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Big Crochet Houses Pattern

Big Crochet Houses Pattern
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Advanced Level

Designed for experienced knitters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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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 Big Crochet Houses Pattern

This intricate pattern guides you through creating two beautiful decorative houses with detailed embroidery work. Each house features a double-wall construction with cardboard reinforcement for stability, giving your finished piece a professional, sturdy quality. The pattern includes complete instructions for crocheting the house structure, creating removable roofs, and adding charming embroidered details like flowering trees, windows with decorative frames, front doors, and delicate balconies with flower boxes.

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

You'll learn special techniques like crocheting through posts for texture, working in back and forth rows to create the roof shape, and combining crochet with embroidery to bring your houses to life with personality and charm.

Why You'll Love This Big Crochet Houses Pattern

I absolutely love how these houses combine crochet with embroidery to create something truly special and unique! The way the cardboard structure gives them stability makes them perfect display pieces that will last for years. I'm amazed by how the embroidered flowering trees and windows add such incredible detail and character to each house. The satisfaction of watching these charming little homes come together piece by piece is incredibly rewarding, and the fact that you can customize the colors and embroidery details means each house you make will be one-of-a-kind. These aren't just crochet projects—they're miniature works of art that bring warmth and handmade beauty to any space!

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Switch Things Up

I absolutely love experimenting with different color combinations for these houses! While the pattern calls for green and blue houses with red roofs, I've found that creating a whole neighborhood in various pastel shades gives such a dreamy, whimsical feel. Try soft lavender, mint green, pale yellow, or dusty rose for the house bodies.

For the embroidery details, I sometimes switch up the tree designs completely. Instead of the flowering tree on House No.1, you could embroider a simple evergreen tree for a winter cottage feel, or create a climbing vine with tiny flowers running up the side of the house. On House No.2, consider adding embroidered shutters beside the windows or a small wreath on the door.

The balconies are another great area for creativity! Instead of the simple rectangular balconies with flowers, I've tried creating more elaborate ones with scalloped edges or adding tiny embroidered potted plants. You could even crochet miniature flower boxes separately and attach them.

I also love playing with the roof colors - imagine how charming these houses would look with brown roofs for a more natural cottage aesthetic, or even striped roofs using two colors worked in alternating rounds. For a festive touch, white roofs can give a snow-covered appearance that's perfect for holiday décor.

Don't forget about the doors! While the pattern shows embroidered doors on felt, you could actually crochet tiny 3D doors and attach them for added dimension. The same goes for windows - consider crocheting small window frames or adding tiny curtains peeking out from behind the felt windows. These little touches make each house truly one-of-a-kind and add so much personality to your handmade village!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not crocheting tightly enough which causes stuffing or cardboard to show through the stitches—maintain consistent tension throughout ✗ Losing track of corner stitches when creating the square base—always use stitch markers on the corner increases ✗ Cutting cardboard templates too large which makes them difficult to insert—cut them slightly smaller than the crocheted piece ✗ Rushing the embroidery details and creating uneven stitches—take your time with each decorative element for best results ✗ Forgetting to hide yarn tails between the inner and outer walls before joining—secure all loose ends before assembly ✗ Not matching the heights of inner and outer house parts before joining—always check alignment and adjust rounds as needed

Big Crochet Houses Pattern

Create charming decorative houses with this detailed crochet pattern! Perfect for home décor or as unique handmade gifts, these adorable houses feature intricate embroidered details including windows, doors, flowering trees, and sweet balconies. The pattern includes instructions for two different house designs with removable roofs, complete with cardboard reinforcement for structure and stability. Each house stands approximately 17.5-19.5 cm tall and combines traditional crochet techniques with beautiful embroidery work to create stunning keepsake pieces that will brighten any space.

Advanced 15-20 Hours

Materials Needed for Big Crochet Houses Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 485 (green) - DK weight yarn, 55% cotton/45% acrylic, 100g/330m
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 493 (brown) - DK weight yarn, 55% cotton/45% acrylic, 100g/330m
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 56 (red) - DK weight yarn, 55% cotton/45% acrylic, 100g/330m
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 141 (blue) - DK weight yarn, 55% cotton/45% acrylic, 100g/330m
  • 05
    Embroidery thread 100% cotton in brown, light brown, white, various shades of pink, and two to three shades of green

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.25 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers or contrast color yarn strand
  • 05
    Thin and firm felt in brown, light brown, red, and white colors
  • 06
    Cardboard for house bottoms
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    Cardboard for house walls (density of large Greenfield tea box recommended)
  • 08
    Cardboard for roofs
  • 09
    Glue for cardboard assembly
  • 10
    White permanent marker for drawing details on blue house door
  • 11
    Pins for marking and positioning
  • 12
    Pencil for tracing templates
  • 13
    Ruler for measurements

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— HOUSE No.1 (Outer Part) :

Rnd 1 :

8 into MR

Info :

Place a stitch marker in the 2nd stitch (3 sc) in order 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 :

16 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (80)

Rnd 11 :

18 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 19 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 19 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 19 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (88)

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 12 :

88 sc (between the posts)

Info :

Crochet all the next rounds through both loops

Rnds 13-15 :

88 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

Rnds 16-60 :

88 sc (45 rounds)

Info :

Insert the cardboard template into the bottom of the house. Do not cut yarn

Info :

Prepare the cardboard for the walls of the house. Measure one side with a ruler, glue the cardboard and insert the template into the crocheted part. Complete crocheting the required number of sc to the corner of the house - 4 sc (guide on your part)

Info :

Mark the corners of the house with markers. Count 22 stitches from four sides. Attach brown yarn (Alize Cotton Gold No. 493). Cut green yarn. Work in back and forth rows

Row 1 :

22 sc, turn

Row 2 :

21 sc, turn

Info :

From the next round, incomplete 1 sc to decrease the row

Row 3 :

19 sc, turn

Row 4 :

17 sc, turn

Row 5 :

15 sc, turn

Row 6 :

13 sc, turn

Row 7 :

11 sc, turn

Row 8 :

9 sc, turn

Row 9 :

7 sc, turn

Row 10 :

5 sc, turn

Row 11 :

3 sc, turn

Row 12 :

1 sc, turn

Info :

Break yarn. Attach brown yarn to the marked point on the opposite side of the house. Work in back and forth rows similarly

Info :

Insert the cardboard template into the crocheted part. Trace the perimeter of the roof with a pencil. Cut out the cardboard template slightly smaller than the crocheted piece by 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) from the edge. Insert the cardboard template

— HOUSE No.1 (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)

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 :

16 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (80)

Info :

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

Rnd 11 :

80 sc (between the posts)

Info :

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

Rnds 12-56 :

80 sc (45 rounds)

Info :

Insert the inner part into the outer part. Check if the height of both parts matches. Adjust the height, completing or unraveling the row if needed. Complete crocheting the required stitches to the corner of the house. Break yarn

Info :

Insert the inner part of the house into the outer part. Divide the top round into 22 and 18 stitches using the pins. The 18 stitches are the left and right sides of the house, and 22 stitches are the front and back sides of the house. Take off the inner part of the house. Attach brown yarn (Alize Cotton Gold No.493). Work in back and forth rows

Row 1 :

22 sc, turn

Row 2 :

21 sc, turn

Info :

From the next row, incomplete 1 sc to decrease the row

Row 3 :

19 sc, turn

Row 4 :

17 sc, turn

Row 5 :

15 sc, turn

Row 6 :

13 sc, turn

Row 7 :

11 sc, turn

Row 8 :

9 sc, turn

Row 9 :

7 sc, turn

Row 10 :

5 sc, turn

Row 11 :

3 sc, turn

Row 12 :

1 sc, turn

Info :

Break yarn. Attach yarn to the opposite side of the house. Work in back and forth rows similarly. Draw the yarn tails out to the outer side

— Joining Both Parts :

Info :

Insert the inner part of the house into the outer part. Hide all yarn tails between the parts

Info :

Crochet 15 sc, (chain 1 on the top of the house) through both parts along the edge of the top of the house with brown yarn. Move downward, crocheting 15 sc through both parts. Hide the yarn tail inside the part and cut the excess yarn

Info :

Join both parts of the house on the opposite side. Crochet 15 sc, (chain 1 on the top of the house) through both parts to the top. Move downward, crocheting 15 sc through both parts. Hide the yarn tail inside the part and cut the excess yarn

Info :

Sew the left and right parts of the house with the yarn tail 50 cm (20 inches) long. Sew the last stitches on the outer part of the house into one stitch of the inner part. Hide the yarn tail inside the house. Cut the excess yarn

— House Design :

Windows & Door Templates :

Make the templates from a sheet of paper for four windows, a front door, and two trapeziums for flowerpots

Cutting Felt :

Put the template of the front door on the red felt and trace around it. Cut it out. Draw all vertical and horizontal lines on red felt with a pencil. Put all templates of four windows on brown felt and trace around them. Trace around small trapeziums on the light brown felt

Embroidering Front Door :

Embroider the marked horizontal and vertical lines with brown thread. Also, embroider the upper semicircular part of the door. Fasten the thread on the backside of the part. Cut the excess thread

Embroidering Windows :

Before starting, split the embroidery thread into three parts. Use two threads. Embroider vertical and horizontal stitches. Fasten the thread on the backside of the part. Cut the excess thread. Embroider the upper windows of the houses similarly

Embroidering Tree Trunk :

Pin the parameters of the front door and the lower window, for a guideline of embroidering the height of the tree. Take off the windows and doors. Attach brown thread at the point of the front door. Draw the needle out to the bottom of the house, embroider the tree trunk with three stitches. Embroider the roots of the tree

Tree Branches :

Pass the needle behind the embroidered tree trunk, and insert the needle into the loop, tighten the knot gently. Make a stitch to the right. Draw the needle out behind the tree trunk to its lower part. Embroider the second root similarly. Make one stitch to the left from the tree trunk and draw the needle out to the upper part of the tree trunk to embroider the tree branches

Tree Crown :

Embroider the crown of the tree with two shades of green. Attach green yarn at the point of the front door. Draw the needle to the upper part of the tree branch, make a small stitch (length of the stitch is 0.5 sc). Wrap four turns of thread on the needle, pull out the needle and pierce the needle towards another knot. Repeat the action several times. Continue embroidering with the other shade of green. Secure thread. Cut the excess thread

Flowers on Felt :

Place the front door and windows on the house. Glue them to the house except for the light brown felt details. Embroider the knots on the light brown felt. Insert the needle from the back of the part to the front side, make a small stitch, wrap three turns of thread on the needle and pierce it back. Embroider the knots in a chaotic order with the threads of different shades. If the bottom edge of the felt is a little fuzzy, trim it with scissors. Embroider the embroidered part to the bottom part of the window

— Roof (Make 2) :

Starting Chain :

Chain 23. Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 1 inc, 20 sc, 4 sc in the last stitch. Continue crocheting on the other side of the chain foundation - 20 sc, 1 inc (48)

Rnds 2-23 :

48 sc (22 rounds)

Info :

Insert the cardboard template. Complete crocheting the required number of stitches to the edge - 2 sc (guide on your part). Break yarn

Second Part :

Crochet the second part similarly. Insert the cardboard template. Complete crocheting the required number of stitches to the edge - 2 sc. Break yarn

— Joining Roof Parts :

Step 1 :

Fold the parts with the holes facing upward

Step 2 :

Sew the inner sides of the roof with red thread

Step 3 :

Put the roof on the house

Step 4 :

Crochet one round through the outer sides of the parts in a circle

Step 5 :

Join the parts with sc. Break yarn. Hide the yarn tails inside the part

— HOUSE No.2 (Outer Part) :

Rnd 1 :

8 into MR

Info :

Place a stitch marker in the 2nd stitch (3 sc) in order 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 :

16 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch), 17 sc, (3 sc in 1 stitch) (80)

Info :

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

Rnd 11 :

80 sc (between the posts)

Info :

Crochet all the next rounds through both loops

Rnds 12-14 :

80 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

Rnds 15-52 :

80 sc (38 rounds)

Info :

Insert the cardboard template into the bottom of the house. Do not cut yarn. Prepare the cardboard for the walls of the house. Measure one side with a ruler, glue the cardboard and insert it into the crocheted part. Complete crocheting the required number of sc to the corner of the house - 5 sc (guide on your part)

Info :

Mark the corners of the house with markers. Count 22 stitches from four sides. Attach brown yarn (Alize Cotton Gold No.493). Cut blue yarn. Work in back and forth rows

Row 1 :

20 sc, turn

Row 2 :

19 sc, turn

Info :

From the next row, incomplete 1 sc to decrease the row

Row 3 :

17 sc, turn

Row 4 :

15 sc, turn

Row 5 :

13 sc, turn

Row 6 :

11 sc, turn

Row 7 :

9 sc, turn

Row 8 :

7 sc, turn

Row 9 :

5 sc, turn

Row 10 :

3 sc, turn

Row 11 :

1 sc, turn

Info :

Break yarn. Attach brown yarn to the marked point on the opposite side of the house. Work in back and forth rows similarly. Insert the cardboard template into the crocheted part. Trace the perimeter of the roof with a pencil. Cut out the cardboard template slightly smaller than the crocheted piece by 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) from the edge. Insert the template inside

— HOUSE No.2 (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)

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)

Info :

Crochet the next round through the posts between stitches. Insert the hook in the first stitch and draw it out in the second stitch grabbing the working yarn and making sc

Rnd 10 :

72 sc (between the posts)

Info :

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

Rnds 11-48 :

72 sc (38 rounds)

Info :

Insert the inner part into the outer part. Check if the height of both parts matches. Adjust the height, completing or unraveling the row if needed. Complete crocheting the required stitches to the corner of the house. Break yarn

Info :

Insert the inner part of the house into the outer part. Divide the top round into 20 and 16 stitches using the pins. The 16 stitches are the left and right sides of the house, and 20 stitches are the front and back sides of the house. Take off the inner part of the house. Attach brown yarn (Alize Cotton Gold No.493). Work in back and forth rows

Row 1 :

20 sc, turn

Row 2 :

19 sc, turn

Info :

From the next row, incomplete 1 sc to decrease the row

Row 3 :

17 sc, turn

Row 4 :

15 sc, turn

Row 5 :

13 sc, turn

Row 6 :

11 sc, turn

Row 7 :

9 sc, turn

Row 8 :

7 sc, turn

Row 9 :

5 sc, turn

Row 10 :

3 sc, turn

Row 11 :

1 sc, turn

Info :

Break yarn. Attach yarn to the opposite side of the house. Work in back and forth rows similarly. Draw the yarn tails out to the outer side

— Joining House No.2 Parts :

Info :

Insert the inner part of the house into the outer part. Hide all yarn tails between the parts

Info :

Crochet 13 sc, (chain 1 on the top of the house) through both parts along the edge of the top of the house with brown yarn. Move downward, crocheting 13 sc through both parts. Hide the yarn tail inside the part and cut the excess yarn

Info :

Join both parts of the house on the opposite side. Crochet 13 sc, (chain 1 on the top of the house) through both parts to the top. Move downward, crocheting 13 sc through both parts. Hide the yarn tail inside the part and cut the excess yarn

Info :

Sew the left and right parts of the house with the yarn tail 50 cm (20 inches) long. Hide the yarn tail inside the house and cut the excess yarn

— House No.2 Design :

Templates :

Make the templates from a sheet of paper for two windows and a front door

Cutting & Preparation :

Put the template of the front door on the brown felt and trace around it. Cut it out. Before starting, split the embroidery thread into three parts. Use two threads. To embroider the door, choose a thread slightly lighter in shade than the door itself. Sew vertical and horizontal stitches on the door

Positioning Parts :

Place all parts from the felt (windows and door) on the house. Pin the bottom part of the window and the right side of the door. Take off the felt

Tree Trunk Embroidery :

Embroider the tree trunk with brown thread. Make two stitches (the length of the stitch is approximately 8 rows upward) and wrap along the entire length of the stitch with the same thread. Continue to embroider two stitches and wrap along the entire length until you get the desired shape of the trunk

Tree Crown Embroidery :

Prepare threads in white, green, and several different shades of pink. Having pierced the needle in the right point for embroidering a knot, do not leave the needle for wrapping, but pull it out completely and wrap thread on the needle 3-4 turns. After that, pierce the needle towards another knot. Complete embroidering of the crown of the tree by knots of white and light pink shades

Door Details :

Add some detail to the front door by drawing vertical and horizontal lines with a white permanent marker (use a permanent marker only)

Decorative Flowers :

Place the windows and front door on the house. DO NOT GLUE! Mark the parameters of the upper window with pins. The middle pin on the window is a mark to start embroidering knots on the left and right sides. Embroider the knots randomly. Alternate the shades of the thread and distribute the knots from the window up to the roof of the house. Add some green knots. Embroider a few knots on the right side too. Glue the windows and front door

— Balconies :

Preparation :

Cut out two small rectangles, slightly wider than the windows from white felt

Embroidery :

Split the brown embroidery thread into three parts. Use two threads. Always insert the needle from the bottom up, wrapping the bottom edge of the felt with a thread. Embroider two horizontal stitches. Secure thread on the backside. Cut the excess thread

Flower Details :

Embroider a few knots in the upper part of the felt with threads of different shades of pink. Fasten the thread on the backside and cut the excess thread. Glue the ready balconies to the house

— Roof for House No.2 (Make 2) :

Starting Chain :

Chain 23. Start crocheting in the second chain from hook - 1 inc, 20 sc, 4 sc in the last stitch. Continue crocheting on the other side of the chain foundation - 20 sc, 1 inc (48)

Rnds 2-21 :

48 sc (20 rounds)

Info :

Insert the cardboard template. Complete crocheting the required number of stitches to the edge - 2 sc. Break yarn. Crochet the second part similarly. Insert the cardboard template. Complete crocheting the required number of stitches to the edge - 2 sc. Break yarn

— Joining Roof Parts for House No.2 :

Step 1 :

Fold the parts with the holes facing upward

Step 2 :

Sew the inner sides of the roof with red thread

Step 3 :

Put the roof on the house

Step 4 :

Crochet one round through the outer sides of the parts in a circle

Step 5 :

Join the parts with sc. Break yarn. Hide the yarn tails inside the part. Install the roof on the house

Assembly Instructions

  • Create both outer and inner house parts separately, ensuring the inner part is one round smaller at the base than the outer part
  • Insert cardboard reinforcement into the bottom and walls of the outer house part before joining
  • Place the inner house part inside the outer part and verify that heights match before proceeding with assembly
  • Join both parts along the roof edges using single crochet through both layers, working down from the peak
  • Sew the left and right sides of the house together, matching outer part stitches to inner part stitches
  • Create felt templates for windows, doors, and flower pots, then embroider details before attaching to house
  • Crochet two roof sections with cardboard inserts, sew inner edges together, then join outer edges around the house top

Important Notes

  • 💡Maintain tight crochet tension throughout to prevent cardboard and stuffing from showing through stitches
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track corner stitches when creating the square base of the house
  • 💡Cut all cardboard templates 0.5 cm smaller than the crocheted pieces for easier insertion and better fit
  • 💡Always hide yarn tails between the inner and outer house parts before final assembly for a clean finish
  • 💡Pin all embroidered felt pieces in place before gluing to ensure proper positioning and alignment
  • 💡The pattern uses V and X look single crochet technique - grab yarn over hook for first stitch, under hook for second stitch
  • 💡Adjust the number of rounds for inner and outer parts if needed to ensure heights match perfectly before joining

These enchanting Big Crochet Houses bring the warmth of handmade charm into your home décor! With their sturdy cardboard-reinforced structure and beautifully embroidered details, these houses are designed to be treasured keepsakes that showcase your advanced crochet skills. The combination of precise crochet work and delicate embroidery creates dimensional pieces full of character and personality. Each house tells its own story through flowering trees, charming windows, and sweet balconies that make them truly special decorative accents. 🏡 Happy crocheting and enjoy creating your miniature neighborhood! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Why do I need to make both an inner and outer part for each house?

The double-wall construction provides stability and structure to the house, creates a neat finish on the inside, and allows you to hide yarn tails and cardboard edges between the two layers for a professional appearance.

What type of cardboard should I use for reinforcement?

The pattern recommends using cardboard with the density of a large Greenfield tea box for the walls. For the bottom and roof, you can use thinner cardboard, cutting two layers if needed. The cardboard should be firm but not too thick to insert easily.

Can I make the houses in different sizes?

Yes! You can adjust the size by using a different hook size and weight of yarn. However, you'll need to recalculate the cardboard measurements and possibly adjust the number of rounds to maintain the proper proportions.

How do I keep track of my place when working the square base?

Always use a stitch marker in the second stitch of each corner (the middle stitch of the 3-sc increase). This helps you identify corners easily and prevents losing your place as the square grows larger.

What's the best way to embroider the tree and flower details?

For the tree trunk, use multiple stitches wrapped with thread for dimension. For the flowering knots, wrap 3-4 turns of thread around your needle before piercing to the next knot. Pin your felt pieces in place before embroidering to ensure proper positioning.

Why does House No.2 have fewer rounds than House No.1?

House No.2 is designed to be slightly shorter than House No.1, creating visual variety when displaying the houses together. The height difference adds charm and makes the set more interesting.

How do I ensure the roof fits properly on my house?

Before inserting the cardboard template into the roof pieces, place them on top of your house to check the fit. The roof should sit comfortably without being too tight or too loose. Adjust your tension or number of stitches if needed.