Woodland Squirrel Tree Stump Library with Spiral Staircase – Pattern Guide

This woodland display features a tall hollow tree stump home with an open reading room, glowing round window, book shelves, fireplace, cozy armchair, roof acorns, side branch, leafy vines, mushrooms, two small squirrels, a balcony, and a spiral stairway wrapping around the trunk. The finished piece is designed as a decorative amigurumi-style diorama with many tiny stitched details.

Pattern Overview

This pattern uses US crochet terms and is written for a firm amigurumi texture. The tree stump is worked as a tall cylinder with a reinforced base, raised bark ridges, roots, a cutaway front room, and a flat mossy roof. The interior is built separately and sewn inside the opening.

The finished model measures about 12 in / 30.5 cm tall from the base grass to the top acorns, and about 8 in / 20 cm wide across the roots and stair rail. Use a tight gauge so the stump can stand upright and the small furniture keeps its shape.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. The stitches are simple, but the project has many small parts, firm stuffing, shaping, and layered assembly. Read the full assembly section before sewing, because the balcony, stairs, room, and trunk must align carefully.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in dark bark brown, medium bark brown, tan, beige, moss green, leaf green, olive, rust orange, pumpkin orange, cream, yellow gold, dark brown, black, red, white, gray, and small book colors.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the main stump and furniture.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for squirrels, books, railing, mushrooms, leaves, and small details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas, thin cardboard, or firm felt for hidden support pieces.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors.
• Two pairs of 5 mm safety eyes for squirrels, or black embroidery floss.
• Warm yellow felt or yarn for the window glow, optional.
• Small amount of fabric glue, optional, only for hidden support and tiny book placement.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical for display size, but it is important for structure. With the 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook so stuffing and inserts do not show.

Important Construction Notes

• The stump is worked from the bottom upward as a firm hollow cylinder.
• The large front opening is made by crocheting back-and-forth rows through the middle section.
• The interior wall, floor, fireplace, chair, and bookcase are separate panels sewn into the cutaway room.
• The spiral stairway wraps on the right side from lower front to upper balcony.
• The balcony sits on the right upper trunk, slightly above the room opening.
• The roof is a flat oval stump cap with two acorns and fallen leaves.

Main Tree Stump Body

Use dark bark brown and the 3.0 mm hook. Stuff firmly as you go, but leave the middle front opening clear. The trunk is slightly wider at the bottom and gently straight through the body, matching the tall stump shape in the image.

Bottom Oval Base of Trunk

1. Rnd 1: Ch 18. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 16, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side of the chain, sc 15, inc in last ch. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 15, inc in next 3 sts, sc 15, inc in next 2 sts. 42 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 1 three times, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 1 two times. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 2 three times, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 2 two times. 54 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 3 three times, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 3 two times. 60 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 60 sts.
7. Rnd 7: BLO sc around to create the lower edge. 60 sts.

Lower Trunk Wall and Front Opening

1. Rnds 8-16: Sc around for 9 rounds. 60 sts each round.
2. Rnd 17: Sc 10, inc, sc 38, inc, sc 10. 62 sts.
3. Rnd 18: Sc around. 62 sts.
4. Rnd 19: Sc 12, inc, sc 36, inc, sc 12. 64 sts.
5. Rnd 20: Sc around. 64 sts.

The front room opening begins now. Mark the center front 28 sts. These 28 sts will be skipped to create the large arched cutaway. The remaining 36 sts form the back and sides of the trunk.

1. R 21: Sc 18 across the right side and back, leave the 28 front sts unworked, sc 18 across the left side. Ch 1, turn. 36 sts.
2. R 22: Sc 36, ch 1, turn. 36 sts.
3. R 23: Dec, sc 32, dec, ch 1, turn. 34 sts.
4. R 24: Sc 34, ch 1, turn. 34 sts.
5. R 25: Dec, sc 30, dec, ch 1, turn. 32 sts.
6. R 26: Sc 32, ch 1, turn. 32 sts.
7. R 27: Dec, sc 28, dec, ch 1, turn. 30 sts.
8. R 28: Sc 30, ch 1, turn. 30 sts.
9. R 29: Dec, sc 26, dec, ch 1, turn. 28 sts.
10. R 30: Sc 28, ch 1, turn. 28 sts.
11. R 31: Sc 28, ch 28 across the front opening, join to the first stitch of the row with sl st to close the trunk circle again. 56 working spaces.
12. Rnd 32: Sc 28 across the trunk wall, sc 28 into the front chain. 56 sts.

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Upper Trunk Wall

1. Rnds 33-41: Sc around. 56 sts each round.
2. Rnd 42: Sc 12, dec, sc 28, dec, sc 12. 54 sts.
3. Rnds 43-47: Sc around. 54 sts each round.
4. Rnd 48: Sc 11, dec, sc 28, dec, sc 11. 52 sts.
5. Rnds 49-51: Sc around. 52 sts each round.
6. Rnd 52: BLO sc around. 52 sts.
7. Rnd 53: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the roof cap. 52 sts.

Thick Front Opening Border

Use medium bark brown. Join yarn at the lower left corner of the room opening. Work evenly around the cut edge to make the raised bark lip visible in the photo.

1. Round 1: Sc 16 up the left side, sc 26 across the upper arch, sc 16 down the right side, sc 28 across the lower opening edge. Join with sl st. 86 sts.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc around. At each lower corner work 3 sc into the corner stitch. Join. 90 sts.
3. Round 3: Sl st loosely around for a neat raised rim. FO and weave in ends.

Top Stump Cap and Roof Details

The top is a flat cut stump with a tan center and brown bark edge. It should sit like a lid, slightly wider than the trunk, with a subtle oval shape and a visible rim.

Flat Roof Cap

Use tan yarn and the 3.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 20. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 18, 3 sc in last ch, sc 17 on the other side, inc in last ch. 40 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 17, inc in next 3 sts, sc 17, inc in next 2 sts. 46 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 17, repeat inc, sc 1 three times, sc 17, repeat inc, sc 1 two times. 52 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 17, repeat inc, sc 2 three times, sc 17, repeat inc, sc 2 two times. 58 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 58 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to medium bark brown. BLO sc around. 58 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. FO, leaving a long sewing tail. 58 sts.

Cut an oval plastic canvas insert slightly smaller than the roof cap. Place it under the cap and sew the cap to Rnd 53 of the trunk. Keep the tan center flat and let the bark edge overhang the trunk by about 1/4 in / 6 mm.

Roof Growth Rings

• With dark tan yarn, surface sl st one oval ring around the center of the roof.
• With medium brown yarn, embroider 5 short uneven lines from front to back.
• With rust orange yarn, sew one small fallen leaf near the front right of the roof.

Roof Acorns

Make two acorns. One stands near the left back roof and one leans slightly beside it.

1. Nut Rnd 1: With tan yarn and 2.5 mm hook, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec around. Stuff lightly. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Dec around. FO and close. 6 sts.
7. Cap Rnd 1: With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
8. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
9. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
10. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. FO, leaving tail.
11. Stem: Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch and next 3 ch. Sew to the cap.

Sew the caps onto the tan nuts. Sew both acorns to the back left of the roof, with one acorn upright and the second tilted toward the center. Add two small green leaves behind them.

Bark Texture, Roots, Branch, and Leaves

The stump in the image has vertical bark ridges, thick roots at the base, a small side branch on the upper left, and scattered green and orange leaves. These details give the tree stump its cozy forest-house look.

Vertical Bark Ridges

• With medium bark brown yarn, surface sl st 12 uneven vertical lines from Rnd 8 to Rnd 52.
• Place 4 ridges on the left side, 4 on the back, 3 on the right side, and 1 near the room edge.
• Use rust brown yarn to embroider 8 short broken bark marks between the ridges.
• Keep the front opening clear so the interior remains visible.

Large Roots

Make 7 roots in dark bark brown. Stuff each root firmly at the wide end and lightly at the pointed end.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 9 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 2, inc around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 6-9: Sc around. 12 sts each round.
7. Rnd 10: Sc 3, inc around. 15 sts.
8. Rnds 11-13: Sc around. 15 sts each round.
9. Rnd 14: Flatten the opening and sc 7 through both layers. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Sew 3 roots across the front, 1 on the left side, 1 on the right side under the stairs, and 2 toward the back. Angle each root downward and outward like a star around the base.

Upper Left Branch

1. Rnd 1: With dark bark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-9: Sc around. 9 sts each round.
4. Rnd 10: Sc 3, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 ch, sc 3, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, sc 3. Branch tips made.
5. Rnd 11: Sc around the main 9 sts. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the branch to the upper left side of the trunk at a 40-degree upward angle. Add 2 dark brown berries and 1 small orange berry at the branch tips, each made from 5 sc in MR and closed tightly.

Pointed Leaves

Make 8 leaves in leaf green, olive, and rust orange.

1. Ch 8.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Ch 1, turn to the other side of the chain.
4. Sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st into the starting point.
5. FO, leaving a tail. Use the tail to sew a center vein.

Sew 2 green leaves to the left front of the trunk, 1 rust leaf below them, 2 leaves near the side branch, 1 leaf on the roof, and 2 leaves near the stair base.

Grass Base and Mushroom Cluster

The stump sits on an oval green woodland base. The base should show around the roots, especially at the front and right side where the red mushroom and small tan mushrooms stand.

Oval Grass Base

Use moss green and the 3.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 28. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 26, 3 sc in last ch, sc 25 on the other side, inc in last ch. 56 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 25, inc in next 3 sts, sc 25, inc in next 2 sts. 62 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 25, repeat inc, sc 1 three times, sc 25, repeat inc, sc 1 two times. 68 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 25, repeat inc, sc 2 three times, sc 25, repeat inc, sc 2 two times. 74 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 74 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to dark green. Sl st around for a neat edge. FO.

Place a plastic canvas oval under the grass base. Sew or glue the trunk to the center of the base after all roots are attached. The front roots should cover part of the base edge, just like the image.

Red Mushroom

1. Stem Rnd 1: With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-6: Sc around. Stuff lightly. 9 sts each round.
4. Cap Rnd 1: With red yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
5. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec around. Stuff lightly. 18 sts.
10. Sew cap to stem. Embroider 5 tiny white dots on the red cap.

Small Tan and Peach Mushrooms

Make 5 small mushrooms with cream stems and tan, peach, or brown caps.

1. Stem: 5 sc in MR, sc around for 3 rounds, FO.
2. Cap: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc 1 round, FO.
3. Sew each cap to a stem and attach around the front roots and right-side grass.

Interior Room Floor, Wall, and Round Rug

The interior is warm beige with a curved back wall and flat floor. The room begins at the front opening and reaches the back of the trunk. Add the floor first, then the wall panel, then the furniture.

Interior Floor Insert

Use tan yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 18. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 16, 3 sc in last ch, sc 15 on other side, inc in last ch. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 15, inc in next 3 sts, sc 15, inc in next 2 sts. 42 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 1 three times, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 1 two times. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 2 three times, sc 15, repeat inc, sc 2 two times. 54 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail. 54 sts.

Cut a matching insert from plastic canvas. Place it under the floor. Sew the floor into the room opening at trunk Rnds 8-20. The front edge should sit slightly forward, forming the little platform visible at the bottom of the open room.

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Interior Back Wall Panel

Use warm yellow beige and 3.0 mm hook.

1. R 1: Ch 29. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 28 sts.
2. Rows 2-18: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 28 sts each row.
3. Row 19: Dec, sc 24, dec. Ch 1, turn. 26 sts.
4. Row 20: Dec, sc 22, dec. Ch 1, turn. 24 sts.
5. Row 21: Dec, sc 20, dec. FO. 22 sts.

Sew the wall to the inside back of the trunk. Use small stitches through the side edges only, so the outside bark remains neat. The top of the panel should tuck under the upper trunk wall.

Round Spiral Rug

Use beige yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Change to gray. Sl st around. FO.

With tan yarn, surface sl st a loose spiral from the center outward. Sew the rug to the center of the floor, leaving space for the armchair on the left and fireplace on the right.

Bookcase, Books, Fireplace, and Chair

The room contains a tall bookcase against the left back wall, a small glowing fireplace on the right, and a cozy armchair where the lower squirrel sits reading a green book. Use firm stitches and tiny sewing tails.

Bookcase Frame

Use dark brown and 2.5 mm hook.

1. Back Panel R 1: Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts.
2. Rows 2-18: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts each row.
3. Row 19: Sc across. FO. 14 sts.
4. Side Trim: Join yarn at the lower corner, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.

Shelves

• Make 3 shelf strips: ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sts. FO.
• Sew one shelf across Row 5, one across Row 10, and one across Row 15.
• Sew the bookcase to the back-left interior wall, slightly angled toward the opening.

Tiny Books

Make 18 small books in cream, red, yellow, green, brown, and tan.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. 4 sts.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 4.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the books vertically and horizontally on the shelves. Leave a few gaps so the shelves look handmade and natural. Add 2 tiny book stacks on the floor near the chair.

Fireplace

Use dark brown for the outer fireplace, black for the opening, gray for stones, orange for flame, and yellow for glow.

1. Outer R 1: With dark brown, ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
2. Rows 2-10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts each row.
3. Row 11: Sc across. FO. 12 sts.
4. Opening: With black, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch and across for 5 rows. FO. 6 sts wide.
5. Flame: With orange, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc. FO. Make 2. Sew over a small yellow oval.
6. Stones: Make 7 gray bobbles by working 5 sc in MR and closing. Sew around the fireplace arch.

Sew the black opening to the lower center of the fireplace panel. Sew the flames inside the opening. Attach the fireplace to the right interior wall, with the bottom touching the floor and the top under the round side window.

Armchair

Use caramel tan yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. The chair has a wide square seat, high back, two arms, and rounded texture, matching the cozy reading chair in the image.

1. Seat R 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
2. Rows 2-10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts each row.
3. Row 11: Sc across. FO. 10 sts.
4. Back R 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
5. Rows 2-13: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts each row.
6. Row 14: Sc across. FO.
7. Arms: Make 2. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch and across for 4 rows. FO. 8 sts wide.
8. Cushion: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch and across for 8 rows. FO. 8 sts wide.

Place a small square of felt inside the seat and back. Sew the back to the rear edge of the seat at a 90-degree angle. Sew one arm to each side. Sew the cushion on top. Add 6 short dark tan embroidery lines for woven texture.

Small Side Table and Teacup

1. Table Top: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc 1 round, FO.
2. Table Leg: Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch and next 5 ch. FO. Make 3 legs.
3. Sew legs under the table top and attach the table to the left front of the room.
4. Cup: With pale mint, 5 sc in MR, BLO sc around for 2 rounds. FO.
5. Handle: Ch 4, sew as a small loop to the cup side.

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Round Windows and Doorway

The stump has a glowing round window on the front upper wall and a small round window near the lower right side behind the stairway. The balcony also has an arched doorway behind the upper squirrel.

Front Round Window

Use yellow gold for the glow and dark brown for the frame.

1. Glow Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. FO. 24 sts.
5. Frame: With dark brown, join in any stitch and sl st around the circle. FO.
6. Crossbars: Ch 7 for the vertical bar and ch 7 for the horizontal bar. Sew across the window in a plus shape.

Sew this window to the upper front trunk, centered above the room opening. Its bottom edge should sit about 3 rounds above the cutaway arch.

Lower Side Window

1. With yellow gold, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc 1 round. FO.
2. With dark brown, sl st around the edge.
3. Sew one vertical chain of 5 and one horizontal chain of 5 across the circle.
4. Attach to the lower right side of the trunk behind the staircase.

Balcony Door Arch

Use yellow gold and 2.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 10.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 9 sts.
3. Rows 2-8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 9: Dec, sc 5, dec. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
5. Row 10: Dec, sc 3, dec. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
6. Row 11: Dec, sc 1, dec. FO. 3 sts.

With dark brown, sc evenly around the arch as a frame. Sew the arch to the upper right trunk, directly behind the balcony platform.

Spiral Staircase and Balcony

The stairway wraps around the right side of the stump in a gentle spiral. It begins near the lower room opening, rises along the outside, and reaches the balcony where the upper squirrel sits.

Stair Treads

Make 9 stair leaves, alternating moss green, olive green, and rust orange. Each tread is slightly pointed and sewn to the trunk at an upward diagonal.

1. Ch 8.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Ch 1.
3. Turn to the other side of the chain. Sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

• Sew stair 1 at the lower right front, just above the grass base.
• Sew stair 2 one inch above and slightly farther right.
• Sew stair 3 at the right side of the trunk.
• Sew stair 4 behind the side window.
• Sew stair 5 halfway up the trunk.
• Sew stair 6 at the front-right curve.
• Sew stair 7 under the balcony.
• Sew stair 8 touching the balcony base.
• Sew stair 9 as the top landing leaf beside the balcony.

Twisted Stair Rail

Use tan yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. Make two long rope rails.

1. Ch 56 for the lower rail. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Ch 60 for the upper rail. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Make 8 posts: ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch and next 6 ch. FO.

Sew one post beside each stair tread. Sew the lower rail along the outside posts. Sew the upper rail above it, following the same curve. Keep the rail slightly loose so it looks like a natural rope wrapping around the stump.

Balcony Platform

Use tan yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

1. R 1: Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts.
2. Rows 2-6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts each row.
3. Row 7: Sc across. FO. 14 sts.
4. Edge: Join yarn at one corner and sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each front corner. FO.

Place a small plastic canvas rectangle under the balcony. Sew the back edge to the upper right trunk, centered over the arched door. The front edge should project outward about 1 in / 2.5 cm.

Balcony Railing

• Make 6 vertical posts: ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch and next 5 ch. FO.
• Make top rail: ch 30, sl st in 2nd ch and across. FO.
• Make bottom rail: ch 28, sl st in 2nd ch and across. FO.
• Sew posts around the front and sides of the balcony.
• Sew the bottom rail across the posts first, then the top rail slightly higher.

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Squirrel Body Pattern

Make two squirrels. The lower squirrel sits in the armchair with a green book. The upper squirrel sits on the balcony with a pale cup. Both squirrels have orange-brown bodies, cream muzzles, rounded cheeks, tiny ears, and curled striped tails.

Squirrel Head

Use pumpkin orange and 2.5 mm hook. Make 2.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6-10: Sc around. 30 sts each round.
7. Insert 5 mm eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, 6 sts apart.
8. Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 12: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
10. Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec around. Stuff firmly. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 14: Dec around. FO and close. 6 sts.

Squirrel Muzzle

Use cream yarn. Make 2.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. FO, leaving a tail. 12 sts.

Sew the muzzle below the eyes. Embroider a small dark brown nose with 3 horizontal stitches. Add one vertical stitch below the nose and two tiny curved smile stitches.

Squirrel Ears

Make 4 ears in pumpkin orange.

1. 6 sc in MR. Do not join into a full ball.
2. Ch 1, turn, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 8 sts.
3. Fold slightly and FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew ears to the top sides of the head between Rnds 4 and 6. For the upper balcony squirrel, add two short dark brown yarn tufts above the ears.

Squirrel Body

Make 2 in pumpkin orange.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5-9: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. Rnd 10: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
7. Rnds 11-12: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
8. Rnd 13: Sc 1, dec around. Stuff firmly. 12 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long tail to sew the head.

Squirrel Belly Patch

Use cream yarn. Make 2.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on the other side: hdc, hdc, inc. Join and FO.

Sew one belly patch to the front of each squirrel body before attaching the arms.

Squirrel Arms and Legs

Make 4 arms and 4 legs in pumpkin orange.

1. Arms Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2-6: Sc around. FO, leaving a tail. 5 sts each round.
3. Legs Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
5. Rnds 3-4: Sc around. FO, leaving a tail. 9 sts each round.

Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body. Position the lower squirrel arms forward so they hold the green book. Position the balcony squirrel arms inward so they hold the small cup.

Curled Squirrel Tail

Make 2 large curled tails. Use pumpkin orange and add dark brown stripes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 4-8: Sc around. 12 sts each round.
5. Rnd 9: Sc 3, inc around. 15 sts.
6. Rnds 10-15: Sc around. 15 sts each round.
7. Rnd 16: Sc 3, dec around. 12 sts.
8. Rnds 17-21: Sc around. Stuff lightly. 12 sts each round.
9. Rnd 22: Sc 2, dec around. 9 sts.
10. Rnds 23-25: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail. 9 sts each round.

Curl the tail into a spiral before sewing. Tack the top curve to itself with 3 hidden stitches. Embroider 4 dark brown curved stripes across each tail. Sew the lower squirrel tail against the chair back. Sew the balcony squirrel tail upright along the balcony side.

Books, Cup, and Tiny Interior Props

Open Green Book

Use green yarn for the lower squirrel’s book.

1. Ch 9.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 6: Sc across. FO.
5. Fold the rectangle in half like an open book.
6. With cream yarn, embroider 2 short page lines on each side.

Sew the book between the lower squirrel’s paws. The book should face outward so the green cover is visible from the front opening.

Balcony Cup

1. With pale mint yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. BLO sc around. 6 sts.
3. Sc around for 2 more rounds. FO.
4. Handle: Ch 5, sew both ends to the side of the cup.

Sew the cup between the balcony squirrel’s paws. Use one tiny gray stitch across the top to suggest tea.

Loose Book Stacks

• Make 6 small book rectangles using the tiny book method.
• Stack 3 books beside the chair.
• Stack 3 books on the lower left bookcase shelf.
• Use different colors so the room looks full but not crowded.

Positioning the Two Squirrels

For the lower reader squirrel, sew the head to the body first, then sew the body into the armchair. The squirrel should sit slightly leaning back, with feet at the front cushion edge and the book resting between the hands.

For the balcony squirrel, sew the head and body together, then attach the squirrel to the balcony floor. The body should face front, slightly turned left toward the room. Sew the tail behind the body, curving upward beside the arched door.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the interior floor into the stump opening and check that it sits level.
2. Sew the beige back wall panel inside the stump.
3. Attach the bookcase to the left back wall.
4. Attach the fireplace to the right wall and add the small side window behind the stairs.
5. Sew the rug to the center floor.
6. Place the armchair on the left side of the room and sew it through the floor.
7. Sew the lower squirrel into the chair and attach the green book to its paws.
8. Sew the roof cap to the trunk and add acorns, leaves, and surface stitches.
9. Attach the balcony door arch, balcony platform, and balcony railing.
10. Sew the spiral stair leaves from bottom to top, then add the rope posts and rails.
11. Sew the upper squirrel to the balcony and secure the cup in its paws.
12. Sew the tree roots to the base of the trunk and attach the trunk to the grass base.
13. Add mushrooms, leaves, berries, and bark embroidery last.

For the faces, keep the expression soft and friendly. The eyes should sit evenly, the muzzle should be centered, and the smile should be small. Add two tiny cheek stitches in light tan or peach beside each muzzle if you want the same gentle woodland look.

Care Notes

• This piece is best used as a decorative display, not as a toy for babies or pets.
• Spot clean with a barely damp cloth.
• Avoid soaking, twisting, or machine washing because the inner supports may bend.
• Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods to protect the yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The trunk stands upright without leaning.
• The front opening is clear and the room is visible.
• The chair, bookcase, fireplace, rug, and squirrel are firmly attached.
• The staircase curves upward naturally to the balcony.
• The balcony squirrel faces outward and is securely sewn down.
• All mushrooms, leaves, acorns, roots, and bark ridges are attached.
• No loose yarn tails remain visible on the front or inside the room.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, dust the tree stump library gently with a soft brush. Clean small areas with cool water and mild soap on a cloth, then blot dry with a towel. Let the piece air dry completely in a shaded place before storing or displaying again.

Store the finished display in a box with tissue paper around the staircase and balcony. Do not press heavy items against the roof, railing, acorns, or squirrel tails. If the stairs bend during storage, reshape them gently with your fingers.

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.