Crochet Tutorial: Jungle Treehouse Adventure Camp – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a playful jungle treehouse adventure camp with a tall central tree, leafy canopies, rope ladders, a hanging bridge, tiny monkeys, sleepy sloths, a blue stream, tents, campfire, log bundles, mossy ground, pebbles, and small plants. This detailed crochet diorama is designed as a display piece with layered textures, raised platforms, and charming woodland-jungle camping details.

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Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced beginner. The main stitches are simple, but the project includes many small parts, firm stuffing, shaping, sewing, and careful placement. Read each section fully before starting so the treehouse, bridge, ladders, animals, and camp pieces fit neatly on the base.

Finished Size

• Base: about 16 in wide x 12 in deep.
• Central tree: about 13 to 15 in tall.
• Side trees: about 7 to 9 in tall.
• Monkeys: about 2.5 to 3 in tall.
• Sloths: about 3 to 3.5 in long.
• River: about 2 in wide x 8 in long.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in dark brown, medium brown, tan, beige, cream, moss green, dark green, leaf green, light green, sky blue, gray, orange, yellow, rust, khaki, and black.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for firm amigurumi pieces.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for flat base, river, tents, and rope bridge.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins.
• Plastic canvas, foam board, or sturdy cardboard for the base insert.
• Thin floral wire or pipe cleaners for monkey tails, tree branches, ladder sides, and sloth hanging arms.
• Wooden dowels or bamboo skewers for the tall tree support and bridge posts.
• Optional: small safety eyes, or use embroidered eyes for a child-safe version.
• Hot glue may be used only for display pieces. For washable or child-safe pieces, sew everything securely instead.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round
• FO = fasten off

Gauge and Notes

Gauge is not critical, but stitches must be tight enough so stuffing does not show. For the animals and tree trunks, use a hook smaller than your yarn label suggests. The pictured style has firm, rounded shapes, visible crochet texture, and compact proportions.

Work most amigurumi parts in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff gradually and firmly, especially in the tree trunks, heads, bodies, tents, and animal limbs. Do not overstuff leaves, ropes, or bridges because they need a softer handmade texture.

Construction Overview

• Make the rectangular moss base first.
• Add the blue stream, pebble borders, campfire area, tents, logs, and plants.
• Crochet the tall central tree and two smaller side trees.
• Build leafy tree canopies with individual leaves and round clusters.
• Add platforms, windows, door openings, ladders, bridge, rope swing, and zip line.
• Crochet monkeys, sloths, and small camp details.
• Sew or attach everything onto the base in balanced layers.

Rectangular Moss Base

The base should look like a soft jungle floor with irregular moss texture. Make a flat rectangle, then add green surface stitches, small bumps, and grass clusters. Insert a stiff backing so the tall trees stand upright without leaning.

Base Panel

1. With moss green and 3.5 mm hook, ch 49.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 48 sts.
3. Rows 2 to 40: ch 1, sc across. Turn. 48 sts.
4. Rows 41 to 44: ch 1, work random texture by alternating sc, hdc, sc, sl st, sc across. Turn each row.
5. FO, leaving a long tail if you want to sew the base around an insert.

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Base Edging

1. Join moss green in any corner.
2. Rnd 1: sc evenly around all four sides, placing 3 sc in each corner.
3. Rnd 2: BLO sc around to create a neat raised edge.
4. Rnd 3: sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner again. FO.

Optional Firm Insert

Cut plastic canvas or foam board slightly smaller than the crocheted rectangle. Make a second plain rectangle the same size as the first panel, place the insert between both layers, and sc through both layers around the edge. This keeps the diorama flat and stable.

Moss Texture

• Attach dark green yarn randomly to the top surface.
• Work small patches of ch 3, sl st in next surface stitch, ch 4, sl st in next surface stitch.
• Make 18 to 25 moss bumps by working: MR, 6 sc in ring, sl st to close, FO, then sew onto the base.
• Add light green short strands near ladders, campfire, tents, and tree roots.

Blue Stream

The stream runs from the front edge toward the central tree, slightly curving through the camp. It should be narrow, bright, and bordered by pebble stones. Use textured stitches so it looks like water flowing over the moss.

1. With sky blue and 3.5 mm hook, ch 10.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Turn. 9 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Row 3: ch 1, inc, sc 7, inc. Turn. 11 sts.
5. Rows 4 to 10: ch 1, sc across. Turn. 11 sts.
6. Row 11: ch 1, dec, sc 7, dec. Turn. 9 sts.
7. Rows 12 to 23: ch 1, sc across. Turn. 9 sts.
8. Row 24: ch 1, sc 2, hdc 5, sc 2. Turn.
9. Row 25: ch 1, sc across. FO.

Surface crochet short white or pale blue lines across the stream. Use 5 to 7 uneven lines, each 3 to 6 stitches long. Sew the stream to the base, starting at the front center and angling slightly toward the tall tree.

Pebble Border

The pictured stream has small rounded stones along both sides. Make pebbles in gray, tan, cream, and beige. Sew them close together but not perfectly even, so the riverbank looks natural.

Small Pebble

1. MR, 5 sc in ring.
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. Do not overstuff.

Flat Pebble

1. Ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side of chain, sc 2, inc. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: sc around. FO.

Make 24 to 32 pebbles total. Sew them along both stream edges and scatter 4 to 6 extra stones near the bridge, campfire, and tents.

Central Tall Tree Trunk

The tall center tree is the main support. It has a long brown trunk, small oval doorways, root bumps, a platform around the middle, and a leafy canopy at the top. Use a dowel or stiff tube inside for stability.

1. With dark brown and 3.0 mm hook, make MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 62: sc around. 30 sts.
9. Insert a wrapped dowel or firm support. Stuff around it evenly.
10. Rnd 63: repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 64: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
12. Rnd 65: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
13. Rnd 66: dec around. 6 sts.
14. FO and close.

Central Tree Bark Ridges

• With medium brown, surface crochet 6 vertical lines from bottom to top.
• Make each line slightly uneven by skipping a round occasionally.
• Add 8 short tan lines, each 3 to 5 sc long, as bark highlights.
• Place highlights mostly on the front and side areas visible in the finished display.

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Root Pieces for Central Tree

Make 5 roots in dark brown. They spread from the base of the tall trunk and help hide the join where the trunk meets the moss floor.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, turn to work along the other side, sc 8. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2 to 3: sc around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc around. FO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff lightly. Sew each root around the lower trunk, pointing outward like thick toes gripping the moss.

Side Tree Trunks

Make two smaller trees, one on the left front area and one on the right rear area. Their trunks are slimmer than the central tree but still tall enough to support ladders, monkeys, and sloths.

Small Tree Trunk, Make 2

1. With dark brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 38: sc around. 18 sts.
6. Insert a short dowel or pipe cleaner bundle. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 39: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 40: dec around. 6 sts.
9. FO and close.

Small Tree Bark

• Surface crochet 4 dark ridges on each trunk.
• Add 3 tan bark dashes to the front of each trunk.
• Sew each small trunk to the base after the stream and moss are attached.

Leafy Canopies

The image shows rounded treetops made from many overlapping leafy clusters. Use several shades of green. The central canopy should be large and umbrella-like, while the side canopies are smaller and rounded.

Large Round Canopy Base

1. With dark green, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: repeat sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: repeat sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Rnds 7 to 10: sc around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 11: repeat sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
9. Rnd 12: repeat sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
10. Stuff lightly into a dome shape.
11. Rnd 13: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
12. Rnd 14: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
13. FO, leaving a long tail.

Small Round Canopy Base, Make 2

1. With leaf green, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 8: sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 9: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Rnd 10: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long tail.

Individual Jungle Leaves

Make 28 large leaves for the central canopy and 14 leaves for each small canopy. Use dark green, moss green, light green, and leaf green. Vary the colors so the treetops look layered.

1. Ch 10.
2. Working down the chain: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working up the opposite side: sc, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. Ch 1, sl st down the center chain ridge if desired for a raised vein.
5. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew leaves around the canopy bases in overlapping rows. Point some leaves downward and outward. The central canopy should have a thick leafy skirt hiding the top of the trunk, just like the image.

Treehouse Doorways and Windows

The central tree has dark oval and rectangular openings. Make them as flat appliqués and sew them to the trunk. Use black or very dark brown centers with tan edging so the shapes read clearly against the bark.

Oval Door Opening

1. With black, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2. 20 sts.
4. Change to tan.
5. Rnd 3: sc around. FO.

Make 2 oval openings. Sew one below the central platform and one near the lower trunk. Place them vertically in line so the tree looks like a tiny living treehouse.

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Small Rectangular Window, Make 2

1. With black, ch 6.
2. Rows 1 to 4: sc across 5 sts. Turn after each row.
3. Change to tan and sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
4. FO and sew to the lower central trunk.

Central Round Platform

The central platform wraps around the tall trunk. It should sit slightly below the middle of the tree and connect to the rope bridge and ladders.

1. With medium brown, ch 32.
2. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted.
3. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around. 32 sts.
4. Rnd 2: repeat sc 3, inc around. 40 sts.
5. Rnd 3: repeat sc 4, inc around. 48 sts.
6. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 5: sc around. FO.

Cut a small opening in the ring if needed so it can wrap around the trunk, then sew closed around the tree. Sew the inner edge tightly to the trunk. The platform should project outward like a small wooden deck.

Platform Rail Posts

• Make 8 tiny posts with tan yarn: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
• Sew posts around the platform edge, standing upright.
• Use tan yarn to make one horizontal railing by surface stitching or sewing between posts.

Small Side Platforms

Make one platform for the left tree and one for the right tree. These support ladders and give the animals places to climb.

1. With medium brown, ch 18.
2. Join into a ring.
3. Rnd 1: sc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 2: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 3: sc around. FO.

Sew one small platform around each side tree, about halfway up the trunk. Add 4 small rail posts to each platform using tan chains of 5 stitches.

Rope Bridge

The bridge hangs from the central platform to the right side tree. It has tan side ropes and a brown walking path with crisscross rope details. Keep it slightly curved so it looks suspended.

Bridge Walkway

1. With medium brown and 3.5 mm hook, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 30 sts.
3. Rows 2 to 4: ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Bridge Side Ropes

• With tan yarn, ch 36. Make 2.
• Sew one chain along each long side of the walkway.
• For vertical rope supports, ch 5 and sew between the top rope and the walkway every 5 stitches.
• For the crossed look, use tan yarn to stitch diagonal lines between the side ropes.

Attach one end of the bridge to the central platform and the other end to the right tree platform. Let the middle dip slightly. Reinforce both ends with several stitches.

Rope Ladders

The scene includes multiple rope ladders leaning against trees and platforms. Make them with tan yarn and simple rungs. Use pipe cleaners inside the side ropes if you want them to hold an angled shape.

Large Front Ladder

• Side rope A: ch 42, FO.
• Side rope B: ch 42, FO.
• Make 10 rungs: ch 8, FO each rung.
• Lay side ropes parallel. Sew one rung between them every 4 chains.
• Attach the ladder from the front moss area up to the left platform.

Central Ladder

• Side rope A: ch 34, FO.
• Side rope B: ch 34, FO.
• Make 8 rungs: ch 7, FO each rung.
• Sew rungs evenly between side ropes.
• Place this ladder near the central tree, leading toward the lower platform.

Right Ladder

• Side rope A: ch 38, FO.
• Side rope B: ch 38, FO.
• Make 9 rungs: ch 7, FO each rung.
• Sew together and attach to the right tree.

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Zip Line and Hanging Rope

The upper right area shows a small sloth hanging from a thin rope line between posts and branches. Use sturdy tan yarn or crochet thread for this detail. Keep the line taut but not tight enough to bend the trees.

• Make 2 posts by wrapping tan yarn around 3 in dowels or pipe cleaners.
• Sew one post near the central tree and one near the right tree.
• Attach tan yarn from the central branch area to the right post.
• Add a small wheel: MR, 6 sc, join, FO. Sew it to the line above the hanging sloth.
• Use a second short strand to connect the wheel to the sloth’s hands.

Tree Branches

Branches should look like short arms extending from the trunks. The central tree has a right branch with leafy tips. The right tree has a diagonal branch holding a sloth. Use wire inside if the branch must support a small animal.

Branch, Make 3

1. With dark brown, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 12: sc around. 6 sts.
3. Insert pipe cleaner and stuff lightly.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Leaf Tip for Branch

• Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, FO. Make 3 small leaves per branch tip.
• Sew leaves together at the stem end.
• Attach to the branch end like a small green cluster.

Monkey Pattern

Make 4 monkeys in different poses. The image shows monkeys climbing, sitting, and hanging on ladders and trees. Use medium brown bodies, tan muzzles and ears, cream eye patches, and curled tails.

Monkey Head

1. With medium brown, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 8: sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 9: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
7. Insert eyes between rnds 6 and 7, 5 sts apart, or embroider later.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 10: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 11: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Monkey Muzzle

1. With tan, ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 2, inc. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 2, inc 3, sc 2, inc 2. 16 sts.
4. FO, leaving a tail. Sew to lower front of head.

Monkey Ears, Make 2

1. With tan, MR, 6 sc in ring. Join and FO.
2. With medium brown, join in any stitch, inc around. 12 sts.
3. FO and sew to sides of head.

Monkey Body

1. With medium brown, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 8: sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 9: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 10: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Monkey Arms, Make 2

1. With medium brown, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 9: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail. Do not overstuff.

Monkey Legs, Make 2

1. With medium brown, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 8: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Monkey Tail

1. With medium brown, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. For a thicker tail, crochet over a pipe cleaner with 5 sc around the wire for 14 rounds.
4. Curl the tail and sew it to the back of the body.

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Make one monkey sitting on the left tree platform, one climbing the left ladder, one near the central trunk, and one on the right ladder. Change arm angles by sewing the arms upward, outward, or gripping a rung.

Sloth Pattern

The sloths are pale gray-brown with darker face markings and long curved arms. Make two: one hanging from the upper zip line and one hanging from the right branch. Their bodies should look soft and sleepy.

Sloth Body

1. With taupe or gray-brown, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 12: sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 13: repeat sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 14: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff into an oval pear shape.
9. Rnd 15: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Sloth Face Patch

1. With cream, ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc 3, sc 3, inc 2. 18 sts.
4. FO and sew to the upper front of body.

Sloth Eye Marks

• With dark brown, embroider a curved patch around each eye.
• Place black eyes or embroidered eyes on top of the cream patch.
• Use black yarn to stitch a tiny smiling mouth.

Sloth Arms, Make 2

1. With taupe, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 16: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Insert a pipe cleaner if the sloth will hang from a rope.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sloth Legs, Make 2

1. With taupe, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 9: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO and sew to lower body.

Sew arms high on the body and curve them upward. For the zip line sloth, stitch both hands around the hanging string. For the branch sloth, wrap the arms around the diagonal branch and secure with several hidden stitches.

Small Cream Bear Cub

The front left area includes a small light-colored animal near the stream and ladder. This simple cub adds balance to the camp scene. Use cream yarn and make it slightly smaller than the monkeys.

Cub Head

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4 to 7: sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 8: repeat sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff.
7. Rnd 9: dec around. 6 sts. FO.

Cub Body

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 3 to 7: sc around. 12 sts.
4. Stuff and FO.

Cub Ears and Limbs

• Ears: MR, 5 sc, FO. Make 2 and sew to head.
• Arms: MR, 5 sc, work 5 rounds. Make 2.
• Legs: MR, 5 sc, work 4 rounds. Make 2.
• Embroider small black eyes, nose, and smile.

Camping Tents

The right rear camp area has two small A-frame tents, one light green and one warm rust orange. Make simple triangular tent shells and sew them to the moss base with their entrances facing forward.

A-Frame Tent Panel, Make 4 per Tent

1. With tent color, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 15 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, dec, sc 11, dec. Turn. 13 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, sc across. Turn.
5. Row 4: ch 1, dec, sc 9, dec. Turn. 11 sts.
6. Row 5: ch 1, sc across. Turn.
7. Row 6: ch 1, dec, sc 7, dec. Turn. 9 sts.
8. Row 7: ch 1, dec, sc 5, dec. Turn. 7 sts.
9. Row 8: ch 1, dec, sc 3, dec. Turn. 5 sts.
10. Row 9: ch 1, dec, sc 1, dec. Turn. 3 sts.
11. Row 10: ch 1, sc3tog. FO.

For each tent, sew two panels together along the top ridge. Add one triangular side at each end using a simple ch 8, sc rows decreased to a point. Stuff very lightly or insert folded felt to hold the A-frame shape.

Tent Entrance

• With dark green or dark brown, ch 8.
• Rows 1 to 5: sc across 7 sts. Turn.
• Decrease both sides until 1 stitch remains.
• Sew to the front of the tent as a dark triangular doorway.

Campfire

The campfire sits near the center right of the base, surrounded by stones. It has gray rocks, brown logs, and a bright orange-yellow flame. Keep the flame upright and pointed.

Fire Stones

• Make 8 gray pebbles using the small pebble pattern.
• Sew them in a circle about 2 in wide.
• Leave the center open for logs and flame.

Fire Logs, Make 3

1. With medium brown, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 8: sc around. 6 sts.
3. FO and close both ends.
4. Use tan yarn to stitch small rings on each log end.

Flame

1. With yellow, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: inc around. 10 sts.
4. Change to orange.
5. Rnd 4: sc around. 10 sts.
6. Rnd 5: repeat sc 3, dec twice. 8 sts.
7. Rnd 6: repeat sc 2, dec twice. 6 sts.
8. Rnd 7: repeat sc 1, dec twice. 4 sts.
9. FO and shape the tip to a point.

Sew the logs crossed in the stone circle. Sew the flame upright in the center of the logs.

Log Bundles

Small bundles of logs appear near the river and the camp area. Make two bundles: one by the stream and one near the tents.

Tiny Log, Make 8

1. With brown, MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 6: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO and close.

• Stack 4 logs together for each bundle.
• Wrap tan yarn around the bundle twice.
• Tie or sew the wrap securely underneath.

Small Plants and Bushes

Plants fill the corners and make the base look lush. Use different greens and vary the heights. Place taller plants near tree trunks and shorter tufts beside the stream and tents.

Leaf Sprig

1. Ch 8.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
3. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, sl st back into main chain.
4. Repeat the side leaf twice more along the main chain.
5. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Round Bush

1. With dark green, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc around.
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 1, dec around. 8 sts.
5. Stuff lightly and FO.

Make 10 to 14 leaf sprigs and 5 to 7 small bushes. Sew them around the base edges, beside the ladders, near the tents, and at the foot of each tree.

Rope Posts

The bridge, ladders, and zip line need small upright posts. These posts also add the handmade campsite look seen in the image.

1. With tan, MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Rnds 2 to 10: sc around. 6 sts.
3. Insert a toothpick, skewer piece, or pipe cleaner.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Make 8 to 10 posts. Sew them near the bridge ends, ladder bases, and zip line area. Wrap tan yarn around the tops to imitate tied rope.

Placement Guide

• Place the central tree slightly behind the middle of the base.
• Place the left small tree toward the front-left corner, beside the stream.
• Place the right small tree toward the back-right corner.
• Run the stream from the front center toward the central tree.
• Place the tents on the right side behind the campfire.
• Place the campfire in front of the tents, not too close to the bridge.
• Attach the rope bridge from the central platform to the right tree platform.
• Lean the large ladder from the front-left moss area to the left tree platform.
• Attach monkeys to ladders, platforms, and trunks.
• Hang sloths from the upper rope line and right branch.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the stream to the moss base first, then add pebble borders.
2. Sew the central tree to the base through the bottom round and roots. Reinforce around the trunk several times.
3. Sew the two small trees in place and check that the trunks stand upright.
4. Attach canopies to the tops of the trunks. Hide joins with extra leaves.
5. Sew platforms around the trunks and secure all rail posts.
6. Attach the rope bridge and ladders. Add posts where ropes meet the ground.
7. Sew tents, campfire, log bundles, bushes, and leaf sprigs onto the base.
8. Sew monkeys and sloths in their final positions.
9. Embroider monkey noses, smiles, and eyebrows with black yarn.
10. Give sloths sleepy curved eyes or small safety eyes with dark face patches.

For the most charming expression, keep the animal faces simple. Use tiny straight stitches for noses and small curved stitches for smiles. The monkeys should look curious and playful. The sloths should look relaxed, with arms curved around the rope or branch.

Care Notes

• This project is best used as a decorative display piece.
• If you used cardboard, glue, wire, or wooden supports, do not machine wash.
• Spot clean with a slightly damp cloth.
• Let the diorama air dry fully before storing.
• Keep away from heavy moisture and direct heat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• All trees stand straight and are firmly attached.
• The central platform is level and secured around the trunk.
• The bridge has a gentle dip but does not pull the trees inward.
• Ladders are stitched at both top and bottom ends.
• Animals are sewn securely to ropes, ladders, branches, or platforms.
• Pebbles and plants cover visible joins on the moss base.
• Facial details are neat, centered, and firmly knotted on the inside when possible.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the finished jungle treehouse camp with a soft brush or a cool hair dryer on low speed. Support the trees with one hand while cleaning the bridge and ladders so the stitched joints are not pulled.

Store the piece in a box tall enough for the central canopy. Add tissue paper around the animals and bridge to prevent bending. Keep the display away from strong sunlight to protect the greens, browns, and bright campfire colors.

If a ladder or rope loosens over time, reattach it with matching yarn and a yarn needle. Avoid pulling long yarn floats. Trim only loose fuzz, never structural stitches. With gentle care, the treehouse adventure camp will stay bright, upright, and ready for display.