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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 creates four delightfully detailed house crest appliques: Raven, Badger, Lion and Snake. Each applique pairs a striped crest with a layered little animal motif, perfect for bags, patches or wall art. The pack includes full color lists, stitch abbreviations and step-by-step photos to guide you through assembly.

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

Youll make small 6-7" appliques using worsted weight yarn and an F (3.75mm) hook. The patterns range from beginner to intermediate techniques and are written in English Standard terms.

Why You'll Love This House of Wizards Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings tiny characters to life with just a few simple motifs and thoughtful assembly. I adore how each crest and animal pair can be customized by color to create unique sets. I enjoy the balance of quick pieces (like the crest) and a few slightly more detailed parts (eyes, scarves, and wings) that keep it interesting. Making an entire set feels so satisfying — theyre small, giftable, and make wonderful practice for shaping stitches.

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 easily you can customize these appliques; I often swap the stripe colors to match team colors, school hues, or seasonal palettes.

If you want a chunkier, more textured piece I change to a bulky yarn and larger hook to make oversized crests for cushions or wall art.

For a daintier look I use sport weight yarn and a smaller hook to create mini keychain versions from the same pattern by scaling down the hook and yarn.

I sometimes add embroidered initials or small beads to the crest stripes for personalization and sparkle.

Try different eye styles: buttons, safety eyes, or embroidered French knots to change the expression instantly.

I like to create sets in tonal colorways — choose three shades of one color to create a sophisticated gradient effect across stripes.

If you want posable snakes or wings, consider adding a thin wire into the body or wing edges before closing to allow shaping.

For a washable option, stitch pieces together rather than gluing and use cotton yarns for easy laundering.

I also experiment with felt overlays on the muzzle or paw pads for an alternate texture and softer finish.

Finally, combine multiple crests into a banner or garland — sew or chain them together and hang as a decorative display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not counting chains and stitch repeats carefully leads to uneven crest shapes; recount chains at the start and after key rounds to stay accurate. ✗ Skipping the charcoal outline step makes stripes look unfinished; attach the charcoal chain all the way around the crest to create a clean edge. ✗ Carrying yarn across color changes without securing it causes loose floats on the back; either tie off and reattach or carry the yarn neatly so it wont show. ✗ Forgetting to SS (slip stitch) to join rounds will change your stitch counts; always SS to join and check totals before continuing.

House of Wizards Pattern

Make a set of four charming house crest appliques inspired by classic school houses. This pattern pack includes full step-by-step instructions to crochet Raven, Badger, Lion and Snake appliques with striped crests. Youll get detailed stitch-by-stitch directions and helpful photos so you can create beautiful, gift-ready appliques for bags, jackets, or home decor.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for House of Wizards Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Caron One Pound (worsted weight) or similar worsted yarn for main pieces
  • 02
    Raven: Navy, Light Blue, Light Grey, Charcoal, Gold - small amounts each
  • 03
    Badger: Gold, Light Grey, Charcoal, White, Black - small amounts each
  • 04
    Snake: Hunter Green, Light Green, Light Grey, Red, Charcoal - small amounts each
  • 05
    Lion: Gold, Light Yellow, White, Burgundy, Charcoal, Black - small amounts each

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Buttons (shank) - various sizes; 13mm preferred for larger animals and 6mm for smaller ones
  • 05
    Glue gun and regular glue sticks (optional for assembly)

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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 :

DC in 10. CH 2. turn.

Round 10 :

2DC in first 2. DC in next 6. 2DC in last 2 (14). CH 2. turn.

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

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. CH 15. Tie off.

Info :

Arrange them on Crest as shown in picture.

— Badger :

Eyes - Make 2 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

HDC across (2). CH 1. turn.

Round 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.

Head :

Using white, make a magic circle. CH 2, and then 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.

Head Overlay :

Using white, 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.

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 re-attach 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 Instructions :

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

Round :

*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.

Scarf Fringe :

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. 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.

Round :

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.

Round :

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

Round :

Using white (make 3) CH's of 1. Tie off.

Body :

Using white, make a magic circle. CH 1 and HDC 10. SS to join. CH 1. do not turn. 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 2 :

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

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.

Inner Head :

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

Round :

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

Body :

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

Round :

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

Round :

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

Round :

2DC in first. DC in next 6. 2DC in last. CH 2. turn.

Round :

DC across. CH 2. turn.

Round :

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

Round :

DC2TG. DC in next 4. DC2TG. Tie off.

Beak :

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

Feet - Make 2 :

Using gold. CH 3. In last CH from hook. *DC, SS, CH 2, and repeat from * 2 more times, but do not CH 2 on the last one. Just SS and 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.

Scarf :

Optional. Follow directions on page 6.

— Snake :

Body :

Using light grey. CH 40.

Round 1 :

SS in the 2nd from hook and in next 2. SC in next 3. HDC in next 3. 3DC in next.

Round 2 :

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.

Info :

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

Round :

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

Info :

You can see how the snake has some natural wave to it. When assembling on the crest you can manually twist and bend to shape. 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 the next 28. HDC in next. SC in next. SS in last. Tie off.

Info :

Re-attach yarn as shown in picture - Skip 13 stitches in from the left. Then follow wing edge instructions below to build wing feathers and attach to main wing part.

Wing Edge 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 Edge 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.

Wing Edge 3 :

CH 9. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next. HDC in next. DC in next 5. Skip one stitch on the main wing part and SS to join. Tie off.

Body :

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

Round :

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

Round :

2DC in first. DC in next 6. 2DC in last. CH 2. turn.

Round :

DC across. CH 2. turn.

Round :

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

Round :

DC2TG. DC in next 4. DC2TG. Tie off.

Beak :

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

Feet - Make 2 :

Using gold. CH 3. In last CH from hook follow same foot instructions as Lion: DC, SS, CH 2 repeats as shown. Tie off.

Tail - Make 4 :

Using light grey. CH 9. SS in 2nd from hook. SC in next and HDC in last. Tie off.

— Assembly :

Info :

All assembly instructions are done using photos in the pattern. The designer prefers to use glue gun and regular glue sticks to assemble appliques, but you can stitch pieces together if you wish.

Info :

Place scarves under the head pieces as shown in the photos and attach paws, feet and ears to match the sample pictures.

Info :

Attach eyes and small details (noses, paw pads) by sewing or gluing, depending on preference and safety needs.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each animal to its crest by positioning the completed animal over the crest and securing with glue gun or by sewing around the edges for a permanent hold.
  • Position scarves underneath the head so the scarf top is tucked under round 2 of the head; secure with glue or small stitches and add fringe to the bottom as instructed.
  • Place feet at the bottom of the body and glue or sew in place so they align with the last body rounds; ensure symmetry by pinning before final attachment.
  • For the wings and tail pieces, reattach yarn to the main part as indicated, then fold and attach feather or tip edges to the body and secure with glue or whipstitching.
  • Glue or sew on small features like noses, paw pad spots and buttons last so you can adjust placement for the best expression.

Important Notes

  • 💡The CH 2 at the end of rows NEVER counts as the first DC; treat it only as a turning chain.
  • 💡You can assemble appliques using a glue gun for speed, but test the washability and durability if you plan to launder the finished item.
  • 💡Work consistent tension for best matching crest and animal sizes; small tension changes will change the final applique dimensions.
  • 💡Tie off and weave in ends neatly when changing colors to avoid loose floats showing on the front of the applique.

This Houses of Wizardry pattern pack makes four charming appliques that are quick to stitch and endlessly customizable. Theyre perfect for bags, jackets, and gifts — make a full set or mix and match colors for a unique collection. Enjoy the creativity and happy stitching as you bring these tiny crests to life! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The applique size is approximately 6-7" tall when using worsted weight yarn and the recommended F (3.75mm) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but it will affect finished size and stitch tension; adjust your hook size accordingly to maintain proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic crochet skills like DC, HDC, increases and decreases are recommended for best results.

How are the appliques assembled?

The designer assembles pieces using a glue gun and glue sticks, but you may choose to stitch pieces together for a more secure finish.

Are photographs included to help with assembly?

Yes, the pattern includes photographs throughout to explain steps and assembly placement for accurate results.