The latest Smithing event in Grow a Garden has completely reshaped the center of the map. A huge furnace now sits at the heart of the hub, surrounded by four brand-new crafting stations. One station, in particular, has grabbed everyone’s attention: the pet crafting station.
This new system lets you craft two exclusive pets and a Gem Egg that can hatch into rare gemstone companions. If you want stronger abilities, better farming efficiency, or just a flashy pet to show off, learning how pet crafting works is no longer optional.
This guide explains every pet crafting recipe, the exact materials required, what each pet does, and how to use the station efficiently without wasting coal or sheckles.
What’s New With Pet Crafting in the Smithing Event?
Pet crafting expands on Grow a Garden’s existing crafting mechanics, but with higher stakes and better rewards. Unlike basic pets, these new creations offer unique abilities tied directly to the Smithing event.
Almost every recipe relies heavily on coal, ranging from common to legendary quality. Coal is now the most valuable resource in the game during this event. If you are short on it, the furnace becomes your best friend. Feeding it extra plants, gears, or eggs keeps coal production steady and saves you from grinding later.
Once your resources are ready, the pet crafting station opens the door to some of the strongest companions introduced so far.
All Pet Crafting Recipes in Grow a Garden
There are currently three craftable items at the pet crafting station: the Gem Egg, the Smithing Dog, and the Cheetah. Each one has different costs, crafting times, and gameplay benefits.
1. Gem Egg
Ingredients
- 1 Common Egg
- 3 Common Coal
- 1,000,000 sheckles
Crafting Time
- 10 minutes
What it does
The Gem Egg is exclusive to the Smithing event. Once hatched, it gives you a chance to unlock gemstone-themed pets that do not appear anywhere else in the game. These pets come with eye-catching designs and useful stat bonuses, making them far more valuable than standard companions.
If you enjoy collecting rare pets or boosting your stats without complex mechanics, the Gem Egg is a solid place to start.
2. Smithing Dog
Ingredients
- 1 Dog
- 2 Rare Coal
- 3,000,000 sheckles
Crafting Time
- 20 minutes
Pet Ability
Every 4.59 minutes, the Smithing Dog has slightly over a 10 percent chance to dig up coal.
This ability might seem modest at first, but during long play sessions it adds up. The Smithing Dog quietly produces extra fuel while you focus on farming, crafting, or trading. Over time, it can pay for itself by reducing how often you need to feed the furnace manually.
3. Cheetah
Ingredients
- 1 Orange Tabby
- 2 Legendary Coal
- 8,500,000 sheckles
Crafting Time
- 40 minutes
Pet Ability
Every 7.50 minutes, the Cheetah transforms your character into a cheetah for 30 seconds. During this time:
- Your movement speed increases dramatically
- Any fruit you harvest has about a 15 percent chance to roll the Wildfast mutation
This makes the Cheetah one of the strongest pets introduced in the Smithing update. Faster movement means quicker farming, and the mutation chance gives it real long-term value for serious players.
How to Use the Pet Crafting Station
Even if you are new to crafting, the pet station is simple to use. Follow these steps and you will be crafting pets with zero confusion.
Step 1: Go to the Event Hub
Head to the central area of the map where the massive furnace is located. This is the main hub for the Smithing update.
Step 2: Gather Your Materials
Coal is essential for every recipe. Feed extra plants, gears, or eggs into the furnace to build up your supply. Make sure you also have enough sheckles before starting.
Step 3: Open the Pet Crafting Menu
Walk up to the pet crafting station and press E to open the menu.
Step 4: Choose a Recipe
Select the Gem Egg, Smithing Dog, or Cheetah, then click the Craft button.
Step 5: Submit Ingredients
You can add items one by one or press F to submit everything instantly. Confirm the sheckles cost.
Step 6: Wait for Completion
Each recipe runs on a timer. You can leave it crafting while you do other tasks.
Step 7: Collect Your Pet
Once the timer finishes, press E again to claim your crafted item.
That’s it. No complicated steps, no hidden requirements.
What Can Hatch From a Gem Egg?
The Gem Egg can hatch into several rare gemstone pets, including:
- Topaz Snail
- Amethyst Beetle
- Emerald Snake
- Sapphire Macaw
- Ruby Squid
- Diamond Panther
Each gemstone pet offers different stat bonuses and visual effects. While the hatch is random, every outcome is considered valuable compared to regular pets.
Final Thoughts
The pet crafting station is one of the best additions in the Grow a Garden Smithing update. Whether you want passive coal generation, extreme movement speed, or rare gemstone companions, the system rewards both casual and dedicated players.
The Cheetah stands out for efficiency, the Smithing Dog shines during long sessions, and the Gem Egg is perfect for collectors. Now that you know every recipe and exactly how the station works, you can plan your crafting path without wasting time or resources.
If you are aiming for just one pet first, the real question is simple: speed, coal, or style?
