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House of Wizards Pattern

House of Wizards Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This House of Wizards Pattern

This pattern pack teaches you to crochet four house crests and four matching animal appliques: Raven, Badger, Lion, and Snake. Each applique is designed to be 6-7 inches tall and includes full part-by-part instructions with photos. Techniques include magic ring, DC2TG decreases, color stripes, and optional assembly with a glue gun.

House of Wizards Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The patterns use Caron One Pound yarn and are written in English Standard terms. Hook size F (3.75mm) is recommended for best results.

Why You'll Love This House of Wizards Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends playful character design with simple applique construction that is both quick and rewarding. I enjoy how each animal has its own personality while sharing the same crest base, which makes them great as a set. The mix of stitches keeps the work interesting without being overwhelming, and I love that you can customize colors to suit your house or team. Making a full set feels like a weekend crafting treat that produces charming, gift-ready results.

House of Wizards Pattern step 1 - construction progress House of Wizards Pattern step 2 - assembly progress House of Wizards Pattern step 3 - details and accessories House of Wizards Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these appliques by changing colors to match your favorite house or palette.

You can make a mini set for a keyring by using lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny version that still looks great.

I often swap the scarf colors or add embroidered accents to the crest background to make each applique unique and personal.

Try making the crest background in a neutral color and then adding bold stripe colors for a modern look that still reads well from a distance.

For a child-friendly version, use safety eyes or embroidered eyes and secure pieces with stitching rather than glue for extra durability.

I sometimes add a thin piece of craft wire inside the snake to make it poseable — just wrap the yarn around it and then cover it with your stitches.

Want a more 3D look? Make the head slightly larger or add a tiny bit of stuffing to the head or paws to give dimension.

Change the border technique — slip stitch outline, reverse single crochet, or a sewn felt edge — to create different finishes and textures.

I also enjoy combining appliques on a single project like a tote bag or blanket corner for a themed gift set that feels cohesive and handmade.

Dont be afraid to mix yarn brands or fibers; just swatch first so you know how the stitch height and drape will change your final piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to count chains at the start of a crest; recount your starting chain and verify the number before continuing. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases; place a marker at the beginning of each round to avoid losing track. ✗ Carrying yarn across visible areas when making stripes can create messy backs; tie off or carry the yarn at the back where it will be unseen. ✗ Not checking gauge or hook size will change finished size; use the recommended F (3.75mm) hook and check your tension before beginning. ✗ Overstuffing or under-stuffing small pieces like heads or paws will distort shape; stuff gradually and shape as you go for even results.

House of Wizards Pattern

Create charming house-themed applique animals with this versatile crochet pattern pack. Youll make four unique crests and four matching animals — Raven, Badger, Lion, and Snake — each with step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for embellishing bags, blankets, or gifting as mini keepsakes. The patterns mix simple shapes with a few intermediate techniques to keep you inspired.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for House of Wizards Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Caron One Pound yarn (or similar worsted weight) recommended
  • 02
    Raven colors: Navy, Light Blue, Light Grey, Charcoal, Gold
  • 03
    Badger colors: Gold, Light Grey, Charcoal, White, Black
  • 04
    Snake colors: Hunter Green, Light Green, Light Grey, Red, Charcoal
  • 05
    Lion colors: Gold, Light Yellow, White, Burgundy, Charcoal, Black
  • 06
    Accent and stripe colors: small amounts of contrast yarn (approx 10-30g each per color)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Shank buttons (I use 13mm for larger animals and 6mm for smaller ones)
  • 05
    Glue gun and regular glue sticks (optional for assembly)
  • 06
    Stitch markers
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    Safety eyes (optional depending on your preference)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Crests :

Round 1 :

CH 18. DC in 3rd from hook and across (16). CH 2, turn.

Round 2 :

DC2TG. DC in next 12. DC2TG. (14). CH 2, turn.

Round 3 :

DC2TG. DC in next 10. DC2TG. (12). CH 2, turn.

Round 4 :

DC2TG. DC in next 8. DC2TG. (10). CH 2, turn.

Round 5 :

DC2TG. DC in next 6. DC2TG. (8). CH 2, turn

Round 6 :

DC2TG. DC in next 4. DC2TG. (6). CH 2, turn.

Round 7 :

DC2TG. DC in next 2. DC2TG. (4). CH 2, turn.

Round 8 :

DC2TG twice. (2). Tie off.

Info :

Reattach yarn at bottom of original chain as shown here, skipping 3 stitches in.

Round 9 :

2DC in first. DC in next 12. 2DC in last. (16). CH 1, turn.

Round 10 :

SC in first 2, HDC in next 2, DC in next 3, TC in next 2.

Round 11 :

DC in next 3, HDC in next 2, SC in last 2. SS in same stitch. Tie off.

Info :

Using Charcoal, make a chain of 85. Tie off. Attach it all the way around the crest as shown.

Info :

Using whatever color stripes youll be making, make the following chains and tie off.

Strip 1 :

CH 15. Tie off.

Strip 2 :

CH 21. Tie off.

Strip 3 :

CH 16. Tie off.

Strip 4 :

CH 1. Tie off.

Info :

Arrange them on Crest as shown in picture. Note: Use this same pattern for all 4. Just change the colors up to what you want them to be.

— Badger :

Eyes - Make 2 :

Using charcoal, CH 5. HDC in 2nd from hook and across (4). CH 1, turn.

Round :

HDC2TG twice. (2). CH 1, turn.

Round :

HDC across (2). CH 1, turn.

Round :

HDC across (2). Tie off.

Nose :

Using black, make a magic circle. CH 1, and SC 4. SS to join. Tie off.

Nose Outline :

Using charcoal, make a CH of 10. This is the outline on the bottom of the nose.

Head :

Using white, make a magic circle. CH 2 and then DC 12. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Head Round 2 :

2DC in each stitch around. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Head Round 3 :

*2HDC in first. 1HDC in next. Repeat from * all the way around. SS to join. Tie off.

Arms - Make 2 :

Using charcoal, CH 12. DC in 3rd from hook and in next 3. 2DC in next. DC in remaining 5. Tie off.

Scarf :

This will be the same pattern for all 4 animals. Just change the colors to what you want. You can tie off after each color and reattach each color as youre making stripes, OR you can carry yarn up the back of the scarf since unseen when assembled. Using Color #1, CH 4. HDC in 2nd from hook and across (3).

Scarf Repeat :

*Attach Color 2. HDC across (3). Switch to Color 1. HDC across (3). Repeat from * 3 more times, or until you have 7 rows total. Tie off. This piece goes under the neck.

Fringe :

To make the fringe, make 6 cuts of yarn about 4 in long. Using 2 pieces at a time tie them around the bottom of the scarf, then cut to desired length.

Ears - Make 2 :

Using white, CH 5. SC in 2nd from hook. HDC in next. DC in next. TC in last. Tie off.

Ears - Inner :

Using light grey, CH 3. SC in 2nd from hook, and HDC in last. Tie off.

Feet - Make 2 :

Using charcoal, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 12. SS to join. Tie off.

Feet Paw :

Using white, CH 2. SC 3 times in last CH from hook and pull tight. Tie off.

Feet Detail :

Using white (make 3) CHs of 1. Tie off.

Body :

Using white, make a magic circle. CH 1 and HDC 10. SS to join. CH 1, do not turn.

Body Round :

HDC in first 2. CH 1, turn. HDC across (2). CH 1, turn. HDC across. Tie off.

Nose (again) :

Using black, make a magic circle. CH 1 and SC 4. SS to join. Tie off.

— Lion :

Head :

Using gold, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 14. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Head Round 2 :

2DC in each stitch around. SS to join. CH 1, do not turn.

Head Round 3 :

*4HDC in next stitch. SS in next. Skip next. Repeat from * 7 more times. The last 2 stitches will be skipped. SS to join. Tie off.

Using Light Yellow :

Using light yellow, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 12. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Belly :

Using light yellow, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 12. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn. 2DC around. SS to join. Tie off.

Ears - Make 2 :

Using light yellow, CH 3. 5HDC in last CH from hook. SS in same CH. Tie off.

Feet - Make 2 :

Using gold, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 12. SS to join. Tie off.

Feet Paw :

Using white, CH 2. SC 3 times in last CH from hook and pull tight. Tie off.

Feet Detail :

Using white (make 3) CHs of 1. Tie off.

Body :

Using gold, CH 9. HDC in 2nd hook and across (8). CH 1, turn.

Body Round :

2HDC in first. HDC in next 6. 2HDC in last. CH 1, turn.

Info :

Follow Scarf instructions on page 6. Use burgundy and gold for colors for Lion.

— Snake :

Body :

Using light grey, CH 40. SS in the 2nd from hook and in next 2. SC in next 3. HDC in next 3. 3DC in next. DC in next 5. SKIP next. DC in next 5. 3DC in next. DC in next 5. SKIP next. DC in next 5. TC in next 4. HDC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Attach :

Attach light green yarn to the end where you started with the SS (skinniest end of snake).

Finish :

SS in the first 4. SC in the next 2. HDC in next. DC in next 10. SKIP next. DC in next 12. SKIP next. DC in next 5.

Tail :

Using light grey, CH 9. SS in 2nd from hook, SC in next, and HDC the rest of the way down. Tie off.

Beak/Tongue :

Using red, cut a small piece of string and attach it to the back of the head so it sticks out like a tongue.

Notes :

You can manually twist and bend the snake into position when assembling on the crest so it holds the shape you want.

— Raven :

Head :

Using light grey, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 16. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Head Round 2 :

2DC in each stitch around. SS to join. Tie off.

Wings :

Using light grey, CH 35. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next. HDC in next. DC in the next 28. HDC in next. SC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Attach Wings :

Re-attach yarn as shown in pictures - skip 13 stitches in from the left. CH 5. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next. HDC in next. DC in last, then skip one stitch on the main wing part, and SS to join. Repeat as indicated to create feather segments. Tie off.

Feet/Claws :

Using white make 3 CHs of 1. Tie off. These are small claw details to glue under the belly.

— Assembly :

Info :

The designer prefers to assemble appliques using a glue gun and regular glue sticks, though you can stitch pieces together if you prefer. Pin pieces in place before gluing for correct positioning.

Placement :

Place eyes between head rounds as pictured for each animal, and position scarves under the neck pieces. Arrange feet under the body and secure with glue or stitching.

Final :

Weave in all ends. Optionally outline each crest with charcoal by slip stitching or sewing to create a finished border.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by positioning the neck opening over the top of the body section and glue or whipstitch securely, ensuring the head sits centered and straight.
  • Position arms and wings on either side of the body between the indicated rows and secure with glue or small whipstitches; pin first to check alignment.
  • Place the feet at the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and angle slightly outward for stability; glue or sew in place and add paw detail pieces.
  • Attach eyes, nose and facial pieces to the head with glue or stitch; use photos as a guide for exact placement for correct expression.
  • Glue or stitch the scarf under the neck area and add fringe pieces by tying doubled strands through the bottom edge then trimming to length.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and the start of rows, especially when working increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces minimally if using any stuffing; these appliques are largely flat so overstuffing will distort the final shape.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before permanently gluing or sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement.
  • 💡Tie off color changes or carry yarn at the back of the piece when making stripes so the front appearance remains neat.

These house-themed appliques are a delightful weekend crafting project you can complete in a few hours each. Customize colors for your favorite house or team to create a perfect gift or accessory. Mix and match animals and crests to build a full set that will charm everyone who sees it. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished applique be?

The appliques measure approximately 6-7 inches tall when using the recommended Caron One Pound yarn and a 3.75mm (F) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the finished size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect size differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for these patterns?

This pack is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of common stitches (SC, HDC, DC) and decreases (DC2TG) is recommended.

How should I assemble the appliques?

The designer assembles pieces with a glue gun and glue sticks for speed, but you can stitch everything together for a more secure finish.