Crochet Tutorial: Corn Husk Mouse Harvest Granary Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern.

This harvest granary cottage is a detailed crochet display with a corn-kernel cottage body, layered green corn husk roof, arched wooden door, round windows, tiny mice, cornfield, wagon, pumpkins, baskets, sacks, stepping stones, hanging corn garland, hay bundle, mushrooms, and a green oval farmyard base.

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Finished Size

Full display: about 17 in / 43 cm wide and 13 in / 33 cm deep.
Cottage: about 9.5 in / 24 cm tall to the roof top corn, and 6.5 in / 16.5 cm wide.
Small mice: about 2.5 in / 6.5 cm tall.
Cart: about 4 in / 10 cm long.
Corn stalks: about 4.5 in / 11.5 cm tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi with detailed miniature work. A patient beginner can make it by completing one section at a time. The cottage uses simple increases, decreases, bobble stitches, surface crochet, small appliques, and careful sewing.

Materials

Yarn weight: worsted weight cotton or acrylic for the cottage and base; sport or DK weight yarn for tiny accessories.
Main cream yellow: corn cottage body, about 170 g.
Pale yellow: corn kernels, mini corn, loose kernels, about 45 g.
Olive green: roof husks, grass base, leaves, stalks, about 160 g.
Dark olive green: leaf edges, corn stalk details, about 40 g.
Brown: door, windows, cart, posts, signs, baskets, about 80 g.
Tan: sacks, straw hat, signs, stepping stones, about 50 g.
Gray: mice, steps, stones, about 45 g.
Pink: mouse ears, nose, feet, about 8 g.
Orange: pumpkins, carrots, autumn leaves, about 35 g.
White: mushrooms, tiny highlights, about 15 g.
Black embroidery thread: eyes, mouth, sign lettering.
Hooks: 3.25 mm for cottage and base; 2.25 mm for mini items; 2.75 mm for mice.
Other tools: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stuffing, pins, scissors, sewing needle.
Optional support: thin craft wire or pipe cleaners for corn stalks, mouse tails, clothesline posts, and curled roof tips.
Optional stabilizer: a small circle of plastic canvas or firm cardboard inside the cottage base and cart bottom.
Safety eyes: 5 mm for front mice and 4 mm for tiny hanging mouse, or embroider eyes with black thread.

Abbreviations in US Terms

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
sk: skip
st: stitch
sts: stitches
FO: fasten off
Bobble: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops; repeat 4 more times in same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Gauge and Tension

Use tight amigurumi tension so stuffing does not show. With worsted yarn and a 3.25 mm hook, 6 sc rounds should measure about 1.25 in / 3 cm across. Gauge is less important than firmness, but all matching pieces should use the same tension.

The cottage body must stand upright, so do not crochet loosely. If the fabric feels floppy, go down one hook size. If the cottage leans after stuffing, add a firmer base insert and stuff the lower third more densely.

Important Construction Notes

The cottage is worked from the bottom up as a rounded corn granary shape.
The kernel texture is made with bobbles placed in repeated vertical columns.
The roof is made from separate long green husk panels sewn around the top opening.
The door, windows, sign, steps, cornfield, wagon, mice, and harvest props are sewn on after the cottage is stuffed.
Use pins before sewing to match the pictured arrangement: cottage centered, cornfield on the left, cart and hanging corn on the right, pumpkins in the front right, and mice in front.

Oval Grass Base

Use olive green yarn and a 3.25 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds around both sides of the foundation chain. This base should be firm, flat, and slightly oversized so all accessories sit on top like a small harvest yard.

Rnd 1: Ch 41. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 38 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 38 ch, 2 sc in first ch space. 84 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc in next 2 sts, sc 38, inc in next 4 sts, sc 38, inc in next 2 sts. 96 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 2 times: sc 1, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 1, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 1, inc. 108 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 2 times: sc 2, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 2, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 2, inc. 120 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 2 times: sc 3, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 3, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 3, inc. 132 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 2 times: sc 4, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 4, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 4, inc. 144 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 2 times: sc 5, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 5, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 5, inc. 156 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 2 times: sc 6, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 6, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 6, inc. 168 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 2 times: sc 7, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 4 times: sc 7, inc. Sc 38. Repeat 2 times: sc 7, inc. 180 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. 180 sts.
Rnd 11: In BLO, sc around. 180 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc around. 180 sts.
Rnd 13: Repeat 18 times: sc 8, inc. 198 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc around. 198 sts.
Rnd 15: Repeat 18 times: sc 9, inc. 216 sts.
Rnd 16: Sc around. 216 sts.
Rnd 17: In BLO, sc around to create a subtle grass ring. 216 sts.
Rnd 18: Sc around. 216 sts.
Rnd 19: Sl st loosely around for a clean edge. FO and weave in ends.

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Grass Texture Lines

With dark olive yarn, surface sl st several curved lines across the base. Place 3 short rows on the left under the cornfield, 4 rows in front of the door, and 3 rows beside the cart. Keep them low so the cottage and accessories sit flat.

Corn-Kernel Cottage Body

Use cream yellow yarn and a 3.25 mm hook. The body begins as a flat round base, rises into a rounded wall, then narrows toward the top. Stuff firmly as you go. Bobbles should face outward and resemble plump corn kernels.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, inc. 36 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 6 times: sc 5, inc. 42 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 6 times: sc 6, inc. 48 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 7, inc. 54 sts.
Rnd 10: Repeat 6 times: sc 8, inc. 60 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 6 times: sc 9, inc. 66 sts.
Rnd 12: Repeat 6 times: sc 10, inc. 72 sts.
Rnd 13: Repeat 6 times: sc 11, inc. 78 sts.
Rnd 14: Repeat 6 times: sc 12, inc. 84 sts.
Rnd 15: In BLO, sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 16: Repeat 28 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 84 sts.
Rnd 17: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 18: Sc 1, repeat 27 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 84 sts.
Rnd 19: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 20: Repeat 28 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 84 sts.
Rnd 21: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 22: Sc 1, repeat 27 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 84 sts.
Rnd 23: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 24: Repeat 28 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 84 sts.
Rnd 25: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 26: Sc 1, repeat 27 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 84 sts.
Rnd 27: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 28: Repeat 28 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 84 sts.
Rnd 29: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 30: Sc 1, repeat 27 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 84 sts.
Rnd 31: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 32: Repeat 28 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 84 sts.
Rnd 33: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 34: Sc 1, repeat 27 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 84 sts.
Rnd 35: Sc around. 84 sts.
Rnd 36: Repeat 6 times: sc 12, dec. 78 sts.
Rnd 37: Repeat 26 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 78 sts.
Rnd 38: Sc around. 78 sts.
Rnd 39: Repeat 6 times: sc 11, dec. 72 sts.
Rnd 40: Sc 1, repeat 23 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Bobble in next st, sc 1. 72 sts.
Rnd 41: Sc around. 72 sts.
Rnd 42: Repeat 6 times: sc 10, dec. 66 sts.
Rnd 43: Repeat 22 times: bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts. 66 sts.
Rnd 44: Sc around. 66 sts.
Rnd 45: Repeat 6 times: sc 9, dec. 60 sts.
Rnd 46: Sc around. 60 sts.
Rnd 47: Repeat 6 times: sc 8, dec. 54 sts.
Rnd 48: Sc around. 54 sts.
Rnd 49: Repeat 6 times: sc 7, dec. 48 sts.
Rnd 50: Sc around. 48 sts.
Rnd 51: Repeat 6 times: sc 6, dec. 42 sts.
Rnd 52: Sc around. 42 sts.
Rnd 53: Repeat 6 times: sc 5, dec. 36 sts.
Rnd 54: Sc around. 36 sts.
Rnd 55: Repeat 6 times: sc 4, dec. 30 sts.
Rnd 56: Sc around. 30 sts. Stuff firmly, shaping the lower body round and the top narrower.
Rnd 57: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, dec. 24 sts.
Rnd 58: Sc around. 24 sts. FO, leaving a long tail for closing after the roof collar is attached.

Vertical Kernel Ridges

Use pale yellow yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Surface sl st from the bottom of the wall to Rnd 52 between bobble columns. Make 12 vertical lines around the cottage, spacing them evenly. Keep the lines slightly raised but not tight.

Green Corn Husk Roof Panels

Make 8 long husk panels with olive green yarn and a 3.25 mm hook. The front two panels should overlap above the door. The side panels curve outward, and the lower tips curl upward like the picture.

Large Husk Panel

Make 8 panels. Work in rows. Ch 1 at the end of each row and turn. Use BLO from Row 2 onward to make ribbed lines.

Row 1: Ch 35. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 33. 34 sts.
Row 2: BLO sc 33, 3 sc in last st. Continue along the other side of the starting chain, sc 33. 69 sts.
Row 3: BLO sc 30, hdc 6, 3 hdc in center st, hdc 6, sc 30. 75 sts.
Row 4: BLO sc 32, hdc 7, 3 hdc in center st, hdc 7, sc 32. 81 sts.
Row 5: BLO sc 34, hdc 8, 3 hdc in center st, hdc 8, sc 34. 87 sts.
Row 6: BLO sc across. 87 sts.
Row 7: BLO sc 36, hdc 8, dc 1, 3 dc in center st, dc 1, hdc 8, sc 36. 93 sts.
Row 8: BLO sc across. 93 sts.
Row 9: BLO sc 38, hdc 8, dc 2, 3 dc in center st, dc 2, hdc 8, sc 38. 99 sts.
Row 10: BLO sc across. 99 sts.
Row 11: Sc around the full outside edge, placing 3 sc in the pointed tip and 2 sc in each lower corner. FO with a long sewing tail.

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Curled Husk Tips

At the lower pointed tip of each roof panel, join dark olive yarn. Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch back. Sew this small cord along the tip and curl it upward. Add a short covered wire inside only if needed for shape.

Roof Collar Ring

Use olive green yarn. This ring sits around the top of the cottage and covers the upper sewing line of the husk panels.

Rnd 1: Ch 30, join with sl st to form a ring. Sc around. 30 sts.
Rnd 2: Repeat 10 times: sc 2, inc. 40 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 10 times: sc 3, inc. 50 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. 50 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 10 times: sc 3, dec. 40 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc around. 40 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.

Place the roof panels around the narrowed top of the cottage, with the widest ends toward the roof collar and the pointed ends falling down the cottage sides. Sew the panels around the top edge first, then add the collar ring over the seam.

Small Corn Cob Roof Topper

The roof topper is a small vertical corn cob with green husks at the bottom and a brown silk tassel at the top. It sits in the center of the collar like the image.

Mini Corn Cob

Use pale yellow yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: bobble, sc 2. 18 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, bobble, sc 1. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: bobble, sc 2. 18 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
Rnd 12: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Brown Corn Tip

Join brown yarn to the top of the cob. Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch. Sl st back into the top. Repeat 5 times for little silk strands. Trim evenly.

Topper Husks

Make 5 small husks in olive green. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 3, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. FO. Sew them around the lower half of the small cob so they cup the corn before attaching it to the roof collar.

Arched Wooden Door

Use brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. The door is arched, textured, and placed on the front center of the cottage. It should cover a flat area between the bobble rows.

Row 1: Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
Rows 2-15: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around the door, placing 2 sc at each lower corner and 3 sc over the top curve. FO.

Door Planks

With dark brown yarn, surface sl st 4 vertical lines from Row 2 to Row 17. Add one curved line around the arch. Sew a tiny tan or golden yellow French knot on the right side for the round doorknob.

Door Sign

Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Row 1: Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
Border: Sl st around. FO.

Embroider Harvest Granary with black thread using tiny straight stitches. Sew the sign to the upper center of the door.

Round Side Windows

Make 2 windows. Place one on each side of the door, slightly higher than the door handle. The frames are brown with cream centers and crossed spokes.

Window Center

Use cream yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 8 times: sc 1, inc. 24 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 8 times: sc 2, inc. 32 sts. FO.

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Brown Window Frame

Join brown yarn to any stitch on the window center.

Rnd 1: Sc around in BLO. 32 sts.
Rnd 2: Repeat 8 times: sc 3, inc. 40 sts.
Rnd 3: Sl st around. FO with long tail.

Use brown yarn to embroider one vertical spoke, one horizontal spoke, and two diagonal curved spokes across the window. Sew both windows to the cottage, about 1 in / 2.5 cm from the door edge.

Gray Front Steps

Use gray yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. Make 3 stacked steps. Sew them directly below the door, centered on the green base.

Large Step

Row 1: Ch 19. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around. FO.

Middle Step

Row 1: Ch 17. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around. FO.

Top Step

Row 1: Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around. FO.

Stack the top step on the middle step and the middle step on the large step. Sew through all layers. Add 2 short horizontal surface crochet lines on each step to show ridges.

Basic Harvest Mouse Pattern

Use this mouse pattern for the two front mice. Use gray yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. Make one plain mouse holding a corn basket and one farmer mouse wearing a straw hat beside the cart.

Mouse Head

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. 24 sts.
Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. 18 sts. Insert 5 mm safety eyes between Rnds 6 and 7, 6 sts apart.
Rnd 10: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
Rnd 11: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Mouse Body

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. 24 sts.
Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. 18 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 11: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. Stuff.
Rnd 12: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Mouse Ears

Make 4 gray outer ears and 4 pink inner ears.

Outer ear: MR, 6 sc, join, FO.
Inner ear: MR, 5 sc, join, FO.

Sew each pink inner ear onto a gray outer ear. Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 4 and 6. Angle them outward, with the front edges tilted slightly forward.

Mouse Arms

Make 4.

Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
Rnds 2-6: Sc around. 5 sts. FO, leaving tail. Do not stuff.

Mouse Feet

Make 4 in pink.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sts. FO.

Mouse Tail

Use pink yarn. Ch 18. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. For a curled tail, place a thin covered wire inside or sew the tail into a gentle curve.

Mouse Face

Embroider a small pink nose between the eyes on Rnd 8. Add one short black vertical stitch under the nose and two tiny whisker stitches on each side. Keep the face sweet and simple.

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Plain Front Mouse With Corn Basket

Assemble one mouse sitting left of the front steps. Sew the head to the body with the nose facing slightly toward the basket. Sew arms forward so they touch the basket rim. Sew feet to the lower front of the body.

Small Corn Basket

Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: In BLO, sc around. 18 sts.
Rnds 5-7: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: Sl st around. FO.

For the handle, join tan yarn to one side, ch 16, sl st to the opposite side. Fill the basket with 8 tiny yellow kernels.

Tiny Loose Kernels

Make 12 to 16. With pale yellow yarn, MR, 4 sc, sl st to close, FO. Sew several into the basket and scatter a few on the grass in front of the mouse.

Farmer Mouse With Straw Hat

Make a second mouse and place it in front of the cart. Tilt the head slightly upward. Sew one arm toward the cart handle and the other arm forward as if waving or carrying produce.

Straw Hat

Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: In BLO, sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 6: In FLO, repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. 24 sts.
Rnd 7: Repeat 6 times: sc 3, inc. 30 sts.
Rnd 8: Sl st around. FO.

Use brown yarn to surface sl st one narrow band around the hat crown. Sew the hat to the mouse head, slightly tilted to one side like the image.

Tiny Hanging Mouse

This small mouse hangs beside the corn garland on the right. Use gray yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Tiny Head and Body

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnds 3-5: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat 4 times: sc 1, dec. 8 sts. Stuff lightly.
Rnd 7: Dec around. 4 sts. FO and close.

Make 2 tiny ears: MR, 5 sc, join, FO. Make 2 arms: ch 6, sl st back. Make 2 legs: ch 5, sl st back. Embroider 4 mm black eyes or sew tiny knots. Add a pink yarn tail, ch 14 and sl st back.

Sew the tiny mouse to the right post or clothesline so it looks like it is climbing beside the hanging corn.

Right-Side Corn Garland and Posts

The right side has two brown posts with a line across them and small hanging corn cobs. Use brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook for the posts.

Posts

Make 2.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnds 2-18: Sc around. 6 sts. Stuff lightly or insert covered wire.
Rnd 19: Dec around. FO and close.

Sew one post behind the cart and one near the cottage right side. Keep them vertical. For the top cross-line, ch 42 with brown yarn, then sl st back across. Sew each end to the top of a post.

Hanging Mini Corn

Make 6 small corn cobs. Use pale yellow yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
Rnds 3-6: Sc around. 10 sts.
Rnd 7: Dec around. 5 sts. FO and close.

For each cob, make 2 green husks: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 2, sc 2. Sew husks to the bottom of the cob. Attach each cob to the line with a small cream yarn loop.

Wooden Harvest Cart

Use brown yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. The cart sits on the right front of the cottage and is filled with corn, carrots, and leafy vegetables.

Cart Bottom

Row 1: Ch 19. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around. FO.

Cart Long Sides

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 20. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 19 sts.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 sts.
Border: Sc around. FO.

Cart Short Sides

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 sts.
Border: Sc around. FO.

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Sew the long and short sides to the cart bottom to form a shallow box. Surface sl st two dark brown horizontal lines on each long side to make wooden planks.

Cart Wheels

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With dark brown, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 8 times: sc 1, inc. 24 sts.
Rnd 4: Sl st around. FO.

Use tan yarn to embroider 4 spokes on each wheel. Sew the wheels to the outside of the cart near the lower back edge. The wheels should be visible from the front.

Cart Handles

Make 2. With brown yarn, ch 18, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew both handles to the front of the cart, spreading them slightly outward toward the farmer mouse.

Cart Vegetables and Corn

Large Corn Cob for Cart

Make 4.

Rnd 1: With pale yellow, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnds 3-8: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Make 2 green husks for each cob: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 3, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. Sew the husks to the lower half of each corn cob. Arrange them diagonally inside the cart.

Carrots

Make 3.

Rnd 1: With orange, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
Rnd 2: Sc around. 5 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 5 times: inc. 10 sts.
Rnds 4-7: Sc around. 10 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 5 times: dec. FO and close.

For carrot leaves, join green yarn to the top, ch 6, sl st back, repeat 3 times. Sew carrots among the corn in the cart.

Leafy Greens

Make 5. With dark olive yarn, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 2, dc 3, hdc 2, sc 1. FO. Tuck and sew the leaves around the vegetables.

Left Cornfield

The left side of the base has a dense patch of corn stalks. Make 9 stalks in different heights so the field looks natural. Use dark olive yarn with a 2.25 mm hook.

Corn Stalk

Make 9.

Main stem: Ch 18, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Leaf 1: Join to the lower third of the stem, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st back into stem.
Leaf 2: Join to opposite side, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st back into stem.
Leaf 3: Join near the upper third, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 3, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st back into stem.

Small Field Corn

Make 9 yellow cobs.

Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
Rnds 2-5: Sc around. 5 sts.
Rnd 6: Dec once, sl st, FO.

Sew one small cob to each stalk. Use a few straight stitches in green to cover the base of each cob. Sew the stalks to the left side of the base, behind the left mouse and sign.

Corn Harvest Day Sign

The sign stands on the left front side near the cornfield. Use tan yarn for the board and brown yarn for posts.

Sign Board

Row 1: Ch 18. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
Border: Sc evenly around. FO.

Embroider Corn Harvest Day with black thread. Keep the letters small and centered. Add one tiny orange flower and one red flower near the lower corner.

Sign Posts

Make 2. With brown yarn, ch 14, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew the posts to the back of the sign board. Sew the sign to the left front of the base at a slight angle.

Grain Sack and Corn Basket Near Door

Standing Grain Sack

Use tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: In BLO, sc around. 18 sts.
Rnds 5-11: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 12: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. Stuff lightly.
Rnd 13: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 14: Dec around. 6 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap brown yarn around Rnd 12 and tie a small bow to create the gathered top. Sew the sack beside the door step, slightly to the left.

Open Basket of Corn

Use brown yarn for the basket and pale yellow for kernels.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: In BLO, sc around. 18 sts.
Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 9: Reverse sc or sl st around. FO.

Make 10 tiny yellow kernels using MR, 4 sc, close. Sew them into the basket so they mound above the rim.

Milk Bottle or Harvest Bottle

The small bottle in the picture sits near the front left mouse. Use pale blue or white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnds 3-7: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 8: Repeat 4 times: sc 1, dec. 8 sts.
Rnds 9-11: Sc around. 8 sts.
Rnd 12: With pink, sc around. 8 sts.
Rnd 13: Dec around. FO and close.

Embroider one tiny vertical highlight on the bottle with white yarn if using pale blue. Sew it upright near the left front basket.

Pumpkins

Make 2 orange pumpkins and 1 small white pumpkin for the front right corner. Use a 2.25 mm hook.

Medium Pumpkin

Make 2.

Rnd 1: With orange, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, inc. 24 sts.
Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sts.
Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc 2, dec. 18 sts.
Rnd 10: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. Stuff firmly.
Rnd 11: Dec around. 6 sts. FO with long tail.

Use the long tail to wrap around the pumpkin from top to bottom 6 times, pulling gently to form ridges. Add a green stem: ch 5, sl st back, sew to top.

Small White Pumpkin

Rnd 1: With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnds 3-5: Sc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 6: Dec around. 6 sts. Stuff and close.

Wrap white yarn around the pumpkin 5 times to create ridges. Add a tiny brown stem.

White Mushrooms

Make 3 mushrooms: 2 near the left sign and 1 near the pumpkins.

Mushroom Stem

Rnd 1: With white, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
Rnds 2-5: Sc around. 5 sts.
Rnd 6: Inc around. 10 sts. FO.

Mushroom Cap

Rnd 1: With cream or light tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, inc. 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc around. 18 sts.
Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc 1, dec. 12 sts. FO.

Stuff the cap lightly and sew it to the stem. Sew mushrooms in small groups so they look like harvest yard decorations.

Hay Bundle

The hay bundle stands on the right side near the pumpkins and cart. Use golden tan yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Bundle core: Ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.
Assembly: Roll the rectangle tightly into a cylinder and sew the edge closed.
Straw tips: Cut 18 short yarn strands, fold them over the top edge, and secure with a few stitches.
Tie: Wrap brown yarn around the middle 3 times and knot at the back.

Stepping Stones

Make 7 flat stones in light gray and tan. Place them from the steps toward the front edge of the green base.

Large Stone

Make 3.

Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Repeat 8 times: sc 1, inc. 24 sts.
Rnd 4: Sl st around. FO.

Small Stone

Make 4.

Rnd 1: MR, 7 sc. 7 sts.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 14 sts.
Rnd 3: Sl st around. FO.

Use slightly darker yarn to surface sl st a spiral on 2 or 3 stones. Sew the stones flat to the base, leaving small green spaces between them.

Autumn Leaves and Small Flowers

Scatter small orange, brown, red, and yellow accents near the sign, pumpkins, and front yard. These tiny pieces help the display match the harvest theme.

Simple Leaf

Make 10.

Ch 7.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
Ch 1, sl st into the same last stitch to sharpen the tip.
FO and sew flat to the base.

Tiny Flower

Make 4.

MR, ch 2, sc into ring, repeat 5 times.
Pull ring tight and FO.
Sew near the left sign and cornfield.

Attaching the Cottage to the Base

Place the finished cottage on the center back half of the oval base. The front door should face the wider front curve. Pin the cottage first and check that the cornfield, cart, pumpkins, and mice still fit comfortably around it.

Sew the cottage to the base through the bottom BLO ridge of the cottage and the top stitches of the base. Use cream yellow yarn and small stitches. Sew around twice for stability. Do not pull so tightly that the base curls.

Placement Guide

Cottage: centered, slightly toward the back of the oval grass base.
Door and steps: front center, facing forward.
Windows: one left and one right of the door, both tilted slightly to follow the rounded wall.
Cornfield: left side, behind the Corn Harvest Day sign.
Plain mouse: front left, beside the basket of kernels.
Farmer mouse: front right, beside the wagon handle.
Cart: right side of the door, angled toward the front.
Clothesline and hanging corn: behind the cart on the right.
Pumpkins: front right corner.
Hay bundle: right side, behind pumpkins.
Stones: from steps toward front center.
Mushrooms: one group near the left sign, one near pumpkins.

Detailed Sewing Order

Sew the cottage body firmly to the green base.
Sew the roof husks around the top, then sew the collar over the roof seam.
Sew the small corn topper to the roof collar.
Sew the door to the front, then add the door sign and knob.
Sew the steps below the door.
Sew both windows in place.
Sew the cornfield stalks on the left side.
Sew the left sign in front of the cornfield.
Sew stepping stones to the front path.
Sew the cart on the right side, then add the vegetables inside.
Sew the clothesline posts behind the cart and attach the hanging corn.
Sew the tiny hanging mouse beside the line.
Sew the front mice, basket, bottle, sack, pumpkins, mushrooms, hay bundle, leaves, and loose kernels.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check each mouse face before sewing the mice permanently. The eyes should be level, the ears should sit high and open, and the nose should be small. Add two short whiskers on each side of each front mouse for a gentle handmade look.

For the farmer mouse, sew the straw hat after the ears are attached. Tilt the hat slightly forward, but keep the eyes visible. For the plain mouse, angle the arms around the basket so it looks like the mouse is holding the harvest kernels.

Shape the roof husks by gently curving the tips upward. The front two husks should frame the door like open leaves. The side husks should drape down the rounded cottage wall without hiding the windows.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
Do not machine wash because the cottage, cart, signs, and tiny pieces may bend or loosen.
Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods to prevent yarn fading.
This is a decorative crochet display, not a toy for babies or pets.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The cottage stands straight and does not wobble.
The roof husks overlap evenly around the top.
The small corn topper is centered.
The arched door is centered under the front roof opening.
The door sign reads Harvest Granary.
The left sign reads Corn Harvest Day.
Both mice have ears, tails, feet, arms, eyes, noses, and whiskers.
The cart contains corn, carrots, and leafy greens.
The hanging corn line has 6 mini cobs.
Pumpkins, mushrooms, hay, stones, baskets, and loose kernels are sewn securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft dry brush to remove dust from the roof husks, bobble kernels, and grass base. Brush gently in the direction of the stitches. For small stains, dab with a damp cloth instead of rubbing.

If the cottage is stored seasonally, wrap it loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Avoid crushing the roof tips, corn stalks, and clothesline. Store the piece upright in a box with enough space above the roof topper.

After storage, reshape the roof husks, mouse tails, corn stalks, and hanging corn by hand. If wire was used inside any parts, bend slowly and carefully. Do not force sharp bends, because repeated bending can weaken the support.