Crochet Tutorial: Wishing Well Duckling Daisy Meadow – Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet meadow scene features a round green garden base with a brown picket fence, a stone wishing well with a peaked roof, a hanging bucket, three duck characters, pastel tulips, white daisies, shrubs, mushrooms, stepping stones, a tiny pond with dragonflies, a wheelbarrow full of flowers, two garden chairs, a watering can, gold wishing coins, and a wooden sign that reads Wishing Meadow.

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Pattern Information

• Skill level: Intermediate, with beginner-friendly explanations.
• Finished size: About 12.5 in wide and 9 in tall when made with DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• US crochet terms: This pattern uses US terminology.
• Construction: Most pieces are crocheted separately, stuffed lightly where needed, then sewn onto the round meadow base.
• Main style: Tight amigurumi stitches, firm shaping, and many small decorative details.

Materials

• DK cotton yarn in grass green, dark green, olive green, light gray, dark gray, brown, tan, cream, white, yellow, orange, sky blue, red, pink, lavender, pale blue, pale yellow, and gold.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for most amigurumi pieces.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers, sign letters, dragonflies, and tiny details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Small amount of black embroidery thread for eyes and sign writing.
• Cardboard or plastic canvas circle, about 11.5 in wide, to stabilize the base.
• Thin floral wire or pipe cleaners for flower stems, optional but helpful.
• Small wooden sticks may be used inside fence posts, roof posts, and sign post if extra support is needed.

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: single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
• R: round or row
• st: stitch

General Notes Before You Start

Work in continuous rounds unless a section says to join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round. Keep your tension firm so the pieces hold their shape and stuffing does not show through.

The display is built like a miniature crochet diorama. Start with the meadow base, then make the wishing well, ducks, flowers, fence, pond, and accessories. Sew the large pieces first, then fill the empty spaces with tiny flowers, stones, mushrooms, and leaves.

Round Meadow Base

Top Grass Circle

Use grass green yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Do not join. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. R12: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
13. R13: sc 11, inc, repeat around. 78 sts.
14. R14: sc 12, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
15. R15: sc 13, inc, repeat around. 90 sts.
16. R16: sc 14, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
17. R17: sc 15, inc, repeat around. 102 sts.
18. R18: sc 16, inc, repeat around. 108 sts.
19. R19: sc 17, inc, repeat around. 114 sts.
20. R20: sc 18, inc, repeat around. 120 sts.
21. R21: sc 19, inc, repeat around. 126 sts.
22. R22: sc 20, inc, repeat around. 132 sts.
23. R23: sc 21, inc, repeat around. 138 sts.
24. R24: sc 22, inc, repeat around. 144 sts.
25. R25: sc 23, inc, repeat around. 150 sts.
26. R26: sc 24, inc, repeat around. 156 sts.
27. R27: sc 25, inc, repeat around. 162 sts.
28. R28: sc 26, inc, repeat around. 168 sts.
29. R29: sc 27, inc, repeat around. 174 sts.
30. R30: sc 28, inc, repeat around. 180 sts.
31. R31: sc 29, inc, repeat around. 186 sts.
32. R32: sc 30, inc, repeat around. 192 sts.
33. R33: sc 31, inc, repeat around. 198 sts.
34. R34: sc 32, inc, repeat around. 204 sts.
35. R35: sc 33, inc, repeat around. 210 sts.
36. R36: sc 34, inc, repeat around. 216 sts.
37. R37: sc 35, inc, repeat around. 222 sts.
38. R38: sc 36, inc, repeat around. 228 sts.
39. R39: sc 37, inc, repeat around. 234 sts.
40. R40: sc 38, inc, repeat around. 240 sts.

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FO, leaving a long tail. This forms the wide flat meadow surface. Block it gently so it stays circular.

Base Side Wall

Use grass green yarn.

1. Join yarn in any stitch of R40. Ch 1.
2. R1: sc BLO around. 240 sts.
3. R2: sc around. 240 sts.
4. R3: sc around. 240 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 240 sts.
6. R5: sc around. 240 sts.

Place the cardboard or plastic canvas circle under the top grass circle. Make a second flat circle the same as R1 to R40, or cut felt to size. Hold it under the base and sc both layers together around the edge. Stuff lightly between layers only if you want a soft raised meadow.

Stone Wishing Well

The well sits slightly behind the center of the meadow. It has a round gray stone wall, brown posts, a triangular brown roof, a hanging bucket, and a small crank handle on the right side.

Well Inner Wall

Use dark gray yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8 to R12: sc around. 36 sts for 5 rounds.

FO and keep the opening at the top visible. This dark inner wall gives the well depth.

Outer Stone Well Wall

Use light gray yarn.

1. R1: ch 48, join with sl st to form a ring. Make sure the chain is not twisted.
2. R2: ch 1, sc in each ch around. 48 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 48 sts.
4. R4 to R11: sc around. 48 sts for 8 rounds.
5. R12: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
6. R13: sc around. 42 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Place the light gray ring around the dark inner wall. Sew the two layers together at the top edge. Stuff very lightly between the walls to make the stones look rounded.

Individual Stone Texture

Use dark gray yarn and a yarn needle. Embroider horizontal and vertical stone lines around the well. Make three staggered rows of stones. Each stone should be about 5 to 6 stitches wide and 2 rounds tall.

• Top row: embroider 8 rounded stones.
• Middle row: embroider 8 rounded stones, offset between the top stones.
• Bottom row: embroider 8 rounded stones, offset again.

For raised stones like the image, make 16 small stone ovals with light gray yarn.

1. Small stone oval: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side of chain, sc 2, inc in last st. 10 sts.
2. Sl st to close and FO.

Sew the ovals around the outer well wall in staggered rows.

Well Posts

Make 4 posts with brown yarn. The front posts are shorter and the back posts support the roof.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2 to R18: sc around. 6 sts.
3. Stuff firmly as you work.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew two posts to the front sides of the well and two posts to the back sides. The posts should stand straight and frame the roof. Add a small wooden stick inside each post if the roof needs more support.

Peaked Roof Panels

Use medium brown yarn. Make 2 identical triangle panels.

1. Row 1: ch 25, sc in second ch from hook and across. 24 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 20, dec. 22 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 22 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 18, dec. 20 sts.
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 20 sts.
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 16, dec. 18 sts.
7. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sts.
8. Row 8: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 14, dec. 16 sts.
9. Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
10. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
11. Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
12. Row 12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
13. Row 13: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
14. Row 14: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
15. Row 15: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
16. Row 16: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
17. Row 17: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
18. Row 18: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
19. Row 19: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
20. Row 20: ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.
21. Row 21: ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st.

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FO. Place both roof panels together with wrong sides touching. Sc evenly around the two side edges and top point, leaving the bottom open. Add a thicker roof border by crocheting one more round of sc around the outside edge. Sew the roof to the four posts so it sits like a tall triangular cap.

Roof Ridge and Bottom Trim

• Ridge: ch 25 with dark brown yarn, sc in second ch from hook and across. Sew along the roof peak.
• Front bottom trim: ch 27, sc in second ch from hook and across. Sew along the front bottom roof edge.
• Back bottom trim: repeat for the back edge.

Hanging Bucket

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5 to R8: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
7. FO and weave in the end.

For the handle, ch 16 with brown yarn and sew each end to the bucket rim. For the rope, ch 18 with dark brown yarn. Attach one end to the roof center and the other end to the bucket handle. The bucket should hang just above the well opening.

Crank Handle

Use brown yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the longer piece horizontally near the right roof post. Sew the short piece downward at the outer end to form an L-shaped crank.

Mother Duck with Straw Hat

The mother duck stands beside the well. She has a cream body, orange beak and feet, small black eyes, rounded wings, and a flat striped straw hat.

Body and Head

Use cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7 to R14: sc around. 36 sts.
8. R15: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R16: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. R17: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
11. R18: sc around. 18 sts.
12. R19: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
13. R20: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
14. R21 to R25: sc around. 30 sts.
15. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
16. R27: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
17. R28: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
18. R29: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff the body firmly and the head smoothly. FO and close the remaining hole.

Beak

Use orange yarn.

1. R1: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 2, inc in last st. 10 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 10 sts.

Flatten the beak and sew it across the front of the head between R22 and R24.

Wings

Make 2 with cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R6: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Flatten each wing without stuffing. Sew one wing on each side of the body, angled slightly backward.

Feet

Make 2 with orange yarn.

1. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 2. This is the first toe.
2. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 2. This is the second toe.
3. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 2. This is the third toe.
4. Ch 2 and FO.

Sew the feet to the front bottom of the body. Shape the toes outward so they look flat and duck-like.

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Straw Hat

Use pale yellow yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R7: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R8: FLO sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
9. R10: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
10. R11: sc around. 42 sts.

FO. With tan yarn, embroider two horizontal lines around the crown to create the striped straw look. Sew the hat tilted slightly forward on the duck’s head.

Two Yellow Ducklings

The ducklings are smaller than the mother duck and stand near the path and wheelbarrow. Make two identical ducklings.

Duckling Body and Head

Use bright yellow yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5 to R9: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. R12: sc around. 12 sts.
9. R13: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. R14 to R17: sc around. 18 sts.
11. R18: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
12. R19: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO and close.

Duckling Beak

Use orange yarn.

1. Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc 1, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 1, inc. 8 sts.
2. Sl st to close and FO.

Flatten and sew to the face. Embroider small black eyes on either side of the beak.

Duckling Wings and Feet

Make 2 wings per duckling with yellow yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 10 sts.
4. Flatten and FO.

For each foot, ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch, ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch, ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch. FO. Sew feet under the body.

Duckling Daisy Stem

One duckling holds a white daisy. Use green yarn for the stem and white and yellow yarn for the flower.

• Stem: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.
• Flower center: with yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
• Petals: join white yarn to any stitch, ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st into next center st. Repeat 6 times.

Sew the flower to one duckling’s wing and body so it looks like the duckling is holding it upright.

Pastel Tulips

The tulips stand behind the well and around the meadow. Make 14 tulips in pink, lavender, pale blue, pale yellow, white, and rose.

Tulip Head

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R6: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.

Stuff very lightly. To make the pointed tulip top, flatten the opening and sew it closed with two small upward points. Use a yarn needle to pinch the top into three soft petals.

Tulip Stem and Leaf

• Stem: with green yarn, ch 14, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.
• Leaf: ch 7, sc in second ch, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. FO.

Sew one leaf to each stem. Sew the tulip head to the top. Attach tulips in clusters behind the well and near the fence.

White Daisies

Make 16 daisies in different heights. They should surround the well and fill the meadow border.

Daisy Center

1. Use yellow yarn.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. 6 sts.

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Daisy Petals

Join white yarn to any center stitch.

1. Ch 4.
2. Sc in second ch from hook.
3. Hdc in next ch.
4. Sc in next ch.
5. Sl st into next center stitch.
6. Repeat until you have 6 petals.

For each stem, ch 10 to ch 16 with green yarn. Sc back across the chain. Sew the daisy to the stem and attach it to the base. Bend some stems slightly so the flowers look natural.

Garden Shrubs and Bushes

The image has rounded green bushes around the fence. Make 8 to 10 bushes in dark green and olive green.

Large Bobble Bush

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6: bobble in next st, sc in next st, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. R7: sc around. 24 sts.
8. R8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. Stuff lightly.
11. R10: dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew bushes along the back and side edges of the meadow, leaving the front path visible.

Small Bush

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: bobble in next st, sc in next st, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R6: dec around. 6 sts.

Make smaller bushes for the front corners and around the pond.

Blue Pond with Dragonflies

The pond sits at the front right of the meadow. It is an irregular blue oval with a slightly raised edge and small dragonflies on top.

Pond Base

Use sky blue yarn.

1. R1: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 10, inc in last st. 26 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 10, inc 3 times, sc 10, inc 2 times. 32 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 10, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 10, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 38 sts.
4. R4: sc around, adding 2 extra inc on one side to make the pond slightly uneven. 40 sts.
5. R5: sl st around for a smooth edge. 40 sts.

FO and sew the pond flat to the meadow. Use white yarn to embroider two short water highlights.

Dragonflies

Make 3 dragonflies. Use blue, lavender, and white yarn.

• Body: ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook and across. FO.
• Wings: join white yarn at the center of the body, ch 5, sl st back into body, ch 5, sl st back into body. Repeat on the other side.
• For the lavender dragonfly, use lavender wings and a dark purple body.

Sew the dragonflies to the pond surface. Place one blue dragonfly at the lower left, one white dragonfly near the top, and one lavender dragonfly on the right.

Stone Path

The path curves from the front edge toward the well. Use light gray and cream yarn. Make 13 stones in mixed sizes.

Small Round Stone

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to close and FO.

Medium Round Stone

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Sl st to close and FO.

Large Oval Stone

1. R1: ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
3. Sl st to close and FO.

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Sew the stones in a curved line. Place larger stones near the front and smaller stones near the well, just like a winding garden path.

Brown Picket Fence

The fence surrounds the meadow, with open space near the front sign and pond. Make 22 pickets and 2 long rails.

Fence Picket

Use brown yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
4. Ch 1, turn, sc 3, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4. This makes a small pointed top.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 22 pickets. Sew them upright around the outer edge of the base, slightly tilted in a handmade garden style.

Fence Rails

1. Rail 1: ch 95, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Rail 2: ch 95, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the rails across the pickets. Place one rail about one-third from the bottom and one rail about two-thirds from the bottom. Leave a small gap at the front for the path and sign.

Wooden Wishing Meadow Sign

The sign stands at the front left of the path. It has a tan board, a brown post, and hand-embroidered words.

Sign Board

Use tan yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 18, sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
3. Sc evenly around the board with brown yarn for a border. FO.

Sign Post

1. Use brown yarn.
2. Ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the board to the post. Embroider Wishing Meadow with black thread. Use simple straight stitches and keep the letters rounded and playful.

Garden Chairs

The two small brown chairs sit to the left of the well. Make 2 chairs.

Chair Seat

Use tan brown yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Chair Back

1. Row 1: ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
3. FO.

To create the open back detail, embroider two horizontal brown bars across the chair back, leaving spaces between them.

Chair Legs

Make 4 legs per chair.

1. Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the back to one edge of the seat at a slight angle. Sew four legs under the seat. Add a tiny stitch of glue or extra sewing if the chairs need to stand upright.

Watering Can

The light gray watering can sits near the front left. It has a round body, handle, spout, and top opening.

Can Body

Use light gray yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5 to R9: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
8. R12: sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving the top slightly open.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the handle in a curved shape from the upper side to the lower side of the can.

Spout

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R7: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO.

Sew the spout to the opposite side of the handle, angled upward.

Wheelbarrow with Flowers

The wheelbarrow sits on the right side near the ducklings. It has a brown tray, one small front wheel, handles, and colorful flower balls.

Wheelbarrow Tray

Use brown yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
3. Row 8: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 sts.
4. Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 13 sts.
5. Sc evenly around the tray. FO.

Fold the sides up slightly and sew the corners so the tray becomes shallow and open.

Wheel

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4: dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, close, and sew the wheel to the front center of the tray.

Handles and Legs

• Handles: make 2, ch 12, sc in second ch from hook and across. Sew to the back of the tray.
• Legs: make 2, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across. Sew under the tray.

Flower Filling

Make 18 tiny flower balls in pink, white, lavender, red, yellow, and pale blue.

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.

Stuff lightly and close. Sew the flower balls inside the wheelbarrow until it looks full and overflowing.

Gold Wishing Coins

Make 5 coins with gold yarn and place them on the grass near the chairs.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Sl st to close. FO.

Use darker gold yarn to embroider a spiral on each coin. Sew the coins flat to the meadow in a small overlapping pile.

Garden Basket

A small basket sits near the chairs and holds tiny pastel flowers.

Basket Body

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5 to R7: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

FO. For the handle, ch 18 and sew both ends to the basket rim. Add 5 tiny flower balls using the same method as the wheelbarrow flowers.

Red Mushrooms

The red mushrooms with white dots stand near the sign and the pond.

Mushroom Stem

Use cream yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R5: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Mushroom Cap

Use red yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff the cap lightly and sew it to the stem. Embroider white French knots or small straight stitches on the cap for dots. Make 4 mushrooms in different heights.

Small Rocks and Pebbles

Use gray, dark gray, cream, and tan yarn. Make 10 small rocks to scatter around the sign, pond, and fence.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 9 sts.
4. R4: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.

Stuff very lightly and close. Sew the rocks in small clusters, not in a straight line.

Extra Ground Flowers

These small flowers fill the front left corner and the area near the wheelbarrow.

Tiny Five-Petal Flower

1. Use yellow, pink, lavender, or white yarn.
2. R1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
3. Petals: ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st. Repeat around.

Make 20 tiny flowers. Sew them directly to the grass base near bushes, the sign, and the wheelbarrow.

Small Leaves

1. Use green yarn.
2. Ch 6, sc in second ch, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1. FO.

Make 20 leaves and place them under flower clusters.

Layout and Placement Guide

• Place the wishing well slightly behind the center of the round meadow.
• Place the mother duck on the right side of the well, facing forward.
• Place one duckling near the path holding a daisy.
• Place the second duckling beside the wheelbarrow.
• Place the pond at the front right edge.
• Place the sign at the front left edge, facing outward.
• Place the chairs on the left side of the well.
• Place the watering can near the sign and chairs.
• Place tulips and daisies behind the well and along the back fence.
• Place bushes around the outer edge to create a full garden border.
• Place mushrooms at the front corners and near the pond.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the wishing well firmly to the meadow first. Stitch around the bottom edge several times so it does not lean.
2. Sew the roof posts to the well wall and base. Make sure the posts are vertical before attaching the roof.
3. Sew the mother duck beside the well. Add tiny black eyes between the beak and hat line. Use one small stitch for each eye.
4. Sew both ducklings in place. Their bodies should face slightly inward toward the meadow path.
5. Sew the pond flat, then attach dragonflies and water highlights.
6. Sew the stepping stones from the front edge toward the well.
7. Sew the fence around the outer edge, leaving the front display open enough to see the sign and path.
8. Sew flowers, bushes, basket, chairs, watering can, mushrooms, coins, rocks, and wheelbarrow in balanced clusters.

For the duck faces, keep the expression simple and sweet. The image shows tiny black eyes and orange beaks without heavy embroidery. Do not add eyebrows or large lashes if you want the same soft meadow look.

Care Notes

Spot clean only. Use a slightly damp cloth and mild soap on stained areas. Do not soak the full display, because the base, posts, roof, and small flowers may lose shape.

Let the piece air dry flat. Keep it away from strong direct sunlight for long periods, especially if you use cotton yarn in pastel colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The round base is firm, flat, and stable.
• The well sits slightly behind the center.
• The bucket hangs freely over the well opening.
• The mother duck wears a pale yellow striped hat.
• Two yellow ducklings are placed near the path and wheelbarrow.
• The pond has dragonflies and white water details.
• The sign reads Wishing Meadow.
• Pastel tulips, white daisies, bushes, mushrooms, stones, chairs, watering can, basket, coins, and fence are all attached.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft brush to remove dust from the roof, flowers, bushes, and fence. Brush gently so the small sewn decorations stay secure. For deeper cleaning, dab only the dirty area with cool water.

Store the finished meadow in a covered box when not displayed. Add tissue paper around the roof and flowers so they are not crushed. Keep the piece upright and avoid stacking heavy items on top of it.

If a flower stem bends, reshape it gently with your fingers. If a fence post loosens, use the original yarn tail or matching thread to stitch it back into the base.