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Small Houses Crochet Pattern

Small Houses 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 Small Houses Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates two small decorative crochet houses with removable inner supports and sturdy cardboard inserts. You will crochet both inner and outer parts, fit cardboard templates, and decorate with felt windows and an embroidered felt door. The roofs are crocheted separately and finished with embroidered tile details for a professional look.

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

Photo steps and clear round-by-round instructions are included for every piece, from bodies to roofs. Suitable for crafters comfortable with small stitches and basic shaping techniques.

Why You'll Love This Small Houses Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines precise construction with playful decoration, creating a finished piece that looks polished and handmade. I enjoy the mix of crochet and simple mixed-media techniques like cardboard supports and felt details. Making the roofs in separate parts lets me play with shape and embroidery, which is one of my favorite finishing touches. Sharing a pattern that results in a display-ready object always makes me proud and excited to see how others personalize theirs.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these houses by changing yarn colors and felt shades; try pastel tones for a nursery display or muted neutrals for modern decor.

I sometimes swap the DK yarn for a slightly thicker cotton and a larger hook to create a chunkier, more rustic house that feels very tactile.

For tiny keychain versions, I use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, and scale down the cardboard inserts to match the size.

I often experiment with different roof shapes by adjusting chain length and decrease rows to get steeper or shallower slopes.

Instead of glue, I hand-sew felt windows and doors for a more secure finish that will withstand handling over time.

I like adding beads or tiny buttons as doorknobs and using metallic thread for special window highlights.

If you want a weathered look, I lightly sand the cardboard edges and use slightly frayed embroidery threads for a rustic finish.

I recommend trying different embroidery stitches on the roof tiles — backstitch, chain stitch, or running stitch each give a unique texture.

To make a whole village, I vary heights and widths and arrange a collection on a wooden base for an adorable display centerpiece.

When giving as gifts, I personalize with a small embroidered initial on the side or include a hanging loop so the house can be used as an ornament.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing the stitch marker in the second stitch can make it hard to find the corner later; place a marker in the 2nd stitch (3 sc) as instructed to keep orientation correct. ✗ Crocheting too loosely will allow stuffing or cardboard to show through the stitches; maintain tight tension and check gauge frequently to keep the fabric dense. ✗ Skipping the instruction to crochet through posts or both loops will change appearance; follow the notes that specify "through the posts between stitches" or "through both loops" exactly as written. ✗ Failing to prepare and trim the cardboard to the correct size can lead to mismatched heights; measure the house side and trim the cardboard so it fits slightly shorter than the crochet height for a neat finish.

Small Houses Crochet Pattern

Make a pair of charming small crocheted houses to brighten your home or give as a handmade gift. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the inner and outer house bodies, assembling cardboard supports, and creating felt windows and doors. You will also make fitted roofs with embroidered tile details for a polished finish. Enjoy a detailed, photo-supported pattern designed for precise and beautiful results.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Small Houses Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn - Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton/45% acrylic; 100 g/330 m)
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold No.37 (orange) - main color for houses - quantity to complete two houses (use approx 100-150 g depending on density)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold No.83 (pumpkin) - accent (as pictured)
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold No.493 (brown) - roof or details
  • 05
    Alize Cotton Gold No.56 (red) - roofs - quantity to make roof parts for two houses
  • 06
    Embroidery thread 100% cotton - brown (for door and roof tiles)
  • 07
    Embroidery thread 100% cotton - white (for window embroidery)
  • 08
    Embroidery thread 100% cotton - black (optional small details)
  • 09
    Thin and firm felt - brown (windows)
  • 10
    Thin and firm felt - red (front door)
  • 11
    Cardboard templates for bottoms, roofs, and inner supports

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers (or scrap of contrasting yarn)
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (if desired for other projects)
  • 06
    Glue for gluing the cardboard
  • 07
    White permanent marker for drawing curtains on windows
  • 08
    Pins for assembly
  • 09
    Iron (for steaming parts through a damp cloth)

Progress Tracker

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— HOUSE No.1 (the outer part) :

Rnd 1 :

8 into MR

Info :

Place a stitch marker in the 2nd stitch (3 sc) not to lose the corner.

Rnd 2 :

1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (16)

Rnd 3 :

2 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (24)

Rnd 4 :

4 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (32)

Rnd 5 :

6 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (40)

Rnd 6 :

8 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (48)

Rnd 7 :

10 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (56)

Rnd 8 :

12 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (64)

Rnd 9 :

14 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 15 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 15 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 15 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (72)

Rnd 10 :

72 sc (through the posts between stitches)

Info :

* Crochet the next round through the posts between stitches. To do this, insert the hook in the first stitch and draw it out in the second stitch, grabbing the working yarn and making sc.

Rnd 11-13 :

72 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Trace the bottom of the square on the cardboard and cut it out. If you use thin cardboard, then cut two squares.

Rnd 14-44 :

88 sc (31 rounds)

Info :

Insert the cardboard template into the bottom of the house. Do not cut yarn. Prepare the cardboard for the wools of the house. Measure one side of the house with a ruler to cut off the required amount of cardboard. Glue the cardboard and insert the template into the crocheted part. Trim the edge of the cardboard to the desired length. It must be shorter than the crochet part. Complete crocheting the required number of sc to the corner of the house – 3 sc (guide on your part). Cut yarn.

— HOUSE No.1 (the inner part) :

Rnd 1 :

8 into MR

Rnd 2 :

1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 1 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (16)

Rnd 3 :

2 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 3 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (24)

Rnd 4 :

4 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 5 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (32)

Rnd 5 :

6 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 7 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (40)

Rnd 6 :

8 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 9 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (48)

Rnd 7 :

10 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 11 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (56)

Rnd 8 :

12 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 13 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (64)

Info :

* Crochet the next round through the posts between stitches. To do this, insert the hook in the first stitch and draw it out in the second stitch, grabbing the working yarn and making sc.

Rnd 9 :

64 sc (through the posts between stitches)

Info :

* Crochet all the next rounds through both loops. Draw the yarn tail to the right side.

Rnd 10-40 :

64 sc (31 rounds)

Info :

Insert the inner part into the outer part. Check if the height of both parts matches. Adjust the height. Complete or unravel the row if needed. Complete crocheting the required stitches to the corner of the house (Guide on your part). Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw the yarn tail of the outer part of the house to the wrong side using a crochet hook. Sew both parts of the house in a circle. Hide the yarn tail inside the house. Cut the excess yarn.

— HOUSE DESIGN :

Info :

Make the templates from a sheet of paper for two windows and a front door. Trace around the prepared templates on the felt and cut them out. Red felt is for the front door. Brown felt for the windows.

— FRONT DOOR DESIGN :

Info :

Apply horizontal and vertical lines on the felt with the marker. Embroider the vertical and horizontal stitches with brown thread. Secure thread on the wrong side of the part. Cut thread. Apply the ready parts on the house. Glue them.

— WINDOWS DESIGN :

Info :

Draw curtains on the windows with permanent marker. Draw the curtains several times to make the drawing brighter as the marker sinks into the felt over time and becomes pale. Apply vertical and horizontal lines (the window frame) with the marker. Prepare a scrap of white embroidery thread. Split it into three threads. We will need two threads for embroidering the vertical and horizontal stitches. Secure the thread on the wrong side of the part. Cut thread. Apply the ready parts on the house. Glue them.

— ROOF (back part) :

Info :

YARN - Alize Cotton Gold No.56 (red) and a 2.25 mm crochet hook.

Chain 16 :

Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 15 sc, chain 1, turn.

Rnds 2-18 :

15 sc, chain 1, turn (17 rounds)

Rnd 19 :

15 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Steam the part for a few seconds with the iron, through a damp cloth. Prepare the cardboard in half of the part. Fold the part in half, insert the cardboard, and sew the edges. Draw the needle to the other side of the part, and sew the edges too. Hide the yarn tail inside the part and cut the excess yarn. Pin the part to the house and try it on.

— ROOF (make 2 – front and back parts) :

Info :

YARN - Alize Cotton Gold No.56 (red) and a 2.25 mm crochet hook.

Chain 12 :

Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 11 sc, chain 1, turn.

Rnd 2 :

11 sc, chain 2, turn

Rnd 3 :

12 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 4 :

12 sc, chain 2, turn

Rnd 5 :

13 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 6 :

13 sc, chain 2, turn

Rnd 7 :

14 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 8 :

14 sc, chain 2, turn

Rnd 9 :

15 sc, chain 1, turn

Info :

In the next rounds, keep an even row on one side of the part and chain 1. Decrease the other side of the part, and do not chain 1.

Rnd 10 :

15 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 11 :

15 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 12 :

15 sc, turn

Rnd 13 :

14 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 14 :

14 sc, turn

Rnd 15 :

13 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 16 :

13 sc, turn

Rnd 17 :

12 sc, chain 1, turn

Rnd 18 :

12 sc, turn

Rnd 19 :

11 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Steam the part for a few seconds with the steam of the iron, through a damp cloth. Prepare the cardboard in half of the part. Fold the part in half, insert the cardboard and sew the edges. Draw the needle to the other side of the part and sew the edges. Hide the yarn tail inside. Pin the part to the house and try it on.

— ROOF (the outer part) :

Info :

YARN - Alize Cotton Gold No.56 (red) and a 2.25 mm crochet hook.

Chain 19 :

Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 18 sc, chain 1, turn.

Rnds 2-26 :

18 sc, chain 1, turn (25 rounds)

Rnd 27 :

18 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Steam the part for a few seconds with the iron, through a damp cloth. Prepare the cardboard in half of the part. Fold the part in half, insert the cardboard, and sew the edges. Hide the yarn tail inside. Pin the part to the house and try it on.

— ROOF (front part) :

Info :

YARN - Alize Cotton Gold No.56 (red) and a 2.25 mm crochet hook.

Chain 19 :

Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 18 sc, chain 1, turn.

Rnds 2-24 :

18 sc, chain 1, turn (23 rounds)

Rnd 25 :

18 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Steam the part for a few seconds with the iron, through a damp cloth. Prepare the cardboard in half of the part. Fold the part in half, insert the cardboard, and sew the edges. Hide the yarn tail inside. Pin the part to the house and try it on.

— ROOF ASSEMBLY :

Info :

Embroider the vertical and horizontal stitches (tile). Prepare a scrap of brown embroidery thread. Split it into three threads. We will need two threads for embroidering the vertical and horizontal stitches. First, embroider the horizontal stitches at the same distance from each other. Embroider the vertical stitches in a checkerboard pattern. Secure thread on the wrong side of the part. Cut thread. Arrange and pin roof parts to the house and sew or glue as preferred.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the inner part into the outer part and check that the heights match; adjust by completing or unraveling rows if needed.
  • Sew both parts of the house together in a circle using the long tails left for sewing, then hide the yarn tails inside and cut the excess.
  • Trace paper templates for two windows and a front door, cut felt pieces, embroider door and window details, then glue the felt pieces onto the crochet house in the desired positions.
  • Prepare cardboard templates for bottoms and roofs, insert cardboard into house bottoms and roof parts before sewing edges, and trim cardboard to be slightly shorter than the crochet parts for a neat fit.
  • Pin the roof parts to the house to check fit, then sew the roof pieces around the cardboard inserts and embroider tile lines before final attachment.

Important Notes

  • 💡Yarn consumption, size, and appearance depend on crochet density and how you hold the yarn, so check your tension frequently.
  • 💡Make sure you crochet tight enough; otherwise the stuffing or cardboard may show through the holes.
  • 💡When using cardboard templates, trim them slightly shorter than the crochet piece so the fabric folds neatly over the edge.
  • 💡Steam the roof parts briefly through a damp cloth to help shape them before inserting cardboard and sewing edges.

These small houses make a delightful addition to any shelf or windowsill and are perfect for gifting or seasonal displays. 🏡 They combine precise crochet shaping with mixed media details like cardboard inserts and embroidered felt windows for a high-quality finish. 🌟 Take your time with the assembly for the best results and enjoy personalizing colors and details as you create! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished houses using the materials stated in this pattern are approximately 14.5 cm and 12.5 cm (5.7 and 4.9 inches) in height.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and gauge will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the house dimensions to vary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds, and some shaping techniques like crocheting through posts and both loops.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete both houses and roofs in around 5-7 hours, though total time will vary depending on experience, customization, and assembly steps.