Woodland Tree Stump Dollhouse Playset with Owl, Pond, Garden, and Forest Friends – Pattern Guide

This detailed playset recreates a tall hollow tree stump home with open rooms, rounded balconies, curved stairs, side branches, leafy tips, a perched owl, a badger gardener, a squirrel with a basket, a carrot patch, benches, mushrooms, flowers, a blue pond, a stream, and a small arched bridge. The design is worked in sturdy amigurumi-style pieces and assembled onto a green base mat.

Pattern Overview

This project is designed as a decorative woodland scene with many separate small parts. The main tree is a cylindrical stump with a hollow front opening and three visible interior levels. The outside has textured bark ribs, roots at the bottom, branches on both sides, and leafy clusters.

The instructions use US crochet terms. Work tightly so the tree keeps its shape. For the main structure, use two strands of worsted yarn held together or one bulky yarn. For the small animals and accessories, use one strand of worsted yarn unless noted.

Finished Size

Base mat: about 21 in wide and 16 in deep.
Main tree stump: about 12 in tall and 6 in wide.
Owl: about 3.5 in tall.
Badger: about 4 in tall.
Squirrel: about 4.5 in tall, not including tail curve.
Pond: about 5.5 in wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. Most pieces use basic amigurumi rounds, but the project has many parts. Beginners can still make it by working one section at a time and checking stitch counts carefully.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in bark brown, dark brown, tan, beige, cream, green, dark green, leaf green, blue, light blue, white, black, gray, orange, rust orange, red, pink, yellow, purple, teal, and small accent colors.
Bulky yarn or two strands of worsted yarn for the tree stump and sturdy branches.
3.5 mm crochet hook for most amigurumi pieces.
4.5 mm crochet hook for the tree stump if using two strands.
2.75 mm crochet hook for tiny details such as carrots, mushrooms, flowers, and railing posts.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Cardboard, plastic canvas, or foam sheet for tree floors and base support.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Small black safety eyes or black embroidery thread.
Optional: fabric glue for securing tiny interior props, though sewing is recommended for durability.

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 the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st/sts: stitch/stitches
R: round or row
FO: fasten off

Important Construction Notes

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
Stuff the animals firmly, but do not overstuff tiny limbs.
For the hollow tree, insert plastic canvas or firm cardboard between double-layer floors so the rooms stay flat.
The tree opening faces forward. The branches should extend left and right at slightly upward angles, matching the display image.
Small props may be sewn into place for a display piece. For a child-safe version, avoid tiny detachable parts and replace safety eyes with embroidery.

Green Woodland Base Mat

The base mat is an oval-rectangle shape with rounded corners and an uneven garden outline. It supports the tree, pond, stream, animals, benches, mushrooms, and vegetable patch. Use green yarn and a 4.5 mm hook for a firm but flexible mat.

Main Base

Ch 54.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 51 ch, 5 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in next 51 ch, 4 sc in first ch. Do not join. 112 sts.
R2: Sc in next 52 sts, inc in next 5 sts, sc in next 52 sts, inc in next 4 sts. 121 sts.
R3: Sc in next 53 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc five times, sc in next 53 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc four times. 130 sts.
R4: Sc in next 54 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc five times, sc in next 54 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc four times. 139 sts.
R5: Sc around. 139 sts.
R6: Work an uneven natural edge: sc 18, hdc 6, sc 22, hdc 8, sc 20, sl st 3, sc 18, hdc 8, sc 24, hdc 6, sc 6. Adjust only if needed to finish evenly.
R7: Sl st loosely around the entire edge. FO and weave in ends.

Raised Grass Texture

Join green yarn anywhere on the top of the mat.
Work surface sl sts in curved lines around the future tree position, pond, stream, and garden patch.
Make 8 to 10 short grass tufts: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch, sl st back into the mat.
Place grass tufts mostly near the pond, mushrooms, and tree roots.

Main Hollow Tree Stump

The stump is built as a sturdy open-front cylinder. The back and sides are crocheted as one bark wall, while the front has a large vertical opening. Three floor discs are added inside. The top is a flat bark cap with a slightly wider rim.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Tree Wall Panel

Use bark brown yarn held double and a 4.5 mm hook. This piece is worked back and forth as a tall rectangle, then curved into a cylinder with an open front.

Ch 44.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 43 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. 43 sts.
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 43 sts.
R4: Ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. 43 sts.
R5-R54: Repeat R3 and R4. Keep the ridged texture on the outside.
FO, leaving a 30 in tail.

Curve the panel into a cylinder shape with the ridges running vertically. Leave a front opening about 4 in wide. Sew the back seam only, matching the first and last rows for about 7 in of height. Do not close the front.

Thick Front Bark Edges

The front opening needs rounded bark borders on both sides. These edges make the tree look like a cut hollow stump.

Join bark brown at the lower left front edge.
R1: Work 54 sc evenly up the left front edge. Ch 1, turn.
R2: Sc across. 54 sts.
R3: Sc across again. FO, leaving a long tail.
Repeat on the right front edge.
Roll each strip slightly toward the inside and sew it down so both front edges look thick and rounded.

Top Stump Cap

The top is a slightly flattened oval disc with a raised rim. Use bark brown held double.

R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 32 sts.
R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 40 sts.
R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 56 sts.
R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 64 sts.
R9: Sc around. 64 sts.
R10: BLO sc around. 64 sts.
R11: Sc around. 64 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut an oval support from plastic canvas slightly smaller than the cap. Place it under the cap. Sew the cap to the top of the tree wall, allowing the rim to overhang by about 0.25 in.

Bottom Ring

With bark brown held double, ch 54.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 53 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 53 sts.
R3: Ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. 53 sts.
FO and sew around the bottom of the stump as a raised base ring.

Interior Floors

Make three round platforms in tan yarn: top room floor, middle room floor, and bottom room floor. Each platform is a flattened circle with a front balcony lip visible in the opening.

Make 3 Floor Discs

R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 32 sts.
R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 40 sts.
R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 56 sts.
R8: Sc around. 56 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

For each floor, cut a plastic canvas circle to fit inside. Sew one floor at the bottom, one at about 4 in high, and one at about 8 in high. Let the front edge show as a rounded balcony line.

Interior Back Wall Shadows

Using dark brown yarn, crochet three small half-circle shadow panels.
For each panel: MR 6 sc, turn, inc across to 12 sts, turn, repeat 1 sc, inc to 18 sts, FO.
Sew one panel against the back wall of each room to create depth.

Tree Windows

The image shows round windows with crossbars, one near the top room and one near the middle level. Make two cream circles and outline them in dark brown.

Round Window, Make 2

With cream yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
Change to dark brown.
R4: Sl st around loosely. FO, leaving a tail.

Window Crossbars

Use dark brown yarn and a yarn needle.
Embroider one vertical line from top to bottom across the cream circle.
Embroider one horizontal line across the center.
Sew one window to the upper back wall and one to the middle back wall.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Curved Staircase

The staircase wraps from the lower left side up to the middle balcony. It has small brown steps and a rope-like side rail. Make each step separately for the most accurate curved shape.

Steps, Make 11

With tan yarn, ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 6 sts.
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 6 sts.
FO, leaving a 10 in tail.

Stair Side Rope

With dark brown yarn, ch 62.
R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make a second rope the same way.

Assembling the Stairs

Lay the steps in a spiral curve on the left front side of the tree.
Place the lowest step on the green base, about 1.5 in from the trunk.
Place the highest step at the middle floor opening.
Sew each step to the trunk or to the step below it.
Sew one rope along the outer left side of the stairs.
Sew the second rope close to the trunk side.
Keep the staircase tilted upward at about a 35-degree curve.

Balcony Railings

The middle level has a rounded front balcony with small vertical posts. Use tan yarn for the rail and dark brown for post shadows.

Middle Balcony Rail

With tan yarn, ch 30.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 29 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 29 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Posts, Make 7

With tan yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. 5 sl sts.
FO, leaving both tails for sewing.

Sew the rail across the front edge of the middle floor in a shallow curve.
Sew the 7 posts evenly under the rail.
Use dark brown yarn to add one small vertical stitch beside each post for a bark-shadow effect.

Side Basket Balcony

A small basket-like balcony hangs from the right side branch area. It is a shallow railing platform with a rounded front.

With tan yarn, ch 14.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 13 sts.
R2-R4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 13 sts.
R5: Work around the rectangle: sc 13 across the front, 3 sc in corner, sc 4 down the side, 3 sc in corner, sc 13 across the back, 3 sc in corner, sc 4 up the side, 3 sc in corner. FO.

Basket Rail

With dark brown yarn, ch 24.
R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 5 tiny posts: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch and next 3 ch. FO.
Sew the rail in a curved line to the outer edge of the basket floor.
Sew posts evenly under the rail.
Attach the basket balcony to the right side of the stump, slightly below the right branch.

Tree Roots

The roots spread from the bottom of the stump and anchor the tall tree to the mat. Make six roots in different lengths.

Large Front Roots, Make 3

With bark brown held double, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 9 sts.
R4-R9: Sc around. 9 sts.
R10: Dec, sc 7. 8 sts.
R11: Dec, sc 6. 7 sts.
R12: Dec, sc 5. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly and FO.

Small Side Roots, Make 3

With bark brown held double, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R6: Sc around. 5 sts.
R7: Inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
R8-R9: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly and FO.

Sew roots around the base at front left, front center, front right, and both sides.
Flatten the root tips against the green mat and sew them down securely.
Add dark brown embroidered lines along the top of each root.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Branches and Leaves

The tree has one long left branch holding the owl, one higher right branch with leaves, and one lower right branch extending over the squirrel side. Shape each branch with firm stuffing or a pipe-cleaner-free rolled yarn core if the piece is decorative only.

Long Left Branch

With bark brown held double, R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2-R18: Sc around. 8 sts.
R19: Dec, sc 6. 7 sts.
R20-R24: Sc around. 7 sts.
R25: Dec, sc 5. 6 sts.
R26-R28: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff firmly as you go. FO, leaving a long tail.

Right Upper Branch

With bark brown held double, R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2-R13: Sc around. 8 sts.
R14: Dec, sc 6. 7 sts.
R15-R19: Sc around. 7 sts.
Stuff and FO.

Lower Right Branch

With bark brown held double, R1: MR, 7 sc. 7 sts.
R2-R20: Sc around. 7 sts.
R21: Dec, sc 5. 6 sts.
R22-R25: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff and FO.

Small Forks, Make 5

With bark brown, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R8: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew two forks to the left branch tip.
Sew two forks to the right upper branch.
Sew one fork to the lower right branch.
Attach the left branch to the left side of the tree at about 8.5 in high, angled slightly upward.
Attach the right upper branch at about 9.5 in high, angled upward.
Attach the lower right branch at about 5 in high, angled outward and slightly upward.

Leaves, Make 22

With green or dark green yarn, ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
Working on the other side of the chain, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew leaves in clusters of 3 or 4 at the branch tips.
Use darker leaves behind lighter leaves for layered depth.
Place 4 leaves on the left branch, 7 leaves on the right upper branch, 7 leaves on the lower right branch, and the remaining leaves near roots or behind mushrooms.

Perched Owl

The owl sits on the left branch. It has a brown body, cream belly, large round eyes, small ear tufts, tiny wings, and short feet gripping the branch.

Owl Body

With dark brown yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R9: Sc around. 24 sts.
R10: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
R11-R12: Sc around. 18 sts.
R13: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R14: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Cream Belly Patch

With cream yarn, ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, 2 sc in first ch. 14 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the belly patch to the lower front of the owl. Embroider five short dark brown V shapes on the cream belly to mimic feather texture.

Owl Eyes, Make 2

With cream yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Change to tan yarn.
R3: Sl st around. FO.

Sew the eyes close together on the upper front of the owl.
Add black pupils with French knots or tiny safety eyes.
With yellow yarn, embroider a small triangle beak between the eyes.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Ear Tufts, Make 2

With dark brown yarn, ch 4.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in last ch.
FO and sew to the top corners of the head.

Wings, Make 2

With medium brown yarn, ch 6.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, sc, sl st. FO.

Sew one wing to each side of the owl. Sew the owl securely to the left branch so it sits upright and faces forward.

Badger Gardener

The badger sits on the left side of the base near the carrot patch. It has a black body, white face stripe, white side markings, small ears, and a green scarf-like leaf detail at the chest.

Badger Body

With black yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R12: Sc around. 24 sts.
R13: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
R14: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R15: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Badger Head

With black yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R8: Sc around. 18 sts.
R9: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R10: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

White Face Stripe

With white yarn, ch 10.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the white stripe vertically down the center of the head, from the top to the snout area. Add two black eyes on either side of the stripe. Embroider a small black nose at the lower end.

White Side Face Patches, Make 2

With white yarn, ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 2, 2 sc in first ch. FO.

Sew the patches along both sides of the face, leaving black cheek edges visible.

Badger Ears, Make 2

With black yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO and flatten.

Badger Arms, Make 2

With black yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R7: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the upper body.

Badger Legs, Make 2

With black yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R4: Sc around. 6 sts.
FO and sew to the lower front body.

Green Chest Leaf

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

Sew the leaf to the badger’s chest. Attach the head to the body. Sew the badger to the left side of the mat, facing the tree and carrot patch.

Squirrel with Basket

The squirrel stands on the right side of the tree near the bench. It has a rust orange body, rounded cheeks, tall ears, a curved fluffy tail, and a small tan basket held in front.

Squirrel Body

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R10: Sc around. 24 sts.
R11: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
R12-R13: Sc around. 18 sts.
R14: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R15: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Squirrel Head

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
R9: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
R10: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R11: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Squirrel Muzzle

With tan yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the lower face.

Add black eyes above the muzzle, 5 sts apart.
Embroider a small dark brown nose and a short smiling mouth.

Squirrel Ears, Make 2

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2: Repeat 1 sc, inc twice, sc 1. 7 sts.
R3: Sc around. 7 sts.
FO and flatten.

Sew ears to the top of the head. Add tiny dark brown yarn tufts at the tips by knotting two short strands through each ear.

Squirrel Arms, Make 2

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
R2-R8: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the sides.

Squirrel Legs, Make 2

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2-R5: Sc around. 6 sts.
FO and sew to the bottom front.

Curved Fluffy Tail

With rust orange yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R8: Sc around. 12 sts.
R9: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 9 sts.
R10-R17: Sc around. 9 sts.
R18: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 6 sts.
R19-R22: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff firmly as you go.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Bend the tail into a soft upward curl and sew it along the back of the squirrel body. Add three dark rust surface slip-stitch lines along the tail for ribbed texture.

Small Basket

With tan yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R6: Sc around. 12 sts.
FO and weave in.
Handle: ch 13, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew both ends to the basket rim.

Sew the basket to the squirrel’s front paws. Place the squirrel on the right side of the mat near the bench, facing slightly toward the tree.

Carrot Garden Patch

The image includes a small rectangular soil patch with neat rows of orange carrots and green tops. Make the patch first, then sew individual carrots onto it.

Soil Patch

With dark brown yarn, ch 15.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
R2-R10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
FO.

Carrots, Make 12

With orange yarn, R1: MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
R2: Sc around. 4 sts.
R3: Inc, sc 3. 5 sts.
R4: Sc around. 5 sts.
R5: Inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
FO, lightly stuff with yarn ends.

Carrot Tops

For each carrot, join green yarn at the top.
Ch 4, sl st back to the carrot top.
Ch 5, sl st back to the carrot top.
Ch 4, sl st back to the carrot top.
FO and trim neatly.

Sew carrots in three rows of four on the soil patch. Sew the full garden patch to the left front side of the mat near the badger.

Blue Pond

The pond sits on the right front of the mat. It is an irregular blue oval with a raised green border, tiny stones, flowers, and reeds.

Pond Water

With blue yarn, ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, 5 sc in last ch. Working on other side, sc 15, 4 sc in first ch. 40 sts.
R2: Sc 16, inc in next 5 sts, sc 16, inc in next 4 sts. 49 sts.
R3: Sc 17, repeat 1 sc, inc five times, sc 17, repeat 1 sc, inc four times. 58 sts.
R4: Work uneven edge: sc 8, hdc 4, sc 10, sl st 2, sc 12, hdc 5, sc 9, sl st 2, sc 6. FO.

Pond Ripple

With light blue yarn, ch 28.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew the line in a loose spiral on top of the pond.

Raised Green Pond Edge

Join green yarn anywhere on pond edge.
Work sc around, placing 2 sc in any curved corner where needed to keep the edge flat.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the pond to the right front of the base. Add stones and flowers around it after the bridge is attached.

Blue Stream

A small stream curves along the front left side and connects visually to the pond area. Use the same blue yarn as the pond.

With blue yarn, ch 25.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 24 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc 5, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 8. 24 sts.
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc 7, hdc 4, sc 5, sl st 3, sc 5. 24 sts.
R4: Sc evenly around the shape. FO.

Sew the stream to the front left edge of the base, curving it toward the small bridge.

Arched Bridge

The small bridge crosses between the stream and the pond area. It has a tan walkway with curved sides and a soft raised arch.

Bridge Walkway

With tan yarn, ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
R4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Bridge Side Rails, Make 2

With dark brown yarn, ch 18.
R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
FO.

Bridge Plank Lines

Use dark brown yarn to embroider 5 vertical plank lines across the tan walkway.
Sew one rail along each long side.
Curve the bridge gently upward before sewing both ends to the mat.
Place it between the stream and pond, slightly tilted to the right.

Benches and Log Seats

The image includes two small benches. One is at the right side near the squirrel, and one is near the front stream. Use tan and dark brown yarn.

Bench Seat, Make 2

With tan yarn, ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
R2-R4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Bench Legs, Make 8

With dark brown yarn, ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. 4 sl sts.
FO.

Bench Back, Make 2

With tan yarn, ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
FO.

Sew four legs under each bench seat.
Sew the back strip to the rear of each bench.
Place one bench near the squirrel on the right side.
Place one bench near the stream on the left front side.

Mushrooms

Several red, pink, purple, and cream mushrooms decorate the base near the tree roots, stream, and pond. Make different sizes for a natural woodland look.

Large Red Mushroom, Make 3

Stem with cream yarn: R1 MR 6 sc. R2-R5 sc around. FO and stuff lightly.
Cap with red yarn: R1 MR 6 sc. R2 inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
R5: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly and sew cap to stem.
Add white French knots to the cap.

Small Mushrooms, Make 8

Stem with cream yarn: R1 MR 5 sc, R2-R3 sc around. FO.
Cap with pink, purple, or red yarn: R1 MR 6 sc, R2 inc around. 12 sts, R3 sc around. FO.
Sew cap to stem.

Place red mushrooms near the bottom right root and around the pond.
Place pink and purple mushrooms near the stream, bridge, and left root.
Sew each mushroom securely to the base mat.

Flowers and Stones

The scene has scattered flowers and pebble clusters around the water and paths. Keep these details small so they do not overpower the tree house.

Five-Petal Flower, Make 9

With yellow or white center yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. Join with sl st.
Change to petal color.
In each stitch around: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in same st.
FO, leaving a tail.

Small Pebbles, Make 14

With gray, cream, or beige yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
FO, pull closed into a tiny oval.

Sew white and yellow flowers around the stream and pond.
Sew pink flowers near the bridge and front bench.
Sew pebbles in loose clusters of 2 or 3 along the water edges.

Interior Furniture and Tiny Room Details

The tree has small interior furniture visible inside each floor. These pieces are simplified but shaped to match the look of shelves, cushions, baskets, beds, chairs, and small colorful objects in the image.

Top Room Bed

Mattress with teal yarn: ch 11.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
R2-R6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
FO.
Pillow with beige yarn: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch and across for 3 rows. FO.
Blanket with tan yarn: ch 9, sc across for 4 rows. FO.

Sew the bed inside the upper room on the right side. Place the pillow at the back and the blanket across the front edge.

Top Room Basket

With tan yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
FO and sew to the left side of the top room.

Middle Room Shelf

With dark brown yarn, ch 12.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch and across. 11 sts.
R2-R8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 11 sts.
FO.

Embroider two horizontal shelf lines across the rectangle.
Add tiny colored rectangles as books: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and next 2 ch, FO.
Make 5 books in red, teal, yellow, green, and blue.
Sew the shelf inside the middle room on the left side.

Middle Room Chair

Seat with brown yarn: ch 7, sc across for 4 rows. FO.
Back with brown yarn: ch 7, sc across for 5 rows. FO.
Legs: make 4 short dark brown chains of 4, sl st back across each.
Sew back to seat at a right angle.
Sew the legs under the seat.
Place the chair on the right side of the middle room.

Lower Room Rug

With tan yarn, R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 32 sts.
FO and sew to the lower floor.

Lower Room Cushions

Make 3 cushions in teal, burgundy, and dark green.
For each cushion: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch and across. 5 sts.
Work 4 rows total.
Fold slightly, add a tiny bit of stuffing, and whipstitch closed.

Sew the cushions into the lower room along the back wall. Add one tiny cream basket beside them using the small basket method from the squirrel section, but stop after R4.

Small Ladder and Side Details

A simple ladder is visible inside the upper room and small bark details appear on the tree exterior. These tiny pieces help the stump look full and handmade.

Interior Ladder

With dark brown yarn, ch 18. Sl st in 2nd ch and across. FO.
Make a second side rail the same way.
Rungs, make 5: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch and across. FO.
Sew rungs between the two rails.
Sew the ladder vertically inside the upper room near the right wall.

Bark Knots, Make 5

With dark brown yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew bark knots randomly on the outside of the tree.
Place one near the right lower trunk, one near the left front edge, and three along the back or side bark.
Embroider short vertical dark brown lines between ridges for bark texture.

Tree Swing-Like Hanging Vine

A long vine curves from the left side of the trunk toward the lower area, similar to the rope-like strand visible beside the staircase.

With dark brown yarn, ch 70.
R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 3 small leaves using the leaf pattern.
Sew the vine starting near the left branch base and curve it downward beside the staircase.
Sew the leaves near the lower end of the vine.

Tree House Exterior Texture

After the structural pieces are sewn, add texture. This step makes the tree look like the ridged stump in the image instead of a plain cylinder.

Use dark brown yarn to surface slip stitch 8 vertical lines from the top cap to the bottom ring.
Keep some lines straight and some slightly wavy.
Use tan yarn to add 4 shorter highlight lines on the front bark edges.
Use dark brown embroidery to outline the three floor edges visible in the opening.
Use bark brown yarn to sew any open gaps between the floor discs and the inside wall.

Assembly Order

Because this design has many pieces, assemble it in a fixed order. This keeps the large tree centered and prevents small props from getting in the way while sewing.

Sew the green base mat flat and block it lightly if needed.
Build the tree wall, top cap, bottom ring, and interior floors.
Sew the tree to the center back of the base mat, leaving enough space for pond and stream in front.
Attach roots around the lower trunk and sew root tips to the mat.
Add branches, forks, and leaf clusters.
Attach the staircase to the left front side of the trunk.
Sew the middle balcony rail and right side basket balcony.
Add windows, interior furniture, ladder, and wall details.
Sew the owl onto the left branch.
Sew the pond and stream to the front of the mat.
Add bridge, benches, mushrooms, flowers, pebbles, and grass tufts.
Sew the carrot patch to the left side.
Assemble and attach the badger and squirrel last so they face the scene naturally.

Placement Guide

Main tree: centered slightly toward the back of the mat.
Opening: faces forward so all three rooms are visible.
Left branch: extends to the left at about 8.5 in high with the owl sitting near the outer third.
Right upper branch: extends upward and right from the top third of the trunk.
Lower right branch: extends from the middle-lower trunk toward the squirrel side.
Stairs: begin at front left base and curve upward to the middle balcony.
Badger: left front near the carrot patch.
Squirrel: right side near the bench and basket balcony.
Pond: right front corner.
Stream: left front corner curving toward the bridge.
Bridge: placed between stream and pond, angled slightly diagonally.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the tree stands straight before sewing small decorations permanently. Add extra stitches through the bottom ring, roots, and base mat if the tree leans. The front opening should remain wide enough to show the rooms clearly.

For the owl, keep the eyes large and close together. For the badger, the white center stripe must be straight and bold. For the squirrel, curve the tail upward and slightly behind the body so it looks full from the front.

Use black embroidery for all noses and mouths.
Add tiny white eye highlights with one short stitch if you want a brighter expression.
Trim all yarn tails carefully after securing them inside the piece.
Steam lightly only if your yarn label allows it. Do not press the stuffed animals flat.

Care Notes

This piece is best used as a decorative display or gentle playset. Because it includes many tiny mushrooms, flowers, pebbles, carrots, and interior pieces, supervise young children if the parts are not permanently sewn down.

Spot clean with a damp cloth.
Do not machine wash if cardboard or paperboard is used inside the tree floors.
Use plastic canvas instead of cardboard if you want a more washable structure.
Let the project dry flat in a well-ventilated area.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The tree opening faces forward and shows three rooms.
The top cap is flat with a raised bark rim.
The stairs curve from the base to the middle level.
The owl is securely perched on the left branch.
The badger sits near the carrot patch.
The squirrel holds a basket near the right bench.
The pond, stream, bridge, mushrooms, stones, and flowers are sewn down neatly.
All small details are secure and yarn ends are hidden.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the tree house gently with a soft brush. Start at the top branches and work downward so loose dust does not settle into finished areas. Avoid pulling on the leaves, railings, stair ropes, or tiny flowers.

For small stains, dab the spot with cool water and mild soap. Do not scrub the bark texture. Blot with a clean towel and reshape the piece with your hands while damp. Keep the hollow rooms open as the tree dries.

Store the playset upright in a dry place. Place tissue paper inside the rooms if storing for a long time. This helps the front opening and floors keep their shape. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight to reduce fading.

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.