful placement create the detailed treehouse look.

Materials

DK cotton yarn in warm brown, dark brown, tan, beige, cream, black, white, orange, rust, mint green, grass green, moss green, pale blue, gray, light gray, red, pink, yellow, lilac, purple, and pastel floral colors.
2.25 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
2.75 mm crochet hook for the round base and balcony railing.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Plastic canvas, thick felt, or cardboard for base, staircase discs, balcony, and tree support.
Two 8 mm safety eyes for badger, two 7 mm safety eyes for fox, two 5 mm eyes for hedgehog, and 3 mm black beads for birds if desired.
Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, sewing pins.
Optional: thin floral wire for lantern handles and branch support.
Optional: battery tea light only if kept outside the crochet structure and never left unattended.

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 sc in same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off

Gauge and Construction Notes

For amigurumi, gauge is less important than firmness. A good test is 8 sc and 8 rounds measuring about 1 in. The fabric should not show stuffing. If gaps appear, use a smaller hook.

The tree trunk is built around an inner support tube made from plastic canvas or rolled cardboard. Crochet covers are sewn around the support. This keeps the tall tree upright while the bark texture remains soft and handmade.

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round. Stuff slowly and firmly, shaping each piece as you go.

Finished Size Guide

Round grass base: about 14 in across.
Main tree trunk: about 11 in tall and 4 in wide.
Balcony: about 5.5 in wide.
Badger: about 3.5 in tall seated.
Fox: about 4 in tall standing.
Hedgehog: about 2.5 in tall.
Staircase: 10 stacked round steps curving up the tree.

Large Round Grass Base

Use grass green and 2.75 mm hook. Work in joined rounds for a flat circle. Ch 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. Join each round with sl st to first sc.

R1: MR, 8 sc in ring. Join. 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.
R22: Sc 20, inc, repeat around. 176 sts.
R23: Sc 21, inc, repeat around. 184 sts.
R24: Sc 22, inc, repeat around. 192 sts.
R25: Sc 23, inc, repeat around. 200 sts.
R26: Sc 24, inc, repeat around. 208 sts.
R27: Sc 25, inc, repeat around. 216 sts.
R28: Sc 26, inc, repeat around. 224 sts.
R29: Sc 27, inc, repeat around. 232 sts.
R30: Sc 28, inc, repeat around. 240 sts.
R31: BLO sc around. 240 sts.
R32: Sc around. 240 sts.

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Trace the finished circle onto plastic canvas or thick felt. Cut one circle slightly smaller than the crochet piece. Insert it under the base before closing the underside later.

Base Underside

Make a second flat circle in dark green or brown using R1 to R30 only. Place the support circle between the top and underside. Hold both crochet layers together and sc through both layers around with grass green. FO and weave in ends.

Stone Border Around the Base

The image shows rounded stones around the edge in gray, pale blue, cream, and brown. Make 34 stones in mixed colors. Vary sizes slightly so the border looks natural.

Small Stone

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
R4: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, FO, close hole.

Large Stone

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
R5: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
R6: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, FO, close hole. Sew stones around the outer edge, leaving a small opening at the front where the picnic blanket sits.

Pond

The pond is a soft blue oval on the left side of the base with small stones around it. Use pale blue and 2.25 mm hook.

Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 15, inc in last ch. 36 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 15, inc in next 3 sts, sc 15, inc in next 2 sts. 42 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 15, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 15, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 48 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 15, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 15, repeat sc 2, inc two times. 54 sts.
R5: Sc around. 54 sts.
R6: Sl st around loosely to make a smooth edge.

FO with a long tail. Sew pond to the left front side of the base. Add 10 small stones around the pond edge using the small stone pattern.

Main Tree Trunk

The tree trunk is wide, textured, and slightly irregular. Use warm brown. Make an inner cylinder from plastic canvas about 4 in wide and 10.5 in tall. Roll and secure it before covering.

Tree Trunk Cover

Use 2.25 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff around the inner support lightly while sewing the cover in place.

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.
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: BLO sc around. 72 sts.
R11-R58: Sc around. 72 sts for 48 rounds.
R59: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 64 sts.
R60: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 56 sts.
R61: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
R62: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.

Do not close the top completely. Insert the support tube. Add stuffing between tube and crochet fabric only where needed. Sew trunk securely to the center-back of the base, slightly behind the picnic area.

Bark Ridges

The image has deep vertical bark grooves. Make 16 raised strips in dark brown and medium brown. Vary lengths between 7 and 11 in.

For each long ridge, ch 46, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc across. FO.
For each short ridge, ch 32, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc across. FO.
Make 8 long ridges and 8 short ridges.
Sew vertically to the trunk, spacing unevenly.
Add surface crochet lines between ridges using dark brown sl sts.

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Knothole Spiral

Use dark brown for the small round knot on the lower left side of the trunk.

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.

FO. Surface crochet a spiral from center outward with tan yarn. Sew knot to the lower left trunk, near the staircase.

Treehouse Window Opening

The lower window shows a tiny cozy room with curtains, chairs, cushions, and a small round table. Crochet the window as an appliqué panel and sew it to the front of the trunk.

Window Frame

Use dark brown.

Ch 24.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 22. Ch 1, turn. 23 sts.
R2-R14: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 23 sts.
R15: Sc around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.

FO. Make a second rectangle in warm yellow for the room interior using R1 to R14 only. Sew yellow piece behind the frame.

Curtains

Make two blue curtain panels.

Ch 8.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
R2-R10: BLO sc across. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.

FO. Sew one curtain to each side of the window. Add tan vertical lines with embroidery stitches to show folds.

Interior Chairs and Table

Chair backs: Make two tan rectangles, ch 6, sc 5 across for 5 rows. Sew inside window.
Chair seats: Make two orange rectangles, ch 5, sc 4 across for 4 rows. Sew below chair backs.
Table: MR 6, inc around to 12, sl st around. Sew at center bottom of window.
Cup on table: With cream, ch 4, sc 3 across for 2 rows. Add one tiny brown French knot for tea.

Sew the full window panel to the trunk front, about 2 in above the base. Add a narrow dark brown sill: ch 20, sc 19, FO, sew below window.

Upper Small Arched Window

The small upper window has a crossbar and sits on the left upper trunk. Use dark brown for the frame and cream for the cross.

R1: With dark brown, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
R2-R6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
R7: Sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, hdc 2, sc 2 to shape a soft arch.

FO. Sew to trunk. With cream, embroider one vertical line and one horizontal line across the window.

Branch Arms

The tree has two long branch arms, one stretching left and one stretching right. Each branch is crocheted as a tapered tube and sewn firmly to the trunk.

Left Branch

Use warm brown.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
R4-R10: Sc around. 12 sts.
R11: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
R12-R28: Sc around. 15 sts.
R29: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R30-R38: Sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO with long tail. Sew branch to upper left trunk at a slight upward angle. Add 3 bark ridges along it using ch 22, sc across strips.

Right Branch

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
R4-R12: Sc around. 12 sts.
R13: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
R14-R30: Sc around. 15 sts.
R31: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R32-R42: Sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO with long tail. Sew to upper right trunk, pointing outward and upward. Add bark ridge strips as on left branch.

Branch Leaves

Use moss green. Make 10 small leaf clusters and sew them near the ends of the branches.

Ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
Ch 7 again from the same base and repeat the same stitches.
Make 2 or 3 leaves per cluster.

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Hanging Lanterns

The picture shows two small lanterns hanging from the branches. Make one for each side with dark brown, yellow, and black.

Lantern Body

With yellow, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
R6: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and close. With dark brown, surface crochet or embroider four vertical lines around the yellow light.

Lantern Top and Bottom

Top cap: With dark brown, MR 6, inc around to 12, FO. Sew to top.
Bottom cap: Repeat top cap and sew to bottom.
Handle: Ch 14 with dark brown, sl st back across. Sew ends to top cap.

Hang one lantern from the left branch and one from the right branch. For a neat finish, sew the handle around the branch instead of leaving it loose.

Spiral Staircase

The staircase climbs the left side of the tree. Each step is a round wood slice with a dark edge and textured top. Make 10 steps from largest at bottom to smallest near balcony.

Large Step Disc

Make 5 large steps.

R1: With tan, 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.
R5: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
R6: With dark brown, sc around. 32 sts.

Cut a small plastic canvas circle to fit inside each large disc. Sew the underside closed with a flat tan circle made through R4 only.

Small Step Disc

Make 5 small steps.

R1: With tan, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
R5: With dark brown, sc around. 24 sts.

Add a support circle inside each step. Sew underside closed with a flat tan circle made through R3 only.

Wood Ring Embroidery

On top of each step, embroider two uneven circles with dark brown. Add one short straight line from the center outward to imitate wood grain.

Attaching the Staircase

Pin the largest step to the left front base, touching the tree trunk.
Place each next step slightly higher and farther around the trunk.
Use strong yarn and sew through the step edge into the trunk.
Add a hidden tack stitch from the bottom of each step into the step below it.
The final top step should meet the balcony floor.

Balcony Platform

The balcony wraps across the upper front trunk. It has a rounded rectangular basket shape, green trim, flowers on the rail, and tiny birds sitting inside.

Balcony Floor

Use tan and 2.25 mm hook.

Ch 28.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 26. Ch 1, turn. 27 sts.
R2-R10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 27 sts.
R11: Sc around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
R12: BLO sc around to create a raised edge.

Cut plastic canvas to fit inside the floor. Sew the floor to the front upper trunk, about 8 in above the base.

Balcony Rail

Use medium brown.

Ch 34.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 32. Ch 1, turn. 33 sts.
R2-R5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 33 sts.
R6: Sc around all edges, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Sew the rail to the front edge of the balcony floor. Curve it slightly so it looks like a basket balcony. Add two short side rails: ch 10, sc 9 across for 4 rows, make two, sew to sides.

Green Balcony Trim

With moss green, join yarn to top front rail. Work sc across the top edge. Then work ch 3, sl st in next stitch across the lower rail for a leafy scallop trim.

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Balcony Flowers

The front rail is covered with small flowers in white, yellow, pink, lavender, and purple. Make 18 flowers and 14 leaves.

Five-Petal Flower

R1: With flower color, MR, ch 1.
Work 5 petals into ring: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
Repeat until 5 petals are made.
Pull ring tight and FO.

Use yellow French knots or tiny embroidered centers on white and pink flowers. Arrange the flowers across the balcony front and sew securely.

Small Leaf

With green, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew leaves between the flowers, letting some point downward like the image.

Birds on the Balcony

The balcony has two small round birds, one beige and one pale blue-gray. Both are made with the same body pattern.

Bird Body

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
R8: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
R9: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff and close. For the beige bird, use tan body with peach wing. For the blue bird, use pale blue body with gray wing.

Bird Wing

Ch 5.
Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, 3 dc in last ch.
Work on opposite side: dc, hdc, sc.

FO and sew one wing to each visible side. Embroider tiny black eyes and a small orange beak using two straight stitches. Sew birds onto balcony floor.

Hanging Sign

The sign reads “Badger & Fox Picnic” and hangs below the balcony. Use beige for the sign and dark brown for the border.

With beige, ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16. Ch 1, turn. 17 sts.
R2-R7: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 17 sts.
R8: With dark brown, sc around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Use dark brown embroidery to write “Badger & Fox Picnic” in small backstitches. If lettering is difficult, make short decorative lines to suggest tiny words. Attach two ch-10 cords to the top corners and sew the cords under the balcony.

Picnic Blanket

The picnic blanket is a pale floral rectangle placed in front of the tree. Use cream as the base and add tiny pink and green stitches afterward.

Ch 24.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 22. Ch 1, turn. 23 sts.
R2-R18: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 23 sts.
R19: Sc around the whole blanket with pink, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Embroider tiny flowers across the blanket using pink straight stitches and green mini leaves. Sew the blanket lightly to the grass base only at the four corners.

Badger Doll

The badger sits at the picnic with black-and-white face markings, dark limbs, and a tan vest-like body. Work firmly and stuff each piece evenly.

Badger Head

Use white.

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-R10: Sc around. 30 sts.
R11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
R12: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

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Insert eyes between R7 and R8, 7 stitches apart. Stuff firmly and FO, leaving long tail.

Badger Black Face Stripes

Make two black teardrop patches.

Ch 7.
Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc 2, hdc, sc.
FO and sew one patch diagonally from top side of head toward muzzle area on each side.

Embroider a small black nose at the front center between R8 and R9. Add one short vertical stitch below the nose.

Badger Body

Use tan for the body with a dark lower section.

R1: With dark brown, 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. 24 sts.
R8: Change to tan, sc around. 24 sts.
R9-R12: Sc around. 24 sts.
R13: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R14: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body with face angled slightly toward the fox.

Badger Ears

Make two in black.

R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
R3: Sc around. 10 sts.

Flatten and sew to top sides of head.

Badger Arms and Legs

Make two arms in black.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R7: Sc around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. Sew to sides of body. Make two legs in black: MR 6, R2 inc around to 12, R3-R5 sc around, stuff, sew to front lower body in seated position.

Fox Doll

The fox stands beside the picnic blanket wearing a mint dress. It has an orange head, white muzzle, black-tipped ears, and a curled orange tail with a white tip.

Fox Head

Use orange.

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-R10: Sc around. 30 sts.
R11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
R12: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Insert eyes between R7 and R8, 6 stitches apart. Stuff and FO.

Fox Muzzle

Use white.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly and sew to front of head. Embroider a small black nose at the center tip.

Fox Ears

Make two.

R1: With black, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
R3: Change to orange, sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
R4: Sc 3, inc, repeat twice. 10 sts.
R5: Sc around. 10 sts.

Flatten ears and sew to top of head. Add cream inner ear stitches with small straight embroidery.

Fox Body and Dress

Start with orange for the body, then change to mint green for the dress.

R1: With orange, 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. 24 sts.
R8: Change to mint, BLO sc around. 24 sts.
R9-R12: Sc around. 24 sts.
R13: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R14: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff body. Sew head to body. For the skirt, join mint to the front loops of R8 and work: ch 2, 2 hdc in each front loop around, join and FO.

Fox Arms, Legs, and Tail

Make two arms in orange: MR 6, R2-R7 sc around, stuff lightly, sew to sides. Make two legs: MR 6, R2 inc around to 12, R3-R5 sc around, stuff, sew under dress.

For the tail, start with white.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R3: Change to orange, sc around. 9 sts.
R4-R12: Sc around. 9 sts.
R13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. Curve the tail while sewing it to the back right side of the fox body.

Hedgehog Doll

The hedgehog stands by the berry wagon. It has a beige face and a darker spiky back.

Hedgehog Body

Use beige for the face and belly.

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.

Insert eyes between R5 and R6, 5 stitches apart. Stuff and close. Embroider a small dark brown nose.

Hedgehog Spiky Back

Use dark brown. This piece covers the back and sides.

Ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
R2: Sc, then loop stitch in next stitch, repeat across. Ch 1, turn.
R3: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
R4-R9: Repeat R2 and R3 three times.

FO. Sew this patch over the back of the hedgehog, leaving the beige face visible. Trim loops evenly if needed.

Hedgehog Arms and Feet

Make two tiny arms in beige: MR 5, R2-R4 sc around, FO, sew to front sides. Make two feet: MR 5, inc around to 10, FO, sew at bottom.

Berry Wagon

The wagon is cream-colored with dark wheels and filled with red and blue berries. It sits near the hedgehog.

Wagon Box

With cream, ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
R2-R8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
R9: BLO sc around rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
R10-R13: Sc around to build the sides.

Cut a small rectangle of plastic canvas for the wagon bottom. Insert it before sewing closed. Shape the sides into a shallow cart.

Wagon Wheels

Make four in dark brown.

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

FO. Sew two wheels to each side. For the handle, ch 20, sl st back across, sew to front of wagon.

Berries

Make 12 berries in red, raspberry, and dark blue.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc around. 6 sts.

Stuff only with yarn tail, close, and sew berries into the wagon. Add green French knots or tiny ch-3 leaves on some berries.

Picnic Foods and Tea Set

The picnic scene includes cups, plates, bread rolls, cookies, and a basket. These tiny pieces make the diorama feel full and match the cozy image.

Round Plate

Make two in white.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: Sl st around loosely. FO.

Tea Cup

Make two in white.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.

FO. For handle, ch 6, sew both ends to side of cup. Embroider a tiny brown circle inside for tea.

Cookie

Make four in tan.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sl st around. FO.

Add small dark brown French knots for chocolate chips or spiral lines for pastry swirls.

Bread Roll

Make five in golden tan.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.
R5: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and close. Embroider one curved brown line on top of each roll.

Picnic Basket

Use tan.

Ch 12.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. 11 sts.
R2-R6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 11 sts.
R7: BLO sc around rectangle.
R8-R10: Sc around.

FO. For handle, ch 18, sl st back across, sew to both sides. Place bread rolls inside and tack them down.

Garden Flowers Around the Base

The image has daisies, lavender, red berries, and green plants around the base. Add clusters behind the picnic area, near the pond, and beside the tree.

Daisy Flower

Make 12 daisies.

With yellow, MR, 6 sc, join and FO.
Join white to any stitch.
Petal: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st into next yellow stitch.
Repeat until 6 petals are made.

Flower Stem

With green, ch 10, sl st back across. Sew flower to top. Sew stem to base with the flower standing slightly upright.

Lavender Stalk

Make 6 lavender stalks.

With green, ch 14, sl st back across.
With purple, sew 6 small French knots along the top half of the stem.

Group lavender stalks on the right side behind the picnic area.

Strawberry Plant

Make 7 strawberries.

R1: With red, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
R3: Sc around. 10 sts.
R4: Dec around. 5 sts.

Close and embroider tiny yellow seed stitches. For each top, with green ch 4, sl st into berry top, repeat 3 times. Sew berries near the right front garden.

Garden Leaves

Make 30 leaves in mixed greens.

Ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew leaves in clusters around daisies, strawberries, mushrooms, pond, and tree roots.

Mushrooms

The diorama has red-and-white mushrooms and brown mushrooms around the base. Make at least 9 mushrooms in different heights.

Small Mushroom Stem

With cream, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R5: Sc around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and FO.

Large Mushroom Stem

With cream, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R3-R8: Sc around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly and FO.

Red Mushroom Cap

With red, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R5: Sc around. 18 sts.
R6: BLO sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff the cap lightly and sew to stem. Add white French knots for spots.

Brown Mushroom Cap

Use brown and follow the red cap pattern. Leave off the white spots or add only 2 cream stitches.

Tree Roots

Make 7 roots in warm brown. These roots spread from the trunk onto the base and help hide the seam where the trunk is attached.

R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R8: Sc around. 6 sts.
R9: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R10-R15: Sc around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. Flatten the wider end and sew it to the trunk base. Curve each root outward and sew it along the grass.

Mini Balcony Lamp

The balcony has a tiny warm lamp behind the birds. Make a small standing lantern and sew it to the balcony floor near the back.

With dark brown, ch 8, sl st back across for the post.
With yellow, MR 5, R2 inc around to 10, R3 sc around, close.
With dark brown, MR 6, FO for the top cap.
Sew the yellow light to the post and the cap to the top.

Tack the post to the balcony floor so it stands behind the birds.

Assembly Placement Guide

Sew the tree trunk firmly to the back-center of the round grass base.
Add tree roots around the trunk bottom and sew them flat to the base.
Attach left and right branches to the upper trunk, then add leaves and hanging lanterns.
Sew the lower cozy window to the front lower trunk.
Sew the small arched window to the upper left trunk.
Attach the balcony platform to the upper front trunk, then add railing, trim, flowers, birds, lamp, and sign.
Build the spiral staircase from the left base upward to the balcony.
Sew the pond to the left side and add stones around it.
Sew the outer stone border around the base.
Place picnic blanket at the front, then add badger, fox, basket, cups, plates, cookies, and bread.
Sew hedgehog and berry wagon near the left front side, facing toward the picnic.
Add mushrooms, daisies, lavender, strawberries, and leaves around all open garden areas.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check every doll face before sewing the figures permanently. The badger should face slightly toward the fox. The fox should face the picnic blanket. The hedgehog should stand by the wagon, angled inward toward the treehouse.

Use black embroidery floss for noses and mouths. Use tiny white stitches beside the eyes if you want a shiny expression. Keep facial stitches small because oversized details can change the soft woodland look.

After all pieces are sewn down, gently press the base flat with your hands. Do not iron the crochet. Shape the tree, branches, and stairs by pinching the stuffing and adjusting the stitched joins.

Care Notes

Use this treehouse as a decorative item, not as a toy for babies or pets.
If safety eyes, beads, wire, or plastic canvas are used, keep the piece away from children under 3 years old.
Keep the diorama dry and away from strong sunlight to protect the colors.
Do not machine wash because the structure, staircase, and small sewn details may bend.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

Tree trunk stands straight and is firmly attached to the base.
Branches are secure and do not droop heavily.
Balcony rail is curved and flowers cover the front edge.
Staircase steps are stacked in a smooth spiral.
Badger, fox, hedgehog, wagon, and picnic foods are sewn in place.
Garden plants, mushrooms, pond stones, and outer stones fill the base evenly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For dust, use a soft makeup brush or a cool air blower on low power. Clean from top to bottom, starting with the branches and balcony, then the trunk, dolls, garden pieces, and base.

For small stains, dab gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the area. Let the piece air dry completely in a shaded place before storing or displaying again.

Store the diorama in a clear display box or a breathable fabric cover. Add tissue paper around the branches and staircase if moving it. Do not stack heavy items on top of the treehouse.