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Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern
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Multi-Day Project

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About This Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a detailed Hogwarts-style castle advent calendar with 12 little doors, embroidered windows and a removable roof. It combines small amigurumi techniques, color-change jacquard stitches and fine embroidery to produce a charming decorated keep. The finished piece is built over a cardboard inner frame for stability and uses magnets and beads for functional doors and closures.

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet walls, roof panels, towers, doors, a house crest and small decorative details using multiple color threads. The instructions include photo references and a cardboard template to assemble the inner frame and partitions.

Why You'll Love This Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a little magic and narrative to a traditional advent calendar with handcrafted charm. I enjoy the mix of precise crochet rows and small embroidery details that let me slow down and focus on finishing touches. The combination of cardboard frame and crocheted cover makes it sturdy and display-ready, which I find very satisfying to assemble. Making the tiny doors, numbers and embroidered windows is so rewarding — each little detail feels like giving the castle its personality.

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color palettes on this castle; try pastel shades for a soft nursery-friendly version or deep jewel tones for a dramatic holiday display.

You can change the yarn weight and hook size to vary the final scale — use bulky yarn with a bigger hook for a chunky, plush version or fine cotton for a delicate mini version.

I often swap the golden metallic embroidery for silver or bronze to match my holiday decor and it instantly changes the mood of the piece.

Try adding small crocheted characters or tiny felt props behind some doors for extra surprises on specific days of advent.

If you prefer no cardboard, reinforce the inner frame by sewing double-thick walls and stuffing firmly, though the cardboard gives the neatest door openings.

I sometimes add ribbon loops or a small hanger to the back if I want to display the castle on a wall shelf rather than a tabletop.

For a quieter, toy-friendly version remove the magnets and replace beads with sewn fabric buttons so there are no loose small parts for children.

Make a set of matching gift boxes using leftover yarn to tuck small treats inside the doors for a consistent handmade gift presentation.

I like embroidering custom numbers or initials on the doors to personalize the castle for a child or friend.

Try mixing hand-stitched felt windows with the satin-stitched windows for a tactile contrast that stands out in photos and adds character.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the long sewing tail when cutting yarn can make assembly difficult later; always leave a long end for sewing as instructed and secure it temporarily with a pin. ✗ Not marking the first single crochet of each row leads to miscounted rounds and misaligned seams; use a stitch marker at the start of every turning row to stay on track. ✗ Changing color incorrectly at the joins can create a messy edge and visible floats; use the half-stitch color change technique described (work half the sc with one color and finish the other half with the second color) for clean lines. ✗ Failing to insert the cardboard frame and partitions accurately will make doors and drawers misalign; cut the cardboard precisely, fold where indicated and pre-fit the frame before gluing to ensure proper fit.

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

Create a magical Hogwarts Castle advent calendar with detailed step-by-step crochet instructions, clear photos, and assembly guidance. This pattern combines small amigurumi pieces, embroidery details and a cardboard frame to make a sturdy, display-ready advent castle that holds little surprises. You will learn color-join techniques, how to add magnets, beads and embroidered windows while building a charming handmade keepsake.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn A: YarnArt Jeans color 03 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — approx 2 skeins
  • 02
    Yarn B: YarnArt Jeans color 46 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — approx 1.5 skeins
  • 03
    Yarn C: YarnArt Jeans color 66 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — less than 1 skein
  • 04
    Yarn D: YarnArt Jeans color 52 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — less than 1 skein
  • 05
    Yarn E: YarnArt Jeans color 84 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — less than 1 skein
  • 06
    Yarn F: YarnArt Jeans color 16 (160 m / 50 g) Sport (12 wpi) — less than 1 skein
  • 07
    Golden metalized threads mouline 'Gamma' color M33 — 2 pcs
  • 08
    Black, brown and yellow embroidery mouline threads for details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75 mm (for crocheting castle)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 1.5 mm (for crocheting square, house crest, crossbar, peaks, triple tower)
  • 03
    Golden metalized threads mouline 'Gamma' color M33, 2 pcs
  • 04
    Black threads mouline for clock hands and details
  • 05
    Yellow threads mouline for windows, 5 pcs
  • 06
    Brown threads mouline for window frames, 2 pcs
  • 07
    Needles for cutting - with a bead on the end (for fixing parts before sewing)
  • 08
    Pin or stitch marker
  • 09
    Water soluble cross stitch canvas
  • 10
    Golden beads diameter 6 mm — 12 pcs
  • 11
    Super Glue 'Moment'
  • 12
    Cardboard, thickness 1.25 mm — 2 sheets of A3 format
  • 13
    Yarn needle (thick needle with blunt end)
  • 14
    Scissors
  • 15
    Sewing needle
  • 16
    Round-nose pliers
  • 17
    Neodymium magnets diameter 5 mm — 6 pcs
  • 18
    Floral wire diameter 1.6 mm — approx 18 cm

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— Conventions :

Infos :

l - loop = chain. sc - single crochet. sl st - slip stitch. inc - increase. dec - decrease. (...) - total number of loops in a round. [...]xN - repeat what is indicated in round brackets N times.

— Castle - Walls and Floor (Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

25 loops, turning, 24sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (24l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 22sc, [inc]x2 (26l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 25sc (27l)

Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 25sc, [inc]x2 (29l)

Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 28sc (30l)

Round 6 :

1 loop, turning, 28sc, [inc]x2 (32l)

Round 7 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 31sc (33l)

Round 8 :

1 loop, turning, 31sc, [inc]x2 (35l)

Round 9 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 34sc (36l)

Round 10 :

1 loop, turning, 34sc, [inc]x2 (38l)

Round 11 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 37sc (39l)

Round 12 :

1 loop, turning, 37sc, dec (38l)

Round 13 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2, 34sc (36l)

Round 14 :

1 loop, turning, 34sc, dec (35l)

Round 15 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2, 31sc (33l)

Round 16 :

1 loop, turning, 31sc, dec (32l)

Round 17 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2, 28sc (30l)

Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, 28sc, dec (29l)

Round 19 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2, 25sc (27l)

Round 20 :

1 loop, turning, 25sc, dec (26l)

Round 21 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2, 22sc (24l)

Round 22 :

21 loops, turning, 44sc (44l) (see photos 1, 2)

Round 23 :

21 loops, turning, 64sc (64l) (see photos 3, 4)

Round 24-73 :

1 loop, turning, 64sc (64l) (see photos 5, 6)

Round 74 :

1 loop, turning, 44sc – don’t crochet this row to the end (44l)

Round 75 :

23 loops, turning, 66sc (66l) (see photos 7-9)

Round 76-98 :

1 loop, turning, 66sc (66l)

Round 99 :

1 loop, turning, 46sc – don’t crochet this row to the end (46l)

Round 100-122 :

1 loop, turning, 46sc (46l) (see photo 10)

Round 123 :

1 loop, turning, 22sc – don’t crochet this row to the end (22l)

Round 124-169 :

1 loop, turning, 22sc (22l) (see photo 11)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a very long end for sewing. Turn over the detail to the front side (see photo 12).

Info :

Make the embroidery with mouline threads. Embroider big window with a satin stitch with yellow color on the side wall (see photos 13-17). Embroider the frame on the window with brown thread (see photo 18).

Info :

Embroider 3 small windows on the tower (see photos 19-21). Embroider the door with a satin stitch with brown color on the side wall (see photos 22-24). Embroider 8 windows on the back wall (see photos 25-27).

— Clock :

Round 1 :

Yarn A 1: 2 loops, 6sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (6l)

Round 2 :

[inc]x6 (12l)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]x6 (18l)

Info :

Change the thread to Yarn B. To get a beautiful line when changing color in the next round crochet the sc in this way - half of the sc with white thread, and the other half with grey (Yarn A + Yarn B), see photo 28.

Round 4 :

[2sc, inc]x6 (Yarn A + Yarn B) (24l)

Info :

Next crochet with Yarn B only, cut the Yarn A.

Round 5 :

[3sc, inc]x6 (30l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread leaving a long end for sewing. Embroider the hands and dial with black threads floss (see photo 29). Sew a clock above the door (see photo 30).

— House Crest :

Info :

Crochet the house crest with 1,75 mm hook along rows. Use video help to crochet 6, 12, 13 and 20 rows.

— House Crest (Yarn C, Yarn D, Yarn E, Yarn F details) :

Yarn C - Round 1 :

3 loops, turning, 2sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (2l)

Yarn C - Round 2 :

4 loops, turning, 4sc, inc (6l) (see photos 31, 32)

Yarn C - Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 4sc (5l)

Yarn C - Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc, dec (4l)

Yarn C - Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Info :

Change the thread to Yarn D. To get a beautiful line when changing color in the next round crochet the sc in this way - half of the sc with burgundy thread, and the other half with green (Yarn C + Yarn D), see photos 33-35.

Yarn C - Round 6 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (Yarn C + Yarn D) (4l)

Info :

Next crochet with Yarn D only.

Yarn D - Round 7 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Yarn D - Round 8 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc, inc (5l)

Yarn D - Round 9 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 4sc (6l)

Yarn D - Round 10 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc, dec (5l)

Yarn D - Round 11 :

1 loop, turning, 2sc (2l) – don’t crochet this row to the end.

Round 12 :

5sc (Yarn C + Yarn E), 5sc (Yarn D + Yarn F) (10l) Don’t cut Yarn C and Yarn D.

Round 13 :

1 loop, turning, 5sc (Yarn F), 5sc (Yarn E) (10l) (see photos 43, 44)

Round 14 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 4sc (Yarn E), 4sc, inc (Yarn F) (12l) (see photo 45)

Round 15 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc (Yarn F), 6sc (Yarn E) (12l)

Round 16 :

1 loop, turning, 2 sl st, 4sc (Yarn E), 4sc (Yarn F) – don’t crochet this row to the end.

Round 17 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (Yarn F), 4sc (Yarn E) (8l)

Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2 (Yarn E), [dec]x2 (Yarn F) (4l)

Round 19 :

1 loop, turning, dec (Yarn F), dec (Yarn E) (2l)

Round 20 :

1 loop, turning, dec. Change the thread to golden mouline threads (see photo 46).

Round 21 :

Next crochet the detail around the perimeter in a counter-clockwise direction from the point 'Start' using jacquard technique for changing color (see photos 47, 48) - 10sc (Yarn F + golden mouline threads), 11sc (Yarn D + golden mouline threads), 11sc (Yarn C + golden mouline threads), 10sc, sl st in the 1st dec (Yarn E + golden mouline threads) (43l)

Info :

Embroider and fix the lines with golden mouline threads (see photos 49-51). Steam the house crest with an iron.

— Square (Golden mouline threads) :

Round 1 :

Crochet the square with 1,5 mm hook along rows. 4 loops, turning, 3sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (3l)

Round 2-3 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc (3l)

Round 4 :

Next crochet the detail around the perimeter in a counter-clockwise direction. 3sc down, 3sc straight, 3sc up, 3sc straight (12l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread leaving a long end for sewing. Embroider the letter 'H' with black floss threads in the middle. Sew the square to the center of the house crest (see photo 54-56). Sew the house crest to the castle (see photo 57).

— Assemblage and Cardboard Frame :

Info :

Sew the walls and floor as shown on photos 58-66. Tip: To get a beautiful seam, you must constantly insert the needle from the inside to the outside direction.

Info :

Below is a drawing of the castle inner frame, which must be cut out of cardboard. Press the fold lines with the back of the needle using a ruler (see photos 67-69). Insert the partitions 1 and 2 and glue the frame with 'Moment' superglue (see photos 70-72).

Info :

Glue the tower in the same way (see photos 73-76). Glue partitions 3 to the frame (see photos 77, 78).

— Partitions, 2 pcs (Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

Crochet the partitions with 1,75 mm hook along rows. 5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (4l)

Round 2-72 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread leaving a long end for sewing (see photo 79). Place the frame inside the castle and sew the details, as shown on photos 80-82. Sew on the partitions (see photos 83-87).

— Crossbar (Yarn A) :

Info :

Crochet crossbar with a hook 1,5 mm. You need to divide the thread in half! At the beginning leave the long end of the thread, it will be needed for sewing.

Round 1 :

2 loops, 4sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (4l)

Round 2-50 :

4sc (4l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Cut off a piece of wire approximately 18 cm (7.1 inches) long (see photo 88). Pull wire through the crossbar (see photo 89). Use a needle to make 2 holes in the frame (see photos 90, 91). Pull the sewing threads and wire through the holes (see photo 92). Bend the ends of wire and wrap electrical tape around it to prevent end from protruding out (see photos 93-96). Sew the crossbar to the walls, trim and fasten the thread (see photos 97-99).

— Doors, 12 pcs :

Info :

The doors are crocheted with 1.75 mm hook using Yarn C, D, E, F (3 doors of each color).

Round 1 :

11 loops, turning, 10sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (10l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc, skip 2 stitches, crochet 2 loops, 4sc (10l)

Info :

After this row we got the hole for the bead (see photos 100-102).

Round 3-10 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (10l)

Info :

Next crochet the door around the perimeter in a counter-clockwise direction from the point 'Start' (see photo 103) – [9sc, inc]x3 (Yarn C/D/E/F), 9sc, inc (Yarn C/D/E/F + Yarn A)*(44l).

Info :

* To get a beautiful line when changing color in this round crochet part of the sc in this way - half of the sc with burgundy thread, and the other half with white (see photos 104, 105).

Info :

Below is a picture that I used to embroider the numbers on the doors. Add brightness on the screen to maximum, enlarge or reduce the picture so that the size of the letter will be approx. 2 cm (0.8 inches) high. Attach a water soluble cross stitch canvas on it and circle the picture with a pencil (see photos 106,107). Fix the canvas to the door with the needle for cutting (see photo 108). Use 4 threads of golden metalized threads mouline and embroider the outline of the number using the seam 'backstitch' (see photo 109). Then embroider the inside of the number with fill stitches (see photo 110). Rinse the embroidery under running water and gently peel off the canvas with your fingers (see photos 111).

— Doors assembly :

Info :

Glue the cardboard to the wrong side of the door (see photos 112, 113). Sew the beads to the partitions under the door’s holes with golden thread floss (see photos 118-120). Sew the doors to the castle (see photos 114-117).

— Roof (Yarn B) :

Round 1 :

1: 49 loops, turning, 48sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (48l)

Round 2-36 :

2-36: loops, turning, 48sc only through back loops (48l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Below is a drawing of the roof inner frame, which must be cut out of cardboard.

— Peaks, 5 pcs :

Round 1 :

Crochet the peaks with a hook 1,5 mm. You need to divide the thread in half! 2 loops, 4sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (4l)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc]x2 (6l)

Round 3 :

[2sc, inc]x2 (8l)

Round 4 :

[3sc, inc]x2 (10l)

Round 5 :

[4sc, inc]x2 (12l)

Round 6 :

[5sc, inc]x2 (14l) Change the thread to Yarn A. To get a beautiful line when changing color in the next round crochet the sc in this way - half of the sc with grey thread, and the other half with white (Yarn B + Yarn A), see photo 127.

Round 7 :

5sc, skip 2 stitches, 5sc, skip 2 stitches (Yarn B + Yarn A) (10l)

Round 8-10 :

10sc (10l)

Round 11 :

2sc – don’t crochet this round to the end. Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew the peaks to the roof (see photos 128, 129).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the walls and floor together following the visual photo sequence, leaving seams as shown; insert the cardboard frame inside and glue the partitions in place to form the inner compartments before finishing seams.
  • Attach the crossbar by threading the wire through the crocheted crossbar, pull the wire and sewing threads through holes in the frame, bend and tape the wire ends to prevent protruding, then sew the crossbar securely to the walls.
  • Glue the cardboard inner roof frame into the crocheted roof panels, then sew the roof edges to the top of the castle; glue neodymium magnets at the roof edge and ceiling to ensure a magnetic closure.
  • Sew and glue the partitions and inner frame components inside the castle, then sew the small doors to the front by matching the cardboard door inner frames and securing golden beads under the door holes for closure.
  • Sew the house crest and square onto the side wall, embroider the window and door details before final sewing, and attach the clock and other embroidered elements in their indicated positions.
  • Insert and glue the tower and glue or sew peaks, then finish by attaching beads, trimming threads and steam-blocking the house crest and square for a crisp finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Mark the first single crochet of each row with a pin or marker to keep track of turning rows and avoid stitch count mistakes.
  • 💡Leave long sewing ends when you cut and fix threads so you have enough yarn for assembly and sewing pieces together securely.
  • 💡When changing colors use the half-stitch color-join technique (work half of the sc with one color and finish with the other) for a smooth, tidy color transition.
  • 💡Pre-fit and test the cardboard frame before gluing to ensure partitions and door holes align properly with crocheted openings.

This Hogwarts Castle advent pattern combines intricate crochet with embroidery and a cardboard inner frame to create a stable, display-ready advent piece. It includes full instructions for walls, roof, towers, doors, embroidered windows, a house crest and the inner cardboard partitions for 12 surprise doors. Use the pattern to create a lasting handmade gift or a festive decoration that will be loved for years. 🧶✨🏰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished castle is approximately 24.5 x 7.5 x 27 cm (9.65 x 2.95 x 10.63 inches) when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size and may require you to adapt the cardboard frame sizes and hook choice to maintain proportions.

Do I need any special tools for assembly?

You will need cardboard (1.25 mm), strong glue (Super Glue 'Moment'), neodymium magnets, floral wire, golden beads and basic hand-sewing tools alongside hooks and yarn to assemble the inner frame and working doors.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will find this a multi-day project taking approximately 12-15 hours in total, depending on experience and time spent on embroidery and assembly.