This crochet small house pattern creates a compact decoration with a triangular roof, rectangular body, window, and door. It uses basic stitches and is suitable for beginners who are comfortable with single crochet and working in a magic ring. The finished house can be used on its own or added to a handmade accessory or display.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms and includes a video tutorial for extra guidance. The stated project time is about 30 minutes, though your pace and experience may affect how long it takes. Read through the instructions before starting and use a stitch marker to keep track of each round or row.
How to Use a Crochet Small House
This small crocheted motif can be made into a hairpin, brooch, key ring, or bookmark. It can also be sewn onto clothing, bags, hats, or other crochet projects. If you plan to attach it to an item that will be handled often, secure the yarn ends and sew the motif firmly in place.
For a coordinated decoration, make several houses in different colors or combine them with other small handmade motifs. Choose colors that suit the project, and keep the house flat while assembling it so the roof and body sit neatly together.
Pattern Notes
- Instructions use US crochet terminology.
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each row to help identify the start.
- A video tutorial is available for additional visual guidance.
- Keep your stitches even, especially in the roof, to help the shape lie flat.
Materials for the Crochet Small House
- Yarn in purple, brown, and khaki
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
A darning needle is used to sew the bottom closed and embroider the window and door. A smaller hook creates a compact fabric; if you substitute yarn or hook sizes, the finished dimensions may differ.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ss: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip stitch
- BLO: work in the back loop only
Increases written as 2 sc in the next stitch mean that you work two single crochets into the same stitch. A magic ring is the adjustable loop used to begin the roof.
Step-by-Step Crochet Small House Pattern
Roof (purple)
- R1: Start with 4 sc in the magic ring, 1 ss.
- R2: 1 ch, (2 sc in next st) 4 times, 1 ss.
- R3: 1 ch, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 1 ss.
- R4: 1 ch, 10 sc, 1 ss.
- R5: 1 ch, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 1 ss.
- R6: 1 ch, 12 sc, 1 ss.
- R7: 1 ch, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 1 ss.
- R8: 1 ch, 14 sc, 1 ss.
- R9: 1 ch, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 1 ss.
- R10: 1 ch, 16 sc, 1 ss.
- R11: 1 ch, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 7 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 1 ss.
- R12: 1 ch, 18 sc, 1 ss.
- R13: 1 ch, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 1 ss.
- R14: 1 ch, 20 sc, 1 ss.
- R15: 1 ch, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 9 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 1 ss.
- R16: 1 ch, 22 sc, 1 ss.
- R17: 1 ch, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 10 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 1 ss.
- R18: 1 ch, 24 sc, 1 ss.
- R19: 1 ch, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 11 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 1 ss.
- R20: 1 ch, 26 sc.
Use the stitch marker consistently as you work the roof. If the piece begins to twist, pause and check that you are following the sequence and placing each increase in the intended stitch.
Room Body (khaki)
R1: 1 ss, 1 ch. BLO: 4 sc, sk 4, 9 sc, sk 4, 5 sc. 1 ss.
R2–8: 1 ch, 18 sc, 1 ss.
Sew up the bottom of the house with the darning needle. Take care to keep the seam even so the body holds its rectangular shape.
Window and Door (brown)
Use two thin strands of brown yarn to sew the window and door onto the room body. Keep the details small and secure the yarn ends on the back of the piece.
Finishing and Customizing Your Crochet Small House
After sewing on the window and door, check that all loose ends are secured and that the roof and body are sitting as intended. You can change the yarn colors to suit your decor or add small decorative details such as a cloud, balloon, animal, or flower. If you add embellishments, make sure they are firmly attached, especially if the finished piece will be used as an accessory.
This crochet small house is a simple project to personalize with color and placement. Use the pattern as written for the listed design, and adjust only the decorative details if you want to keep the original shape and stitch instructions.
