Crochet Tutorial: Woodland Animal Forest Market – Free Crochet Pattern

This woodland crochet scene features a cozy log-shaped forest market with a leafy green canopy, a badger shopkeeper, a squirrel customer with a backpack, a hedgehog with a berry basket, an owl perched on a branch, baskets of acorns, berries, pumpkins, honey and jam jars, mushrooms, moss, ferns, a winding path, and a small blue stream on a textured forest floor.

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

Free Crochet Pattern Details

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The finished project is designed as a detailed display piece, not a toy for small children. The market stall is built as a soft log booth with a firm base, a raised counter, vertical poles, and a scalloped roof that resembles layered forest leaves.

The animals are made separately and sewn into the scene after the stall, baskets, path, mushrooms, and plants are complete. Use tight tension throughout so stuffing does not show. For the smallest details, use embroidery floss or split yarn and a smaller hook.

Finished Size

• Full forest base: about 14 in wide by 12 in deep.
• Log market stall: about 8.5 in wide, 4 in tall, and 4.5 in deep.
• Badger: about 4 in tall when seated.
• Squirrel: about 4.5 in tall including ears.
• Hedgehog: about 3 in tall.
• Owl on branch: about 6.5 in from roof to owl top.

Yarn and Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in forest green, moss green, olive green, dark brown, medium brown, tan, cream, beige, white, black, gray, orange, rust, yellow, red, blue, light blue, purple, berry pink, and dark green.
• Sport weight or embroidery floss in black, white, red, yellow, and green for face and labels.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for animals and small pieces.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for base, log stall, and roof.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Cardboard or plastic canvas, cut to 14 in by 12 in for the base insert.
• Plastic canvas strips or firm felt for the log stall wall and counter support.
• Two wooden skewers, floral wire, or pipe cleaners for roof poles and tree branch support.
• Optional safety eyes: 6 mm for badger and squirrel, 5 mm for hedgehog, 4 mm for owl. Embroidered eyes are recommended for child-safe display.

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.
• FO: fasten off.
• st or sts: stitch or stitches.
• R: round or row.

Gauge and Stitch Texture

With a 3.5 mm hook and worsted yarn, 7 sc by 8 rows should measure about 2 in. With a 3.0 mm hook, 8 sc by 9 rounds should measure about 2 in. Gauge is not strict, but all pieces must be firm and compact.

The picture has a dense handmade look with visible ridges. To copy that texture, crochet the log stall in horizontal rows, use BLO rows on the roof, and add surface chains, bobbles, loops, and small appliques to make moss, grass, mushrooms, berries, and bark ridges.

Forest Display Base

The base is a flat rectangle with raised texture. It has a green forest floor, a blue stream in the front left corner, a brown path leading toward the market, clusters of moss, stones, ferns, and red mushrooms. Work the base first so every object can be placed correctly.

Main Green Base

Use forest green yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Work in rows. Ch 49.

1. R1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 48 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc 8, hdc 10, sc 12, hdc 10, sc 8. Turn. 48 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
5. R5: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
6. R6: Ch 1, sc 12, bobble in next st, sc 10, bobble in next st, sc 24. Turn. 48 sts.
7. R7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
8. R8: Ch 1, sc 18, hdc 12, sc 18. Turn. 48 sts.
9. R9: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
10. R10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
11. R11: Ch 1, sc 7, ch 3, sl st in same st, sc 8, bobble, sc 14, ch 4, sl st in same st, sc 17. Turn. 48 base sts.
12. R12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, working behind the decorative chains. Turn. 48 sts.
13. R13: Ch 1, sc 20, hdc 8, sc 20. Turn. 48 sts.
14. R14: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
15. R15: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
16. R16: Ch 1, sc 10, bobble, sc 9, bobble, sc 8, bobble, sc 18. Turn. 48 sts.
17. R17: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
18. R18: Ch 1, sc 14, hdc 20, sc 14. Turn. 48 sts.
19. R19: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
20. R20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
21. R21: Ch 1, sc 8, ch 5, sl st in same st, sc 12, bobble, sc 10, ch 4, sl st in same st, sc 17. Turn. 48 base sts.
22. R22: Ch 1, sc in each st across, working behind decorative chains. Turn. 48 sts.
23. R23: Ch 1, sc 18, hdc 14, sc 16. Turn. 48 sts.
24. R24: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
25. R25: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
26. R26: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
27. R27: Ch 1, sc 6, bobble, sc 12, bobble, sc 12, bobble, sc 15. Turn. 48 sts.
28. R28: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
29. R29: Ch 1, hdc 8, sc 32, hdc 8. Turn. 48 sts.
30. R30: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
31. R31: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 48 sts.
32. R32: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Do not turn.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Border the base with one round of sc. Work 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st, FO, and weave in ends. Cut plastic canvas or cardboard to fit slightly inside the base. Make a second plain green rectangle using R1 to R32 without bobbles, place the insert between both layers, and sc around both layers to close.

Blue Stream Applique

The stream sits at the front left corner. Use blue yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Work in rows, changing between blue and light blue as desired.

1. R1: Ch 18, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, hdc 5, dc 4, hdc 2, sc 2. Turn. 17 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, inc, sc 3, hdc 4, dc 5, hdc 2, sc 1, inc. Turn. 19 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 5, dc 5, hdc 4, sc 3. Turn. 19 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, dec, sc 3, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 4, sc 2, dec. 17 sts.
5. R5: Ch 1, sc 3, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 3. FO, leaving a long tail.

With light blue yarn, surface crochet 3 wavy lines across the stream. Each line should be 10 to 14 sl sts long. Sew the stream to the front left corner of the base, placing the lower edge about 1 in from the front and left borders.

Brown Footpath

Use medium brown yarn. The path is narrow at the stall and wider at the front, like the picture.

1. R1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 6 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 6 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, inc, sc 4, inc. Turn. 8 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 8 sts.
5. R5: Ch 1, inc, sc 6, inc. Turn. 10 sts.
6. R6 to R12: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 10 sts.
7. R13: Ch 1, inc, sc 8, inc. Turn. 12 sts.
8. R14 to R18: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Sew the narrow end near the market counter and the wider end toward the front edge. Add dark brown surface crochet lines, each 6 to 12 sl sts long, to imitate a textured bark walkway.

Small Stones

Make 14 stones in gray, beige, and tan. Use a 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4: Dec 6 times. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, close the hole, and flatten slightly. Sew stones beside the stream, beside the path, and around the mushrooms.

Log Forest Market Stall

The market stall in the image looks like a hollow log lying horizontally. It has brown ridged bark, beige circular cut ends, a dark open interior, and a cream counter shelf holding honey, jam, and small goods. The log is open at the front so the badger can sit inside.

Log Body Outer Panel

Use dark brown yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Work in rows. The ridges are made with BLO rows.

1. R1: Ch 41, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 40 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across. Turn. 40 sts.
5. R5 to R26: Repeat R3 and R4, ending with a BLO row. 40 sts.
6. R27: Ch 1, sc in each st across. FO, leaving a 24 in tail.

This rectangle forms the arched bark shell. Lay it over a curved plastic canvas strip about 8.5 in wide and 5 in deep. Sew the long back edge to the base first, then curve the panel forward to create the roof and side walls of the hollow log.

Dark Interior Panel

Use black or very dark brown yarn. This panel sits inside the back wall to create the shadowed market opening.

1. R1: Ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 34 sts.
2. R2 to R16: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 34 sts.
3. R17: Ch 1, sc in each st across. FO.

Sew this panel inside the arched log, centered against the back wall. Keep the lower edge 0.5 in above the base so the counter can cover the join.

Beige Cut Log Ends

Make 2. Use tan yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc; repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc; repeat around. 60 sts.

📌Thank you for reading the article

FO and leave a long tail. With medium brown yarn, surface crochet or embroider 5 uneven rings around the center. Sew one disk to each log end. Add 20 short dark brown vertical stitches around the outside edge for bark marks.

Front Counter Shelf

Use beige yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. The counter sits across the front opening.

1. R1: Ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 34 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 34 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 34 sts.
4. R4 to R7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 34 sts.
5. R8: Ch 1, BLO sc across. FO.

Cut a 7.75 in by 1.25 in strip of plastic canvas. Fold the crochet counter around it and seam the long edge closed. Sew it horizontally across the log opening, about 1.5 in above the base. The badger should peek over this shelf.

Bark Ridges and Moss on Log

Use medium brown yarn to add raised ridges. Join yarn at one log end, ch 28, sl st along the log panel following the rows, then FO. Make 8 raised chains across the front and top of the log.

• Make 3 long ridges across the front, each 30 to 34 sl sts.
• Make 3 curved ridges over the roof, each 26 to 32 sl sts.
• Make 2 short ridges near the right opening, each 12 to 16 sl sts.

For moss, use moss green yarn. Attach yarn anywhere on the log roof. Work ch 5, sl st in same spot, ch 7, sl st in same spot, ch 4, sl st in same spot. FO. Make 8 moss tufts across the top and sides. Sew small loose strands of olive yarn over them for the wild fuzzy look.

Leafy Green Canopy Roof

The roof is a wide green leaf canopy with scalloped edges. It sits on two front poles and slopes gently over the market like a forest awning.

Main Leaf Roof Panel

Use olive green yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. R1: Ch 43, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 42 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 42 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc 6, hdc 8, dc 14, hdc 8, sc 6. Turn. 42 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 42 sts.
5. R5: Ch 1, sc 5, hdc 10, dc 12, hdc 10, sc 5. Turn. 42 sts.
6. R6: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 42 sts.
7. R7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 42 sts.
8. R8: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 42 sts.
9. R9: Ch 1, sc 7, hdc 8, dc 12, hdc 8, sc 7. Turn. 42 sts.
10. R10: Ch 1, BLO sc across. FO.

Scalloped Front Edge

Join yarn at one front corner of the roof. Work along the long edge.

1. Ch 1, sc in first st.
2. Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st.
3. Repeat the scallop sequence 10 times across.
4. At the last edge, work sc in the corner and FO.

For the back edge, work smaller scallops: join yarn, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 3 hdc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat across. This makes the roof look leafy from every side.

Leaf Vein Lines

Use dark green yarn. Surface crochet 5 long veins from the back center to the front scallops.

• Center vein: 34 sl sts.
• Left inner vein: 24 sl sts.
• Right inner vein: 24 sl sts.
• Left outer vein: 18 sl sts.
• Right outer vein: 18 sl sts.

Sew the back edge of the roof to the upper back of the log. Let the scalloped edge hang forward. Insert two wrapped poles at the front corners before sewing the front edge down.

Front Roof Poles

Make 2. Use tan yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

1. Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 6 sts.
2. R2 to R22: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 6 sts.

Wrap each strip around a skewer or pipe cleaner and sew the long edge closed. Push the lower ends into the base in front of the log. Sew the upper ends under the canopy roof. The poles should stand straight and frame the badger.

Badger Shopkeeper

The badger sits inside the market. It has a white face with black side patches, a rounded black nose, small ears, a beige body, and dark paws. Its head is larger than its seated body, matching the sweet amigurumi style in the image.

Badger Head

Use white yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7 to R12: Sc around. 36 sts.
8. R13: Sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R14: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
10. R15: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Stuff firmly. Place eyes between R9 and R10, 8 sts apart. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Badger Black Face Patches

Make 2 with black yarn.

1. R1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, dc 2, 3 hdc in last ch. Work on other side of chain: dc 2, hdc 2, sc 1. 14 sts.
2. R2: Sl st in first 2 sts, sc 4, hdc 3, sc 4, sl st 1. FO.

Sew one patch on each side of the face, slanting from the forehead toward the lower cheek. The narrow end points upward. Leave a white stripe down the center of the face.

Badger Nose and Muzzle

Use white yarn for the muzzle.

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

Sew the muzzle centered between the black patches. With black yarn, embroider a triangular nose over 3 sts at the front of the muzzle. Add one vertical stitch below the nose for the mouth.

Badger Ears

Make 2. Start with black yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 10 sts.

Flatten each ear. Sew to the top sides of the head between R5 and R7. Add a tiny white stitch inside each ear.

Badger Body

Use beige yarn.

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

Stuff lightly so the body can sit behind the counter. Sew the head to the body. Position the head slightly forward so the badger appears to be looking out of the market.

Badger Arms

Make 2 with black yarn.

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

Do not stuff. Flatten and sew one arm on each side of the body. Let the paws rest on or just behind the counter.

Squirrel Customer

The squirrel stands in front of the market. It has a bright orange body, rounded cheeks, small ears, a large curled tail, and a green backpack. The tail is the biggest feature and should curve upward behind the squirrel.

Squirrel Body and Head

Use orange yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The body and head are crocheted as one piece from bottom to top.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5 to R9: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R10: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: Sc around. 18 sts.
8. R12: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
9. R13: Inc around. 24 sts.
10. R14: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
11. R15 to R20: Sc around. 30 sts.
12. R21: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
13. R22: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
14. R23: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff body and head firmly. Place eyes between R17 and R18, 7 sts apart. Close the top and weave in the tail.

Squirrel Belly Patch

Use light tan yarn.

1. R1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side: sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. FO.

Sew the patch to the front of the body from R5 to R11. Use small neat stitches so it lies flat.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Squirrel Ears

Make 2 with orange yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc; repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 7 sts.

Flatten. Sew to the head between R14 and R16. Add one small tan stitch in the center of each ear.

Squirrel Arms and Legs

Make 2 arms.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R8: Sc around. 5 sts.

Make 2 legs.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, inc; repeat twice. 8 sts.
4. R4 to R5: Sc around. 8 sts.

Stuff the legs lightly. Sew the legs at the bottom front of the body. Sew arms at R10 to R12, angled forward as if the squirrel is holding a small item.

Squirrel Curled Tail

Use orange yarn. This tail is crocheted as a long shaped tube. Insert a pipe cleaner if you want a strong curl.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3 to R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R6: Sc 4, dec; repeat twice. 10 sts.
5. R7 to R16: Sc around. 10 sts.
6. R17: Sc 3, dec; repeat twice. 8 sts.
7. R18 to R30: Sc around. 8 sts.
8. R31: Sc 2, dec; repeat twice. 6 sts.
9. R32 to R36: Sc around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly as you go. FO, leaving a long tail. Curl the tail into a spiral shape and tack it with 5 hidden stitches. Sew the thick end to the squirrel’s back between R5 and R10.

Green Backpack

Use moss green yarn.

1. R1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sts.
2. R2 to R7: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 7 sts.
3. R8: Ch 1, sc around the entire rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

For straps, ch 14 twice with dark green yarn. Sew one end of each strap at the top of the backpack and the other end at the lower corner. Sew the backpack to the squirrel’s back, just in front of the tail base.

Hedgehog with Berry Basket

The hedgehog stands at the right side of the market. It has a pale face and belly, dark textured spines, tiny ears, black eyes, and a small basket filled with red berries.

Hedgehog Face and Body

Use beige yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

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

Stuff firmly. Place eyes between R6 and R7, 6 sts apart. Embroider a small black nose over R5 at the center front.

Hedgehog Spiny Back Cap

Use dark gray-brown yarn. Work in loop stitch if you know it. If not, use chain loops as written below.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: In each st work sc, ch 5, sl st in same st. 6 loops.
3. R3: Inc around, making a ch 5 loop after each sc. 12 sts.
4. R4: Sc 1, inc; repeat around, making a ch 5 loop after each sc. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc; repeat around, making a ch 5 loop after every other sc. 24 sts.
6. R6: Sc around, making ch 5 loops after 12 evenly spaced sts. 24 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the spiny cap over the back half of the hedgehog body, leaving the beige face visible. Trim loops unevenly only if you want a fluffier look.

Hedgehog Ears and Arms

Make 2 ears with beige yarn: 5 sc in MR, pull closed, FO. Sew to the upper sides of the head. Make 2 arms with beige yarn: R1, 5 sc in MR; R2 to R4, sc around. Sew arms to the front sides.

Mini Berry Basket

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. R6: Sl st around. FO.

📌Thank you for reading the article

For the handle, ch 12 and sew both ends to opposite sides of the basket. Make 5 red berries: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close, FO. Sew berries inside the basket. Place the basket beside the hedgehog or sew it to one paw.

Owl and Branch Perch

The owl is perched above the leafy roof on a crooked branch. It has a small rounded body, large pale eyes, brown wings, and tiny feet. The branch rises from the right side of the stall and bends over the roof.

Owl Body

Use taupe or light brown yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

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

Stuff firmly and close the top. Flatten the top slightly with your fingers so the owl has a rounded head.

Owl Face Disks

Make 2 with cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts. FO.

Sew the disks side by side on the front of the owl between R4 and R8. Add black eyes in the center of each disk. Embroider a tiny yellow beak between the eye disks using 2 short stitches.

Owl Belly and Wings

For the belly, use cream yarn.

1. R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work other side hdc 2, sc 1. FO.

Sew the belly below the eye disks. Make 2 wings with dark brown yarn: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 2, dc 1, 4 dc in last ch, work other side dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1, FO. Sew one wing to each side.

Crocheted Branch

Use medium brown yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Wrap yarn around pipe cleaners or floral wire for support.

1. Main trunk: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 8 sts.
2. R2 to R32: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 8 sts.

Wrap the rectangle around a long pipe cleaner and seam closed. Bend the top slightly to the left. For the side branch, make a shorter strip: ch 7, sc across for 14 rows. Wrap around wire, seam closed, and sew to the trunk at an upward angle.

Sew the owl to the side branch. Attach the trunk to the right side of the market, behind the roof pole. Add 3 moss tufts to the branch using ch 4, ch 5, and ch 6 loops in moss green.

Market Baskets and Food

The front of the scene has several cream baskets filled with acorns, berries, pumpkins, and forest goods. Make at least 5 baskets for the full market look.

Basic Cream Basket

Make 5 with cream or beige yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5 to R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: Sl st around. FO.

For each handle, ch 16 and sew ends to opposite sides. For a shorter bowl basket, stop after R6 and use ch 12 for the handle.

Acorns

Make 10 acorns. Use tan for the nut and dark brown for the cap.

1. Nut R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Nut R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. Nut R3 to R4: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. Nut R5: Dec 5 times. FO and close.
5. Cap R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
6. Cap R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
7. Cap R3: BLO sc around. FO.

Sew one cap to each nut. Add a stem by joining dark brown yarn at the top, ch 3, sl st back into the same place, and FO.

Berries

Make 18 berries in red, purple, blue, and berry pink.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 5 sts.

Do not stuff. Close tightly. Add a small green stitch on top of each berry. Fill one basket with mixed berries and scatter a few on the market ground.

Pumpkins

Make 6 small pumpkins with orange yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R8: Dec 6 times. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the tail around the pumpkin from top to bottom 5 times, pulling gently to make ridges. For the stem, join green yarn at the top, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and down, sl st into pumpkin, FO.

Honey and Jam Jars

Make 2 taller jars. Use golden yellow for honey and red for jam.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R7: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. R8: BLO sc 1, dec; repeat around. 8 sts.
6. R9: Sc around. FO.

Jar lid: use beige yarn, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, FO. Sew the lid to the jar top. For the label, crochet a tiny white rectangle: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and across for 2 rows. Sew to the front. Embroider Honey on one and Jam on the other with simple straight stitches.

Small Price Jar

Use cream yarn for the small jar on the counter.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3 to R5: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. R6: Dec 5 times. FO.

Add a tiny white label and embroider a short price mark such as 3c or 5c. Place it on the left side of the counter near the badger.

Mushrooms, Ferns, Moss, and Forest Details

The image has many small forest decorations. These details make the market feel full and magical. Place them in clusters rather than spreading them evenly. The front corners, around the stream, and behind the log should look especially mossy.

Red Spotted Mushrooms

Make 5 mushrooms with white stems and red caps.

Mushroom Stem

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2 to R5: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. R6: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts. FO.

Mushroom Cap

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

Sew the cap to the stem. With white yarn, embroider 5 small dots on each red cap. Sew mushrooms near the stream, along the right side of the path, and beside the log.

Tiny Yellow and Green Mushrooms

Make 6 tiny mushrooms. Stem: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, FO. Cap: 5 hdc in MR, pull tight, FO. Sew cap to stem, then sew to the base in small groups.

Fern Leaves

Make 6 ferns in light green. Ch 16. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, then repeat the following down the chain: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st 1, sl st into next main chain. Continue until the end.

For larger ferns, start with ch 22 and make 9 side leaves. Sew ferns at the front edge and left side, angled outward like the leafy plants in the picture.

Moss Clumps

Use moss green, olive, and yellow-green yarn. Make 15 clumps.

1. Ch 6, sl st into first ch to form a loop.
2. Ch 8, sl st into same base.
3. Ch 5, sl st into same base.
4. Ch 7, sl st into same base.
5. FO and leave a sewing tail.

Sew moss clumps to the log roof, around the left end of the log, under the branch, around mushrooms, and around the stream. Use more than one shade in each area for a wild woodland texture.

Placement Guide

Before sewing everything permanently, place all pieces on the base. The log market should sit toward the back center, with the opening facing forward. The stream belongs at the front left, the path begins near the counter, and the animals gather in front of the stall.

• Place the log stall 1.5 in from the back edge and centered left to right.
• Place the badger inside the log, behind the counter, with the head visible above the shelf.
• Place the squirrel in front of the counter, slightly right of center, facing the badger.
• Place the hedgehog on the right side of the path, holding or standing beside the berry basket.
• Place baskets in a curved row in front of the market.
• Place acorn baskets on the left, berry basket in the middle, pumpkin basket on the right.
• Place honey and jam jars on the counter to the badger’s right.
• Place the owl branch behind the right roof pole and angle the branch over the roof.
• Place the largest moss clumps on top of the log and at the roof corners.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew every main structure with strong hidden stitches. Attach the base of the log first, then the end circles, counter, canopy, poles, and branch. After the stall is stable, sew the animals and market goods in place.

• Use black embroidery floss for tiny noses, mouths, and eye highlights.
• Add a small white stitch beside each black eye for shine.
• Brush the hedgehog loops lightly with your fingers, not a comb.
• Shape the squirrel tail into a firm curl before sewing the bottom edge down.
• Secure jars, baskets, and mushrooms with several stitches so they do not tip over.

For the badger face, keep the white center stripe clear. The black patches should angle downward toward the cheeks. For the squirrel, keep the eyes high and the belly patch centered. For the owl, place the eye disks close together for the sweet round expression shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished forest market as a display piece on a shelf, desk, or craft table.
• Do not machine wash because the base, poles, branch, and cardboard supports may bend.
• Spot clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap only when needed.
• Let the piece air dry completely before storing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The log stall is centered and opens toward the front.
• The leafy canopy has scallops along the front edge.
• The badger is visible behind the cream counter.
• The squirrel has a curled tail and green backpack.
• The hedgehog has textured spines and a berry basket.
• The owl is perched on a crooked branch above the roof.
• There are at least 5 baskets, 2 labeled jars, pumpkins, acorns, berries, mushrooms, moss, ferns, stones, a path, and a blue stream.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, lift the project from the firm base rather than pulling the log, roof, animals, or branch. Dust it with a soft brush every few weeks. If any moss loops flatten, gently lift them with your fingers and reshape them by hand.

Store the woodland market away from direct sunlight to protect the greens, orange, red, and blue from fading. If storing long term, place it in a breathable cotton bag or a box with tissue paper around the branch and animals. Avoid crushing the roof scallops and squirrel tail.