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Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern

Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern
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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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Holiday Cheer

Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern

This extraordinary Hogwarts Castle pattern is designed as a functional Advent calendar with 12 working doors, each featuring embroidered numbers and golden beads for handles. The castle includes detailed architectural elements like multiple towers, peaked roofs with neodymium magnets for easy opening, embroidered windows throughout, and the complete Hogwarts house crest. The pattern incorporates advanced techniques including color changes, embroidery work, cardboard framework construction, and wire reinforcement for structural stability.

Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for creating a magical holiday tradition, this castle becomes a treasured keepsake that can be used year after year. The secret compartments and doors make it ideal for hiding small gifts, candies, or handwritten notes for loved ones throughout the holiday season.

Why You'll Love This Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines my passion for crochet with the enchanting world of Harry Potter! The satisfaction of seeing this majestic castle come together piece by piece is incredible. I love how functional it is—those 12 doors with magnetic closures aren't just decorative, they actually work! The attention to detail with the embroidered windows, house crest, and golden accents makes it feel like a true work of art. It's challenging enough to keep me engaged but the instructions are so clear that I never felt lost. Creating something this magical that brings joy to my family every holiday season makes every stitch worth it!

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

Switch Things Up

I absolutely love experimenting with different color combinations for this castle! While the pattern uses traditional Hogwarts colors, I've created versions using pastels for a softer fairy-tale aesthetic, or all-white with silver accents for an elegant winter wonderland look. You could even make it in your favorite Hogwarts house colors—imagine an all-Slytherin green and silver version, or a Hufflepuff yellow and black beauty!

Another fun variation I enjoy is changing what goes inside the doors. Instead of the traditional Advent calendar candies, I've filled mine with tiny scrolls containing daily affirmations, miniature origami creatures, or even little crochet charms like tiny golden snitches or house scarves. For non-Christmas use, it makes an incredible birthday countdown or achievement reward system for kids.

I've also modified the size by using bulkier yarn and a larger hook to create a statement piece that's nearly double the size—perfect as a centerpiece on a mantel or sideboard. The larger version allows for bigger treats in the compartments and makes the embroidered details even more striking. Conversely, using thread weight yarn creates an adorable miniature version that works beautifully as a tree ornament or dollhouse accessory.

For those who find the embroidery intimidating, I sometimes substitute with fabric paint or dimensional fabric markers for the numbers and window details. It's not quite as traditional, but it achieves a similar effect with less time investment and works wonderfully if you're racing against a holiday deadline!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to insert cardboard framework before sewing sections closed—always prepare and insert cardboard pieces at the correct stage to maintain structure ✗ Not changing colors properly at transitions resulting in messy color lines—follow the half-and-half stitch technique explained for clean color changes ✗ Skipping the step to test magnet polarity before gluing them in place—always check that magnets attract correctly before permanent attachment ✗ Crocheting too loosely causing visible stuffing or weak structure—use a smaller hook if needed to achieve tight stitches throughout ✗ Missing stitch markers and losing count on long rounds—mark the first stitch of each round religiously, especially during the 169-round wall section ✗ Not leaving long enough thread tails for sewing—always leave generous lengths as specified to avoid running short during assembly

Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern

Transform your holiday season into pure magic with this enchanting Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar crochet pattern! This incredible project features 12 hidden doors for gifts and surprises, complete with secret rooms perfect for storing sweets and treasures. Standing at an impressive 24.5x7.5x27 cm, this castle brings the wizarding world to life with intricate details including embroidered windows, a working clock, the iconic house crest, and multiple towers. Whether you're a Harry Potter fan or simply love creating spectacular seasonal decorations, this pattern guides you through crafting your very own piece of magical architecture that will become a cherished family heirloom for years to come.

Advanced 30-40 Hours

Materials Needed for Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color A (white): 2 skeins
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color B (grey): 1.5 skeins
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color C (burgundy): less than 1 skein
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color D (green): less than 1 skein
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color E (yellow): less than 1 skein
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans 160m/50gr Sport weight (12 wpi) - Color F (blue): less than 1 skein
  • 07
    Golden metalized threads mouline Gamma color M33: 2 pieces
  • 08
    Black threads mouline
  • 09
    Yellow threads mouline: 5 pieces
  • 10
    Brown threads mouline: 2 pieces

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75mm (for castle main body)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 1.5mm (for house crest, crossbar, peaks, triple tower)
  • 03
    Yarn needle (thick needle with blunt end)
  • 04
    Needles for cutting with bead on end (for fixing parts before sewing)
  • 05
    Embroidery needle
  • 06
    Pin or stitch marker
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Round-nose pliers
  • 09
    Water soluble cross stitch canvas
  • 10
    Golden beads 6mm diameter: 12 pieces
  • 11
    Super Glue Moment
  • 12
    Cardboard 1.25mm thickness: 2 sheets A3 format
  • 13
    Neodymium magnets 5mm diameter: 6 pieces
  • 14
    Floral wire 1.6mm diameter: 18cm (7.1 inches)
  • 15
    Ruler
  • 16
    Iron (for steaming)
  • 17
    Stuffing material

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— 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)

Infos :

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). 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 (Yarn A) :

Round 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)

Infos :

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 rounds 6, 12, 13 and 20. Watch this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sNAL5z9bWg

Round 1 (Yarn C) :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

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

Round 6 :

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

Info :

Next crochet with Yarn D only

Round 7 (Yarn D) :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Info :

In the next row turn the direction as shown on photo 36. Add Yarn C and crochet part of the sc in this way - half of the sc with burgundy thread, and the other half with yellow (Yarn C + Yarn E) and then half of the sc with green thread, and the other half with blue (Yarn D + Yarn F) (see photos 37-42)

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)

Info :

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)

Infos :

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

— SQUARE (Golden mouline threads) :

Info :

Crochet the square with 1.5 mm hook along rows

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-3 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc (3l)

Info :

Next crochet the detail around the perimeter in a counter-clockwise direction (see photos 52, 53)

Round 4 :

3sc down, 3sc straight, 3sc up, 3sc straight (12l)

Infos :

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 photos 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

Infos :

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). 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) :

Info :

Crochet the partitions with 1.75 mm hook along rows

Round 1 :

5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (4l)

Round 2-72 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Infos :

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)

Infos :

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). 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)

Infos :

Use the picture provided 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 photo 111)

Info :

Cut door inner frame from cardboard as shown in drawing. Glue the cardboard to the wrong side of the door (see photos 112, 113)

Infos :

Sew the doors to the castle (see photos 114-117). Sew the beads to the partitions under the door's holes with golden thread floss (see photos 118-120)

— ROOF (Yarn B) :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-36 :

1 loop, turning, 48sc only through back loops (48l)

Infos :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Cut roof inner frame from cardboard as shown in drawing. Glue the cardboard to the crocheted roof (see photos 121, 122). Sew two sides of the roof to the walls (see photos 123, 124). Glue neodymium magnets on the edge of the roof and on the ceiling (pre-try them so that they are well magnetized when closing, see photos 125, 126)

— PEAKS, 5 pcs :

Info :

Crochet the peaks with a hook 1.5 mm. You need to divide the thread in half!

Round 1 :

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

Info :

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)

Info :

Next crochet with Yarn A only

Round 8-10 :

10sc (10l)

Round 11 :

2sc – don't crochet this round to the end

Infos :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew the peaks to the roof (see photos 128, 129)

— SMALL TOWER, 2 pcs (Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc, [inc]x2 (12l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc, [inc]x2 (14l)

Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc (14l)

Round 6 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc, [inc]x2 (16l)

Round 7-13 :

1 loop, turning, 16sc (16l)

Round 14 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc, [dec]x2 (14l)

Round 15 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc (14l)

Round 16 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc, [dec]x2 (12l)

Round 17 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc, [dec]x2 (10l)

Round 19-25 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (10l)

Infos :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Embroider the window with yellow and brown threads floss (see photos 130-132). Cut small tower and roof inner frame from cardboard as shown in drawing. Glue the frame and place it inside the tower. Sew the detail as shown on photos 135, 136

— SMALL TOWER ROOF (Yarn B) :

Info :

The roof is crocheted from four sectors, crochet all rows only through back loops!

SECTOR, 4 pcs - Round 1 :

9 loops, turning, 8sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (8l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc (8l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, dec, 4sc, dec (6l)

Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc (6l)

Round 5 :

1 loop, dec, 2sc, dec (4l)

Round 6 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Round 7 :

1 loop, [dec]x2 (2l)

Round 8-9 :

1 loop, turning, 2sc (2l)

Round 10 :

1 loop, dec (1l)

Infos :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Join all 4 sectors with 11sc using a hook (see photos 137-141). Pass the thread through 4 loops at the top of the tower using a yarn needle. Tighten and secure (see photo 142). Join the 1st and 4th sectors with 11sc using a hook (see photo 143). Glue the frame and place it inside the roof (see photos 144-147). Sew the roof to the tower (see photos 148, 149). Sew the towers to the castle (see photo 150)

— TOWER's ROOF (Yarn B) :

Info :

The roof is crocheted from eight sectors, crochet all rows only through back loops!

SECTOR, 8 pcs - Round 1 :

15 loops, turning, 14sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (14l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc (14l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, dec, 10sc, dec (12l)

Round 4-5 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Round 6 :

1 loop, dec, 8sc, dec (10l)

Round 7-11 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (10l)

Round 12 :

1 loop, dec, 6sc, dec (8l)

Round 13-17 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc (8l)

Round 18 :

1 loop, dec, 4sc, dec (6l)

Round 19-23 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc (6l)

Round 24 :

1 loop, dec, 2sc, dec (4l)

Round 25-26 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Round 27 :

1 loop, [dec]x2 (2l)

Round 28-29 :

1 loop, turning, 2sc (2l)

Round 30 :

1 loop, dec (1l)

Infos :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Join all 8 sectors with 31sc using a hook (see photos 151-156). Crochet the open edges of the roof with 31sc using a hook as shown on photos 157-160 (right edge with 31sc from top to bottom on the wrong side, left edge with 31sc from top to bottom on the front side). Pass the thread through 8 loops at the top of the tower using a yarn needle. Tighten and secure (see photos 161, 162). Embroider small windows with yellow and brown threads floss (see photos 163-165). Cut tower's roof inner frame from cardboard as shown in drawing (see photo 166). Glue the cardboard to the crocheted roof. Sew the roof to the walls of the tower at four points (see photos 167-172). Glue neodymium magnets as shown on photos 173, 174 (pre-try them so that they are well magnetized when closing)

— TRIPLE TOWER :

Info :

Crochet triple tower with a hook 1.5 mm. You need to divide the thread in half! The tower is crocheted from three details

Detail 1, 2 pcs (Yarn A) - Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

[inc]x4 (8l)

Round 3 :

8sc only through back loops (8l)

Round 4-10 :

8sc (8l) Change the thread to Yarn B

Info :

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)

Round 11 :

8sc (Yarn A + Yarn B) (8l)

Info :

Next cut the yarn A and continue crocheting with yarn B only! Cut a small figure out of cardboard as shown on photo 175. Fold it in half and place inside the detail (see photo 176)

Round 12 :

8sc (8l)

Round 13 :

[2sc, dec]x2 (6l)

Round 14 :

6sc (6l)

Round 15 :

[sc, dec]x2 (4l)

Info :

Trim the thread. Pass the thread through all the loops using a yarn needle. Tighten and secure (see photo 177)

Detail 2, 1 pc (Yarn A) - Round 1 :

2 loops, 3sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (3l)

Round 2 :

inc, 2sc (4l)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 2sc (5l)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc (6l)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, 2sc (7l)

Round 6 :

4sc, inc, 2sc (8l)

Round 7-16 :

8sc (8l) Change the thread to Yarn B

Info :

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)

Round 17 :

8sc (Yarn A + Yarn B) (8l)

Info :

Next cut the yarn A, leaving a long end for sewing and continue crocheting with yarn B only! Cut a small figure out of cardboard as shown on photo 178. Fold it in half and place inside the detail

Round 18 :

8sc (8l)

Round 19 :

[2sc, dec]x2 (6l)

Round 20 :

6sc (6l)

Round 21 :

[sc, dec]x2 (4l)

Infos :

Trim the thread. Pass the thread through all the loops using a yarn needle. Tighten and secure. Sew all details together as shown on photo 179. Sew triple tower to the roof (see photo 180)

Assembly Instructions

  • Begin by sewing the walls and floor together following the detailed photos, always inserting the needle from inside to outside for a clean seam appearance.
  • Cut and prepare all cardboard inner frames according to the provided drawings, pressing fold lines with the back of a needle using a ruler for crisp edges.
  • Insert partitions 1 and 2 into the castle frame and secure with Moment superglue, then glue the tower sections in the same manner.
  • Place the complete cardboard framework inside the crocheted castle walls and carefully sew all sections together, then attach the two crocheted partitions.
  • Install the wire-reinforced crossbar by threading wire through it, making holes in the frame, pulling everything through, and bending/taping the wire ends securely.
  • Embroider numbers 1-12 on the doors using water soluble canvas and golden thread, then attach cardboard backing to each door before sewing them to the castle.
  • Sew golden beads beneath each door opening on the partitions to serve as decorative door handles and closures.
  • Attach the main roof with glued cardboard backing to the castle walls, then glue neodymium magnets to the roof edge and ceiling for magnetic closure.
  • Sew all five peaks to the main roof, both small towers to the castle sides with their sectored roofs attached, and finally add the triple tower to the top of the main roof.
  • Complete assembly by adding the large tower roof with eight sectors and neodymium magnets, ensuring all magnets are positioned correctly for proper magnetic closure before gluing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker, especially critical during the 169-round wall section to avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Test all neodymium magnets for correct polarity before gluing them permanently—they must attract properly when the roof closes.
  • 💡Leave extra-long thread tails when finishing each section as specified, since you'll need them for sewing multiple pieces together during assembly.
  • 💡Use the half-and-half color change technique described in the pattern for clean, professional-looking transitions between yarn colors.
  • 💡Crochet tightly enough that stuffing and cardboard don't show through—switch to a smaller hook if your stitches are too loose.
  • 💡Steam the house crest with an iron after embroidering to flatten and set the design before attaching it to the castle.
  • 💡When embroidering numbers on doors, rinse the water soluble canvas thoroughly under running water and let it fully dissolve before removing to avoid tearing your work.

This magnificent Hogwarts Castle Advent Calendar pattern brings the wizarding world into your home with incredible attention to detail and functionality. Designed by Angelina Taranina, it combines advanced crochet techniques with embroidery, cardboard engineering, and magnetic closures to create a stunning holiday centerpiece. The 12 working doors with embroidered golden numbers, the complete four-house crest, multiple architectural towers, and hidden compartments make this more than just a decoration—it's an interactive experience that will delight Harry Potter fans of all ages. Perfect for creating new family traditions, this castle becomes a treasured heirloom passed down through generations. 🏰✨🧶

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FAQs

What skill level do I need to complete this Hogwarts Castle?

This is an advanced pattern requiring experience with amigurumi techniques, color changes, embroidery work, and construction with cardboard and wire. You should be comfortable reading complex patterns and working with multiple materials.

How long does it take to complete this project?

Expect to invest 30-40 hours total. The castle has many components including walls with 169 rounds, 12 individual doors, multiple towers, roofs, and extensive embroidery work. It's a labor of love best enjoyed over several weeks.

Can I use different yarn brands than specified?

Yes, but maintain the same weight (sport/12 wpi). If you substitute yarn, your finished size may vary from the stated 24.5x7.5x27 cm, so test your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly to achieve tight stitches.

Where do I get the cardboard frame templates?

The pattern includes detailed drawings showing exact measurements and shapes for all cardboard pieces. You'll need to print or trace these onto 1.25mm thick cardboard, then carefully cut them out.

Are the neodymium magnets necessary or can I skip them?

The magnets provide crucial functionality for the opening/closing roof sections. Without them, you'd need an alternative closure method. The pattern specifically positions 6 magnets for the main roof and tower roofs.

How do I keep track of which door is which number?

The pattern provides a reference image for embroidering numbers 1-12. You embroider each number using golden metallic thread on water soluble canvas, making each door clearly identifiable once completed.

Can children help with this project?

The crochet work requires advanced skills, but children can help with choosing candy for the compartments, testing magnet placement, or planning the color scheme for the four house colors once you've completed the construction.

What's the trickiest part of this pattern?

Most crocheters find the house crest with its multi-color jacquard technique and the precise color transitions challenging. The long wall section (rounds 1-169) also requires patience and careful stitch counting throughout.