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Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

Houses of Wizardry Crochet 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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

This pack includes four whimsical house-themed appliques — Raven, Badger, Lion and Snake — each with a matching crest. The appliques finish about 6"-7" tall and are designed to be sewn or glued to garments and accessories. Color suggestions and a charcoal outline technique are included for a unified look.

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

Patterns use Caron One Pound (#4) yarn and a 3.75mm (F) hook; instructions use English Standard terms. Assembly tips and optional glue-gun finishing are provided for ease.

Why You'll Love This Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings four house mascots to life with simple stitches and charming details. I enjoy how interchangeable the colors are — you can create an entire set with a consistent charcoal outline. The designs are playful but structured, so they work up predictably and beautifully. Making these appliques is a fun way for me to practice shaping and tiny details in crochet, and I hope youll enjoy them as much as I do.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing these appliques by changing color palettes to suit teams or seasons; try jewel tones for a regal set or pastels for a softer look.

To change size, swap yarn weight and hook; bulky yarn and a larger hook make a chunkier, larger applique, while fingering weight with a smaller hook creates dainty versions.

I sometimes replace the glue finishing with whipstitch assembly so the appliques are fully washable — use matching yarn and small stitches for a neat back.

For added texture, embroider small details like whiskers or feathers after assembling the pieces; use contrasting floss or yarn for a pop of color.

Want a magnet? Glue a small disc magnet to the back of the crest and cover it neatly with a felt circle for a fridge-friendly badge.

I often swap button eyes for safety eyes or French knots depending on the recipient; make safety-conscious choices for items intended for children.

Try making a set where each applique is the same mascot but in a different colorway — it makes a lovely set of collectible pins or backpack decorations.

If you like a more dimensional look, add tiny stuffing to heads or paws before closing and attaching them to the body for subtle 3D effects.

Experiment with edging: replace the charcoal chain outline with a scalloped border or contrasting whipstitch for a different finish.

Finally, I enjoy creating tiny accessories — a tiny crocheted scarf or tiny pompom — to give each mascot personality and make them uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rows can cause miscounted stitches; place a marker at the beginning of each row to maintain stitch counts and shape. ✗ Not attaching the charcoal outline neatly will hide your stripes and details; make a chain long enough and secure it evenly around the crest for a polished finish. ✗ Forgetting to tie off and weave ends when changing stripe colors results in loose strands; tie off or carry yarn along the back as you prefer to keep the front neat. ✗ Rushing decreases and increases will distort your shape and gauge; work each DC2TG and similar decrease carefully and count after every shaping row to ensure accuracy.

Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

Create four charming house-themed appliques — Raven, Badger, Lion and Snake — with this detailed crochet pattern pack. Youll get step-by-step stitch instructions, color notes and assembly tips to make each applique 6"-7" tall. The patterns are perfect for mixing and matching colors and finishing with a charcoal outline for a polished look. Ideal for crafters who enjoy playful, collectible appliques to decorate bags, jackets, or gifts.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Caron One Pound (#4 worsted weight) - primary yarn for all appliques
  • 02
    Raven: Navy, Light Blue, Light Grey, Charcoal, Gold (as listed)
  • 03
    Badger: Gold, Light Grey, Charcoal, White, Black
  • 04
    Snake: Hunter Green, Light Green, Light Grey, Red, Charcoal
  • 05
    Lion: Gold, Light Yellow, White, Burgundy, Charcoal, Black
  • 06
    Charcoal (outline) - approx a small skein for outlines and trims
  • 07
    Assorted accent yarns (small amounts) for scarf stripes and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
  • 02
    Caron One Pound yarn (worsted #4) in colors listed
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Shank buttons for eyes - 13mm (preferred for larger animals)
  • 06
    Small buttons or 6mm shank buttons for smaller eyes
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (optional for small pieces)
  • 09
    Glue gun and regular glue sticks (optional for assembly)
  • 10
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Supplies :

Info :

Applique Size: 6"-7" tall. Hook Size: F (3.75mm). Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Language: English Standard Terms.

Infos :

Yarn - I love Caron One Pound and use that for nearly ALL of my patterns. For this pattern I used Raven: Navy, Light Blue, Light Grey, Charcoal, Gold. Badger: Gold, Light Grey, Charcoal, White, Black. Snake: Hunter Green, Light Green, Light Grey, Red, Charcoal. Lion: Gold, Light Yellow, White, Burgundy, Charcoal, Black. Also: Scissors. Hook. Yarn Needle. Buttons - shank buttons (13mm and 6mm). Glue Gun - optional for assembly.

— Stitch Abbreviations :

Info :

CH - Chain. SS - Slip Stitch. MC - Magic Circle. SC - Single Crochet. HDC - Half Double Crochet. DC - Double Crochet. TC - Triple Crochet. SC2TG - Single Crochet 2 Together (decrease). HDC2TG - Half Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease). DC2TG - Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease).

— 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 :

DC in 10. CH 2. turn.

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

CH 21. Tie off.

Round 14 :

CH 16. Tie off.

Round 15 :

CH 1. Tie off.

Round 16 :

CH 4. Tie off.

Info :

Arrange them on Crest as shown in picture. 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. CH 15. Tie off.

— 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.

Round :

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

Round :

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

Head - Alternate :

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

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. Using Color #1, CH 4. HDC in 2nd from hook and across (3).

Scarf Row :

*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.

Scarf Fringe :

For fringe make 6 cuts of yarn about 4 in long. Using 2 pieces at a time tie them around bottom of scarf and 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 - Alternate :

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.

Foot Detail :

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

Body :

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

Body :

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

— Lion :

Head :

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

Round :

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

Round :

*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 :

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.

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.

Foot Detail :

Using white CH 2. SC 3 times in last CH from hook and pull tight. Tie off. Using white make 3 CHs of 1. 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.

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.

— Snake :

Info :

Use the same crest pattern for all 4 crests. All have the charcoal outline. Snake colors: Hunter Green/Light Green.

Body :

Using light grey, CH 40. SS in the 2nd from hook and in next 2. SC in next 3. HDC in next 3.

Round :

3DC in next. DC in next 5. SKIP next. DC in next 5.

Round :

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).

Round :

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

Round :

DC in next 12. SKIP next. DC in next 5. DC2TG. DC in next 6. DC2TG. CH 2. turn.

Round :

DC2TG. DC in next 4. DC2TG. (Tie off) - DC2TG twice. Tie off.

Info :

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

— Raven :

Head :

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

Round :

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 next 28. HDC in next. SC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Attach Yarn :

Re-attach yarn as shown on pictures - skip 13 stitches in from the left when attaching wings to main wing part. Skip 7 stitches on main wing part and re-attach yarn (as shown in picture) then repeat wing instructions.

Wing Edging :

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. *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 * one more time.

— Assembly :

Info :

I assemble all of my appliques using a glue gun and regular glue sticks; you can choose to stitch them together if you prefer. Pin parts in place, then glue or stitch. Attach eyes/buttons and scarf pieces as shown in photos. Attach charcoal chain around crest to finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each head to its matching body by aligning the bottom of the head with the top of the body and either glue or stitch securely with a yarn needle through matching rounds.
  • Position arms on either side of the body and secure them with small whipstitches or glue; angle them slightly forward so the applique sits naturally on the crest.
  • Place legs/feet at the bottom of the body and sew them in place through the back loops and body rounds for a firm attachment; hide ends behind the body.
  • Attach ears near the top edge of the head (two stitches apart) and secure with small stitches; pin them and check symmetry before finishing.
  • Glue or stitch the snake or other mascot onto the crest then wrap or sew the charcoal chain (made as CH 85) all the way around the crest to form the final outline and hide raw edges.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your starting stitch and rows so increases and decreases are accurate.
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before gluing or stitching to ensure correct placement and symmetry on the crest.
  • 💡Tie off and weave in ends as you change colors to keep the front of your applique neat and avoid loose strands.
  • 💡If you prefer not to use a glue gun for assembly, stitch parts using a yarn needle and matching yarn for a washable finish.

These house-themed appliques are a playful craft to collect and display — mix and match colors to create a full set for gifts or decor. Whether you sew or glue them down, each piece finishes with a charcoal outline for a crisp look. Happy crocheting and enjoy making magic with yarn! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished appliques measure approximately 6"-7" tall when using 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 the final size will change; adjust the hook accordingly to maintain stitch definition.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses shaping, decreases like DC2TG and small assembly steps; basic knowledge of common stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single applique in a couple of hours; completing all four with assembly typically takes 5-7 hours depending on experience.