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Big Houses Amigurumi Pattern

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

About This Big Houses Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates tall, decorative crochet houses with a removable inner shell and a shaped roof. You will use DK cotton yarn, simple single crochet shaping, and cardboard templates to stabilize the base and roof. The design finishes with felt doors, window templates, and embroidered details for a polished, storybook look.

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

Detailed photos and step-by-step instructions guide you through every stage, from crocheting the base to assembling and decorating. Ideal for making paired houses in different colors as charming gifts or shelf decor.

Why You'll Love This Big Houses Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi techniques with practical construction tricks like using cardboard templates to keep the house stable. I enjoy how the layers (inner and outer parts) allow you to hide seams and yarn tails for a neat finish. The felt and embroidery details let me get creative and personalize each house easily. It feels so satisfying to see the flat crochet turn into a structured, standing house with a little character.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how much you can customize these houses by color — try soft pastels for a nursery-friendly set or jewel tones for a grown-up shelf display.

I often make mini versions by using a finer yarn and smaller hook to create keychain-sized houses that are perfect gifts.

I sometimes swap the DK cotton for a worsted or sport weight yarn and adjust cardboard templates for a chunkier or slimmer silhouette.

I like to add tiny LED fairy lights inside the house for a warm glow; just leave a small opening at the top to thread the lights through.

I recommend experimenting with different roof shapes — a slanted single roof, a wider gable, or even a double-pitched roof to change the character.

I enjoy making themed houses: try a winter version with white embroidery and felt snow, or a spring version with embroidered blossoms and pastel doors.

I often mix felt and embroidered details on windows — glue a felt window base and then add white embroidered panes for depth and texture.

I sometimes add small-scale embellishments like tiny crocheted wreaths, buttons as door knockers, or miniature flowerpots sewn to the facade.

I advise testing the cardboard thickness: thicker cardboard adds sturdiness but needs slightly larger templates; thinner cardboard is easier to bend for insertion.

I also recommend learning to hide yarn tails between the inner and outer parts as a finishing trick — it keeps the outside tidy and makes the house look professionally finished.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when marking the corners leads to misaligned sides and uneven roof placement; place markers every corner and count 22 stitches to keep the edges even. ✗ Crocheting too loosely causes the stuffing or cardboard to show through the fabric; use a tight, consistent tension and smaller hook if necessary to close gaps. ✗ Not inserting the cardboard template snugly can cause the base to shift or bulge; trace the base carefully and glue the cardboard before inserting to keep it stable. ✗ Failing to hide yarn tails between the inner and outer parts results in visible loose ends; tuck and weave all tails between the layers before final joining.

Big Houses Amigurumi Pattern

Create charming tall crochet houses with this detailed pattern that guides you step-by-step to crochet, assemble, and decorate two nested house parts. You will learn shaping, working flat roof panels, inserting cardboard templates, and adding felt doors and embroidered details. Perfect for gifting or home decor, these houses are full of small touches that bring personality to your projects. Enjoy a tactile and rewarding crochet build that produces beautiful finished pieces.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Big Houses Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn - Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton/45% acrylic; 100 g/330 m)
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 485 (green) - approximate quantity: 100 g
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 493 (brown) - small quantity for roof and details, approx 20-30 g
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 56 (red) - small amount for door or accents
  • 05
    Alize Cotton Gold No. 141 (blue) - optional color, small amount
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    Embroidery thread 100% cotton - brown, light brown, white, several shades of pink, two to three shades of green (small skeins)
  • 07
    Thin and firm felt - brown, light brown, red, white for doors/windows
  • 08
    Cardboard for the bottom and roofs (cut to templates)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (change to yarn strand of contrast color)
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    Glue for gluing the cardboard
  • 06
    White permanent marker (for drawing the front door of the blue home)
  • 07
    Pencil (for tracing templates)
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    Pins for assembly
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    Cardboard for the wools and for the roofs of the houses
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    Optional: thin wire for posable decoration (not used in main pattern)

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— Abbreviations (US) :

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MR – magic ring. CH – chain. SC – single crochet. INC – increase (make 2 sc into one loop). DEC– decrease (two sc together through front loops). SL ST – slip stitch. (...) *8 – work instructions within brackets as many times as directed. (18) – the number of sc in the row.

— The Required Materials :

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DK weight yarn - Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton/45% acrylic; 100 g/330m). Alize Cotton Gold No. 485, 493, 56, 141 (green, brown, red, blue). Embroidery thread 100% cotton – (brown, light brown, white, a few shades of pink, two to three shades of green). Thin and firm felt – (brown, light brown, red, and white). 2.25 mm crochet hook. Tapestry needle. Scissors. Stitch marker (change to yarn strand of contrast color). Cardboard – for the bottom of the houses. Cardboard – for the wools of the houses. Cardboard – for the roofs of the houses. Glue for gluing the cardboard. White permanent marker - for drawing the front door of the blue home.

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NOTE! Yarn consumption, size, and appearance of the toy depend on crochet density and how you hold the yarn. The presented toy is crocheted with V and X look single crochet: (First, you grab yarn over the hook, and for making the second stitch grab it under the hook). You may crochet with any desirable method you used to crochet. The finished house using the materials stated in this pattern is ~19.5 and 17.5 cm (7.7 and 6.9 inches) in height. Make sure you crochet tight enough; otherwise, the stuffing will show through the holes. You may use any desired color and brand of yarn. ENJOY CROCHETING.

— HOUSE No.1 (the outer part) :

Rnd 1 :

8 into MR

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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)

Rnd 12 :

88 sc (between the posts)

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* 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 13-15 :

88 sc (3 rounds)

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

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* Crochet all the next rounds through both loops.

Rnd 16-60 :

88 sc (45 rounds)

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Insert the cardboard template into the bottom of the house. Do not cut yarn. Prepare the cardboard for the wools of the house. The density of cardboard from a large box of Greenfield tea will suffice. Measure one side of the house with a ruler in order to cut off the required amount of cardboard. Glue the cardboard and insert the template into the crocheted part.

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Complete crocheting the required number of sc to the corner of the house – 4 sc. (guide on your part).

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Mark the corners of the house with markers. Count 22 stitches from four sides.

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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

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* 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

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

— HOUSE No.1 (the inner part) :

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Crochet the inner part of the house. The bottom of the inner part will be smaller than the outer part by one row.

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)

Rnd 11 :

80 sc (between the posts)

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* 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 12-56 :

80 sc (45 rounds)

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Draw the yarn tail to the right side. 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.

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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.

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Take off the inner part of the house.

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Attach brown yarn (Alize cotton Gold No.493). Work in back and forth rows.

Row 1 :

22 sc, turn

Row 2 :

21 sc, turn

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* 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

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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.

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

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Join both parts of the house. 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.

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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.

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Join the left and right parts of the house. 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. Since the outer side of the house has 22 stitches, and the inner side has 18. Hide the yarn tail inside the house. Cut the excess yarn.

— HOUSE DESIGN :

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

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2. Prepare: Felt in three colors (brown, light brown, red). Scissors. Pencil. Tapestry needle. Muline embroidery threads (brown, white, several shades of pink, two shades of green). Muline threads of green shades should not be matched with the color of the house.

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3. Put the template of the front door on the red felt and trace around it. Cut it out. 4. Draw all vertical and horizontal lines on red felt with a pencil. 5. Put all templates of four windows on brown felt and trace around them. Also, trace around small trapeziums on the light brown felt. 6. Embroider the front door with brown thread as guided in the photos.

Assembly Instructions

  • Trace and cut the cardboard bottom template from the crocheted square and glue the cardboard, then insert it into the crocheted outer part to stabilize the base.
  • Insert the cardboard template for the roof into the crocheted roof section and glue; insert the inner crocheted part into the outer part and check both heights match before final joining.
  • Join the inner and outer parts by crocheting through both parts along the top edge (15 sc, chain 1 on the top) and repeat on the opposite side, hiding yarn tails inside the parts.
  • Sew the left and right sides together using a 50 cm (20 in) yarn tail, aligning the outer 22-stitch sides to the inner 18-stitch sides and hiding the yarn tail inside the house.
  • Prepare felt windows, doors, and flowerpot trapeziums from templates, glue or stitch them onto the house front, and embroider door and window details with cotton embroidery threads.
  • Insert the cardboard internal template and hide all yarn tails between the inner and outer parts before final assembly to keep the finish neat.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark corners and counts (22 stitches) to ensure even sides and accurate placement of windows and doors.
  • 💡Crochet tightly enough to prevent stuffing or internal templates from showing through the fabric; adjust hook size if necessary for a dense fabric.
  • 💡Prepare and glue cardboard templates that are slightly smaller (about 0.5 cm) than the crocheted piece for a snug fit and secure support.
  • 💡Hide all yarn tails between the inner and outer parts before final sewing to avoid visible loose ends and to achieve a clean finish.

This little house pattern brings cozy charm to any shelf or gift box — a playful mix of crochet, felt, and embroidery. 🧶 Follow the step-by-step photos to shape the roof, insert cardboard, and add whimsical windows and doors for a storybook finish. ✨ Make a set in different colors and place them around your home as cheerful handmade decor. 🏠

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished house measures approximately 17.5–19.5 cm (6.9–7.7 inches) in height using the recommended DK yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but using a different yarn weight will change the final size and gauge; adjust the hook size and cardboard templates accordingly to maintain proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds, and working back and forth rows is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and the level of decorative detail.