Hedgehog Pie Stand with Striped Awning and Woodland Treats – Pattern Guide

This free crochet pattern recreates a cozy woodland pie stand scene with two hedgehog bakers, a red squirrel customer, a green round garden base, stone stepping path, striped blue-and-cream awning, wooden-style market cart, tiny oven, hanging sign, pies, tarts, table, chair, and stool. The finished display is made as a detailed amigurumi diorama with many small textured pieces.

Pattern Overview

This design is worked in separate pieces, then assembled into one display. The main base is a flat green circle with layered gray stepping stones. The market stand uses crochet panels around firm inserts so it keeps a rectangular cart shape. The awning is striped in vertical panels with scalloped front points.

The hedgehogs have rounded beige faces, small black noses, dark eyes, and dense brown loop-stitch backs to copy the spiky texture shown in the image. One hedgehog stands behind the left side of the stall with a pale blue apron. The second hedgehog stands on the right with a cream apron and brown skirt detail.

The squirrel is smaller and placed at the front of the scene, holding a tiny slice of pie. Several pies and pastries sit on the cart top, including lattice pies, a pumpkin pie, a berry tart, cream buns, and small stacked cakes. The oven behind the cart is made with a brick-colored arch and a black opening.

Finished Size

• Whole display: about 13 in wide and 10 in tall when made with worsted weight yarn.
• Round base: about 12 in across.
• Market cart: about 7 in long, 3.5 in wide, and 3 in tall before awning posts.
• Hedgehogs: about 4.5 in tall.
• Squirrel: about 3.5 in tall.
• Awning height: about 8.5 to 9 in from the base.

Skill Level

This is an intermediate amigurumi pattern. A confident beginner can complete it by working slowly, checking stitch counts, and assembling each section in order. The small pies and accessories require patience, but they use basic stitches.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in garden green, light gray, medium gray, dark gray, cream, beige, tan, caramel brown, dark brown, reddish brown, rust, pumpkin orange, berry red, raspberry pink, white, pale blue, muted denim blue, and black.
• Sport weight or embroidery floss in black, white, red, green, and golden brown for small details.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for the base and awning.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Four 8 in wooden dowels or firm covered sticks for stall posts.
• Two 7 in firm rods or covered dowels for the awning ridge and front bar.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for cart panels, tabletop, sign, and awning support.
• Optional 6 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn eyes for a child-safe version.
• Small amount of fabric glue may be used for hidden support only, but sewing is recommended.

Abbreviations Used

• 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
• RS: right side
• FO: fasten off
• st or sts: stitch or stitches
• lp st: loop stitch

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are important. The fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show. For the amigurumi figures, use a hook smaller than the yarn label suggests. For the base and awning, use a slightly larger hook so the pieces lie flatter.

General Construction Notes

• Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff heads and bodies firmly, but do not overstuff thin arms, legs, or tails.
• When making the stall, crochet panels first, insert plastic canvas, then seam the edges.
• Use long yarn tails for sewing, especially on the hedgehog spines, pie crusts, awning scallops, and sign.

Large Round Garden Base

The image shows a wide flat green circular mat with a textured edge. Work this base in joined rounds so it stays neat and round. Use garden green yarn and the 3.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: MR, 8 hdc in ring, sl st to first hdc. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: ch 1, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: ch 1, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 40 sts.
6. Round 6: ch 1, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 48 sts.
7. Round 7: ch 1, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 56 sts.
8. Round 8: ch 1, hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 64 sts.
9. Round 9: ch 1, hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 72 sts.
10. Round 10: ch 1, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 80 sts.
11. Round 11: ch 1, hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 88 sts.
12. Round 12: ch 1, hdc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 96 sts.
13. Round 13: ch 1, hdc in next 11 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 104 sts.
14. Round 14: ch 1, hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 112 sts.
15. Round 15: ch 1, hdc in next 13 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 120 sts.
16. Round 16: ch 1, hdc in next 14 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 128 sts.
17. Round 17: ch 1, hdc in next 15 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 136 sts.
18. Round 18: ch 1, hdc in next 16 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around, sl st. 144 sts.
19. Round 19: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st. 144 sts.
20. Round 20: ch 1, working BLO, sc in each st around, sl st. 144 sts.
21. Round 21: ch 1, reverse sc around for a raised outer rim, sl st, FO and weave in ends.

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Optional Firm Backing for Base

Cut a 12 in circle from firm felt, cardboard, or plastic canvas. Sew or whipstitch it to the wrong side of the base using green yarn. This keeps the pie stand level and helps the cart wheels sit neatly.

Gray Stepping Stones

The path uses mixed gray circles placed in a curved trail from the front squirrel toward the cart and around the café table. Make 14 stones in different sizes.

Small Stone, Make 5

1. Round 1: With light gray, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sl st loosely in each st around, FO with a long tail.

Medium Stone, Make 6

1. Round 1: With medium gray, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: sl st in each st around, FO with a long tail.

Large Stone, Make 3

1. Round 1: With dark gray or taupe gray, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Round 6: sl st in each st around, FO with a long tail.

Woodland Market Cart

The cart is rectangular with a dark wooden look. Use caramel brown and dark brown yarn held single. The panels are crocheted, then wrapped around plastic canvas. This creates the straight edges seen in the image.

Cart Tabletop Panel

1. Row 1: With caramel brown, ch 31, sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
3. Row 11: Change to dark brown, ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
4. Row 12: Change to caramel brown, ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
5. Rows 13-18: Repeat Rows 11-12 three more times.
6. Border: sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO with a long tail.

Cut plastic canvas slightly smaller than the panel. Place it behind the crochet piece. Sew around the edge with dark brown yarn so the panel is firm and flat.

Front Cart Wall

1. Row 1: With dark brown, ch 31, sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
2. Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
3. Row 8: Change to caramel brown, ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
4. Row 9: Change to dark brown, ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
5. Rows 10-12: sc across in dark brown. 30 sts.
6. Border: sc around the panel. FO with a long tail.

Back Cart Wall

Repeat the front cart wall once. Sew plastic canvas behind it. This back wall will sit behind the pies and in front of the oven.

Short Side Walls, Make 2

1. Row 1: With dark brown, ch 15, sc in second ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
3. Border: sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO with a long tail.

Cart Bottom

1. Row 1: With dark brown, ch 29, sc in second ch from hook and across. 28 sts.
2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 28 sts.
3. Border: sc around. FO.

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Assembling the Cart Box

1. Place the tabletop flat on your table with the right side facing up.
2. Sew the front wall under the front long edge of the tabletop.
3. Sew the back wall under the back long edge of the tabletop.
4. Sew one side wall to each short end.
5. Sew the bottom panel underneath the walls to make a shallow box.
6. Use dark brown yarn to embroider long uneven lines across the front and sides to imitate wood grain.
7. Add 4 short vertical lines on the front wall to suggest plank divisions.

Cart Wheels

The image shows four dark round wheels with lighter spokes. Make 4 wheels and sew 2 on each long side of the cart.

1. Round 1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Round 6: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Round 7: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff lightly and flatten into a wheel shape.
9. Round 8: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
10. With tan yarn, embroider 6 straight spokes from center to edge.
11. With tan yarn, sew a small circle around the center hub.

Pull Handle

The handle is placed at the front right of the cart in the image. It points downward toward the ground.

1. With tan yarn, ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 25 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 25 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Fold the strip lengthwise and whipstitch the long edge closed to make a firm narrow tube.
6. Sew one end to the lower front-right corner of the cart.
7. Let the handle angle down at about 45 degrees, then secure the lower tip to the green base with a few hidden stitches.

Striped Awning

The awning has alternating muted denim blue and cream stripes running from front to back. The front edge has rounded scalloped tips. Use the 3.5 mm hook.

Awning Main Rectangle

Work the awning in vertical color panels. Each stripe is 5 stitches wide. Carry yarn loosely along the wrong side or fasten off after each stripe for cleaner color changes.

1. Row 1: With denim blue, ch 41. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 40 sts.
2. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across, changing color every 5 sts in this order: blue 5, cream 5, blue 5, cream 5, blue 5, cream 5, blue 5, cream 5. 40 sts.
3. Rows 7-28: Repeat Row 2, keeping the same stripe order so the stripes run straight.
4. Row 29: ch 1, turn, sc across in the same stripe colors. 40 sts.
5. Do not FO. Work a border around the awning, placing 3 sc in each corner and matching the border color to each stripe when possible.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Front Scallops

Attach yarn at the front edge. Make one scallop under each 5-stitch stripe section. There should be 8 scallops across the front.

1. For each scallop: sl st in first st of stripe, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st between stripes.
2. Repeat across all 8 stripe sections, using the stripe color of that section.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Back Overhang

1. Attach yarn to the back edge.
2. Row 1: ch 1, sc across 40 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across 40 sts.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Awning Support

• Slide one firm rod under the front edge of the awning and sew it in place with small whipstitches.
• Slide one firm rod under the back edge and sew it in place.
• Insert a thin rectangle of plastic canvas under the awning if it needs more structure.
• The front rod should curve very slightly downward to copy the soft draped look in the image.

Awning Posts and Side Braces

The stall has four slim brown posts and diagonal side braces. Make covered posts so the structure looks handmade and still stands upright.

Post Covers, Make 4

1. With tan yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. Rows 2-24: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Wrap the rectangle around an 8 in dowel and seam the long edges together.

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Diagonal Braces, Make 6

1. With dark brown, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO with a long tail.
4. Sew two braces in an X shape on the left side, two on the right side, and one angled brace at each back corner.

Setting the Posts

1. Sew two posts to the front corners of the cart.
2. Sew two posts to the back corners of the cart.
3. Attach the awning to the top of the posts, with the scalloped edge facing forward.
4. Use strong stitches through the post covers, awning edge, and hidden rods.
5. Secure the bottoms of the posts to the green base if the cart needs extra stability.

Hanging Sign

The right side of the stall has a dark rectangular sign that reads “Hedgehog’s Pies.” Use simple embroidery for the lettering.

Sign Board

1. With dark brown, ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
4. Border: With tan yarn, sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sign Lettering

• With cream embroidery floss, stitch “Hedgehog’s” on the upper half of the sign.
• Stitch “Pies” centered below it.
• Keep the letters simple and slightly uneven for a hand-painted market look.
• Sew two short chains of 8 ch each from the sign top corners to the right awning support.

Brick Oven Behind the Cart

The warm rust oven sits behind the cart with a dark arched opening and a gray base ledge. It looks like a small outdoor pie oven.

Oven Body

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rounds 7-15: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Round 16: sc in next 4 sts, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. Round 17: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
10. Stuff firmly, keeping the front slightly flat.
11. Round 18: sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
12. Round 19: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
13. Round 20: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
14. Round 21: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Oven Opening

1. With black yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.
7. Border: sc around the arch. FO with a long tail.
8. Sew the black arch to the front of the oven, starting about 5 rounds above the bottom.

Gray Oven Base

1. With medium gray, ch 17.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
4. Border: sc around. FO.
5. Sew the oven on top of this gray base and place it behind the cart, slightly left of center.

Brick Lines

• Use dark rust yarn to embroider short horizontal lines across the oven body.
• Place the lines in staggered rows.
• Add a ring of tan stitches around the black opening to create the raised brick arch.

Hedgehog Body Pattern

Make two hedgehogs using the same base body. The left hedgehog wears a pale blue apron. The right hedgehog wears a cream apron with a brown lower garment. Work tightly with the 3.0 mm hook.

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Hedgehog Head, Make 2

1. Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rounds 7-12: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Round 13: sc in next 4 sts, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. Round 14: sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Insert or embroider eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, 7 sts apart.
11. Stuff firmly.
12. Round 15: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
13. Round 16: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
14. Round 17: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Hedgehog Snout, Make 2

1. Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 12 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
6. FO with a long tail and stuff lightly.
7. Embroider a small black oval nose across the front tip.
8. Sew the snout centered between the eyes, with the nose pointing slightly downward.

Hedgehog Ears, Make 4

1. Round 1: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Fold flat and sc through both layers across 6 sts.
5. FO with a long tail.
6. Sew ears to the sides of the head at Rounds 7-9.

Hedgehog Body, Make 2

1. Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rounds 6-13: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Round 14: sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Round 15: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
9. Round 16: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. Stuff firmly.
11. Round 17: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
12. FO with a long tail for sewing the head.

Hedgehog Spine Cap, Make 2

The back of each hedgehog is covered with loop stitches. This gives the rounded bumpy texture seen in the image.

1. Round 1: With dark brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: lp st inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: lp st in next st, lp st inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: lp st in next 2 sts, lp st inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: lp st in next 3 sts, lp st inc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rounds 6-10: lp st in each st around. 30 sts.
7. FO with a very long tail.
8. Place this cap over the back of the head and body, starting behind the ears and ending near the lower back.
9. Sew the cap around the edges, leaving the beige face uncovered.

Hedgehog Arms, Make 4

1. Round 1: With beige yarn, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. Rounds 3-10: sc in each st around. 10 sts.
4. Stuff very lightly.
5. Round 11: flatten and sc through both layers across 5 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Hedgehog Legs, Make 4

1. Round 1: With dark brown or beige, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rounds 3-7: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Flatten and sc through both layers across 4 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

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Left Hedgehog Blue Apron

The left hedgehog has a soft pale blue apron across the front while standing beside the cart. Make this apron separately and sew it to the body before attaching the arms.

1. Row 1: With pale blue, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
3. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
4. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
5. Neck strap: ch 16, sl st to the opposite top corner, FO.
6. Waist ties: attach pale blue yarn to one side of Row 5, ch 12, FO. Repeat on the other side.
7. Sew the apron to the front of one hedgehog body.

Right Hedgehog Cream Apron and Brown Skirt

The right hedgehog has a pale apron and darker lower section. The tiny red dot on the lower garment can be embroidered as a button.

Brown Lower Garment

1. With medium brown, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Wrap around the lower body and sew at the back.

Cream Apron

1. Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
2. Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 sts.
3. Row 8: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts.
4. Neck strap: ch 15, sl st to opposite top corner.
5. FO with a long tail.
6. Sew to the front of the right hedgehog over the brown lower garment.
7. Embroider one small red stitch near the lower right side.

Assembling the Hedgehogs

1. Sew each head to each body with the face slightly tilted forward.
2. Sew arms at the upper sides of the body, angled toward the cart.
3. Sew legs to the bottom front of each body so the hedgehogs stand upright.
4. Sew the left hedgehog behind the left side of the cart, facing slightly inward.
5. Sew the right hedgehog behind the right side of the cart, facing slightly toward the customer squirrel.

Red Squirrel Customer

The squirrel stands at the front-left of the display. It has a rust-orange body, white belly patch, small black eyes, and a large curled tail rising behind the back.

Squirrel Head

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rounds 6-11: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Round 12: sc in next 3 sts, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Insert or embroider eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, 6 sts apart.
9. Round 13: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. Stuff firmly.
11. Round 14: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
12. Round 15: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Squirrel Muzzle

1. Round 1: With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. FO with a long tail and stuff lightly.
5. Sew to the lower front of the head.
6. Embroider a small black nose and a tiny vertical mouth line.

Squirrel Ears, Make 2

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around. 10 sts.
4. Flatten and sc through both layers across 5 sts.
5. Sew to the top sides of the head.

Squirrel Body

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rounds 5-11: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Round 12: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff firmly.
8. Round 13: sc in next st, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. FO with a long tail.

White Belly Patch

1. Round 1: With white yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Sew to the front of the squirrel body.

Squirrel Arms, Make 2

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat 2 times, sc in last st. 7 sts.
3. Rounds 3-9: sc in each st around. 7 sts.
4. Flatten and sc through both layers across 3 sts.
5. FO with a long tail.

Squirrel Legs, Make 2

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Round 6: flatten and sc through both layers across 6 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Curled Squirrel Tail

The tail is tall, thick, and curls forward at the top. Work it as a stuffed tube, then shape it while sewing.

1. Round 1: With rust yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-24: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Stuff as you go, keeping the tube flexible.
5. Round 25: sc in next 2 sts, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. Rounds 26-32: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
7. FO and close.
8. Curve the tail upward from the back, then forward at the top.
9. Sew several hidden stitches through the curve so it keeps the C shape.

Assembling the Squirrel

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Sew the arms forward so they can hold a pie slice.
3. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
4. Sew the curled tail to the back, beginning at the lower body and rising above the head.
5. Place the squirrel on the front-left stepping stones, facing the cart.

Tiny Pie Slice for Squirrel

1. With golden brown, ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next st, dc in next st, dc in last st. 4 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts.
4. FO.
5. With white yarn, make a small cream dollop: MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st, FO.
6. Sew the cream dollop to the wide end of the slice.
7. Sew the pie slice between the squirrel’s hands.

Display Pies and Pastries

The cart top is full of rounded pies, lattice pies, berry tarts, buns, and stacked desserts. Make the pieces in assorted sizes and sew them to the tabletop so they stay in place.

Basic Pie Crust Base, Make 5

1. Round 1: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Round 6: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. FO with a long tail.

Lattice Pie Top, Make 2

1. With cream yarn, ch 19.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
3. FO.
4. Make 4 strips for each pie.
5. Lay 2 strips horizontally and 2 strips diagonally across a tan pie base.
6. Sew the strip ends to the pie edge.
7. Use berry red yarn underneath the lattice as filling by stitching short red lines between the strips.

Round Golden Pie

1. Make one basic pie crust base.
2. With golden brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
3. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. FO and sew this golden filling into the pie base.
6. Embroider a spiral on top with darker tan yarn.

Pumpkin Pie with Green Stem

1. Make one basic pie crust base.
2. With pumpkin orange, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
3. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. FO and sew into the crust base.
7. Stem: With green, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch. FO.
8. Sew the stem upright at the center of the orange pie.

Berry Tart

1. Make one basic pie crust base.
2. With raspberry pink, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
3. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. FO and sew into the crust.
6. Berry bumps: With berry red, make 18 French-knot style yarn knots or tiny 4-sc bobbles.
7. Sew the berries closely over the pink filling.

Tiny Cream Buns, Make 4

1. Round 1: With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Round 5: dec around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, FO, and close.
6. Embroider a short golden line around the top of each bun.

Mini Stacked Cakes, Make 3

1. Bottom layer: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 4: sc around. 12 sts. FO.
5. Top swirl: With berry, chocolate, or golden yarn, MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st to join, FO.
6. Sew one swirl to the top of each cake.
7. Add a white yarn line between layers if desired.

Triangle Pie Slices, Make 3

1. With tan yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st.
6. FO.
7. With red yarn, embroider a filling stripe along one side.
8. With cream yarn, add a small top crust line.

Pastry Placement on Cart

• Place one large lattice pie at the front center of the cart.
• Place the pumpkin pie slightly right of center.
• Place the berry tart near the left-back area.
• Place the golden spiral pie toward the left side.
• Place cream buns and stacked cakes along the back edge near the oven.
• Place triangle slices at the front-left tray area.
• Sew each pastry down with matching yarn through the lower crust.

Small Wooden-Style Tray

The left front of the cart has a small tray holding pie slices. Make a flat brown tray and sew it to the tabletop edge.

1. With dark brown, ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
4. Border: sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. FO with a long tail.
6. Sew to the front-left corner of the cart.

Café Table

The right side of the display has a small round table with a spiral top and a single center post.

Tabletop

1. Round 1: With tan yarn, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Round 6: BLO sc in each st around. 40 sts.
7. Round 7: sc in each st around. 40 sts.
8. FO with a long tail.
9. Embroider a spiral from center outward using darker tan yarn.

Table Post

1. Round 1: With medium brown, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Rounds 2-10: sc in each st around. 8 sts.
3. Stuff firmly, FO with a long tail.
4. Sew to the underside center of the tabletop.

Table Feet

1. With medium brown, ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
3. FO.
4. Make 2 strips and cross them under the table post.
5. Sew the table to the right side of the green base.

Chair

The chair has a rounded seat, a curved back, and slim legs. Place it near the small table facing the pie cart.

Chair Seat

1. Round 1: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. Round 6: sc around. 24 sts.
7. Stuff lightly and FO.

Chair Legs, Make 4

1. With medium brown, ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
3. FO with a long tail.
4. Fold each strip lengthwise and sew closed.
5. Sew four legs under the seat.

Chair Back

1. With medium brown, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Curve the strip into a gentle half circle and sew to the back of the seat.

Small Stool or Crate Sign

The back-right side includes a small brown rectangular stool or low sign near the table. It adds balance to the café corner.

1. With dark brown, ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
3. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 11 sts.
4. Border: sc around. FO.
5. Legs: Make 2 short strips, each ch 5, sc across 4 sts, FO.
6. Sew the strips to the back of the rectangle as supports.
7. Sew the piece upright on the green base behind the café table.

Small Decorative Plates

Some pastries sit on small pale plates. Make a few low disks to place under the buns or stacked cakes.

1. Round 1: With white or pale gray, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sl st around in BLO to form a rim.
5. FO.
6. Make 3 to 5 plates and sew small pastries on top.

Stone Edge and Ground Details

The image has a soft garden display look with stones scattered around the cart and café table. Use the stepping stones already made, then add small embroidered grass strokes.

• Sew larger stones in a curved line across the front of the base.
• Place medium stones near the squirrel’s feet and under the cart handle.
• Place smaller stones near the table and behind the cart wheels.
• With slightly darker green yarn, embroider short straight stitches around the stones to suggest grass texture.
• Do not cover the full base with embroidery; leave most of the green stitches visible.

Positioning the Main Scene

Before sewing everything permanently, set all finished pieces on the base. The cart should sit in the upper center of the green circle. The oven should be visible behind the cart. The table and chair should sit to the right. The squirrel should stand in the front-left area.

1. Pin the market cart first, about 1.5 in back from the center of the base.
2. Pin the left hedgehog behind the cart’s left side, with its face angled toward the pies.
3. Pin the right hedgehog behind the right side, close to the hanging sign.
4. Place the oven behind the cart, visible between the back posts.
5. Place the squirrel on the front stepping stones, holding its pie slice upward.
6. Place the table and chair on the front-right side of the base.
7. Check that the awning clears the hedgehog heads and hangs forward over the pies.
8. Sew each main piece down only after the full arrangement looks balanced.

Facial Embroidery Details

The faces should remain simple and soft. The image uses tiny black eyes and small noses rather than complicated expressions. This keeps the display calm and handmade.

• For hedgehog eyes, use 6 mm black safety eyes or embroider small black circles.
• Place hedgehog eyes level, slightly above the snout line.
• Use black yarn to make a small oval nose on each snout.
• Add one short vertical stitch below each nose.
• For the squirrel, keep the eyes closer together than the hedgehog eyes.
• Add one small white highlight stitch beside each black eye if desired.
• Do not add large smiles; the photographed style is gentle and minimal.

Awning Stripe Accuracy

The canopy is one of the most visible parts of the design. Keep the stripe widths even. The blue stripes should be muted, not bright royal blue. The cream stripes should look warm and soft. The scalloped edge should hang over the front of the cart like a fabric market awning.

• Use 8 total stripes across the width.
• Each stripe is 5 stitches wide.
• Begin with blue on the left edge when viewing from the front.
• End with cream on the right edge.
• Make each scallop under one stripe section.
• Sew the front edge slightly lower than the back edge to imitate the angled awning in the image.

Optional No-Wire Stability Method

This scene can be made without wire. Use plastic canvas, firm stuffing, and covered dowels for structure. The cart and awning need the most support, while the animals can stay soft.

• Use plastic canvas inside the tabletop, front wall, side walls, and sign.
• Use dowels inside the four awning posts.
• Use hidden stitches to secure posts to the base.
• Sew the cart wheels to both the cart and the green base for extra balance.
• Attach pastries firmly so small pieces do not shift during display.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the cart to the green base first, making sure all four wheels touch the surface.
2. Attach the awning posts to the cart corners and sew the awning across the top.
3. Sew the oven behind the cart and add two tiny tan logs inside the black opening if desired.
4. Sew both hedgehogs in place behind the cart, with arms angled toward the pies.
5. Sew the hanging sign to the right post and make sure the words face forward.
6. Sew the table, chair, and small stool to the right side of the base.
7. Sew the squirrel to the front stepping stones and secure the pie slice in its paws.
8. Place and sew all pies on the cart after the large pieces are stable.
9. Trim or secure any loose loop stitches on the hedgehog backs so the texture looks full but tidy.
10. Check the eyes, noses, and apron straps one final time before weaving in the last ends.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash because the cart, awning, and sign include firm supports.
• Keep the display out of direct sunlight to reduce yarn fading.
• Store upright in a box so the awning and posts are not bent.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Green round base lies flat.
• Stone path curves naturally across the front.
• Cart is centered and stable.
• Awning has blue and cream stripes with scalloped front points.
• Both hedgehogs have brown loop-stitch backs.
• Left hedgehog has a pale blue apron.
• Right hedgehog has a cream apron and brown lower garment.
• Squirrel has a large curled rust tail and holds a tiny pie slice.
• Oven has a rust brick body and black arch opening.
• Cart top includes lattice pies, berry tart, pumpkin pie, buns, and small cakes.
• Right side has a round café table, chair, and small stool or sign.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush to remove dust from the pies, hedgehog spines, awning, and cart wheels.
• For small stains, dab gently with cool water and mild soap. Do not rub the loop-stitch spines.
• Let the piece air dry fully before storing.
• Place tissue paper around the awning posts when packing the display.
• Keep heavy objects away from the top of the awning to prevent bending.

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.