Crochet Tutorial: Owl’s Wise Words and Tea Treehouse – Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet pattern creates a whimsical tree-stump library and tea house with a leafy green roof, balcony railing, ladder, curved stairs, tiny books, an owl reading in a chair, and a squirrel serving tea. The finished piece is a detailed decorative amigurumi scene inspired by a cozy woodland bookshop built inside a tree.

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Finished Size

• Treehouse height: about 9.5 in / 24 cm, including leafy roof.
• Base diameter: about 8 in / 20 cm.
• Upper balcony diameter: about 6.25 in / 16 cm.
• Owl height: about 2.25 in / 5.5 cm.
• Squirrel height: about 2.5 in / 6.5 cm.

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. Most pieces are worked with tight amigurumi tension. Use a smaller hook than your yarn label recommends so the stuffing and structure do not show through.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. The main stitches are simple, but the project includes shaping, small parts, surface details, embroidery, wire-free structure, and careful assembly. Beginners can complete it by working slowly and using stitch markers.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in bark brown, dark brown, tan, moss green, light green, cream, white, gold, rust orange, gray, red, blue, yellow, purple, and small amounts of black.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for figures and small details.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for treehouse walls, roof, balcony, and base.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Plastic canvas, thin cardboard, or foam sheet for hidden support circles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small scissors.
• Optional: craft glue for securing books, sign, and hidden structural parts.
• Optional: two 6 mm safety eyes for the squirrel and two 8 mm safety eyes for the owl, or embroider all eyes with black yarn.

Gauge

• With 2.75 mm hook: 6 sc and 7 rnds = 1 in / 2.5 cm.
• With 2.25 mm hook: 7 sc and 8 rnds = 1 in / 2.5 cm.

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are important. If your treehouse feels floppy, go down one hook size or add a second hidden support layer inside the trunk and balcony.

Abbreviations

• 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 = single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• MR = magic ring
• rnd = round
• st = stitch
• FO = fasten off

Important Notes Before You Start

The treehouse is built in separate pieces: a round grassy base, a wide tree-stump body, an upper reading room, a balcony deck, a leafy roof, branches, stairs, ladder, furniture, books, and two woodland characters. The pieces are sewn together after shaping.

Use invisible decreases for all amigurumi parts. When the pattern says to stuff firmly, add stuffing in small amounts so the shape stays smooth. For flat pieces such as shelves, books, ladder rails, and the sign, block gently with your fingers before sewing.

The image shows a rustic handmade look. Slight unevenness in the bark texture, leaf scallops, book stacks, and rails makes the finished treehouse look more natural. Keep the main dimensions consistent, but do not worry if every tiny book is slightly different.

Color Guide

• Bark brown: main trunk, branches, stair base, ladder sides.
• Dark brown: bark grooves, shelves, chair, rail posts, sign frame.
• Tan: balcony deck, stair treads, ladder rungs, chair seat, teacups.
• Moss green: roof, grass base, leaves, vines.
• Cream and white: owl face, eyes, tea cup highlights, squirrel apron.
• Gold: owl beak and feet, lamp glow, small book pages.
• Rust orange: squirrel body and tail.

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Construction Overview

1. Crochet the grassy round base.
2. Make the large hollow stump body with front opening.
3. Add roots, round window, and bark texture.
4. Make the upper balcony deck and railing.
5. Make the interior reading room and bookshelf wall.
6. Crochet the leafy roof cap and side branches.
7. Make stairs, ladder, sign, book piles, and basket.
8. Crochet the owl, armchair, book, squirrel, apron, tray, and tea cups.
9. Sew all pieces into the scene, matching the image layout.

Grassy Round Base

Use moss green and 2.75 mm hook. Work in joined rounds if you want a flatter circle, or continuous rounds if preferred. Keep the circle firm because it supports the whole treehouse.

Base Circle

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
13. Rnd 13: sc 11, inc, repeat around. 78 sts.
14. Rnd 14: sc 12, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
15. Rnd 15: sc 13, inc, repeat around. 90 sts.
16. Rnd 16: sc 14, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
17. Rnd 17: sc 15, inc, repeat around. 102 sts.
18. Rnd 18: sc 16, inc, repeat around. 108 sts.

Cut a plastic canvas circle slightly smaller than the base. Place it against the wrong side. Crochet one more round to create a neat edge.

1. Rnd 19: BLO sc around. 108 sts.
2. Rnd 20: sc around. 108 sts.
3. Rnd 21: sl st around loosely. FO and weave in ends.

Grass Texture

Attach moss green or light green randomly across the base. Make small grass tufts by stitching ch 3, sl st in same spot. Add 25 to 35 tufts, especially near the tree roots and book pile.

Main Tree Stump Body

The trunk is a wide cylinder with a hollow upper room visible from the front. The lower part is thick and rounded, while the upper reading nook sits slightly inset under the leafy roof. Use bark brown and 2.75 mm hook.

Bottom of Trunk

1. Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: BLO sc around. 80 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc around. 80 sts.

Insert a plastic canvas circle into the base of the trunk. This keeps the stump flat on the grassy mat. Continue working upward.

Lower Trunk Walls

1. Rnd 13: sc around. 80 sts.
2. Rnd 14: sc 18, inc, sc 20, inc, sc 20, inc, sc 19. 83 sts.
3. Rnd 15: sc around. 83 sts.
4. Rnd 16: sc around. 83 sts.
5. Rnd 17: sc 26, dec, sc 27, dec, sc 26. 81 sts.
6. Rnd 18: sc around. 81 sts.
7. Rnd 19: sc around. 81 sts.
8. Rnd 20: sc 25, dec, sc 26, dec, sc 26. 79 sts.
9. Rnd 21: sc around. 79 sts.
10. Rnd 22: sc around. 79 sts.
11. Rnd 23: sc 24, dec, sc 25, dec, sc 26. 77 sts.
12. Rnd 24: sc around. 77 sts.
13. Rnd 25: sc around. 77 sts.
14. Rnd 26: sc 23, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 26. 75 sts.
15. Rnd 27: sc around. 75 sts.
16. Rnd 28: sc around. 75 sts.

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Stuff the lower trunk lightly around the edge only, leaving the center open enough to add structure. The photo shows a firm stump with a hollow visible room above, so do not overstuff the middle.

Forming the Front Opening

The large front opening begins above the balcony floor and shows the owl’s reading room. From this point, work in rows to leave a window-like opening at the front.

1. Row 29: ch 1, turn, sc 58, leave remaining 17 sts unworked for front opening. 58 sts.
2. Row 30: ch 1, turn, sc across. 58 sts.
3. Row 31: ch 1, turn, sc 12, dec, sc 30, dec, sc 12. 56 sts.
4. Row 32: ch 1, turn, sc across. 56 sts.
5. Row 33: ch 1, turn, sc 11, dec, sc 30, dec, sc 11. 54 sts.
6. Row 34: ch 1, turn, sc across. 54 sts.
7. Row 35: ch 1, turn, sc 10, dec, sc 30, dec, sc 10. 52 sts.
8. Row 36: ch 1, turn, sc across. 52 sts.
9. Row 37: ch 1, turn, sc 9, dec, sc 30, dec, sc 9. 50 sts.
10. Row 38: ch 1, turn, sc across. 50 sts.
11. Row 39: ch 1, turn, sc across. FO, leaving a long tail.

The opening should measure about 3.5 in wide and 2.5 in tall. Fold the side edges slightly inward and sew them to the inner wall later to make the room look recessed.

Opening Border

Attach dark brown at the lower left corner of the opening. Work evenly around the front opening.

1. Round Border: sc 15 up left side, sc 22 across top, sc 15 down right side, sc 18 across bottom. Join with sl st.
2. Second Border: ch 1, sc around again. FO.

Bark Texture

The image shows vertical bark ridges, grooves, and a few root-like bulges. Use dark brown and tan surface crochet. Add these details before sewing the balcony in place.

• Make 8 long dark brown surface sl st lines from lower trunk to balcony height.
• Make 5 shorter tan surface sl st lines between the dark grooves.
• Use uneven spacing so the trunk looks natural.
• At the front, keep the center clear for the sign and book basket.

Raised Bark Strips

Make 7 separate strips in dark brown.

1. Ch 18, starting in second ch from hook sc 17. FO.
2. Ch 15, starting in second ch from hook sc 14. FO.
3. Ch 22, starting in second ch from hook sc 21. FO.
4. Ch 12, starting in second ch from hook sc 11. FO.
5. Ch 19, starting in second ch from hook sc 18. FO.
6. Ch 16, starting in second ch from hook sc 15. FO.
7. Ch 13, starting in second ch from hook sc 12. FO.

Sew the strips vertically onto the trunk, especially below the balcony and near the roots. Curve some strips slightly. This gives the stump the thick crocheted bark appearance seen in the picture.

Tree Roots

Make five roots in bark brown. They should spread outward over the green base like triangular supports at the bottom of the stump.

Large Front Root

1. Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 7 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. 9 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc around. 9 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 1. 11 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc around. 11 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 1. 13 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc around. FO, leaving tail.

Medium Roots, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 7 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. 9 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc around. 9 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 1. 11 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc around. FO.

Small Roots, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 4 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 6 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc around. FO.

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Stuff each root lightly. Flatten the open end and sew roots to the lower trunk. Place one large root at the front center, two medium roots at front left and front right, and two small roots along the sides.

Round Side Window and Vines

The lower right side of the trunk has a small round green window with a vine-like border. Make one window and place it on the front right side below the balcony.

Window Center

1. With dark green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO and flatten.

Window Ring

1. With moss green, ch 22.
2. Join carefully into a ring with sl st.
3. Rnd 1: sc 22 around ring. Join. FO.

Sew the window center behind the ring. Add a vertical line and horizontal line across the circle using light green yarn. Sew the window to the trunk, slightly tilted.

Upper Balcony Deck

The balcony is a round tan platform that wraps around the opening. It projects forward like a lookout deck. Use tan yarn and 2.75 mm hook.

Deck Circle

1. Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: BLO sc around. 80 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc around. 80 sts.
13. Rnd 13: sl st around. FO.

Cut a hidden support circle the same size as Rnd 10. Sew or glue it under the deck. Attach the deck around the trunk so the back half touches the tree and the front half extends outward.

Deck Wood Lines

• Use dark tan to embroider 8 straight lines from the center toward the edge.
• Add 2 curved lines across the front half for plank detail.
• Keep the owl chair centered slightly left inside the room.

Balcony Railing

The railing curves around the front edge and stops before the stair opening on the right. Make the posts first, then the top rail.

Railing Posts, Make 18

1. With tan, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 6.
3. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Top Rail

1. With tan, ch 76.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 75.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st 75 loosely.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Bottom Rail

1. With tan, ch 70.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 69.
3. FO.

Sew posts evenly around the front balcony edge, about 0.3 in apart. Sew the bottom rail across the lower part of the posts and the top rail across the upper tips. Leave an opening on the right side where the curved stairway reaches the deck.

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Interior Reading Room Wall

Inside the front opening, the image shows a warm library wall filled with books. This insert sits behind the owl and makes the treehouse look deep and cozy.

Back Wall Panel

1. With dark brown, ch 31.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 30.
3. Rows 2 to 18: ch 1, turn, sc 30.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the panel inside the opening against the back of the trunk. Curve it slightly so it follows the round stump shape.

Bookshelf Shelves

Make 4 shelf strips in dark brown.

1. Ch 28, starting in second ch from hook, sc 27. FO.
2. Ch 26, starting in second ch from hook, sc 25. FO.
3. Ch 24, starting in second ch from hook, sc 23. FO.
4. Ch 20, starting in second ch from hook, sc 19. FO.

Sew shelves horizontally across the back wall. Leave small uneven gaps so the books appear handmade and stacked naturally.

Mini Books for Shelves

Make 28 to 36 mini books in mixed colors. Each book is a tiny folded rectangle. Use red, blue, yellow, cream, green, tan, and purple.

Standing Book

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 4.
4. FO, leaving short tail.

Wide Book

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 5.
4. FO.

Sew or glue books to the shelves. Place some standing vertically and some lying flat. Add cream horizontal stitches on a few books for page lines.

Hanging Lamp

The picture has a small warm lamp under the roof, glowing over the owl. Make one small gold oval.

1. With gold, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 10 sts.
4. Rnd 4: dec around. 5 sts.
5. FO and close.

Attach a short dark brown chain of 4 stitches to the top. Sew the lamp to the center top inside the opening.

Leafy Roof Cap

The roof is a rounded green cap with scalloped leafy edges. It sits like moss or foliage over the stump and has an uneven natural rim.

Roof Dome

1. With moss green and 2.75 mm hook, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: sc around. 80 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc around. 80 sts.
13. Rnd 13: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 72 sts.
14. Rnd 14: sc around. 72 sts.
15. Rnd 15: sc around. 72 sts.

Scalloped Leaf Edge

Work around the last round of the roof.

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 this scallop around the roof edge.
4. For a larger front leaf, work 7 dc instead of 5 dc in three front scallops.
5. Join with sl st and FO.

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Lightly stuff the roof dome. Place a support circle inside if needed. Sew the roof to the top of the stump, letting the scallops hang over the front like the leafy canopy in the photo.

Side Branches and Leaves

The treehouse has two short branches extending left and right beneath the roof. Each branch tapers outward and has small green leaves at the end.

Branch, Make 2

1. With bark brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 9 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 6 to 10: sc around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 11: sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec. 10 sts.
8. Rnd 12: sc around. 10 sts.
9. FO, leaving long tail.

Stuff each branch lightly. Flatten the inner end and sew one branch to each side of the upper stump, angled slightly upward.

Small Leaves, Make 8

1. With moss green, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Ch 1, working down the opposite side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Sew two leaves to each branch tip and place the remaining leaves near the roof edge or side branches.

Curved Staircase

The right side has a curved staircase climbing from the grassy base to the balcony. It looks like a spiral set of crocheted steps hugging the trunk.

Stair Center Support

1. With bark brown, ch 34.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 33.
3. Rows 2 to 3: ch 1, turn, sc 33.
4. FO, leaving long tail.

Curve this strip around the right side of the trunk from the base to the balcony opening. Pin it first, then sew securely.

Step Treads, Make 13

1. With tan, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 7.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 7.
5. FO, leaving tail.

Sew each tread across the curved support, spacing them evenly. Angle the lower steps forward and the upper steps toward the balcony. The steps should look like they wrap around the tree.

Stair Rail

1. With tan, ch 45.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 44.
3. FO, leaving long tail.

Sew the rail along the outside of the staircase. Add 8 short posts by chaining 6 and slip stitching back across each chain. Place posts between the steps and the rail.

Front Ladder

The straight ladder leans against the front balcony, slightly right of center. It has two long side rails and seven rungs.

Ladder Side Rails, Make 2

1. With tan, ch 34.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 33.
3. FO.

Ladder Rungs, Make 7

1. With tan, ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 8.
3. FO.

Place side rails parallel with a small gap between them. Sew rungs across the rails every 4 stitches. Attach the ladder from the lower front of the trunk to the balcony edge.

Sign: Owl’s Wise Words and Tea

The sign sits on the front of the trunk below the balcony. It is a small dark plaque with a lighter border.

Sign Plaque

1. With dark brown, ch 13.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 12.
3. Rows 2 to 6: ch 1, turn, sc 12.
4. FO.

Sign Border

Attach tan in any corner. Work sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

Embroider tiny cream lines to suggest the words Owl’s Wise Words and Tea. Use three short horizontal stitched lines if lettering is too small. Sew the sign centered on the front trunk.

Book Basket and Ground Books

At the base of the tree, the image shows a small basket of books on the left and several stacked books in front. These details make the scene feel like a tiny woodland library.

Book Basket

1. With tan, ch 11.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 10.
3. Rows 2 to 5: ch 1, turn, sc 10.
4. Do not FO. Work sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in corners.
5. Next round: BLO sc around to form low basket walls.
6. Next round: sc around. FO.

Basket Handle

1. Ch 18 with tan.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 17.
3. FO and sew across basket sides.

Ground Books

Make 8 small books using this pattern. Use different colors.

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6.
3. Rows 2 to 4: ch 1, turn, sc 6.
4. FO.

Fold each rectangle once if you want thicker books, or leave flat for thinner books. Add cream stitches to one edge for pages. Stack 4 books near the ladder and place 4 books inside or beside the basket.

Owl Body

The owl sits in the chair inside the reading room. It has a round cream face, brown wings, big eyes, gold beak, small feet, and holds a green open book.

Owl Body and Head

Use light brown or taupe with 2.25 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6 to 10: sc around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 11: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 12: sc around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 13: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. Rnd 14: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
11. Stuff firmly.
12. Rnd 15: dec around. 6 sts.
13. FO and close.

Owl Ear Tufts

Attach yarn at the upper left of the head. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st into head. Repeat on upper right side.

Owl Face Patch

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. FO, leaving tail.

Sew the face patch to the front upper half of the owl. Shape it into a soft oval while sewing.

Eye Circles, Make 2

1. With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. FO, leaving tail.

Add black safety eyes or embroider black centers. Sew the eye circles side by side on the cream face patch. Use black yarn to add one small curved stitch above each eye for the wise expression.

Beak

1. With gold, ch 4.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1.
3. FO and sew between eyes, pointing downward.

Wings, Make 2

1. With medium brown, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. Fold circle in half and sc 7 across the edge to close.
5. FO, leaving tail.

Sew one wing to each side of the owl body. Angle them forward slightly so they touch the open book.

Feet, Make 2

1. With gold, ch 4.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook.
3. Ch 2, sl st in second ch from hook.
4. Ch 2, sl st in second ch from hook.
5. FO, leaving tail.

Sew the feet at the lower front of the owl, visible just above the chair seat.

Owl’s Open Book

The owl holds a small green open book. Make two tiny pages joined at the center.

1. With moss green, ch 9.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 8.
3. Rows 2 to 4: ch 1, turn, sc 8.
4. FO.

Fold the rectangle gently in half. Embroider a center line with dark green. Sew or tack the book to the owl’s wings so it looks open.

Armchair

The owl sits in a cozy rounded brown chair on the left side of the balcony room. The chair has a seat, back, and arms.

Chair Seat

1. With dark brown, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc around. 24 sts.
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Rnd 7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. FO.

Chair Back

1. With dark brown, ch 17.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 16.
3. Rows 2 to 8: ch 1, turn, sc 16.
4. FO, leaving long tail.

Sew the chair back to the rear half of the seat. Curve it slightly around the owl.

Chair Arms, Make 2

1. With dark brown, ch 10.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9.
3. Rows 2 to 3: ch 1, turn, sc 9.
4. FO.

Roll each arm slightly and sew to the sides of the seat. Place the owl in the chair and stitch through the lower body to secure it.

Side Tea Table

A tiny table sits beside the owl’s chair. It holds a pale blue teacup.

Table Top

1. With tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO.

Table Stem

1. With dark brown, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2 to 5: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO.

Sew the stem under the table top. Sew the table to the left side of the chair.

Small Teacup

1. With pale blue, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 6 sts.
4. FO.

For the handle, attach pale blue to one side, ch 4, and sl st back into the same side. Sew cup to table.

Squirrel Body

The squirrel stands on the right side of the balcony, holding a tea tray. It has a rust orange body, round head, pointed ears, white apron, and curled tail.

Squirrel Head

1. With rust orange and 2.25 mm hook, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 7: sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 8: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 9: dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close.

Squirrel Body

1. With rust orange, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 8: sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 10: dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO, leaving long tail.

Sew the head to the body. The squirrel should stand upright, with the head slightly tilted toward the owl.

Squirrel Muzzle

1. With tan, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 10 sts.
3. FO.

Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head. Embroider a small black nose and a short vertical mouth line.

Squirrel Ears, Make 2

1. With rust orange, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 6 sts.
4. FO and flatten.

Sew ears to the top sides of the head. Add tiny tan stitches inside each ear if desired.

Squirrel Arms, Make 2

1. With rust orange, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2 to 6: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO.

Sew arms forward so they can hold the tea tray.

Squirrel Legs, Make 2

1. With rust orange, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 7 sts.
5. FO.

Sew legs under the body. Flatten feet slightly so the squirrel stands on the balcony.

Curled Squirrel Tail

The tail is large, round, and curled upward behind the squirrel. It should be almost as tall as the squirrel’s body and head combined.

1. With rust orange, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 7: sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 9: sc around. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 10: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. Rnd 11: sc around. 12 sts.
10. Stuff lightly.
11. Rnd 12: dec around. 6 sts.
12. FO and close.

To create the spiral look, use a long rust yarn tail and stitch through the tail from bottom to top, pulling gently to curve it inward. Sew the tail to the squirrel’s back, curving toward the right side.

Squirrel Apron

The squirrel wears a white apron with a small flower-like detail on the lower front.

Apron Panel

1. With white, ch 8.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 7.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 7.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 5.
6. FO.

Apron Straps

• Attach white to upper left corner, ch 12, FO.
• Attach white to upper right corner, ch 12, FO.
• Attach white to side left, ch 10, FO.
• Attach white to side right, ch 10, FO.

Tie or sew straps around the squirrel body. Embroider one tiny green stem and one pink or red dot on the lower apron.

Tea Tray and Cups

Tray

1. With pale blue or light gray, ch 10.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 9.
3. Rows 2 to 4: ch 1, turn, sc 9.
4. Work sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. FO.

Tray Handles

Attach yarn to one short side, ch 5, sl st to same side. Repeat on the opposite short side.

Mini Cups, Make 2

1. With pale blue, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 5 sts.
4. FO.

For each handle, ch 3 and sl st back to the cup side. Sew cups onto the tray. Sew tray to the squirrel’s hands at chest height.

Extra Interior Books and Floor Details

The photo includes many small books tucked in shelves and on the floor. These small pieces help fill empty spaces and make the treehouse look full.

Closed Book Stack, Make 3

1. Book 1: ch 8, sc 7 across, work 3 rows, FO.
2. Book 2: ch 7, sc 6 across, work 3 rows, FO.
3. Book 3: ch 6, sc 5 across, work 3 rows, FO.

Stack the three books from largest to smallest. Sew them together with one stitch through the center. Make three stacks in different colors and place them near the ladder, inside the room, and near the front left basket.

Single Upright Book

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4.
3. Rows 2 to 5: ch 1, turn, sc 4.
4. FO.

Sew a few upright books to the lower front area, leaning against the trunk. Use cream yarn to embroider page edges.

Assembly Order

Assembly is the most important part of this project. Before sewing permanently, place every piece on the base and compare the silhouette to the image. The tree should look round, balanced, and slightly taller than it is wide.

1. Sew the main trunk to the center of the grassy base.
2. Sew roots around the lower trunk, spreading them naturally over the grass.
3. Add bark strips, surface lines, and round window.
4. Sew the balcony deck around the trunk at the lower edge of the room opening.
5. Sew the interior wall panel inside the opening.
6. Attach shelves, mini books, and hanging lamp to the interior panel.
7. Sew the leafy roof to the top of the stump.
8. Attach side branches under the roof and sew leaves to branch tips.
9. Add balcony posts, bottom rail, and top rail around the front edge.
10. Sew the curved staircase to the right side.
11. Sew the ladder to the front, leaning up to the balcony.
12. Attach sign to the front trunk.
13. Sew basket and book stacks to the grass base.
14. Place and sew the chair inside the room, slightly left of center.
15. Sew the owl into the chair and attach the open book to its wings.
16. Sew the side table and teacup beside the owl.
17. Sew the squirrel on the right side of the balcony.
18. Secure the tray to the squirrel’s arms.

Positioning Guide

• Owl: seated inside the opening, centered slightly left, facing forward.
• Squirrel: standing on the balcony right side, facing the owl.
• Bookshelf: fills the back wall behind the owl.
• Roof: scalloped leaves hang over the front opening.
• Ladder: straight and vertical on the front right side.
• Staircase: curves around the outer right side.
• Sign: centered on the lower front trunk below the balcony.
• Book basket: placed on grass at the lower left front.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use black yarn to refine the owl’s pupils, brow lines, and the squirrel’s nose. Add a tiny white highlight stitch to each eye if desired. Keep facial embroidery small so the figures maintain the soft handmade style shown in the image.

Check the owl’s book angle before securing it. The open book should sit just below the face, with both wings touching it. The squirrel’s tray should be level and placed between the squirrel and owl, creating a tea-serving scene.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a cool damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash because the structure, shelves, and small books may shift.
• Keep away from heavy moisture and direct sunlight.
• Reshape the roof scallops and balcony railing gently with your fingers after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Tree trunk stands flat and centered on the grass base.
• Balcony is level and firmly attached.
• Railing posts are evenly spaced with an opening near the stairs.
• Owl is seated securely in the chair.
• Squirrel stands upright and holds the tray.
• Books, basket, sign, ladder, window, and branches are all attached.
• No loose yarn tails remain visible.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For dust, use a soft dry brush and work gently around the bookshelves, railing, and figures. If a spot needs cleaning, dab the area with a lightly damp cloth and allow it to air dry completely before storing.

Store the treehouse upright in a box with tissue paper around the balcony and roof. Do not press heavy items against the railing, ladder, stairs, or branches. These small details keep the finished piece close to the cozy treehouse scene in the photo.