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Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern

Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi 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 Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern pack teaches you to crochet four house-themed appliques (Raven, Badger, Lion, Snake) inspired by wizarding houses. Each applique is about 6"–7" tall and features layered pieces, stripes, and small accessories like scarves and paws. The instructions use Caron One Pound yarn and include color suggestions, stitch abbreviations, and assembly photos. You can glue or stitch pieces together depending on your preference.

Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Patterns are written in English Standard Terms and assume familiarity with basic crochet stitches. Photos are included to help you place and assemble pieces correctly.

Why You'll Love This Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings playful, characterful details to small appliques that really pop with color. I enjoy the combination of flat crest shapes with layered animals — it lets you practice shaping while finishing a lovely, gift-ready piece. The patterns are compact but let me be creative with stripes, tiny scarves, and little paws, which are my favorite parts to embellish. Sharing these makes me smile every time when crafters post their colorful variations — it shows how small changes make each creation unique.

Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily these appliques can be customized — swap color palettes to match your favorite team or holiday and the whole set changes personality.

You can make giant versions by using bulky yarn and a larger hook for a bold statement patch for a bag or cushion.

Try using sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook to create tiny keychain-sized versions — perfect for gift sets or ornaments.

I often add embroidered details like whiskers, feather lines, or extra paw pads to give each animal extra character and texture.

For a safer, child-friendly option, sew pieces together instead of using hot glue and embroider eyes instead of using buttons.

Mix fibers for different effects — acrylic for vibrant color and washability, or a wool blend for a softer, vintage look.

Make a full banner by stitching multiple crests onto a fabric strip and hanging as a whimsical display for a nursery or classroom.

I sometimes add small beads or sequins to scarves or crests for a touch of sparkle when making holiday-themed versions.

Try adding a loop at the top of the crest to turn each applique into an ornament or gift tag for a handmade touch.

Don’t be afraid to swap stitches — replace some HDC rows with DC or SC to subtly change the drape and scale of the piece to suit your style.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers or not marking the beginning of rows can cause misaligned stripes and sections; place a marker at the start of each row to keep track of where you begin and end. ✗ Not counting chains and stitches precisely will change the shape of crests and animal parts; count stitches after important rows and before shaping to catch mistakes early. ✗ Tension that is too tight makes the pieces stiff and hard to attach; aim for a relaxed, even tension so pieces lie flat and edges match easily. ✗ Forgetting to tie off and weave ends neatly will make assembly messy; tie off securely and weave in ends as you go so the final applique looks polished and easier to glue or sew.

Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern

Create four magical house-themed appliques — Raven, Badger, Lion and Snake — with step-by-step crochet instructions. These compact 6"–7" appliques are perfect for decorating bags, jackets, or gifting to fans of whimsical crafts. The patterns are written in English standard terms with clear photos and assembly notes to guide you through every piece. Make them with Caron One Pound for bold color and easy shaping.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Houses of Wizardry Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Caron One Pound (I used Caron One Pound for nearly all pieces)
  • 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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Shank buttons for eyes (I prefer 13mm for larger animals and 6mm for smaller ones)
  • 05
    Glue gun and regular glue sticks (optional; I use a glue gun to assemble appliques)
  • 06
    Stitch markers (helpful during shaping)

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— Crests :

Row 1 :

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

Row 2 :

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

Row 3 :

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

Row 4 :

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

Row 5 :

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

Row 6 :

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

Row 7 :

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

Row 8 :

DC2TG twice. (2). Tie off.

Info :

Reattach yarn at bottom of original chain as shown in photos, skipping 3 stitches in when indicated for shaping and stripe placement.

Row 9 :

DC in 10. CH 2, turn.

Row 10 :

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

Row 11 :

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

Row 12 :

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 to create the charcoal outline.

Info :

Make color stripes by making short chains (see stripe counts below) and tying off; reattach yarn where indicated to place stripes across the crest.

— Crest Stripe Chains :

Item (Stripes) :

Using whatever color stripes you'll be making, make the following chains and tie off. CH 15. Tie off. (Use placement photos for spacing.)

— Badger :

Info :

Scarf: This will be the same pattern for all 4 animals. Change colors for each animal. You may tie off after each color or carry yarn up the back of the scarf (your choice). Follow directions on page 6 for scarf construction.

Eyes :

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

Row 2 :

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

Row 3 :

HDC across (2). CH 1, turn.

Row 4 :

HDC across (2). Tie off.

Nose :

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

Info :

Using charcoal make a CH of 10. This is the outline on the bottom of the nose and is used as the charcoal patch around the nose.

Head :

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

Row :

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

Row :

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

Arms :

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

Ears :

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 pads) :

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

Info :

Using white make 3 CHs of 1 for toes or paw spots and tie off as shown in photos.

Body :

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

Row :

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

Info :

Continue body shaping according to photos and attach feet and paws to the front as shown. Tie off and weave ends.

— Lion :

Head :

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

Row :

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

Row :

*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.

Head (Alternate) :

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

Feet - Make 2 :

Using gold, make a magic circle. CH 2 and DC 12. 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.

Tail - Make 4 :

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

— Raven :

Head :

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

Row :

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.

Info :

Re-attach yarn as shown in pictures — skip 13 stitches in from the left when joining the wing to the main wing part to position correctly. Then repeat wing instructions for the second wing, skipping 7 stitches on the main wing part when re-attaching.

Wing joining row 1 :

CH 5. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next. HDC in next. DC in last, and then skip one stitch on the main wing part, and SS to join.

Wing joining row 2 :

*CH 7. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next. HDC in next. DC in next 3. Skip one stitch on the main wing part and SS to join. Repeat from * 1 more time.

— Raven Body :

Body Row 1 :

Using light grey, CH 8. DC in 3rd from hook and across (6). CH 2, turn.

Body Row 2 :

2DC in first. DC in next 4. 2DC in last. CH 2, turn.

Body Row 3 :

DC across. CH 2, turn.

Body Row 4 :

DC2TG. DC in next 6. DC2TG. CH 2, turn.

Beak :

Using gold, CH 3. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in last. Tie off.

Feet - Make 2 :

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

— 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.

Row :

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). 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.

Finish :

TC in next 6. HDC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Info :

You can see how the snake has some natural wave to it; when you assemble it on the crest you can manually twist and bend it into the shape you want. Using red, cut a small piece of string and attach at the back of the head to stick out like a tongue.

— Assembly :

Info :

I assemble all appliques using a glue gun and regular glue sticks; you may choose to stitch pieces together if you prefer. Pin pieces in place before gluing to check placement.

Assembly Step 1 :

Attach crest outline (charcoal chain of 85) all the way around the crest and then position colored stripes and glue or stitch into place following photos for spacing.

Assembly Step 2 :

Position head and body pieces on crest as shown in photos; glue or whipstitch pieces to secure, then add smaller details (nose, eyes, paws) afterwards.

Assembly Step 3 :

Attach scarves and fringe to neck region, trimming fringe to desired length. You may tie off after every color stripe on the scarf or carry yarn on the back.

Assembly Step 4 :

For eyes use shank buttons or sew on safety eyes if you prefer; place between the indicated head rounds or center of eye pieces and glue or stitch securely.

Assembly Step 5 :

Weave in ends and trim any excess glue strings. If you used glue, allow full drying time before handling or washing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach crest charcoal outline (chain of 85) around each crest and glue or stitch it to secure before adding stripes and animal pieces.
  • Position each animal’s head and body onto the crest as shown in photos, then glue or whipstitch them in place, aligning feet and paws to the crest edge.
  • Place and attach wings/arms by reattaching yarn at the marked crest stitches (skip stitches as instructed) and secure with glue or small whipstitches for a neat finish.
  • Add scarves, fringe, and small details after the main pieces are in place; make the fringe by folding yarn pieces in half and attaching two pieces at a time for even fullness.
  • Use shank buttons or sewn eyes for the final facial placement, and weave in all ends behind the applique so the front stays tidy.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers and count stitches after shaping rows to ensure accurate crest and animal placement.
  • 💡You can assemble appliques with a glue gun for speed, but stitching provides a more durable finish if you plan to launder the item.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension to ensure pieces lie flat and match the crest proportions; tighten or loosen your hook if necessary.
  • 💡Pin pieces in their final positions before gluing or sewing to confirm alignment and symmetry across the applique set.

These whimsical house-themed appliques make perfect little treasures for gifts, bags, and wearable magic. ✨ Each design is full of personality and color, ready to brighten any project with handmade charm. 🧶 Have fun mixing colors and making each house your own — happy crocheting!

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished appliques measure approximately 6"–7" tall when made with Caron One Pound yarn and a 3.75mm (F) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; adjust your hook accordingly to maintain the correct look and drape.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pack is rated intermediate — basic crochet experience and familiarity with increases, decreases, and reading short written rows is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete each applique in an hour or two; finishing the four appliques in this pack typically takes about 5-7 hours total depending on assembly and detail work.