Woodland Campfire Play Mat with Patchwork Tent and Forest Animals – Pattern Guide

This detailed amigurumi play mat features a deep green woodland base with a brown walking path, a glowing-style campfire ring, stacked logs, pebble stones, a patchwork tent, sleeping bags, a teddy bear, a fox, an owl in a tree, cone trees, round topiary trees, mushrooms, flowers, cattails, rolled blankets, and small forest details arranged just like a cozy handmade camping scene.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can follow this pattern if they are comfortable with working in the round, changing colors, making flat panels, sewing small parts, and shaping amigurumi pieces. Most pieces use basic stitches, but the project has many separate details.

Finished Size

Play mat: about 24 in wide by 28 in long after blocking.
Tent: about 8 in wide, 6 in tall, and 8 in deep.
Bear: about 5 in tall when seated.
Fox: about 5 in tall when seated.
Campfire: about 5.5 in across including stone ring.
Tall trees: about 6 to 8 in tall depending on stuffing.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in dark forest green, moss green, olive green, light green, brown, tan, cream, gray, charcoal, rust orange, bright orange, yellow, red, white, blue, teal, soft pink, lavender, and small floral colors.
3.5 mm crochet hook for most amigurumi pieces.
4.0 mm crochet hook for the play mat base if you want a softer drape.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Scissors.
Two 8 mm safety eyes for the bear, two 7 mm safety eyes for the fox, and two 6 mm safety eyes for the owl, or black embroidery thread for a child-safe version.
Optional: one small battery tea light for display only. Do not use real flame or heat near yarn.

Gauge

Using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, 6 single crochet stitches and 6 rounds should measure about 1 in. Gauge does not need to be exact, but your stitches should be tight enough so stuffing does not show through.

US 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: stitch
sts: stitches
R: round or row
FO: fasten off

Important Construction Notes

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a row instruction is given. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly enough for shape, but not so tightly that the stitches stretch.

The play mat is made as a large flat rectangle with softly rounded corners. The campfire circle, paths, trees, animals, tent, logs, stones, flowers, and mushrooms are made separately and sewn on. This makes the finished scene dimensional and close to the image layout.

Large Woodland Play Mat Base

The base is a rounded rectangle in dark forest green with a raised brown border. The front edge is slightly curved, and the upper left side includes a brown path area. Use a 4.0 mm hook for the base.

Main Green Mat

Use dark forest green.
Ch 71.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 70 sts.
R2-R58: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 70 sts.
R59: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Do not turn.

Rounded Border Round

Work around all four sides of the rectangle.
Side 1: Sc 70 across the top edge.
Corner: 3 sc in corner.
Side 2: Work 58 sc evenly down the side.
Corner: 3 sc in corner.
Side 3: Sc 70 across the foundation edge.
Corner: 3 sc in corner.
Side 4: Work 58 sc evenly up the side.
Corner: 3 sc in corner. Sl st to first sc.

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Textured Grass Rounds

R1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in the center stitch of each corner group. Sl st to join.
R2: Ch 1, work sc, ch 1, skip 1 st around, adjusting at corners with 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to join.
R3: Ch 1, sc in every sc and ch-1 space around. Sl st to join.
FO and weave in ends.

Brown Outer Earth Border

Join medium brown yarn in any corner stitch.
R1: Ch 1, sc around the entire mat, working 3 sc into each rounded corner. Sl st to join.
R2: Ch 1, BLO sc around, again placing 3 sc in each corner center stitch. Sl st to join.
R3: Ch 1, reverse sc around for a firm corded edge. Sl st to join and FO.

Curved Brown Path on Left Side

The image shows a brown woodland path curving from the left lower side toward the back tree area. Make a separate appliqué and sew it flat to the mat.

Use medium brown and a 4.0 mm hook.
Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sts.
R2: Ch 1, inc, sc 15, inc. Turn. 19 sts.
R3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 19 sts.
R4: Ch 1, inc, sc 17, inc. Turn. 21 sts.
R5-R9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 21 sts.
R10: Ch 1, dec, sc 17, dec. Turn. 19 sts.
R11-R14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 19 sts.
R15: Ch 1, dec, sc 15, dec. Turn. 17 sts.
R16-R20: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 17 sts.
R21: Ch 1, dec, sc 13, dec. Turn. 15 sts.
R22-R26: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 15 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew this path to the left side of the mat, beginning about 4 in from the lower left corner and curving toward the back center. Add a few short tan surface stitches along the path to imitate the textured ridges in the image.

Campfire Circle

The campfire is the main focal point. It sits slightly below the center of the mat. It has a yellow-orange glow circle, stacked brown logs, gray stones, and tall layered flames.

Fire Glow Circle

Use yellow.
R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Change to golden orange.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
Change to burnt orange.
R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
Change to dark forest green.
R7: BLO sc around. 48 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the circle flat to the mat, about 10 in from the front edge and centered slightly to the left. Keep the yellow center visible under the flames.

Campfire Logs

Make 6 short logs. Use dark brown for 3 logs and tan brown for 3 logs.

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R13: Sc around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly as you go.
R14: BLO dec around. 6 sts.
FO, close the hole, and weave in ends.

Embroider 2 small circles on each log end using tan yarn. Arrange 3 logs flat in a triangle on the glow circle, then place 3 more logs crossing over them at a slight angle. Sew each log down securely.

Stone Ring

Make 14 stones in mixed gray, light gray, charcoal, and beige. Vary the size so the ring looks natural.

Small Stone

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
R4: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

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Oval Stone

Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain: sc 2, inc in last ch. 10 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sts.
R3: Sc around. 16 sts.
R4: Dec, sc 2, dec 3 times, sc 2, dec 2 times. 10 sts.
Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

Sew the stones around the orange fire circle with small gaps between them. The image shows an uneven handmade ring, so alternate round and oval stones.

Layered Flames

Make 3 flame layers: one yellow inner flame, two orange middle flames, and three bright orange outer flames. Sew them upright between the logs.

Small Yellow Flame

Use yellow.
Ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc 2, hdc, sc. Turn. 6 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc, hdc, dc 2, hdc, sc. Turn.
R3: Ch 1, dec, hdc, dc, dec. 4 sts.
R4: Ch 1, dec twice. 2 sts.
R5: Ch 1, dec. FO, leaving tail.

Medium Orange Flame

Make 2 in orange.
Ch 9.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc 4, hdc, sc. Turn. 8 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc, hdc, dc 4, hdc, sc. Turn.
R3: Ch 1, dec, hdc, dc 2, hdc, dec. 6 sts.
R4: Ch 1, dec, dc 2, dec. 4 sts.
R5: Ch 1, dec twice. 2 sts.
R6: Ch 1, dec. FO.

Tall Bright Orange Flame

Make 3 in bright orange or red-orange.
Ch 11.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc 6, hdc, sc. Turn. 10 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc, hdc, dc 6, hdc, sc. Turn.
R3: Ch 1, dec, hdc, dc 4, hdc, dec. 8 sts.
R4: Ch 1, dec, hdc, dc 2, hdc, dec. 6 sts.
R5: Ch 1, dec, dc 2, dec. 4 sts.
R6: Ch 1, dec twice. 2 sts.
R7: Ch 1, dec. FO.

Hold the flame pieces together in a layered fan. Place the yellow flame in front, two orange flames behind it, and the taller bright orange flames in the back. Sew their bottom edges between the logs so they stand upright.

Patchwork Tent

The tent is on the back right of the mat. It has a triangular A-frame shape, dark green inner opening, blue side lining, and a patchwork quilt outside with olive, teal, blue, cream, and small flower-like squares.

Tent Frame Panels

Make 2 large triangular panels for the tent sides. Use moss green for the inside foundation.

Ch 25.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sts.
R2: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. Turn. 22 sts.
R3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 22 sts.
R4: Ch 1, dec, sc 18, dec. Turn. 20 sts.
R5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 20 sts.
R6: Ch 1, dec, sc 16, dec. Turn. 18 sts.
R7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 18 sts.
R8: Ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. 16 sts.
R9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 16 sts.
R10: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. Turn. 14 sts.
R11: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 14 sts.
R12: Ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec. Turn. 12 sts.
R13: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 12 sts.
R14: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. Turn. 10 sts.
R15: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sts.
R16: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sts.
R17: Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. 6 sts.
R18: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. 4 sts.
R19: Ch 1, dec twice. Turn. 2 sts.
R20: Ch 1, dec. FO.

Patchwork Squares

Make 24 small squares in teal, blue, olive, light green, cream, and patterned colors. Sew them onto one triangular tent panel in rows, trimming the edge with partial squares where needed.

Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 4 sts.
R2-R4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 4 sts.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

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On several squares, embroider tiny dots, X shapes, or short lines using cream, yellow, and dark green yarn. Place darker blue and teal squares near the right edge, olive and floral squares near the center, and light cream squares as accents.

Tent Floor

Use dark green.
Ch 25.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sts.
R2-R24: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 24 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Blue Inside Opening

Use teal blue.
Ch 21.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 20 sts.
R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 20 sts.
FO.

Sew the blue rectangle to the visible inside base of the tent, slightly behind the front opening. It should peek out like the bright lining in the image.

Tent Assembly

Place the two triangular panels with bottom edges aligned to the long sides of the tent floor.
Sew one side panel to the left long edge of the floor.
Sew the second side panel to the right long edge of the floor.
Bring the top points together to form an A-frame.
Sew the top ridge from front to back using small whip stitches.
Leave the front open so the dark green interior and blue lining are visible.
Use teal yarn to surface stitch a ridge line along the top.
Sew patchwork squares onto the outside-facing panel before attaching the tent to the mat.

Position the tent on the upper right side of the mat. Angle the front opening toward the campfire, just like the image. Sew the floor to the mat, leaving the front edge slightly open for depth.

Sleeping Bags and Pillows

The bear and fox rest in quilted sleeping bags near the left-middle area of the scene. Each sleeping bag is rectangular, padded, and edged in blue or green.

Bear Sleeping Bag

Use muted blue for the back panel.
Ch 17.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 16 sts.
R2-R24: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 16 sts.
FO.
Make a second panel using mixed patchwork rows: 4 rows moss green, 4 rows dusty blue, 4 rows cream, 4 rows olive, 4 rows floral blue, 4 rows tan.
Place panels together and sc around three sides, leaving the top open.
Lightly stuff between panels before closing the final side.
Border: Join blue at one corner, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Fox Sleeping Bag

Use olive green for the back panel.
Ch 15.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
R2-R22: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 14 sts.
FO.
Make the front panel with patchwork blocks: 4 rows soft pink, 4 rows sage green, 4 rows dusty blue, 4 rows mustard, 4 rows moss green, 2 rows cream.
Place panels together and sc around three sides.
Stuff lightly, close the last side, and add a teal border.

Pillows

Make 2 pillows, one blue and one green. Each pillow sits under the animal’s head.

Ch 13.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sts.
R2-R8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 12 sts.
Make 2 identical rectangles for each pillow.
Place together, sc around three sides, stuff lightly, and close.
Add small embroidered squares, dots, and lines to match the quilted look.

Small Teddy Bear

The bear is chocolate brown with a tan muzzle and round ears. It lies on the left sleeping bag with arms open and a calm face.

Bear Head

Use chocolate brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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.
Insert eyes between R7 and R8, 6 sts apart.
R11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
R12: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R13: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
R14: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

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Bear Muzzle

Use tan.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head, centered below the eyes. Embroider a dark brown oval nose across R2 of the muzzle and a short vertical mouth line below it.

Bear Ears

Make 2 in chocolate brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.
Flatten and sc through both layers across. FO.

Sew the ears to the head between R4 and R7, one on each side, angled slightly outward.

Bear Body

Use chocolate brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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-R13: Sc around. 18 sts.
Stuff.
R14: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bear Arms and Legs

Make 4 in chocolate brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
R3-R8: Sc around. 9 sts.
Stuff only the lower half.
Flatten and sc across through both layers. FO.

Sew the head to the body. Sew arms at R3 of the body, angled outward. Sew legs to the lower front of the body so the bear appears relaxed on the sleeping bag.

Small Fox in Sleeping Bag

The fox is rust orange with a white muzzle, dark paws, pointed ears, and a soft pink scarf or blanket edge showing above the sleeping bag.

Fox Head

Use rust orange.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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.
Insert eyes between R7 and R8, 6 sts apart.
R10: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
R11: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
Stuff.
R12: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
R13: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Fox White Face Patch

Use white.
Ch 6.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side: sc 3, inc in last ch. 12 sts.
R2: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the white patch to the lower front of the fox face. Embroider a black nose at the center top of the white patch and a tiny mouth below.

Fox Ears

Make 2 in rust orange.
R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
R4: Sc 3, inc, repeat twice. 10 sts.
R5: Sc around. 10 sts.
Flatten and sc across. FO.

Sew ears on top of the head between R3 and R6. Add small cream stitches inside each ear.

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Fox Body and Paws

Use rust orange for the body.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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 lightly, FO, and leave a tail.

For each paw, use dark brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2-R5: Sc around. 6 sts.
Flatten and FO.
Make 4 paws.

Sew the fox head to the body. Attach the body partly inside the sleeping bag so only the head, upper chest, and small paws show. Sew the paws to the top edge of the sleeping bag.

Owl in the Tree

The owl sits on a branch in the back left tree. It has a brown body, cream eye circles, yellow beak, and gray belly feathers.

Owl Body

Use medium brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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 lightly.
R10: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Owl Eye Circles

Make 2 in cream.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
FO.

Sew eye circles to the front of the owl between R4 and R7, touching at the center. Add black French knots or safety eyes in the middle of the cream circles.

Owl Belly

Use light gray.
Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, hdc, sc. Turn. 4 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Sew the belly under the eyes. Embroider 3 short V shapes on the belly with darker gray yarn.

Owl Wings and Beak

For each wing, use medium brown. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, sc. FO. Make 2.
For beak, use yellow. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch. FO.

Sew wings to the sides. Sew the beak between the eyes, pointing downward.

Owl Tree with Round Green Top

The owl tree has a straight brown trunk, a side branch, and round green foliage balls. It stands at the back left of the mat.

Tree Trunk

Use dark brown.
R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
R2: BLO sc around. 8 sts.
R3-R24: Sc around. 8 sts.
Stuff firmly as you go.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Side Branch

Use dark brown.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2-R12: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the side branch to the trunk between R10 and R13, angled upward about 35 degrees. Sew the owl to the top of the branch.

Round Foliage Balls

Make 3 foliage balls: one large top ball and two smaller side balls.

Large Ball

Use light green.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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.

Small Ball

Make 2 in light green.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
R7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
Stuff.
R8: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Sew the large ball to the top of the trunk. Sew one small ball to the left lower side and the other to the branch end behind the owl.

Cone Evergreen Trees

The scene includes multiple cone-shaped evergreen trees: a dark tree on the far left, a tall textured tree near the back center, and a smaller tree by the tent. Make at least 4 trees in different green shades.

Tall Cone Tree

Use olive green.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
R3: Inc around. 10 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
R5: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
R6: BLO sc around. 15 sts.
R7: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 20 sts.
R8: BLO sc around. 20 sts.
R9: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 25 sts.
R10: BLO sc around. 25 sts.
R11: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
R12-R14: Sc around. 30 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R15: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
R16: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
R17: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
R18: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Branch Texture

Join yarn to a front loop left from any BLO round.
Work sl st, ch 2, sl st in next front loop around the tree.
Repeat on each front-loop ridge.
Use darker green on one ridge and lighter green on another ridge for depth.

Short Cone Tree

Use dark green.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
R4: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
R5: BLO sc around. 15 sts.
R6: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 20 sts.
R7-R9: Sc around. 20 sts.
Stuff.
R10: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
R11: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 10 sts.
R12: Dec around. 5 sts.
FO and close.
Add branch texture as described above.

Sew one tall cone tree behind the campfire, one short cone tree at the left edge, one medium cone tree beside the tent, and one smaller tree near the mushrooms. Tilt them very slightly so they look handmade and natural.

Right Round Topiary Tree

The right edge of the image shows a brown trunk with a large teal-green round top and a smaller round side ball.

Trunk

Use dark brown.
R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
R2-R19: Sc around. 8 sts.
Stuff firmly.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Large Teal Foliage Ball

Use teal green.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 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.
Stuff.
R14: Dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Sew the large ball to the top of the trunk. Add one small light green ball from the earlier tree instructions to the left side of the trunk.

Mushrooms

The play mat includes red mushrooms with white spots and pale stems, especially around the tent and the front right corner.

Large Red Mushroom Cap

Use red.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
R5: BLO sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Small Red Mushroom Cap

Use red.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
R3: Sc around. 10 sts.
R4: BLO dec around. 5 sts.
FO.

Mushroom Stem

Use white or cream.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2-R5: Sc around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew caps to stems. Embroider white dots on the red caps. Make 6 mushrooms total: 3 large and 3 small. Place 3 near the tent, 2 at the front right flower patch, and 1 near the left path.

Flower Patches

The image has small yellow, white, purple, blue, and pink flowers placed around the mat. These tiny details make the camping scene look full and cheerful.

Simple Five-Petal Flower

Use yellow, white, pink, purple, or blue.
R1: 5 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
R2: Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the 5 sts.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Flower Stem

Use green.
Ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and remaining chains.
FO.

Leaf Pair

Use green.
Ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
Ch 6 again from the same base and repeat for the second leaf.
FO.

Make 12 flowers, 10 stems, and 8 leaf pairs. Sew a cluster of purple and pink flowers at the left front path, yellow flowers near the right front patch, tiny blue and white flowers behind the campfire, and a few lavender sprigs near the tent.

Front Right Green Patch

The front right corner has a brighter green patch with raised ridges, mushrooms, yellow flowers, and white blossoms.

Use light green.
Ch 21.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 20 sts.
R2: Ch 1, inc, sc 18, inc. Turn. 22 sts.
R3: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 22 sts.
R4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
R5: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn.
R6: Ch 1, inc, sc 20, inc. Turn. 24 sts.
R7-R12: Repeat alternating normal sc rows and BLO sc rows. 24 sts.
R13: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. Turn. 22 sts.
R14: Ch 1, dec, sc 18, dec. Turn. 20 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew this patch to the front right corner of the mat. Add 2 large red mushrooms, 2 small mushrooms, 3 yellow flowers, and 2 white flowers on top.

Rolled Blankets

Two rolled blankets sit near the tent and campfire. They are soft pink and tan, tied with yarn straps.

Blanket Rectangle

Use soft pink or tan.
Ch 18.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sts.
R2-R16: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 17 sts.
FO.

Roll the rectangle tightly from one short end to the other. Use the yarn tail to sew the roll closed along the seam.

Blanket Straps

Use a slightly darker shade.
Ch 16.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Make 2 straps for each blanket.

Wrap straps around the roll about 1 in from each end and sew securely. Place the pink roll to the right of the campfire and the tan roll slightly behind it.

Large Front Log

A long brown log sits at the front right of the campfire. It has a ribbed bark texture and round tan cut ends.

Log Body

Use medium brown.
R1: 10 sc in MR. 10 sts.
R2: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
R3-R24: Sc around. 10 sts.
Stuff firmly as you go.
R25: BLO dec around until closed. FO.

Bark Ridges

Join dark brown yarn to any front loop from R2.
Surface sl st in a straight line from one end to the other.
Repeat 5 more vertical lines around the log.

Cut Ends

Make 2 in tan.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew one tan circle to each end of the log. Embroider small brown rings on the tan ends. Sew the log to the mat in front of the campfire, angled slightly from lower right to upper left.

Loose Pebbles and Rock Clusters

Several loose stones appear near the front left and around the fire. Make extra stones in white, gray, and beige.

For each small pebble, work 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc one round, then dec around to close.
For each tiny pebble, work 5 sc in MR, sc one round, then close.
Make 10 loose pebbles total.
Sew 4 stones in a cluster at the lower left corner.
Sew 3 stones near the front of the campfire.
Sew 3 stones between the log and the rolled blankets.

Cattails and Ferns

On the right side of the mat, there are small cattails with brown tops and green leaves. Add this cluster between the log and the tent area.

Cattail Stem

Use green.
Ch 9.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Brown Cattail Top

Use dark brown.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R4: Sc around. 5 sts.
FO and close.

Long Fern Leaf

Use light green.
Ch 10.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sl st into main chain.
Repeat this small side leaf 4 more times down the chain.
FO.

Make 3 cattails and 4 fern leaves. Sew them as one cluster to the right side of the mat, with the brown cattail tops standing above the leaves.

Small Succulent-Like Plant

The left rear path area includes spiky green plants. Make two small succulents for the path and one near the mushrooms.

Use sage green.
Ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO.
Make 8 leaves for one plant.
Sew the leaves in a star shape with pointed ends facing outward.
Add a small yellow knot in the center if desired.

Small Purple and Blue Sprigs

The image has small upright flower sprigs near the back and left edges. Use these to fill empty spaces without crowding the campfire.

Use green for the stem. Ch 8, sl st back across. FO.
Join purple or blue to the top. Ch 2, sl st into the stem top, ch 2, sl st again, ch 2, sl st again. FO.
Make 5 sprigs total.
Sew 2 near the left flower patch, 2 behind the campfire, and 1 near the tent.

Back Ground Mound Behind the Fire

A raised green strip behind the campfire gives the scene depth and separates the tree line from the fire area.

Use moss green.
Ch 41.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 40 sts.
R2: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
R3: Ch 1, inc, sc 36, dec, turn before last st. 38 sts.
R4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
R5: Ch 1, dec, sc 34, dec. 36 sts.
R6: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Sew this narrow mound behind the campfire, curving it gently from the left tree area toward the tent. Add tiny flowers and mushrooms along its top edge.

Placement Layout

Before sewing everything permanently, lay all pieces on the mat and compare the layout to the image. The campfire should be central, the tent should sit at the upper right, and the animal sleeping area should sit left of the fire.

Sew the green mat base and brown edge first.
Sew the curved brown path on the left side.
Sew the raised green mound behind the fire area.
Sew the campfire glow circle slightly below center.
Add logs, flames, and stones to the campfire.
Sew the tent to the upper right, opening facing the fire.
Sew the sleeping bags to the left of the campfire.
Attach the bear and fox onto their sleeping bags.
Sew the owl tree at the back left.
Sew cone trees around the back and sides.
Add the right topiary tree near the right edge.
Attach mushrooms, flowers, pebbles, rolled blankets, cattails, and the front log last.

Detailed Sewing Positions

Campfire: center it about 10 in from the front edge and 11 in from the left edge.
Bear sleeping bag: place left of the fire, angled slightly upward toward the back left corner.
Fox sleeping bag: place just above the bear sleeping bag, angled toward the fire.
Tent: place on the upper right, with the front opening facing diagonally toward the fire.
Owl tree: place at the upper left, behind the sleeping bags.
Tall cone tree: place behind the campfire, slightly right of center.
Front log: place in front of the campfire, angled diagonally across the lower right side.
Rolled blankets: place right of the campfire, between the fire and tent.
Front mushroom patch: place on the lower right corner patch.
Left flowers: place on the brown path and left green edge.

Surface Embroidery Details

Use surface embroidery to create the quilt-like, detailed look shown in the image. Keep stitches small and neat so the piece stays soft and handmade.

Add cream running stitches around sleeping bag edges.
Add blue and teal lines on the tent ridge and front opening.
Add tiny yellow dots to patchwork squares.
Add dark green short stitches to the mat for grass texture.
Add white dots to each red mushroom cap.
Add brown bark lines to the tree trunks and logs.
Add small black eyes and noses with embroidery if avoiding safety eyes.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bear’s muzzle firmly before embroidering the nose so the face stays centered. The bear should have a simple oval nose and a short straight mouth. Keep the expression soft and neutral.

For the fox, keep the white face patch slightly oval and centered low on the face. The pointed ears should sit high on the head. Add dark brown paw tips if you want the small paws to match the image more closely.

The owl should face forward from the branch. Sew the owl slightly above the branch line so it looks perched, not hanging. Add a tiny yellow beak between the cream eye circles.

Care Notes

Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
Do not use hot water, bleach, or high heat.
Press gently with a towel to remove extra moisture.
Reshape the tent, trees, animals, and stones while damp.
Air dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The campfire has a yellow-orange glow circle, 6 logs, layered flames, and a full stone ring.
The tent has a triangular A-frame shape, patchwork outside, green inside, and blue lining.
The bear and fox are attached to separate quilted sleeping bags.
The owl is sewn onto a branch in the left tree.
There are cone trees, round trees, mushrooms, flowers, rolled blankets, pebbles, cattails, and a front log.
All small parts are sewn securely with no loose tails.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the play mat on a clean dry shelf or table. Avoid placing heavy objects on the tent or trees because the stuffed shapes may flatten over time.

If dust collects on the scene, use a soft brush to clean around the fire stones, flowers, and mushrooms. Do not pull on the small decorations. When storing, wrap the whole piece loosely in tissue paper and keep it in a breathable cotton bag.

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.