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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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

This pattern pack teaches you how to crochet four house crests and matching animal appliques (raven, badger, lion, snake). Each applique is built in pieces so you can customize colors and assemble them onto a charcoal crest backing. The patterns use worsted weight yarn and a 3.75mm (F) hook for crisp detail.

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

Clear photos and step-by-step instructions guide you through each piece and the assembly process. Suitable for crafters who know basic stitches and want to learn shaping and small applique assembly.

Why You'll Love This Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful character design with simple shapes that you can personalize. I enjoy the creativity of choosing color combinations to match each house, and the small scale makes them quick, satisfying projects. The step-by-step photos help me when I need a visual reference, and I love assembling the layered pieces with a glue gun for a clean finish. These appliques are perfect for gifts and little keepsakes, and I always enjoy watching them come to life as I add eyes, noses and tiny details.

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 how easy it is to customize these appliques just by changing colors; you can create house-accurate stripes or invent your own color story.

I often make mini versions by switching to sport weight yarn and a smaller hook if I want tiny keychain-style appliques.

I also like to add embroidered accents or little felt pieces for eyes and nose instead of buttons to make them more durable for children.

If you want a layered shadow effect, try using a contrasting color for the crest outline or make the outline wider by adding extra rounds of single crochet.

I sometimes swap the scarf pattern for a tiny bow or collar for a different character look — it only takes a few stitches to change the personality.

Try combining two animals on one larger crest to make a special gift; sew both finished animals on and add a small plaque with initials.

For a vintage look, use muted or variegated yarns and a slightly larger hook for softer, more relaxed stitches.

I like to add a small loop to the top of the crest so it can be hung as an ornament or decoration; a few chains and a knot are all it takes.

If you want posable limbs, add thin craft wire inside the arms before finishing and secure ends inside the body pieces.

Finally, I recommend experimenting with different border treatments — a picot edge or a sc-round can completely change the finished look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when shaping the crest will change the final outline; always count stitches after each row and mark turning points to ensure the crest shape matches the pattern. ✗ Carrying yarn visibly when changing stripe colors can create messy backs; either tie off and reattach for clean stripes or carry neatly along the back and secure with small stitches. ✗ Attaching eyes or nose before the pieces are aligned can cause misplacement; position and pin pieces on the crest backing first to check spacing, then sew or glue securely. ✗ Overstuffing or stuffing asymmetrically for small details makes pieces bulge or look uneven; use small amounts of stuffing as needed and shape gradually while stitching pieces closed.

Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

Create four charming house crests and matching animal appliques inspired by wizarding houses. This pattern pack includes step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you as you crochet crests, a raven, badger, lion and snake. Perfect for gifting, decorating bags, or adding a magical touch to seasonal displays. Youll enjoy mixing colors and practicing basic to intermediate stitches while making detailed applique pieces.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Houses of Wizardry Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Caron One Pound (recommended) for 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
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    Charcoal (outline) - used for crest outlines and accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Buttons - shank buttons (I prefer 13mm for larger animals and 6mm for smaller ones)
  • 05
    Glue gun and regular glue sticks (optional, for assembly)
  • 06
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 07
    Safety eyes (optional) or small buttons
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    Pins for assembly

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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 here, skipping 3 stitches in.

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. CH 1, turn.

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.

Info :

Note: Use this same pattern for all 4. Just change the colors up to what you want them to be. All of them have the charcoal outline.

— Crest Stripes :

Stripe 1 :

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

Chain Set :

CH 15. Tie off.

Small Stripe :

CH 21. Tie off.

Placement :

Reattach yarn at bottom of original chain as shown here, skipping 3 stitches in. Arrange stripes on crest as shown in picture and sew or glue in place.

— Badger :

Eyes - Make 2 :

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

Row :

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

Row :

HDC across (2). CH 1, turn.

Row :

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 DC 12. SS to join. CH 2, do not turn.

Round 2 :

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

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 choose to tie off after each color, and reattach each color as youre making stripes, OR, you can carry the yarn up the back of the scarf since it will be unseen when assembled.

Scarf Row 1 :

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

Scarf Row 2 :

*Attach Color 2. HDC across (3). Switch to Color 1. HDC across (3).

Repeat :

Repeat from * 3 more times, or until you have 7 rows total. Tie off. This is the piece that goes under the neck.

Scarf Piece :

Now for the piece that falls down from the neck with the fringe, repeat those instructions above but only until you have 5 rows total. Then tie off.

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, 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 - Inner :

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

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.

Body Continued :

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

— 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 :

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.

— 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.

Repeat :

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

Attach :

Re-attach yarn as shown in this picture - Skip 13 stitches in from the left. 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.

Repeat :

*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.

— 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.

Continue :

DC in next 5. 3DC in 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).

Using light green :

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 4. HDC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Info :

Attach light green as main second color to create the striped effect. Using red, cut a small piece of string and attach it to the back of the head so it sticks out like a tongue.

— Assembly :

Assembly Step 1 :

Arrange all pieces on the crest backing and glue or stitch in place. I assemble appliques using a glue gun and regular glue sticks, but you can stitch if you prefer.

Assembly Step 2 :

Position eyes and nose on head pieces before securing; use pins to check placement and sew or glue once satisfied with placement.

Assembly Step 3 :

Attach scarves and small details last so they sit on top of the body and dont get hidden when layering pieces.

Assembly Step 4 :

Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn. Use charcoal outline around crest for a finished look.

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange the crest backing flat and place the stripes and animal pieces on top to check spacing before gluing or sewing them into place.
  • Attach the head to the body by aligning the bottom row of the head with the top of the body opening, then sew or glue securely using whipstitch or glue gun as preferred.
  • Sew or glue the arms and legs into position on either side of the body, angling slightly for a natural pose and ensuring symmetry by counting stitches between placements.
  • Attach ears, eyes and nose to the head; pin and check placement before permanently sewing or gluing, using photos as a reference for accurate positioning.
  • Layer the scarf and fringe on top of the body and secure with small stitches or glue so the fringe falls naturally and the scarf sits flush around the neck.
  • Outline the crest with charcoal chain (85 ch around as instructed) and secure it around the crest edge for a clean finished border.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the start of rounds and turning chains, especially during shaping and decreases.
  • 💡You can assemble appliques with a glue gun for speed or stitch them for a more permanent finish; choose the method that suits your project.
  • 💡Tie off and weave ends when changing colors for neat stripes, or carry yarn on the back if the back will not be visible.
  • 💡The CH2 at the end of rows never counts as the first DC when working rows; treat it as a turning chain as noted in the pattern.
  • 💡This pattern is written in English Standard Terms and photographs are included to explain key steps and assembly.

This Houses of Wizardry pattern pack includes four adorable house-themed appliques and matching animal friends to crochet and assemble. Each design is sized to about 6"–7" tall and uses worsted weight yarn for crisp details and bright colors. Make a set to decorate bags, give as magical gifts, or stitch them onto blankets and banners. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished applique be?

Each finished applique measures approximately 6"-7" tall when using worsted weight yarn (Caron One Pound) and a 3.75mm (F) hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size, but this will affect the final size and stitch counts; adjust hook size to suit your yarn and check gauge with a small test piece.

Do I need a glue gun to assemble the appliques?

No, a glue gun is optional; the designer uses a glue gun and glue sticks for quick assembly, but you can stitch pieces together for a more secure, washable finish.

Are safety eyes required?

Safety eyes or small buttons may be used for eyes, but you can also stitch eyes using yarn or embroidery depending on the look and safety requirements for gifts.