Bring the forest to life with the Amigurumi Garland, an enchanting crochet project that strings together a delightful cast of woodland friends! 🍃🧶 Featuring a curious fox, wise owl, playful squirrel, gentle deer, and a snuggly hedgehog, this garland is perfect for nursery décor, seasonal celebrations, or adding a touch of nature-inspired charm to any cozy corner. Each character is bursting with personality, making the whole piece feel like a storybook come to life.
Ideal for crocheters who love whimsical themes and detailed designs, this pattern invites you to mix earthy tones, add embroidered accents, and customize each critter to suit your style. Whether you hang it across a mantel, drape it over a crib, or gift it to a fellow nature lover, the Amigurumi Garland is a heartwarming way to stitch up woodland magic—one adorable loop at a time! 🦊🦉🦌🧵
🧶 Woodland Amigurumi Garland Crochet Pattern
Transform your space with this enchanting woodland garland featuring a fox, owl, squirrel, deer, and hedgehog. This handmade set adds warmth to a nursery or reading nook and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.
This tutorial includes all five animals in one post, so you can recreate the full garland from start to finish.
✨ Materials
- DK or light worsted yarn in:
- Fox & Squirrel – orange, cream, black, brown
- Owl – dark brown, beige, white, yellow
- Deer – tan, beige, dark brown, white
- Hedgehog – beige, dark brown
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & scissors
- Stitch markers
- Yarn or cord for garland string
- Optional: felt for facial details, fabric glue
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🦊 Fox Pattern
Head & Body (worked together, orange)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO.
Muzzle (cream)
MR, 6 sc, join, flatten to oval. Sew to face.
Ears (make 2)
Orange: ch 4, sc, hdc, dc. Switch to black for tip. FO. Sew to top corners of head.
Tail
Orange: MR, 6 sc.
2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around
6–8. switch to cream, sc rounds. FO. Lightly stuff and sew upright at back.
Eyes: Insert safety eyes above muzzle.
🦉 Owl Pattern
Body (brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–12. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO.
Face patches (make 2, cream)
MR, 6 sc, inc round to 12. FO. Sew side by side at top front. Add safety eyes centered.
Beak (yellow)
ch 3, sc, hdc, dc. FO. Sew between eye patches.
Wings (make 2, brown)
ch 6, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO. Sew to sides.
Feet (yellow, make 2)
ch 5, sc across. FO. Attach flat under body.
🐿️ Squirrel Pattern
Body (orange)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x4 (14)
Stuff, FO.
Head (orange)
Same as fox head, attach to body.
Ears (make 2, orange)
ch 3, sc, hdc. FO. Sew to head.
Tail (big and curled)
Orange: MR, 6 sc.
2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–12. sc around.
Curve naturally by folding as you sew. FO. Attach upright behind.
Belly patch (cream)
Small oval, sew to front.
🦌 Deer Pattern
Body (tan)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
10–11. sc around
Stuff, FO.
Head (tan)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, stuff, sew to body.
Legs (make 4)
Start with dark brown (hooves): MR, 6 sc. Switch to tan for 6 rounds. FO, stuff lightly, sew under body.
Antlers (beige)
ch 8, sl st back. At midpoint, ch 4, sl st back to form branch. Make 2, sew to top of head.
Spots
Embroider small white dots along back.
🦔 Hedgehog Pattern
Body (beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff, FO.
Back (dark brown, spiky effect)
Attach yarn across top back. Work repeated ch 5, sl st to base. Continue across rows to cover.
Nose
Black: MR, 4 sc, FO. Sew to front.
Legs (make 4, beige)
MR, 6 sc, sc 2 rounds. FO. Sew under body.
Eyes: Use safety eyes or embroidery.
🌲 Assembly
- Crochet a long chain (or use sturdy cord) for the garland base.
- Evenly space the animals along the string. Stitch securely through top of each head or back.
- Optional: add felt leaves, wooden beads, or a wooden plaque for extra detail.
🎉 Your woodland garland is ready!
This set combines all five animals into one adorable decoration. Hang it above a crib, along a wall, or as part of seasonal décor. Each animal is lightweight, stuffed just enough to hold shape while hanging flat.
