Crochet Tutorial: Blueberry Creek Rabbit Veggie Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet scene creates a soft green veggie garden cottage with a round blueberry-topped roof, a pale blue creek, a wooden bridge, three small rabbit gardeners, a vegetable cart, garden beds, flowers, stepping stones, windows, a front door, a chair, a leafy umbrella, and tiny harvest details.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The finished piece is designed as a detailed display diorama, worked as many small parts and assembled onto one rectangular grass base. The sample size is about 14 inches wide, 11 inches deep, and 8 inches tall.

The cottage sits at the back center. The creek curves across the front. A small bridge crosses the creek near the center. The rabbits and vegetables are placed around the garden, matching the photo layout as closely as possible.

Skill Level

Level: Intermediate, but patient beginners can follow the small parts carefully.
Main skills: working in rounds, flat rows, increases, decreases, color changes, surface stitching, light shaping, sewing, and firm stuffing.
Construction style: amigurumi pieces sewn to a flat base.

Finished Measurements

Grass base: about 14 in wide x 11 in deep.
Cottage body: about 5.5 in wide x 4.5 in tall before roof topper.
Bridge: about 3.25 in long x 2 in wide.
Large rabbit: about 3.5 in tall including ears.
Small center rabbit: about 2.75 in tall including ears.
Blueberries: about 1 to 1.25 in wide each.

Materials

Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in medium grass green, dark leaf green, light leaf green, blueberry navy, pale blue, cream, white, tan, brown, dark brown, orange, pumpkin orange, red, yellow, white, gray, and black.
3.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
2.5 mm crochet hook for small vegetables, flowers, and facial details.
Polyester fiberfill.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Small scissors.
8 mm black safety eyes for large rabbits or black embroidery yarn.
6 mm black safety eyes for smaller rabbits or black embroidery yarn.
Optional: thin cardboard or plastic canvas for base and bridge support.

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring
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
FO: fasten off

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not strict, but tight stitches are important. Your fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show. If your pieces look loose, use a smaller hook. If your base curls too much, relax your tension or block the base lightly before assembly.

Color Placement Guide

Grass base: medium grass green.
Creek: pale blue with gray stones.
Cottage: medium green wall, dark green roof, light green leaves, navy blueberries.
Door and windows: tan, brown, cream, and dark brown.
Rabbits: warm cream or soft white with tan clothing details.
Vegetables: orange carrots, white turnips, orange pumpkins, green leafy rows, red tomatoes or radishes.

Grass Display Base

The base is a thick rounded rectangle. It supports the whole scene, so work it tightly and use a firm insert if desired. The photo shows a soft raised edge, so the base is made as two panels joined with a side wall.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Top Grass Panel

With medium grass green, ch 51.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 48 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in next 48 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. 102 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1, inc, sc in next 48 sts, inc in next 3 sts, sc in next 48 sts, inc in next 2 sts. Join. 108 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, inc, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next st, inc 3 times, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next st, inc 2 times. Join. 114 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 114 sts.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, inc, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next 2 sts, inc 3 times, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next 2 sts, inc 2 times. Join. 120 sts.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 120 sts.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, inc, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next 3 sts, inc 3 times, sc in next 48 sts, repeat sc in next 3 sts, inc 2 times. Join. 126 sts.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 126 sts. FO.

Bottom Grass Panel

Repeat the top grass panel exactly through Round 8. Do not fasten off after the second panel if you want to join immediately. Cut a matching rounded rectangle from cardboard or plastic canvas, slightly smaller than the crochet panel.

Base Side Wall and Joining

Place wrong sides of both panels together with the insert between them.
With medium grass green, work through both panels. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. 126 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st around to create a raised rim. Join. 126 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and FO, leaving a long tail to smooth the corners.

Curved Blue Creek

The creek is a light blue appliqué sewn onto the front half of the base. It starts near the left front edge, curves toward the center bridge, and continues to the right side behind the vegetable rows.

With pale blue, ch 38.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 37 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Inc, sc in next 12 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, sc in next 15 sts, inc in last st. 39 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in next 10 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 6 sts, sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, dc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 7 sts, sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Dec, sc in next 9 sts, hdc in next 12 sts, sc in next 14 sts, dec. 37 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each st across. 37 sts.
Border: Work sc evenly around the creek, placing 2 sc into each curved corner. Join and FO.

Sew the creek to the grass base with the left end positioned 1 inch from the front left corner. Curve the center under the bridge and let the right end sit behind the front right vegetable bed.

Gray Stepping Stones

Make seven stones in different sizes. Place two near the cottage door, three near the bridge, and two along the creek edge. The photo shows soft flat gray circles with darker spiral texture.

Large Stone, Make 3

With gray, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Small Stone, Make 4

With gray, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Use dark gray yarn to surface stitch a short spiral on each stone. Sew the stones flat to the base after placing the bridge and cottage.

Round Blueberry Cottage Body

The cottage is a round green cylinder with a flat bottom, vertical walls, an arched door, two round windows, and a leafy roof edge. Stuff it firmly so it stands straight and looks like the rounded cottage in the image.

Cottage Bottom and Walls

With medium green, make MR.
Round 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 24 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 32 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around. 40 sts.
Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, inc around. 48 sts.
Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, inc around. 56 sts.
Round 8: Sc in next 6 sts, inc around. 64 sts.
Round 9: BLO sc in each st around. 64 sts.
Rounds 10-31: Sc in each st around. 64 sts.
Round 32: FLO sc in each st around to create the top ledge. 64 sts.
Round 33: Sc in next 6 sts, dec around. 56 sts.
Round 34: Sc in next 5 sts, dec around. 48 sts.
Round 35: Sc in next 4 sts, dec around. 40 sts. Stuff firmly.
Round 36: Sc in next 3 sts, dec around. 32 sts.
Round 37: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around. 24 sts.
Round 38: Sc in next st, dec around. 16 sts.
Round 39: Dec around. 8 sts. FO and close.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Lower Cottage Grass Rim

Join medium green in any unused front loop from Round 9.
Ch 1, work sc in same loop.
Repeat around: sc in next loop, hdc in next loop, dc in next loop, hdc in next loop, sc in next loop, sl st in next loop.
Continue this scallop pattern around the base. Join and FO.

Leafy Roof Cap

The roof is a flat green circle with scalloped leafy edges. It sits on top of the cottage and supports the blueberry cluster. The edge should overhang the round wall slightly.

With dark leaf green, make MR.
Round 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 24 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 32 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around. 40 sts.
Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, inc around. 48 sts.
Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, inc around. 56 sts.
Round 8: Sc in next 6 sts, inc around. 64 sts.
Round 9: Sc in next 7 sts, inc around. 72 sts.
Round 10: Sc in each st around. 72 sts.
Round 11: Repeat around: sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st. Join and FO.

Sew the roof cap to the cottage top through Round 10, leaving the scalloped edge loose. Let the scallops sit slightly outward like the soft leafy roof in the photo.

Large Blueberries for Roof

Make five large blueberries and one taller back blueberry. Arrange them in a cluster at the center of the roof. The berries are navy blue, round, and slightly textured with a tiny blossom crown at the top.

Round Blueberry, Make 5

With blueberry navy, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts.
Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
Round 9: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around. 18 sts.
Round 10: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
Round 11: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Blueberry Blossom Crown

Join navy yarn at the top center of the blueberry.
Repeat 5 times: ch 3, sl st into the same top center area.
FO and weave in ends.

Tall Back Blueberry

With blueberry navy, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts.
Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
Round 11: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around. 18 sts.
Round 12: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff.
Round 13: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
Add a blossom crown as above.

Roof Leaves

The roof has many oval pointed leaves tucked around and between the blueberries. Use two green shades to create the layered look. Make the leaves slightly cupped by working tightly and sewing only the base.

Large Leaf, Make 10

With light leaf green, ch 9.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
Working on the other side: hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Join. FO.
With dark green, surface stitch one center vein from base to tip.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Small Leaf, Make 8

With light or dark leaf green, ch 7.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
Working on the other side: hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Join and FO.
Add a short center vein with darker yarn.

Sew leaves around the blueberry cluster first. Place five large leaves pointing outward, then tuck small leaves between berries. Add the tall blueberry at the back center and the round blueberries around it.

Front Arched Door

The door is tan with a brown border and a small round knob. It is centered on the front of the cottage. Its top is rounded, matching the warm cottage door shown in the image.

Door Panel

With tan, ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-10: Sc in each st across. 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: Dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec. 4 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around the door with 2 sc at both lower corners. FO.

Door Border

With medium brown, join at bottom left edge.
Sl st around the entire door edge.
Work a second border using surface slip stitches just inside the first border.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Door Details

Use dark brown yarn to embroider three vertical lines on the door.
For the knob, with brown make 6 sc in MR, join, FO, and sew to the right side of the door.
Sew the door to the cottage front with the bottom edge touching the lower wall, slightly above the grass rim.

Round Cottage Windows

The cottage has round windows on both sides of the door. Each window has a cream center, brown ring, and dark crossbars. Position them slightly higher than the door knob and angled around the curved wall.

Window Center, Make 2

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts. FO.

Window Frame, Make 2

With brown, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around. 30 sts. FO.

Sew each cream center onto a brown frame. Use dark brown yarn to stitch one vertical bar and one horizontal bar across each window. Add two diagonal stitches to create the crossed twig look.

Garden Chair

The small chair sits to the left of the cottage under the leafy umbrella. It is tan with thin legs and a simple slatted back. Work it firmly so it can stand upright when sewn to the grass.

Chair Seat

With tan, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-7: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
Border: Sc around the rectangle. FO.

Chair Back

With tan, ch 10.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-8: Sc in each st across. 9 sts.
Border: Sc around. FO.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Chair Legs and Back Slats

For each leg, ch 7 with tan, sl st back across. Make 4.
For each back slat, ch 8 with cream or tan, sl st back across. Make 4.
Sew four slats vertically to the chair back.
Sew the chair back to the rear edge of the seat at a slight backward angle.
Sew the legs under the seat and attach the chair to the base.

Leaf Umbrella

The umbrella has a slim brown pole and a wide green leaf canopy. It stands behind the chair on the left side. The canopy is shaped like a large garden leaf with stitched veins.

Umbrella Pole

With brown, ch 18.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts. FO.
Make a second identical strip.
Sew the two strips together to make a firmer pole.

Leaf Canopy

With light green, ch 18.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 10 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
Working on the other side: sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 10 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch. Join.
Round 2: Sl st in next st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc around the tip, mirror the same stitches on the other side. FO.

Embroider a dark green center vein and five diagonal veins on the leaf. Sew the pole to the underside. Attach the pole to the base behind the chair and secure the canopy to the cottage side if needed.

Wooden Garden Fence

The small brown fence sits near the left front vegetable patch. It has horizontal rails and upright posts with rounded tops. Use dark brown for contrast against the grass.

For one post, with dark brown ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sts. FO. Make 5 posts.
For one rail, with dark brown ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 23 sts. FO. Make 2 rails.
Sew the five posts vertically to the two rails, spacing them evenly.
Add a rounded top to each post by joining brown yarn at the top and working 3 sc into the same top edge.
Sew the fence to the grass base in front of the left garden bed.

Wooden Bridge

The bridge crosses the creek near the center front. It is tan with a slight arch, side rails, round posts, and blue berry garlands on both sides. It should sit over the pale blue water without hiding the curve completely.

Bridge Walkway

With tan, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-14: Sc in each st across. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15: Sc in each st across. FO.
Border: Join tan and sc evenly around the rectangle. FO.

To create the arched look, gently curve the bridge lengthwise before sewing. If using plastic canvas, place a small curved insert under the walkway and stitch the edges down.

Bridge Plank Lines

With medium brown, surface stitch one line across every second row.
Make 7 plank lines total.
Keep the lines slightly loose so the bridge can remain softly curved.

Bridge Posts, Make 6

With tan, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
Stuff lightly with yarn tails.
Round 6: Dec once, sc in next 3 sts. FO and close.

Bridge Rails

With tan, ch 18.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Make 4 rail strips.
Sew two strips along each side between the posts.
Place three posts on each side: one at each end and one in the center.

Blueberry Garland for Bridge

With green, ch 20 for one vine. Make 2.
For each tiny blueberry, with navy make 5 sc in MR, join, FO. Make 12.
Sew 6 berries onto each vine.
Attach one garland to each side rail.

Rabbit Body Pattern

Use this body pattern for the left rabbit and right rabbit. The left rabbit wears a cream dress and stands near the vegetable rows. The right rabbit carries or pushes the harvest cart near the right side.

Large Rabbit Head

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around. 30 sts.
Rounds 6-11: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
Round 12: Sc in next 3 sts, dec around. 24 sts.
Round 13: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around. 18 sts.
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, 6 sts apart.
Round 14: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
Round 15: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Large Rabbit Body

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around. 24 sts.
Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
Round 11: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around. 18 sts.
Round 12: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff.
Round 13: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Large Rabbit Ears, Make 4

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Round 2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
Round 3: Inc, sc in next 4 sts. 6 sts.
Round 4: Sc in next st, inc, sc in next 4 sts. 7 sts.
Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around. 7 sts.
Round 11: Dec, sc in next 5 sts. 6 sts.
Round 12: Dec, sc in next 4 sts. 5 sts.
Flatten, sc through both layers across. FO.

For inner ear detail, use pale pink or beige yarn and surface stitch a narrow line down the center of each ear. Sew two ears to the top of each large rabbit head, tilting them slightly outward.

Large Rabbit Arms, Make 4

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Rounds 2-8: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
Flatten and sc through both layers. FO.

Large Rabbit Legs, Make 4

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Sc in next st, inc around. 9 sts.
Rounds 3-5: Sc in each st around. 9 sts.
Stuff lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers. FO.

Left Rabbit Dress and Apron

The left rabbit wears a simple cream dress with a light textured skirt. It stands at the left garden bed near the carrots, turnips, pumpkins, and fence.

Dress Bodice

With off white, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the bodice around the upper body and sew the back seam. Sew it just below the head after the head and body are joined.

Dress Skirt

Join off white yarn around the lower edge of the bodice.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 24 sc evenly around. Join.
Round 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, repeat sc in next st, hdc in next st around. Join. 48 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and FO.

Dress Straps

With tan, ch 11 for one strap, FO. Make 2.
Sew one strap from front bodice over each shoulder to the back.
Add a tiny bow by making ch 8, tying it into a bow, and sewing it at the neckline.

Center Small Rabbit

The center rabbit is smaller and stands on the bridge holding a blueberry. It has the same rabbit shape but reduced stitch counts. Place it facing forward, slightly turned toward the vegetable garden.

Small Rabbit Head

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Rounds 4-8: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
Round 9: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts.
Add eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, 4 sts apart.
Round 10: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff and close.

Small Rabbit Body

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rounds 3-7: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
Round 8: Sc in next st, dec around. 8 sts. Stuff.
Round 9: Dec around. 4 sts. FO and close.

Small Rabbit Ears, Make 2

With cream, make MR.
Round 1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
Rounds 2-7: Sc in each st around. 4 sts.
Flatten and sc through both layers. FO.

Small Rabbit Arms and Legs

For each arm, ch 6 with cream, sl st back across. Make 2.
For each leg, make 5 sc in MR, work one more round of 5 sc, FO. Make 2.
Sew the arms forward so they can hold the blueberry.
Make the held blueberry with 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, one round of 12 sc, dec around, stuff, and close.

Right Rabbit Harvest Helper

The right rabbit stands by the cart and vegetable crate. Use the large rabbit body pattern. Add a small green shoulder satchel or apron detail to echo the soft green accent visible on the rabbit in the photo.

Green Satchel

With light green, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-5: Sc in each st across. 6 sts.
Border with sc around. FO.
For strap, ch 18 with light green. FO.

Sew the satchel to the rabbit’s side. Bring the strap diagonally across the body and secure it at the back. Position the rabbit beside the cart handle, facing the bridge.

Rabbit Facial Details

Use black yarn to embroider a tiny vertical nose line below the eyes.
Use beige or pale pink yarn to stitch a small V-shaped nose.
Add two short whisker stitches on each side of the nose.
Keep the face minimal and sweet, matching the small black eyes in the image.

Vegetable Garden Beds

The garden has several raised brown soil strips. Place them in neat rows on the left and right side of the creek. Each strip is dark brown with vegetables sewn on top.

Soil Strip, Make 8

With dark brown, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. 14 sts.
Border with sc around. FO.

Make four strips for the left vegetable garden and four for the right garden. Sew them flat before adding vegetables. Leave space for the bridge, creek, stones, and rabbits.

Carrots

The front left garden includes orange carrots with green tops. Make taller carrots for the left rows and smaller carrots for the cart.

Large Carrot, Make 8

With orange, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Round 2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
Round 3: Inc, sc in next 4 sts. 6 sts.
Round 4: Sc in each st around. 6 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next 2 sts, inc, sc in next 3 sts. 7 sts.
Round 6: Sc in each st around. 7 sts. Stuff lightly.
FO and close.

Carrot Leaves

Join green yarn to the top of each carrot.
Repeat 3 times: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st into top.
FO and sew carrots upright to the soil rows.

White Turnips

The white round vegetables sit in a neat row beside the carrots. Use white bulbs with green sprout tops and a tiny pale purple or beige shadow at the bottom if desired.

With white, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
Round 6: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff.
Round 7: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
Add green leaf top as for carrots, but make each chain 5 sts long.

Make 6 turnips and sew them upright in the second soil row on the left side of the base.

Pumpkins

The orange pumpkins are round and ribbed, with small green stems. They appear in the garden beds and inside the cart. Make several sizes for a natural harvest look.

Small Pumpkin, Make 5

With pumpkin orange, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
Round 7: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff.
Round 8: Dec around. 6 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.
Wrap the tail around the pumpkin 5 times to create ribs. Pull gently and secure.

Pumpkin Stem

With green, ch 4.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch.
FO and sew to the pumpkin top.

Leafy Green Rows

The curled green vegetable rows look like cabbage leaves, kale, or lettuce. The left center row has dark leafy greens, and the right bed has pale cabbage heads.

Dark Curly Greens, Make 12

With dark green, ch 10.
Row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 18 sts.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Roll the curly strip loosely and stitch the base together.

Sew the curled greens in two rows on a dark brown soil strip. Keep the curls facing upward to create the bumpy leafy texture seen in the image.

Pale Cabbage Head, Make 6

With light green, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
Round 4: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
Round 5: Sc in next st, dec around. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
Round 6: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
Surface stitch curved leaf lines around the top with darker green.

Red Tomato or Radish Row

The right front bed includes bright red vegetables with green tops. They can read as tomatoes or radishes. Make them small, round, and clustered in a tidy row.

With red, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
Round 5: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff lightly and close.
With green, join to top and repeat 4 times: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st into top.

Make 8 red vegetables. Sew them to the right front soil strip in two staggered rows.

Green Onions or Leeks

Beside the red vegetables are tall green shoots with white bases. These add height and match the upright vegetable shapes on the right side of the photo.

White Base, Make 5

With white, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
FO and close.

Green Shoots

Join dark green at the top of each white base.
Make 3 shoots: ch 8, sl st back down the chain, sl st into the top.
Make 2 shorter shoots: ch 6, sl st back down the chain, sl st into the top.
Sew the leeks upright in the right vegetable bed.

Harvest Cart

The small cart sits on the right side near the rabbit helper. It has a tan basket, brown wheel, short handles, and a harvest pile inside. The cart is angled toward the bridge.

Cart Basket

With tan, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 11 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-6: Sc in each st across. 11 sts.
Do not turn after Row 6. Work sc evenly around the rectangle. Join.
Round 1 Side Wall: BLO sc in each border stitch around. Join.
Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around. Join.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Cart Wheel

With brown, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around. 18 sts.
With dark brown, sl st around. FO.
Add a tan center knot with 6 sc in MR and sew it to the wheel center.

Cart Handles and Legs

For each handle, with tan ch 13, sl st back across. Make 2.
For each front support leg, with tan ch 6, sl st back across. Make 2.
Sew the wheel to one side of the basket.
Sew handles to the back of the basket, pointing toward the right rabbit.
Fill the cart with three small pumpkins, three carrots, and two green curly strips.

Vegetable Crate and Chalkboard Sign

Behind the cart is a small dark wooden crate with colorful produce and a chalkboard-style sign. The sign in the image reads like a tiny garden market board, so keep the lettering playful and simple.

Dark Crate

With dark brown, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-7: Sc in each st across. 12 sts.
Border with sc around. FO.
Make a second panel the same way.
Sew the panels together along three sides, leaving the top open.

With tan yarn, stitch two horizontal lines across the front of the crate. Add small orange, green, and yellow scraps inside the open top to suggest vegetables.

Chalkboard Sign

With dark green, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-6: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
Border with brown sc around. FO.

Use cream yarn and tiny straight stitches to embroider short lines that suggest words. For a close match, stitch three small rows that read like “Veggie,” “Ramp Up,” and “Today.” Sew the sign behind the crate.

Small Basket

A little round basket sits near the cottage door and another can sit beside the cart. These baskets add the handmade market feeling in the photo.

With tan, make MR.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Round 3: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
Round 6: Sl st in each st around. FO.
Handle: Ch 13, sl st back across, sew to opposite sides of basket.

Make 2 baskets. Place one near the door and one near the right garden area. Add one tiny carrot or blueberry inside if desired.

Tiny Flowers Around the Base

The image has tiny white and yellow flowers around the grass edge, especially at the front corners and near the cottage door. Scatter them after all large pieces are attached.

White Daisy, Make 8

With yellow, make MR and work 5 sc in ring. Join.
Switch to white.
Repeat 5 times: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into next stitch of center.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Yellow Flower, Make 6

With yellow, make MR.
Repeat 5 times: ch 3, sl st into ring.
Pull ring tight and FO.

Sew flowers to the grass base along the front edge, near the left rabbit, beside the creek, and around the cottage door. Keep them small so they do not cover the vegetables.

Small Loose Blueberries

Add a few loose blueberries near the bridge and on the roof garlands. These tiny blue dots help connect the blueberry cottage theme with the garden scene.

With blueberry navy, make MR.
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
Round 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
Round 3: Sc in each st around. 10 sts.
Round 4: Dec around. 5 sts. Stuff with yarn tail and close.

Make 10 tiny blueberries. Sew some to the bridge garlands, one to the center rabbit’s paws, and a few near the cottage path.

Placement Map

Back center: round green cottage with blueberry roof.
Left of cottage: umbrella, chair, and left standing rabbit.
Front left: carrot row, turnip row, pumpkin row, leafy green row, and brown fence.
Center front: pale blue creek and tan bridge with small rabbit.
Right side: cart, crate, chalkboard sign, right rabbit, cabbage row, leeks, and red vegetables.
Path details: gray stones between the door, bridge, creek, and garden beds.

Assembly Steps

Sew the creek to the grass base first. Curve it gently from the left front edge toward the center and then to the right side.
Sew the cottage to the back center of the base. Use a full round of stitches around the cottage bottom so it does not wobble.
Attach the door to the front center of the cottage. Add windows to the left and right sides, slightly wrapping around the curved wall.
Sew the roof cap to the cottage top. Add roof leaves first, then blueberries, with the tallest berry at the back center.
Place the bridge over the creek. Sew each end of the bridge to the grass, leaving the middle raised slightly.
Sew the vegetable soil strips on both sides of the creek. Add vegetables after the strips are secure.
Attach the fence in front of the left garden bed. Sew the chair and umbrella to the left of the cottage.
Sew the cart, crate, sign, and baskets on the right side. Angle the cart handles toward the right rabbit.
Assemble the rabbits. Sew heads to bodies, ears to heads, arms to sides, and legs to lower bodies.
Place the left rabbit beside the left vegetable rows, the small rabbit on the bridge, and the right rabbit near the cart.
Add gray stones near the door, bridge, and creek. Finish with tiny flowers and loose blueberries.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the scene from the front. The cottage should be centered, the bridge should cross the creek clearly, and each rabbit should face toward the viewer or toward the garden action.

Use black yarn for tiny eyes if you do not use safety eyes. Add a small beige nose, short mouth line, and two whiskers on each side. Keep the stitches small so the rabbits stay soft and sweet.

For the cleanest finish, hide every yarn tail inside nearby crochet fabric. If a piece feels loose, add a few extra sewing stitches at the base. The vegetables should stand upright but still look soft and handmade.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do not machine wash because the small vegetables, bridge rails, and cottage roof details may shift.
Let the piece air dry flat after cleaning.
Keep away from strong sunlight to protect the blue and green yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The grass base is firm and flat.
The creek is curved and visible under the bridge.
The cottage has one door, two round windows, a leafy roof, and blueberry cluster.
There are three rabbits: left gardener, small bridge rabbit, and right harvest helper.
The left garden has carrots, turnips, pumpkins, and leafy greens.
The right garden has cabbages, red vegetables, leeks, cart, crate, and sign.
Flowers, stones, baskets, fence, chair, and umbrella are attached securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the cottage scene in a dust-free display box or on a shelf away from moisture. If dust gathers on the roof berries or vegetables, use a soft dry brush and move gently between the small parts.

If the base bends during storage, place it on a flat towel and gently press it back into shape with your hands. Do not iron the piece directly. Steam can relax stitches, but too much heat may flatten the amigurumi texture.

For long-term display, lift the scene from underneath the base instead of pulling the cottage or bridge. The small sewn parts are decorative and should be handled gently, especially the umbrella, bridge posts, tiny flowers, and vegetable tops.