Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Barn Goat Meadow Garden – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a sunny crochet farm display with a red barn, cream sunflower-covered roof, fenced meadow base, three little goats, sunflower beds, hay cart, watering can, milk can, stepping stones, gate, and a “Sunny Meadow Farm” sign. This detailed amigurumi-style scene is designed as a cheerful tabletop crochet decoration with many small garden details.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern uses US crochet terms and is worked with tight stitches so the barn, goats, fence, and accessories hold their shape. Most pieces are made separately, lightly stuffed where needed, then sewn onto a flat meadow base to match the cozy farm arrangement shown in the image.

The finished design is an oval rectangular garden scene with rounded corners. The barn sits at the back center. Goats stand in front and beside the barn, sunflower beds fill the corners, and the fence surrounds the meadow with a small front gate and sign.

Finished Size

• Full meadow display: about 13 in wide by 11 in deep.
• Barn: about 5.5 in wide, 4.5 in deep, and 6 in tall to roof peak.
• Goats: about 2.25 to 2.75 in tall.
• Sunflowers: about 1.25 to 1.75 in tall.
• Fence height: about 1.25 in.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in grass green, olive green, dark brown, tan, cream, barn red, chocolate brown, golden yellow, sunflower yellow, gray, white, beige, light goat cream, and small amount of red for scarf.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for firm amigurumi stitches.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the flat base and roof panels.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas or thin cardboard for the barn walls, barn roof, base, cart, and sign.
• 6 mm black safety eyes for goats, or black embroidery thread.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors.
• Optional fabric glue for securing tiny flowers and stones after sewing.

Abbreviations

• 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: stitch
• sts: stitches
• MR: magic ring
• FO: fasten off

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not critical for this decorative pattern, but firm stitches are important. With a 2.25 mm hook and DK cotton, 6 sc should measure about 1 inch. If your pieces look loose or stuffing shows, use a smaller hook.

For the meadow base and barn roof panels, use a 2.75 mm hook if your stitches are very tight. The base should stay flat, while the animals and small accessories should feel dense and sculpted.

Construction Notes

• Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff the goats firmly in the body and head, but lightly in the legs and muzzle.
• Cut plastic canvas pieces slightly smaller than crochet panels before inserting them.
• Sew all pieces securely because this project has many raised details.

Meadow Base

The base is a thick rounded rectangle with a green top and tan edge, matching the raised grassy platform in the image. The front edge includes a gate, sign, and fence posts, so keep the base firm and flat.

Top Grass Panel

Use grass green and 2.75 mm hook.

1. Ch 46.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 45 sts.
3. Rows 2-34: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 45 sts.
4. Do not fasten off. Work a border around the rectangle.
5. Border Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Aim for 45 sc along each long side and 34 sc along each short side, plus corner stitches.
6. Border Round 2: Sc around again, placing 3 sc in each corner center stitch.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

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Brown Underside Panel

Use tan or light brown.

1. Repeat the Top Grass Panel exactly.
2. Cut a piece of plastic canvas to fit between the two panels.
3. Place wrong sides together with plastic canvas inside.
4. Join grass green at any corner and sc through both panels around the edge.
5. At each corner, work 3 sc to keep the rounded shape.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Raised Grass Texture

To create the slightly bumpy meadow texture, surface crochet short lines with olive green across the base. Make 14 random sl st lines, each 4 to 8 sts long. Add a few small straight stitches in darker green around the sunflower beds and path.

Dirt Garden Beds

The image shows dark brown soil patches with sunflowers in the front left, front right, and back sides. Make four small soil ovals and sew them to the meadow before adding stems.

Large Front Soil Oval, Make 2

Use dark brown.

1. Ch 11.
2. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 8, inc in last st. 22 sts.
3. Round 2: Inc, sc 8, inc in next 3 sts, sc 8, inc in next 2 sts. 28 sts.
4. Round 3: Sc around. 28 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Small Back Soil Oval, Make 2

Use dark brown.

1. Ch 8.
2. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 on other side, inc in last st. 18 sts.
3. Round 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the two large ovals near the front left and front right corners. Sew the smaller ovals behind the barn sides, leaving room for the fence line. Add small tan straight stitches across the soil to imitate rows.

Gray Stepping Stone Path

The path leads from the front gate to the barn door. The image shows round gray stepping stones with slightly raised edges. Make seven stones in mixed sizes.

Large Stone, Make 3

Use gray.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Sl st to finish. FO, leaving tail.

Small Stone, Make 4

Use gray.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to finish. FO, leaving tail.

Arrange stones in a gentle curve from the gate to the barn doors. Sew each stone flat to the grass. Add two tiny light gray stitches on each large stone for a pebble texture.

Red Barn Body

The barn is a box shape with a peaked front and back, red walls, cream trim, dark double doors, small windows, and a cream roof. It should sit centered at the back of the meadow.

Front Wall

Use barn red and 2.25 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. Ch 31.
2. Rows 1-24: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn each row. 30 sts.
3. Row 25: Ch 1, dec, sc 26, dec. Turn. 28 sts.
4. Row 26: Ch 1, dec, sc 24, dec. Turn. 26 sts.
5. Row 27: Ch 1, dec, sc 22, dec. Turn. 24 sts.
6. Row 28: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. Turn. 22 sts.
7. Row 29: Ch 1, dec, sc 18, dec. Turn. 20 sts.
8. Row 30: Ch 1, dec, sc 16, dec. Turn. 18 sts.
9. Row 31: Ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. 16 sts.
10. Row 32: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. Turn. 14 sts.
11. Row 33: Ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec. Turn. 12 sts.
12. Row 34: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. Turn. 10 sts.
13. Row 35: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. 8 sts.
14. FO, leaving a long tail.

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Back Wall

Make the same as the Front Wall in barn red. Before assembly, cut two plastic canvas pieces matching the front and back wall shapes, slightly smaller than the crochet panels.

Side Walls, Make 2

Use barn red.

1. Ch 23.
2. Rows 1-24: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn each row. 22 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Barn Floor

Use dark brown.

1. Ch 31.
2. Rows 1-22: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn each row. 30 sts.
3. FO.

Assembling Barn Box

1. Insert plastic canvas behind the front wall, back wall, and side walls.
2. Whipstitch the side walls to the front wall, matching the lower 24 rows.
3. Whipstitch the back wall to the other side edges.
4. Sew the barn floor to the bottom edges.
5. Stuff the inside lightly only if the walls bow inward.
6. Keep the front peak clean and centered because the roof will fold over it.

Cream Roof Panels

The roof is cream, curved over the barn, and decorated with raised sunflowers and green leaves. Make two roof panels and seam them at the top ridge.

Roof Panel, Make 2

Use cream and 2.75 mm hook.

1. Ch 33.
2. Rows 1-30: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn each row. 32 sts.
3. Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
4. FO one panel. Do not fasten off the second panel.

Join Roof Ridge

1. Hold the two roof panels side by side lengthwise.
2. With cream, sl st through one long edge of both panels for 30 rows.
3. Fold the joined roof over the barn peak.
4. Sew the front and back roof edges to the red wall peaks.
5. Let the roof overhang slightly on both sides, matching the soft curved look in the image.

Barn Door and Trim

The front barn door is dark brown with cream edging and an X brace. It sits centered on the lower front wall and should be large enough to dominate the front of the barn.

Double Door Panel

Use chocolate brown.

1. Ch 19.
2. Rows 1-16: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn each row. 18 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Cream Door Border

Join cream in any corner of the door panel.

1. Round 1: Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
2. Sl st to first sc and FO.
3. Use cream yarn to embroider one vertical line down the center.
4. Embroider an X across each half: bottom outside corner to top center, then top outside corner to bottom center.

Sew the door to the barn front, centered across rows 4 to 19. Use small stitches around the edge so the door stays flat.

Door Tassel Broom

Use tan. Wrap yarn around two fingers 12 times. Tie at the top, trim the bottom, and sew beside the right barn door. Chain 6 for the handle and attach it above the tassel.

Barn Windows

The barn has three cream-trimmed windows: one high window under the roof peak and two smaller lower side windows. Each has a dark inside shape with yellow curtain detail.

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Upper Window

Use cream.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rows 1-6: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 8 sts.
3. Border: Sc around with 3 sc in each corner.
4. FO.

Use black yarn to make a small center opening by embroidering a black triangle or arch. With pale yellow, stitch two curtain lines from top corners toward the lower center. Sew the window centered under the roof peak.

Lower Windows, Make 2

Use cream.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rows 1-5: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 6 sts.
3. Border: Sc around with 3 sc in each corner.
4. FO.

Add a black center and two pale yellow curtain stitches to each window. Sew one window to the left of the door and one to the right of the door, keeping them level.

Sunflowers for the Roof

The roof shows multiple raised sunflowers with brown centers, yellow petals, and green leaves. Make seven roof flowers: three for the left roof slope, three for the right roof slope, and one near the front edge.

Sunflower Center, Make 7

Use chocolate brown.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Sl st to finish. FO.

Petal Round, Add to Each Center

Join golden yellow to any front loop of Round 3.

1. Repeat around: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in next center st.
2. Make 12 petals total.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Roof Leaves, Make 14

Use green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. Working on the other side: dc, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st to first st and FO.

Sew the roof flowers onto both cream roof slopes. Place leaves in pairs under or beside each flower. Angle several flowers slightly so the roof looks natural and full, as in the image.

Standing Sunflowers for the Garden

The garden includes many sunflowers growing from dark soil beds. Make twelve standing flowers in mixed heights. Wire is optional, but crocheted stems can stand if they are sewn tightly and stiffened with a hidden yarn strand.

Small Flower Head, Make 12

Use brown for center.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Change to yellow.
4. Round 3: Repeat around: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next st. Make 12 petals.
5. FO, leaving tail.

Flower Stem, Make 12

Use dark green.

1. Ch 8 for short stems, ch 10 for medium stems, and ch 12 for tall stems.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. FO, leaving both tails for sewing.

Stem Leaves, Make 18

Use green.

1. Ch 4.
2. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
3. FO.

Sew each flower head to a stem. Add one or two leaves per stem. Attach five flowers to the front left bed, five to the front right bed, and two or three to the back beds. Slightly tilt the flowers toward the viewer.

Fence Around the Meadow

The fence is made with tan posts and rails. It runs around the base edge, leaving a small gate opening at the front center. The posts are rounded and slightly thicker than the rails.

Fence Posts, Make 18

Use tan.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rounds 2-8: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Stuff very lightly.
4. Round 9: Dec around. 3 sts.
5. FO and close.

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Fence Rails, Make 24

Use tan.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. FO, leaving tails.

Sew posts evenly around the meadow edge. Add two horizontal rails between most posts, one low and one high. Leave a front center opening for the gate. Curve the side fences slightly to match the rounded platform.

Front Gate

The gate is centered at the front and has a cream X brace like the barn door. It should be slightly wider than the surrounding fence section.

Gate Panel

Use tan.

1. Ch 15.
2. Rows 1-5: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
3. FO.

Gate Trim

Use cream.

1. Surface stitch one horizontal line along the top.
2. Surface stitch one horizontal line along the bottom.
3. Embroider an X from corner to corner.
4. Sew the gate between two front posts.

Sunny Meadow Farm Sign

The sign is attached to the front fence on the right side. It is a small cream rectangle with tan edging and simple stitched lettering.

Sign Board

Use cream.

1. Ch 11.
2. Rows 1-6: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 10 sts.
3. Change to tan.
4. Border: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

With dark brown embroidery thread or split yarn, stitch “Sunny Meadow Farm” across three lines. Use small straight stitches. Sew the sign to the front right fence rail.

Goat Body

Make three goats. The center goat is cream with a red check scarf. The left and right goats are beige and slightly smaller. The body is oval, with slim legs, small ears, horns, muzzle, and tail.

Main Goat Body, Make 3

Use cream for one goat and beige for two goats.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rounds 5-10: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. Round 11: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
7. Round 12: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Round 13: Dec around. 6 sts.
10. FO and close.

Goat Head, Make 3

Use matching body color.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Round 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Round 9: Dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close, leaving a tail for sewing.

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Muzzle, Make 3

Use a slightly lighter cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc around. 9 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head. Embroider a tiny brown nose with two short diagonal stitches. Add one small vertical stitch below the nose for a gentle mouth.

Goat Legs, Make 12

Use matching body color.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rounds 2-6: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. Stuff very lightly.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew four legs under each body. The front legs should sit slightly forward and the back legs slightly angled back so the goats look like they are standing in the meadow.

Goat Ears, Make 6

Use matching body color.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Fold the base of each ear slightly before sewing. Attach ears to the sides of the head at Round 4. Let them angle outward for the soft farm-animal look.

Goat Horns, Make 6

Use dark brown.

1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around. 4 sts.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Sew two horns to the top of each head between the ears. Curve them slightly inward by pulling the sewing tail gently toward the center.

Goat Tail, Make 3

Use matching body color.

1. Ch 4.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Sew the tail to the back of each body. Position it upward. Attach each head to the front of the body, then sew the goats onto the meadow after all accessories are placed.

Red Scarf for Center Goat

Use red.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO.

Wrap the scarf around the center goat’s neck and sew it in place. Add two tiny white straight stitches across the red scarf to suggest a checked farm bandana.

Yellow Hay Cart

The cart sits to the right of the barn, filled with golden hay bales. It has a yellow box, brown wheels, and a small front handle.

Cart Base

Use golden yellow.

1. Ch 14.
2. Rows 1-8: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 13 sts.
3. FO.

Cart Sides, Make 4

Use golden yellow.

1. For long sides, ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Make 2 rows. FO.
2. For short sides, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Make 2 rows. FO.

Sew the sides around the cart base to create a shallow box. Insert a small piece of plastic canvas if you want crisp corners.

Cart Wheels, Make 2

Use dark brown.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. FO.

Sew one wheel to each visible side. With tan yarn, add a small straight stitch in the wheel center.

Hay Bales, Make 3

Use straw yellow.

1. Ch 8.
2. Rows 1-5: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sts.
3. Fold the rectangle into a small roll.
4. Sew the long edges together.
5. Wrap tan yarn twice around the roll and knot securely.

Place the hay bales inside the cart and sew them down. Chain 10 with yellow or tan for the cart handle and attach it to the front.

Milk Can

The white milk can stands near the barn door. It has a cylindrical shape with a slightly narrow top and gray rim.

Can Body

Use white.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rounds 4-9: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Round 10: Sc 2, dec around. 9 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Round 11: Sc around. 9 sts.
8. Change to gray.
9. Round 12: Sc around. 9 sts.
10. FO and close loosely.

Can Handles

Use white.

1. Ch 5 for each handle.
2. Sew one handle to each side of the can at Rounds 5 and 7.

Sew the milk can to the grass just left of the barn door or near the path, matching the image’s front barn area.

Watering Can

The watering can sits on the left side near the fence and garden bed. It is gray with a round body, handle, and small spout.

Watering Can Body

Use gray.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Round 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Round 9: Dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close.

Watering Can Top Rim

Use light gray.

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

Sew the top rim onto the upper center of the body. Add a dark gray circle with a few embroidery stitches if you want a hollow opening.

Spout and Handle

Use gray.

1. Spout: Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew to one side, angling upward.
2. Handle: Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew as a curved handle on the opposite side.

Sew the watering can beside the left front garden bed, close to the fence post. Tilt the spout slightly toward the flowers.

Extra Leaves and Meadow Details

The image has small green accents around the flowers, barn, fence, and sign. These details make the scene feel full without making it crowded.

Small Ground Leaves, Make 20

Use olive green and dark green.

1. Ch 4.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Sew leaves in pairs around sunflower beds, along the barn wall, and near the stepping stones. Keep the center path clear so the stones remain visible.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the barn to the back center of the meadow base. Use long stitches through the barn floor and grass panel.
2. Attach the stepping stones from the front gate to the barn door.
3. Sew the soil beds in the four garden areas.
4. Add standing sunflowers to each bed, using taller stems at the back and shorter stems at the front.
5. Sew fence posts around the base edge, then add rails between posts.
6. Attach the front gate and sign.
7. Place the watering can on the left and the milk can near the barn door.
8. Sew the hay cart to the right side of the barn.
9. Position the center goat on the path, one goat on the left side, and one goat near the cart.

For goat faces, add black eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 of the head, spaced about 5 stitches apart. Sew the muzzle below the eyes. Use brown yarn for the nose and mouth. Add a tiny beige stitch above each eye for a soft expression.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash because the barn, fence, and sign contain stiff inserts.
• Let the piece air dry flat on a towel.
• Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods to protect yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Barn: red walls, cream roof, roof sunflowers, windows, double door, broom tassel.
• Meadow: raised green base, soil beds, stepping stones, small leaves.
• Animals: three goats with horns, ears, legs, tails, eyes, and muzzle details.
• Accessories: hay cart, hay bales, milk can, watering can, front sign.
• Fence: posts, rails, gate, and front sign attached securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the display gently with a soft paintbrush, working from the roof down to the base. For tiny sunflower petals, brush outward from the center so the petals keep their shape. Avoid pulling on stems, fence rails, or goat horns.

If a small area becomes dirty, dampen a cotton cloth with cool water and blot gently. Do not soak the barn or base. Press with a dry towel afterward and reshape the flowers, goats, and fence while damp.

Store the finished farm scene in a clean box with tissue paper around the roof and fence. Keep heavier items away from the top so the sunflowers and gate do not flatten. Add a small sachet of silica gel if your storage area is humid.