Crochet Tutorial: Apple Orchard Hedgehog Harvest Stand – Free Crochet Pattern

This cozy crochet scene features a rounded green orchard base with a pebble border, cream stepping-stone path, apple harvest stand, striped red-and-white awning, woven baskets, fruit crates, a twisted apple tree, ladder, fence, mushrooms, flowers, fallen leaves, a tiny robin, and three hedgehog orchard helpers. The finished display is designed as a cheerful tabletop diorama with many small details worked separately and sewn into place.

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Finished Size

The finished orchard display measures about 13 in wide, 11 in deep, and 12 in tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The tall apple tree is the highest point, while the hedgehogs measure about 2.5 to 3.25 in tall depending on stuffing firmness.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. This pattern uses small pieces, shaping, sewing, surface details, and firm stuffing. A confident beginner can complete it slowly by making one section at a time.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in grass green, dark green, medium green, light green, brown, dark brown, tan, beige, cream, gray, red, yellow, orange, white, black, and small amounts of pink or blush.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for tiny apples, flowers, leaves, and facial details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Black safety eyes, 6 mm for adult hedgehog and 4 mm for baby hedgehogs, or black embroidery yarn.
• Cardboard, plastic canvas, or thick felt for the base insert and harvest stand support.
• Thin floral wire or pipe cleaners for the tree trunk, branches, ladder, awning posts, and cart handle.
• Hot glue is optional, but sewing is recommended for a soft handmade finish.

Abbreviations Used

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• 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
• FO = fasten off
• R = round or row
• rep = repeat

Gauge

Gauge is not extremely strict, but stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show. With worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc rounds should measure about 1 in across. Use a smaller hook if your stuffing shows through the fabric.

Pattern Notes

• Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to turn.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff firmly in small layers, especially the hedgehogs, tree canopies, and pebble border.
• Leave long yarn tails on small decorative pieces for sewing.
• The orchard base is worked flat, then bordered with stuffed gray pebbles.
• The tree trunk is crocheted as a textured twisted tube around wire, then branches are added separately.

Orchard Base

The base is a rounded rectangle in grass green. It should look like a soft lawn mat with an oval-rectangle shape, slightly flattened at the front and back.

Rounded Rectangle Lawn

Use grass green yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

1. Ch 31.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 28 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Do not join. 62 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 28, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc 28, inc in each of next 2 sts. 68 sts.
4. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 1, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 1, inc) 2 times. 74 sts.
5. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 2, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 2, inc) 2 times. 80 sts.
6. R5: Sc 3, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 3, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 3, inc) 2 times. 86 sts.
7. R6: Sc 4, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 4, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 4, inc) 2 times. 92 sts.
8. R7: Sc 5, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 5, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 5, inc) 2 times. 98 sts.
9. R8: Sc 6, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 6, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 6, inc) 2 times. 104 sts.
10. R9: Sc 7, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 7, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 7, inc) 2 times. 110 sts.
11. R10: Sc 8, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 8, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 8, inc) 2 times. 116 sts.
12. R11: Sc 9, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 9, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 9, inc) 2 times. 122 sts.
13. R12: Sc 10, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 10, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 10, inc) 2 times. 128 sts.
14. R13: Sc 11, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 11, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 11, inc) 2 times. 134 sts.
15. R14: Sc 12, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 12, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 12, inc) 2 times. 140 sts.
16. R15: Sc 13, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 13, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 13, inc) 2 times. 146 sts.
17. R16: Sc 14, inc, sc 28, rep (sc 14, inc) 3 times, sc 28, rep (sc 14, inc) 2 times. 152 sts.
18. R17: Sc around evenly. 152 sts.
19. R18: Sc around evenly. 152 sts.
20. R19: Sc around evenly. 152 sts. FO and weave in end.

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Cut a matching rounded rectangle from cardboard or plastic canvas, slightly smaller than the crochet lawn. Sew or glue the lawn to the insert later after all standing pieces are planned.

Gray Pebble Border

Make 31 pebbles in gray. Use 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
6. R6: Dec around. 6 sts. FO, close hole, leave long tail.

Sew the pebbles around the outer edge of the green base, touching each other closely. Place the largest-looking pebbles along the front curve and slightly smaller-looking pebbles toward the back if your tension varies.

Cream Stepping-Stone Path

The image shows an uneven path of flat cream stones curving from the front center toward the apple stand. Make 18 stones in assorted sizes.

Small Flat Stone

Make 6 with cream yarn.

1. Ch 5.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: hdc 2, 2 sc in last ch. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Medium Flat Stone

Make 8 with cream yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 4, 4 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: hdc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Sl st to first sc.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 4, inc in next 3 sts, hdc 4, inc in next 2 sts, sl st to first sc. FO.

Large Flat Stone

Make 4 with cream yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 6, 4 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: hdc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Sl st to first sc.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc 3, hdc 5, rep (inc) 3 times, hdc 5, rep (inc) 2 times, sl st to first sc. FO.

Sew the stones in two loose columns, beginning near the front center and curving left toward the harvest stand. Overlap a few edges slightly so the path looks natural.

Apple Tree

The tree has a thick twisted trunk, several angled branches, and six rounded leafy canopies. The trunk should lean slightly backward and branch outward over the orchard stand.

Tree Wire Core

• Cut one 16 in piece of floral wire for the main trunk.
• Cut five 10 in pieces for branches.
• Twist the five branch wires around the top half of the trunk wire.
• Bend two branches left, two branches right, and one upward center branch.
• Wrap all wire ends with tape before covering with crochet.

Twisted Main Trunk Cover

Use dark brown yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2-R5: Sc around. 8 sts.
3. R6: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 12 sts.
4. R7-R22: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. R23: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 16 sts.
6. R24-R38: Sc around. 16 sts.
7. R39: Rep (sc 3, inc) around. 20 sts.
8. R40-R48: Sc around. 20 sts. Insert the wire trunk and stuff lightly around it.
9. R49: Rep (sc 3, dec) around. 16 sts.
10. R50: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail.

To make the raised spiral bark, attach medium brown yarn at the bottom of the trunk. Surface sl st upward in a spiral line around the trunk, spacing the spiral about 0.5 in apart. Repeat with dark brown yarn for a second spiral between the first ridges.

Branch Covers

Make 5 branch tubes in dark brown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2-R16: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. For thicker lower branches, continue to R20 on two tubes.
4. Insert branch wire into the tube. FO and sew the open end to the trunk.

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Wrap the base of each branch with extra dark brown yarn. Sew tightly so the branches grow smoothly from the trunk. Angle the branches up and outward like the picture.

Leaf Canopy Balls

Make 6 leafy balls: 1 large top canopy, 2 medium side canopies, and 3 smaller lower canopies. Use dark green as the main base.

Large Canopy

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Rep (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Rep (sc 4, inc) around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R12: Sc around. 36 sts.
8. R13: Rep (sc 4, dec) around. 30 sts.
9. R14: Rep (sc 3, dec) around. 24 sts. Stuff firmly.
10. R15: Rep (sc 2, dec) around. 18 sts.
11. R16: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts.
12. R17: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Medium Canopy

Make 2.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Rep (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R10: Sc around. 30 sts.
7. R11: Rep (sc 3, dec) around. 24 sts.
8. R12: Rep (sc 2, dec) around. 18 sts. Stuff.
9. R13: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts.
10. R14: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Small Canopy

Make 3.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R9: Rep (sc 2, dec) around. 18 sts.
7. R10: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts. Stuff.
8. R11: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Raised Leaf Clusters

The tree canopy is covered with many small raised leaf shapes. Make at least 80 leaves in three greens: dark green, medium green, and light green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Working into the chain: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on the opposite side: hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
4. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the leaves randomly across each canopy ball. Let some leaves overlap and point outward so the canopy has a bumpy rounded texture like the photo.

Apples for Tree

Make 24 red apples and 12 yellow apples using 2.5 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff very lightly.
5. FO and close. With brown yarn, make one tiny vertical stitch at the top for a stem.

Sew apples to the lower edges and front sides of the leafy balls. Place red apples mostly on the visible front and yellow apples around the sides, matching the full harvest look in the image.

Harvest Stand

The apple stand sits on the left side under the tree. It has a tan counter, four posts, a striped red-and-white canopy, a hanging sign, baskets, crates, a scale, and a small price board.

Stand Counter Base

Use tan yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. Ch 22.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 21 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R10: Sc across. 21 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R11: Sc around the entire rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

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Make a second rectangle the same way. Cut a cardboard rectangle slightly smaller than the crochet pieces. Place the cardboard between the two crochet rectangles and sc the edges together with tan yarn. This makes the counter firm.

Stand Front Basket Texture

Attach beige yarn to the front edge of the counter. Surface sl st horizontal lines across the front. Then add short vertical stitches every 3 sts to create a woven market-stall texture.

Stand Posts

Make 4 posts in medium brown.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R18: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. Insert a 4 in wire or pipe cleaner. FO, leaving tail.

Sew one post to each corner of the counter. The back posts may lean very slightly backward to support the canopy angle.

Striped Awning Panel

The canopy has bold red and white vertical stripes when viewed from the front. Work in rows, changing color every 3 rows.

1. With red yarn, ch 31.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 30 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R3: Sc across in red. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4-R6: Change to white, sc across. Ch 1, turn.
5. R7-R9: Change to red, sc across. Ch 1, turn.
6. R10-R12: Change to white, sc across. Ch 1, turn.
7. R13-R15: Change to red, sc across. Ch 1, turn.
8. R16-R18: Change to white, sc across. Ch 1, turn.
9. R19-R21: Change to red, sc across. FO.

Sc once around the entire awning in red. At the front edge, make scallops as follows: sl st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Repeat across the front edge, alternating red and white scallops if desired.

Apple Orchard Sign

Use beige yarn.

1. Ch 19.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R5: Sc across. 18 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R6: Sc around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

With black embroidery yarn, stitch APPLE ORCHARD across the sign. Use small straight stitches. Sew the sign to the front center of the striped awning.

Small Price Board

Use white yarn.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R9: Sc across. 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R10: Sc around the outside. FO.

Add tiny black horizontal stitches for writing and one red apple dot near the bottom. Sew the board to the right side of the stand, hanging from the counter.

Market Baskets and Crates

Round Apple Basket

Make 3 baskets in warm brown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: Sl st around loosely. FO.
7. Handle: Ch 14, sl st to opposite side of basket. FO and secure.

Wooden Crate

Make 3 crates in tan.

1. Base: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-5: Sc across. FO.
3. Sides: Attach yarn to one long edge. Ch 1, sc evenly around base in BLO. Continue sc around for 3 more rounds. FO.
4. Add dark brown straight stitches across the sides to look like wooden slats.

Mini Apples for Baskets and Crates

Make at least 35 tiny apples in red, yellow, and cream.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. R4: Dec around. 5 sts. FO and close.

Place apples in baskets, crates, on the counter, and in the little cart. Sew or tack them in place so they do not fall out when the display is moved.

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Small Hanging Scale

Use mint green, white, and gray yarn.

1. Scale body with mint: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sc 1 round, FO.
2. White dial: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join, FO. Sew to front.
3. Gray pan: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, BLO sc around, FO.
4. Embroider a tiny black pointer on the dial.

Sew the scale on the stand counter near the right front corner, with one red apple beside it.

Paper Bag

The small grocery bag stands near the front of the tree and says “Kit of it” in the image style. Use light brown yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R10: Sc across. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Make a second panel the same way.
5. Side strip: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 4 sts. Work 20 rows.
6. Sew the side strip around three edges of the two panels to form a thin open bag.
7. Handles: Ch 10 twice and sew to the top front and back.

Use dark brown embroidery yarn to add a few tiny writing stitches on the front of the bag.

Ladder

The ladder leans against the right side of the tree. Use beige yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

Ladder Rails

Make 2.

1. Ch 31.
2. R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. For a firmer rail, crochet over thin wire while making the slip stitches.

Ladder Rungs

Make 8.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO, leaving tails.

Sew the rungs evenly between the two rails. Place the ladder at a slight diagonal against the tree trunk, with the bottom on the grass and the top touching the lower right branch.

Fence

The dark brown fence curves around the back and right side of the base. It should be low and rustic.

Fence Posts

Make 22 posts.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R8: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. R9: Dec once, sc 3. 4 sts. FO and close top.

Fence Rails

Make 3 long rails and 2 shorter rails.

1. Long rail: Ch 60, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Short rail: Ch 32, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew posts upright around the back curve of the base. Sew one rail across the lower half of the posts and one rail across the upper half. Let the fence wobble slightly for a handmade orchard look.

Hedgehog Family

The image includes one larger hedgehog on the left, one small hedgehog holding a basket, and one hedgehog on the right pushing a cart. All three use a tan face and belly with brown looped back spines.

Adult Hedgehog Body

Use tan yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Rep (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R12: Sc around. 30 sts.
7. R13: Rep (sc 3, dec) around. 24 sts.
8. R14: Sc around. 24 sts.
9. R15: Rep (sc 2, dec) around. 18 sts. Stuff firmly.
10. R16: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts.
11. R17: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Adult Hedgehog Face Muzzle

Use beige yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R5: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. FO, leaving tail. Stuff lightly and sew to the upper front of body.

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Adult Hedgehog Spine Cap

Use dark brown yarn. Work a half-cover that sits over the back and head.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Rep (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Rep (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R9: Sc around. 30 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail. Do not close the opening.

Place the cap over the back of the hedgehog, leaving the beige muzzle and tan belly visible. Sew along the edge. For the curly spines, attach dark brown yarn to the cap and work surface loops: ch 6, sl st into the next nearby stitch. Repeat over the entire cap until it looks thick and bumpy.

Adult Hedgehog Arms and Feet

Make 2 arms in tan.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: Sc around. 5 sts. FO, leaving tail.

Make 2 feet in tan.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 6 sts. FO.

Sew arms to the sides and feet to the lower front. Add black eyes above the muzzle and a small black nose at the muzzle tip.

Adult Scarf

Use red, yellow, green, and blue yarn scraps.

1. Ch 36.
2. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Add tiny fringe at both ends.

Wrap the scarf around the adult hedgehog’s neck and tack it at the side.

Small Hedgehog Body

Make 2 small hedgehogs with tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R8: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R9: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts. Stuff.
6. R10: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Small Hedgehog Muzzle

Make 2 in beige.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 10 sts. FO, leaving tail.

Small Hedgehog Spine Cap

Make 2 in dark brown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts. FO.

Sew a spine cap to the back of each small hedgehog. Add surface loop spines with ch 5 loops. Sew on the muzzle, embroider black eyes, and add tiny tan arms.

Baby Hedgehog Basket

For the left baby hedgehog, make a tiny apple basket.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
4. R4-R5: Sc around. 10 sts.
5. Handle: Ch 9, sl st to opposite side. FO.

Fill the basket with 3 tiny apples and sew it between the baby hedgehog’s arms.

Apple Cart

The right hedgehog pushes a small wooden cart filled with apples. Use tan and brown yarn.

Cart Box

1. Base: Ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R6: Sc across. FO.
3. Attach yarn to one edge and sc evenly around the rectangle in BLO.
4. Continue working upward for 4 rounds. FO.
5. Add dark brown horizontal embroidery lines to create wooden slats.

Cart Wheels

Make 2 in brown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sl st around. FO.

Sew wheels to the sides of the cart. Embroider a small tan center dot on each wheel.

Cart Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. R1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

For a stronger handle, crochet over wire. Bend into a U shape and sew to the back of the cart. Sew the right hedgehog’s arms to the handle.

Robin on the Branch

A small orange-bellied bird sits on the right branch. Use orange, brown, and red yarn.

Bird Body

1. With orange, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R6: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff lightly and close.

Bird Back and Wings

Use brown yarn.

1. Back patch: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, sc in last ch. FO and sew to back.
2. Wings, make 2: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch. FO and sew to sides.

Embroider tiny black eyes and a small yellow beak. Sew the robin securely to the branch near the right side of the tree.

Mushrooms

Make 3 red mushrooms with white spots near the tree base.

Mushroom Stem

Use cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2-R5: Sc around. 6 sts. Stuff lightly and FO.

Mushroom Cap

Use red yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Rep (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R5: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R6: Rep (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
6. FO and sew cap to stem.

Add white French-knot-style stitches or tiny white circles to the mushroom caps.

Daisies and Yellow Flowers

Make 5 white daisies and 6 yellow flowers.

Daisy

1. With yellow, 6 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Change to white. Rep into each st: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into same center st.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Small Yellow Flower

1. With yellow, 5 sc in MR.
2. In each st: ch 3, sl st in same st.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Sew the daisies near the mushrooms and the yellow flowers around the base of the tree and along the fence line.

Fallen Leaves

Make 16 fallen leaves in orange and golden yellow. Scatter them around the tree trunk and right side of the lawn.

1. Ch 6.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on opposite side: dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
4. FO and leave tail for sewing.

Extra Apples on the Ground

Make 8 more tiny apples in red and yellow. Sew a few under the stand, near the tree roots, and beside the crates to make the orchard look freshly harvested.

Tree Roots

The roots curve out from the base of the trunk. Make 6 roots in dark brown.

1. Ch 10 for a long root or ch 7 for a short root.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Sew the roots from the trunk outward onto the grass. Add two roots toward the path, two toward the fence, and two behind the trunk.

Assembly Layout

1. Place the apple stand on the left side of the base, slightly behind the cream path.
2. Position the tree trunk behind and to the right of the stand, with branches spreading over the whole display.
3. Sew the tree trunk firmly through the base and into the cardboard insert if possible.
4. Sew the six canopies to the branch ends. Use the large canopy at the top, medium canopies left and right, and small canopies lower front, lower left, and lower right.
5. Sew the ladder against the right side of the trunk.
6. Sew the fence posts and rails around the back curve.
7. Place the adult hedgehog to the left of the path beside the baby hedgehog.
8. Place the cart hedgehog at the front right, angled toward the apple stand.
9. Add baskets, crates, apples, scale, sign, price board, paper bag, mushrooms, flowers, and fallen leaves.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use black yarn to embroider each hedgehog’s nose with a few small satin stitches. Add short curved mouth stitches under the nose. If using safety eyes, install them before closing the head or body pieces. If embroidering eyes, make two small black vertical stitches.

Add tiny blush stitches on the cheeks with pink yarn if desired. Sew the hedgehogs securely to the base so they stand upright. The adult hedgehog should look slightly taller and protective, while the two smaller hedgehogs should look busy with harvest work.

Check the apple placement on the tree. The image has apples hanging mostly from the front and lower sides of the leafy canopies. Add more red apples near the center front and more yellow apples toward the outer canopies for a balanced orchard look.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash because the display contains wire, cardboard, and many sewn-on details.
• Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from pets and very young children because of small apples, eyes, and wire supports.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Base: Green rounded lawn, gray pebble border, and cream stepping-stone path are attached.
• Tree: Twisted trunk, five branches, six canopies, raised leaves, apples, roots, and ladder are secure.
• Stand: Counter, posts, striped awning, Apple Orchard sign, price board, scale, baskets, and crates are in place.
• Characters: Adult hedgehog, basket baby hedgehog, and cart hedgehog have faces, arms, feet, and spines.
• Decor: Fence, mushrooms, daisies, yellow flowers, fallen leaves, paper bag, robin, and loose apples are sewn down.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the orchard display upright in a box with tissue paper around the tree and stand. Do not press the leafy canopies flat. If the branches bend during storage, gently reshape them by hand.

For dust removal, use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush. Brush around the leaves, apples, hedgehog spines, and awning scallops carefully. Avoid pulling on tiny sewn parts.

If any apple, flower, or leaf loosens over time, reattach it with matching yarn and a yarn needle. Make two or three secure stitches through the base of the small piece, then weave the tail into the nearest larger crochet section.