Crochet Tutorial: Glowberry Clocktower Fairy Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern

This whimsical crochet cottage features a round cream clocktower house with a tall burgundy cone roof, clusters of purple and golden glowberries, a working-style clock face, arched door, round windows, fairy chipmunk helpers, ladder, basket, flowers, mushrooms, fence, stone path, tiny sign, lanterns, butterflies, and a cozy yarn corner on a green crochet base.

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Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. The cottage uses basic amigurumi shaping, simple flat appliqués, small stuffed pieces, and careful assembly. Most parts are made in single crochet, with surface stitching and embroidered details added at the end.

Finished Size

Complete cottage scene: about 12 in wide and 13 in tall.
Cottage body: about 6 in wide and 5.5 in tall before roof.
Cone roof: about 6.5 in wide at brim and 6.5 in tall.
Fairy chipmunks: about 3.25 in tall standing, 2.5 in tall seated.

Materials

Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in cream, burgundy, dark green, leaf green, tan, caramel brown, dark brown, beige, lavender, violet, golden yellow, red, white, pink, blue, pale blue, gray, and black.
Sport weight yarn or embroidery floss in gold, black, green, purple, and brown for small details.
3.25 mm crochet hook for main pieces.
2.25 mm crochet hook for berries, flowers, clock marks, butterflies, and tiny props.
Polyester fiberfill.
6 mm black safety eyes for the fairy chipmunks, or embroidered eyes.
Stitch markers, yarn needle, sewing pins, scissors.
Optional: thin cardboard or plastic canvas for the base, roof brim, door, sign, and clock face.

Abbreviations in US Terms

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st: stitch
sts: stitches
R: round or row
FO: fasten off

Gauge and Texture

Use a tight amigurumi tension so the cottage walls, roof, berries, and figures keep their shape. With worsted yarn and a 3.25 mm hook, 6 sc should measure about 1 in. If stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.

The sample look is dense and smooth, with visible small crochet stitches. Stuff the cottage body firmly at the lower wall and lightly near the top so the roof sits flat without bulging.

General Notes

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.
When making appliqués such as windows, stones, butterflies, and clock parts, join each round with a sl st for a cleaner circle.
Leave long yarn tails on small pieces for sewing.
Pin every detail in place before sewing so the cottage keeps the same balanced front view as the image.

Part 1: Oval Green Garden Base

The base is an oval lawn that supports the cottage, fence, path, flowers, sign, and tiny figures. It should be firm and flat. Add a plastic canvas insert if the piece will be displayed upright.

Large Oval Base

With dark green yarn and 3.25 mm hook, ch 31.
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 29, 3 sc in last ch, working on the other side of the chain sc 28, inc in last ch. Join with sl st. 62 sts.
R2: ch 1, inc, sc 28, inc in next 3 sts, sc 28, inc in next 2 sts. Join. 68 sts.
R3: ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 1, inc twice. Join. 74 sts.
R4: ch 1, sc 2, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 2, inc twice. Join. 80 sts.
R5: ch 1, sc 3, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 3, inc twice. Join. 86 sts.
R6: ch 1, sc 4, inc, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc three times, sc 28, repeat sc 4, inc twice. Join. 92 sts.
R7: ch 1, sc around evenly. Join. 92 sts.
R8: ch 1, working BLO, sc around. Join. 92 sts.
R9: ch 1, sc around. Join and FO, leaving a long tail if you want to sew a second backing layer.

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Optional Firm Backing

Make a second oval by repeating R1 through R7 only.
Cut plastic canvas slightly smaller than the oval.
Place the canvas between both ovals.
With dark green yarn, sc both layers together around the edge, placing 2 sc at each curved end when needed to keep the edge smooth.

Part 2: Round Cream Clocktower Cottage Body

The cottage body is a soft cylinder with cream walls. It is wider than it is tall and slightly rounded at the bottom. The door sits on the front center, with round windows around the sides and a large clock above the door.

Cottage Bottom Disk

With cream yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5: repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
R6: repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
R7: repeat sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
R8: repeat sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
R9: repeat sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
R10: repeat sc 8, inc around. 60 sts.
R11: repeat sc 9, inc around. 66 sts.
R12: repeat sc 10, inc around. 72 sts.
R13: repeat sc 11, inc around. 78 sts.
R14: repeat sc 12, inc around. 84 sts.
R15: repeat sc 13, inc around. 90 sts.

Cottage Wall

R16: BLO sc around. 90 sts.
R17-R42: sc around for 26 rounds. 90 sts each round.
R43: repeat sc 13, dec around. 84 sts.
R44-R45: sc around. 84 sts each round.
R46: repeat sc 12, dec around. 78 sts.
R47: sc around. 78 sts.
R48: repeat sc 11, dec around. 72 sts.
R49: sc around. 72 sts.
Stuff the lower body firmly. Keep the top slightly soft.
R50: repeat sc 10, dec around. 66 sts.
R51: repeat sc 9, dec around. 60 sts.
R52: BLO sc around to create a roof-sewing ridge. 60 sts.
FO, leaving a long cream tail. Do not close the top completely. The roof will cover this opening.

Part 3: Tall Burgundy Cone Roof

The roof is the main visual feature. It is tall, narrow at the tip, and wide at the brim. The roof edge flares outward like a mushroom cap, then is covered with purple, violet, and yellow glowberries.

Cone Roof

With burgundy yarn, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: sc around. 5 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
R4: sc around. 7 sts.
R5: repeat sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. 9 sts.
R6: sc around. 9 sts.
R7: repeat sc 2, inc around. 12 sts.
R8: sc around. 12 sts.
R9: repeat sc 3, inc around. 15 sts.
R10: sc around. 15 sts.
R11: repeat sc 4, inc around. 18 sts.
R12: sc around. 18 sts.
R13: repeat sc 5, inc around. 21 sts.
R14: sc around. 21 sts.
R15: repeat sc 6, inc around. 24 sts.
R16: sc around. 24 sts.
R17: repeat sc 7, inc around. 27 sts.
R18: sc around. 27 sts.
R19: repeat sc 8, inc around. 30 sts.
R20: sc around. 30 sts.
R21: repeat sc 9, inc around. 33 sts.
R22: sc around. 33 sts.
R23: repeat sc 10, inc around. 36 sts.
R24: sc around. 36 sts.
R25: repeat sc 11, inc around. 39 sts.
R26: sc around. 39 sts.
R27: repeat sc 12, inc around. 42 sts.
R28: sc around. 42 sts.
R29: repeat sc 13, inc around. 45 sts.
R30: sc around. 45 sts.
R31: repeat sc 14, inc around. 48 sts.
R32: sc around. 48 sts.
R33: repeat sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
R34: sc around. 54 sts.
R35: repeat sc 8, inc around. 60 sts.
R36: sc around. 60 sts.
R37: repeat sc 9, inc around. 66 sts.
R38: sc around. 66 sts.
R39: repeat sc 10, inc around. 72 sts.
R40: sc around. 72 sts.
Stuff the cone lightly from the tip downward. Do not overstuff the brim area.

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Roof Brim

R41: FLO repeat sc 5, inc around. 84 sts.
R42: repeat sc 6, inc around. 96 sts.
R43: repeat sc 7, inc around. 108 sts.
R44: sc around. 108 sts.
R45: working BLO, sc around to make a crisp lower rim. 108 sts.
R46: sc around. 108 sts.
FO, leaving a very long tail for sewing the roof to the cottage wall.

Raised Burgundy Roof Rim

Join burgundy yarn to the BLO ridge made on R45.
ch 1, sc around the entire rim. Join with sl st. 108 sts.
ch 1, repeat sc 8, inc around. Join. 120 sts.
FO and weave in the tail. This creates the thick lip under the berry garland.

Part 4: Glowberries for Roof and Garland

The roof is covered with many little berries. Make more than you think you need. Use three sizes so the clusters look natural and full, especially around the roof brim.

Small Glowberry

With purple, violet, lavender, or golden yellow yarn and 2.25 mm hook, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: inc around. 10 sts.
R3: sc around. 10 sts.
R4: dec around. 5 sts.
Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill.
FO, close the hole, and leave a sewing tail.

Medium Glowberry

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: sc around. 12 sts each round.
R5: dec around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly, close, and leave a tail.

Large Cluster Berry

R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts each round.
R6: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
R7: dec around. 6 sts.
Stuff, close, and leave a tail.

How Many Berries to Make

Roof brim: 22 purple, 18 lavender, 14 violet, 10 golden yellow.
Roof cone scattered berries: 9 purple, 8 lavender, 5 violet, 5 golden yellow.
Hanging garland: 12 purple or violet berries.
Baskets and ground props: 20 mixed berries.

Berry Placement

Sew the largest berries around the front roof brim first, spacing them 0.25 in apart.
Add medium berries between the large berries to make the brim look crowded and rounded.
Sew small golden berries as highlights, especially near the front center and left side.
Scatter single berries up the cone roof in a spiral path, leaving open burgundy space near the very top.
Use a few lavender berries near the upper cone so the height of the roof is easy to see.

Part 5: Black Vine Garland Under Roof

With black embroidery thread or sport yarn, ch 125.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.
Pin the cord under the roof brim in soft scallops.
Sew only every 0.75 in so the cord keeps a relaxed hanging curve.
Add 12 purple hanging berries by sewing one berry at the lowest point of each scallop.
With golden yellow thread, embroider tiny straight stitches between berries to look like glowing fairy lights.

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Part 6: Arched Front Door

The door is centered on the cottage front. It is warm brown, arched at the top, and has a leaf detail with a small golden knob.

Door Panel

With caramel brown yarn, ch 11.
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10, ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R2-R12: sc across, ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
R13: dec, sc 6, dec, ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
R14: dec, sc 4, dec, ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
R15: dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
Do not turn. Sc evenly around the entire door, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. FO.

Door Border and Leaf

With dark brown yarn, surface sl st around the door edge.
For the center leaf, ch 8 with golden brown yarn.
In 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
Sew the leaf vertically at the center of the door.
With gold thread, make one French knot or 4 tight satin stitches on the right side for the knob.

Part 7: Round Windows

Make four round windows: one front-left lower window, one front-right lower window, and two side windows. Each window has a tan frame and dark brown crossbars.

Window Glass Circle

With beige yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. Join. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. Join. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. Join. 24 sts.
FO.

Tan Window Frame

Join tan yarn to any stitch of the glass circle.
R5: ch 1, repeat sc 3, inc around. Join. 30 sts.
R6: ch 1, sc around. Join and FO.
With dark brown yarn, surface stitch one vertical line and one horizontal line across the window.
Make 4 windows total.

Window Placement

Sew the front-left window 1.25 in left of the door and 1.1 in above the base.
Sew the front-right window 1.25 in right of the door and 1.1 in above the base.
Sew one side window on each visible side, slightly higher than the front lower windows.
Tilt the side windows very slightly to follow the curve of the wall.

Part 8: Large Clock Face

The clock face sits above the front door, centered on the cream wall. It is round, tan-rimmed, and has gold hands pointing in a decorative clocktower style.

Clock Circle

With cream yarn and 2.25 mm hook, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. Join. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. Join. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. Join. 24 sts.
R5: repeat sc 3, inc around. Join. 30 sts.
R6: repeat sc 4, inc around. Join. 36 sts.
FO.

Clock Rim

Join tan yarn to the clock circle.
R7: ch 1, repeat sc 5, inc around. Join. 42 sts.
R8: ch 1, sc around. Join and FO.
With gold thread, embroider 12 tiny straight marks around the clock face.
Embroider one long hand from the center toward 4 o’clock.
Embroider one shorter hand from the center toward 12 o’clock.
Add one small gold knot in the center.

Part 9: Stone Path

The path is made from pastel round stones leading from the front door to the lower edge of the green base. Use soft pink, lavender, gray, cream, yellow, and muted blue.

Small Stone

With chosen color, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. Join. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. Join. 18 sts.
FO and flatten.

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Large Stone

R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. Join. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. Join. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. Join. 24 sts.
FO and flatten.

Path Layout

Make 11 small stones and 8 large stones.
Place the stones in a gentle curved path from the door to the front edge.
Alternate colors so no two identical stones touch.
Sew each stone flat to the base with matching yarn.

Part 10: Fence Around the Garden

The fence is rustic and low. It curves around the front and sides of the base, leaving an open gate area at the path. Use tan posts, brown rails, green vines, and small berry lights.

Fence Posts

Make 14 posts with tan yarn.
For each post, ch 2.
R1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts.
R2-R8: sc around. 6 sts each round.
Stuff lightly with yarn scraps.
R9: dec around. 3 sts.
FO and close.

Fence Rails

With medium brown yarn, ch 18 for each rail.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. FO.
Make 18 rails total.
Sew two rails between each pair of posts, one rail low and one rail high.
Leave the front center open for the path.

Vine and Lantern Details

With leaf green yarn, ch 150.
Sl st in each ch across to make a vine cord.
Wrap the vine loosely around the fence rails.
Sew tiny purple berries and golden knots along the vine.
Add 4 hanging glowberry lanterns by sewing a purple berry under a short green chain of 5.

Part 11: Mushrooms

The red mushrooms sit near the front-left wall of the cottage. Make five mushrooms in different heights for the clustered look.

Mushroom Stem

With cream yarn, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: inc around. 10 sts.
R3-R6: sc around. 10 sts each round.
Stuff lightly and FO.

Mushroom Cap

With red yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: sc around. 18 sts.
R5: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly and sew to the stem.
With white yarn, embroider small dots on the cap.

Part 12: Lavender Flower Bushes

Leafy Bush Base

With dark green yarn, ch 9.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, ch 1, turn.
R2: sc 8, ch 1, turn.
R3: repeat sl st, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc 3, sl st into next base st across to make leaves.
FO.
Make 5 leafy bush bases.

Lavender Stems

With leaf green yarn, ch 8.
Sl st in each ch across. FO.
With lavender yarn, sew 3 small knots at the top of each stem.
Make 24 lavender stems.
Sew stems into the leafy bases and place them on both sides of the cottage.

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Part 13: Glowberry Sign

With tan yarn, ch 14.
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 13, ch 1, turn.
R2-R7: sc across, ch 1, turn. 13 sts.
R8: sc around the entire rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.
With dark brown yarn, embroider “Glowberry Clock Cottage” in three short lines.
For the post, ch 10 with brown yarn, sl st back across, and sew it behind the sign.
Sew the sign to the front-left side of the path.

Part 14: Wooden Ladder

The ladder leans against the front-right side of the cottage, reaching from the ground to the clock. The standing chipmunk fairy is attached to it.

Ladder Side Rails

With medium brown yarn, ch 28.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.
Make 2 rails.

Ladder Rungs

With medium brown yarn, ch 8.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.
Make 7 rungs.
Lay the two rails parallel, about 1 in apart.
Sew rungs across the rails, spacing them evenly.
For extra firmness, sew the ladder to the cottage at the top and to the base at the bottom.

Part 15: Fairy Chipmunk Body Base

Make two standing chipmunk fairies and one seated chipmunk fairy. Their heads are beige and brown with small ears, striped backs, round cheeks, tiny arms, curled tails, and soft fairy outfits.

Head

With beige yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5: repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
R6-R10: sc around. 30 sts each round.
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, 6 sts apart.
R11: repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
R12: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
Stuff firmly.
R13: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
R14: dec around. 6 sts.
FO and close.

Muzzle

With cream yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: repeat sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
R3: sc around. 9 sts.
FO and sew to the lower front of the head.
Embroider a tiny dark brown nose and short smile.

Ears

With brown yarn, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: inc around. 10 sts.
R3: sc around. 10 sts.
Flatten and FO.
Make 2 ears for each chipmunk.
Sew ears between R4 and R6 of the head.

Body

With beige yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
R5-R10: sc around. 24 sts each round.
R11: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
R12-R13: sc around. 18 sts each round.
Stuff firmly.
R14: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the body.

Arms

With beige yarn, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2-R8: sc around. 5 sts each round.
Do not stuff, or stuff only the hand lightly.
Flatten and FO.
Make 2 arms for each chipmunk.

Legs

With beige yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2-R6: sc around. 6 sts each round.
Stuff lightly.
Flatten and FO.
Make 2 legs for each chipmunk.

Striped Tail

With brown yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: repeat sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
R3-R4: sc around. 9 sts each round.
Change to dark brown.
R5: sc around. 9 sts.
Change to brown.
R6-R7: sc around. 9 sts each round.
Change to dark brown.
R8: sc around. 9 sts.
Change to brown.
R9-R12: sc around. 9 sts each round.
Stuff lightly as you go.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Curl the tail upward and secure the curve with a few hidden stitches.

Part 16: Standing Ladder Chipmunk with Blue Overalls

Blue Overall Pants

Make the chipmunk body through R5 in beige.
Change to blue yarn for R6-R10.
Continue body shaping through R14 as written.
With blue yarn, embroider a bib on the front from body R7 to R12.
Make two straps by ch 12 each. Sew from the front bib over the shoulders to the back.

Assembly Pose

Sew the head slightly tilted toward the clock.
Sew one arm reaching upward toward the clock face.
Sew the other arm touching the ladder rail.
Sew one leg on a lower ladder rung and the other leg slightly higher.
Sew the tail behind the body, curving to the right side.
Attach the figure to the ladder with hidden stitches at the feet, hand, and back.

Part 17: Basket Helper Chipmunk with Yellow Skirt

Yellow Dress Skirt

Work the chipmunk body in beige through R7.
Change to golden yellow for R8-R10.
R11: FLO repeat sc 1, inc around the front loops only to make a skirt ruffle. 36 sts.
R12: sc around the skirt ruffle. 36 sts.
FO the skirt yarn.
Continue the body in beige using the remaining back loops from R11 and finish body R11-R14.

White Apron

With white yarn, ch 8.
R1: sc 7, ch 1, turn.
R2-R4: sc across. FO.
Sew apron to the front of the yellow skirt.
Add two red French knots at the lower apron corners.

Berry Basket

With tan yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R5: sc around. 12 sts each round.
FO.
For handle, ch 13, sl st back across, and sew to opposite sides of the basket.
Fill with 7 tiny purple, yellow, and pink berries.

Assembly Pose

Sew the chipmunk standing to the right of the door.
Sew both arms forward, holding the basket at chest height.
Sew the tail behind the skirt, curving outward.
Add two pale blue wing straps by sewing crossed lines on the back if desired.

Part 18: Seated Glowberry String Chipmunk

Seated Pose Changes

Make one chipmunk head, body, arms, legs, ears, and tail as written.
Sew the legs forward at the lower body so the figure sits on the blanket.
Sew arms down toward the lap.
Sew the tail along one side of the body, curving behind the blanket.

Small Blanket

With pale yellow yarn, ch 16.
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, ch 1, turn.
R2-R12: sc across, ch 1, turn. 15 sts.
Border: sc around, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.
With lavender yarn, surface stitch a simple border around the blanket.
Sew 8 tiny purple berries along one edge like a string of lights.

Loose Berry String

With dark purple thread, ch 45.
Sl st back across. FO.
Sew or knot 8 tiny berry balls along the cord.
Place the cord across the blanket and onto the green base.

Part 19: Large Berry Basket on the Ground

With tan yarn and 3.25 mm hook, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5-R7: sc around. 18 sts each round.
R8: repeat sc 4, dec around. 15 sts.
FO.
For handle, ch 22, sl st back across, and sew to opposite sides.
Fill the basket with 12 small berries in red, blue, purple, pink, and dark violet.

Part 20: Side Clock Table and Yarn Ball

Tiny Clock Table

With dusty pink yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. Join. 12 sts.
R3: repeat sc 1, inc around. Join. 18 sts.
R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
R5-R7: sc around. 18 sts each round.
Stuff lightly.
R8: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
FO and close.
Embroider a tiny clock face on a cream circle and sew it to the front.

Yarn Ball

With pink yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3-R4: sc around. 12 sts each round.
R5: dec around. 6 sts.
Stuff and close.
Wrap pink yarn around the ball in crossing lines and leave a loose tail.

Tiny Crochet Hook

With gold yarn or thread, ch 11.
Sl st back across.
Add a tiny curved stitch at one end to suggest the hook tip.
Place beside the yarn ball near the clock table.

Part 21: Hanging Bucket on Left Side

With tan yarn, make MR.
R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
R2: inc around. 12 sts.
R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
R4-R6: sc around. 12 sts each round.
FO.
With blue yarn, make a small rim by surface stitching around R6.
For the handle, ch 18 with brown yarn and sew to both sides of the bucket.
Fill with 3 tiny blue or purple berries.
Hang it from the left roof edge using two dark brown chain cords.

Part 22: Butterflies

The image includes tiny pastel butterflies near the cottage, especially on the right side and near the flowers. Make them flat and light so they look delicate.

Small Butterfly

With pink, lavender, or pale blue yarn, ch 4.
In the first ch, work 2 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
FO and pull tight to form two wings.
Wrap black thread around the center twice for the body.
Leave two short black antenna tails.
Make 4 butterflies.

Part 23: Tiny Wall Lantern

With golden yellow yarn, make MR.
R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
R2: inc around. 10 sts.
R3: sc around. 10 sts.
Change to black yarn.
R4: sc around. 10 sts.
FO.
Sew beside the front-left of the door.
Use black yarn to embroider a tiny hanging bracket above it.

Part 24: Leaf Vine Above Door

With green yarn, ch 24.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across. FO.
For each leaf, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st, then sew to the vine.
Make 5 leaves.
Sew the vine in a soft curve above the door and below the clock.

Part 25: Cottage Assembly

Place the cottage body slightly behind the center of the green oval base.
Sew the bottom disk of the cottage to the base with cream yarn, stitching through only the lower wall loops.
Place the roof on top of the cottage body. The brim should overhang evenly on all sides.
Sew the roof to the cream wall along the ridge from cottage R52. Keep the seam hidden under the brim.
Sew the door to the front center with the bottom touching the green base.
Sew the clock face above the door, leaving about 0.25 in between door top and clock bottom.
Sew the windows around the cottage, following the curve of the wall.
Add the black vine garland under the roof brim after the roof is fully attached.
Sew roof berries in dense clusters around the front brim and scattered berries up the cone.

Part 26: Garden Assembly

Sew the stone path from the door to the front edge of the oval base.
Sew mushrooms to the left of the door near the wall.
Sew lavender bushes behind the mushrooms and along both sides of the cottage.
Sew the sign to the front-left lawn, angled slightly toward the viewer.
Attach the rustic fence around the front and sides, leaving the path open.
Add fence vines, berry lanterns, and golden light knots.
Sew the ladder at the right side of the clock, leaning at a gentle angle.
Attach the standing blue-overall chipmunk to the ladder.
Sew the yellow-skirt basket helper on the right side of the door.
Place the seated chipmunk and blanket at the front-left outside the fence opening.
Place the large berry basket near the seated chipmunk.
Place the tiny clock table, yarn ball, and crochet hook at the front-right edge.
Sew butterflies near the right flowers, roof side, and front garden.

Part 27: Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use dark brown embroidery thread to add short chipmunk stripes on the forehead, back, and tail. Keep the lines small and curved so the faces remain sweet and soft.

Add two short cheek stitches in light pink under each eye.
Add a tiny vertical nose stitch on each muzzle.
Add small eyebrow stitches only if the face needs more expression.
Check that all tails curve naturally and do not hide the outfits.
Secure the ladder chipmunk at three points so it will not pull away from the ladder.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the cottage because the roof, berries, sign, clock, and small props may lose their shape.

Use a soft toothbrush to remove dust from berry clusters.
Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the cone roof.
Keep away from direct sunlight to protect the burgundy, purple, and yellow yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The cottage body is centered and firmly sewn to the green oval base.
The roof cone stands straight and the brim overhangs evenly.
The clock is centered above the door.
The door, windows, and path are aligned with the front view.
The berry clusters look dense around the roof edge.
The garland hangs in soft scallops under the roof brim.
The ladder chipmunk touches both the ladder and the clock area.
The basket helper, seated chipmunk, mushrooms, flowers, fence, sign, and yarn corner are all securely sewn.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished Glowberry Clocktower Fairy Cottage in a dry display area. If you need to pack it away, wrap it loosely in acid-free tissue paper and place it in a box taller than the roof.

Do not compress the cone roof or berry brim.
Keep the small butterflies and lanterns away from rough surfaces.
Refresh the shape by gently rolling the cottage body between your palms.
Fluff flattened berries with your fingers after storage.
Check sewn details once a year and reinforce loose berries, fence rails, or flower stems with matching yarn.