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Amanita House Crochet Pattern

Amanita House Crochet Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Amanita House Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative Amanita mushroom house with a removable cap, frilled trim, windows and a little door. It uses sport-weight cotton yarn and a fine 1.75 mm hook to achieve a neat, structured finish. The design includes instructions for the house walls, bottom, cardboard reinforcement, roof, spots and decorative frills.

Amanita House Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will assemble multiple crocheted pieces around a plastic and cardboard core for rigidity and a professional look. Clear step-by-step photos and exact stitch counts make assembly straightforward.

Why You'll Love This Amanita House Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a whimsical, keepable piece that looks like it belongs in a fairy tale. I enjoy the combination of flat-row work for the walls and round shaping for the roof — it keeps the project interesting from start to finish. The structure with cardboard and plastic inside makes the house sturdy, so it displays beautifully on a shelf. Sewing the roof and adding the little white spots is one of my favorite finishing steps because it really brings the character to life.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern by changing colors — try pastel shades for a sweet nursery display or deep jewel tones for a richer look.

You can make the house larger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn and a larger hook create a chunky, statement piece, while thinner yarn gives a delicate miniature.

I often swap the plain white spots for embroidered flowers or beads to create a seasonal version for holidays or special occasions.

For extra stability, I sometimes use thin plastic canvas for the base instead of cardboard and cover it with fabric before inserting it between the walls for a textile inner finish.

Try different trims: add a crocheted ivy around the base or tiny crocheted mushrooms as extra accessories to create a whole scene.

I sometimes mount the finished house on a small wooden disk or plaque to make it a freestanding display that won't tip over easily.

If you want a light-up version, I recommend placing a tiny battery tea light inside the house and leaving a small opening at the back for access.

I like to make matching accessories like a little crocheted doll or caterpillar companion using the same yarn palette to create a cohesive set.

To make the roof removable, leave a longer tail and create a loop-and-button closure so the cap can be taken off and replaced easily for play or storage.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different stitch textures on the walls, such as alternating BLO and FLO rows for subtle ribbing effects.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when working the wall rows can lead to mismatched window positions; always count your stitches at the end of each row and mark window placement before cutting. ✗ Not reinforcing cardboard or plastic inserts causes a flimsy structure that will deform; cut and wrap the cardboard precisely and insert plastic as instructed to keep the house stable. ✗ Using a larger hook or inconsistent tension will change the finished size and may make the roof cap not fit; use a 1.75 mm hook and maintain tight, even tension throughout the work. ✗ Forgetting to weave in or secure yarn tails before assembling layers can cause gaps or unraveling; fix all yarn tails as you go and secure edges when joining pieces.

Amanita House Crochet Pattern

Create a charming mushroom house with this detailed crochet pattern that guides you step-by-step through the walls, base, roof and decorative details. You will build a sturdy, lined house using sport weight cotton and a small hook for a neat finish. Perfect as a display piece or part of a woodland scene, the project combines simple rows and rounds with some assembly and finishing work.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Amanita House Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold (100g/330m) N493 - brown (for bottom, door and base edges)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold (100g/330m) N55 - white (main house color)
  • 03
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold (100g/330m) N56 - red (roof)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold (100g/330m) N126 - green (grass/trim)
  • 05
    Color 187 - lemon (frills, inner lining)
  • 06
    N62 - milky (doll/body details when applicable)
  • 07
    N612 - light green (for caterpillar if making)
  • 08
    Sport weight 4ply Alize Cotton Gold Tweed (100g/330m) - optional tweed for caterpillar

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Safety Eyes 12mm (for doll accessory, optional)
  • 06
    Beads (optional)
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (for doll and caterpillar, optional)
  • 08
    Cardboard for base reinforcement
  • 09
    Adhesive plaster or tape to wrap cardboard
  • 10
    Plastic sheet or plastic folder pieces for internal reinforcement
  • 11
    1 button for fastening the pieces (house/doll accessory)
  • 12
    Needle and black thread for embroidery
  • 13
    Sewing pins
  • 14
    Wire 2-2.5 mm (5cm / 2 inches) for caterpillar antennae (optional)

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— Base (walls) :

Info :

Crochet 1 piece in white and 1 piece in lemon color. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

Chain 41, From the second chain on the hook: 40sc, turn (40)

Round 2 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 3 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 4 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 5 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 6 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 7 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 8 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 9 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 10 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 11 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 12 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 13 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 14 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 15 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 16 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 17 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 18 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 19 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 20 :

Next, skip stitches for the window. Before skipping, make ch1 and push the part inside the loop (to get a knot). Fix all yarn tails at the end. Ch1, 10sc, skip 10sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 21 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc, 10sc, turn

Round 22 :

Ch1,10sc, skip 10sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 23 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc , 10sc, turn

Round 24 :

Ch1,10sc, skip 10sc , 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 25 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc , 10sc, turn

Round 26 :

Ch1,10sc, skip 10sc , 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 27 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc , 10sc, turn

Round 28 :

Ch1,10sc, skip 10sc , 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 29 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc , 10sc, turn

Round 30 :

Ch1, 10sc, ch10, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 31 :

Ch1, 20sc, 10sc on the chain , 10sc, turn (40)

Round 32 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 33 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 34 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 35 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 36 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 37 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 38 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 39 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 40 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 41 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 42 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 43 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 44 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 45 :

Leave a hole for the door. Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 46 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 47 :

Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 48 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 49 :

Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 50 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 51 :

Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 52 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 53 :

Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 54 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 55 :

Ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Round 56 :

Ch1, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (20)

Round 57 :

Ch1, 20sc, ch21 (40)

Round 58 :

From the second chain on the hook: 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 59 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 60 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 61 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 62 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 63 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 64 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 65 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 66 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 67 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 68 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 69 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 70 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 71 :

skip stitches for the window. Before skipping, make ch1 and push the part inside the loop (to get a knot). Fix all yarn tails at the end. Ch1, 20sc, skip 10 sc, 10sc, turn

Round 72 :

Ch1, 10sc, skip 10 sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 73 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc, 10sc, turn

Round 74 :

Ch1, 10sc, skip 10 sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 75 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc, 10sc, turn

Round 76 :

Ch1, 10sc, skip 10sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 77 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc, 10sc, turn

Round 78 :

Ch1, 10sc, skip 10sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 79 :

Ch1, 20sc, skip 10sc, 10sc, turn

Round 80 :

Ch1, 10sc, skip 10sc, 5sc, 15sl st, turn

Round 81 :

Ch1, 20sc, ch10, 10sc, turn

Round 82 :

Ch1, 10sc, 10sc on the chain, 5sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 83 :

Ch1, 20sc, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 84 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 85 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 86 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 87 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 88 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 89 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 90 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 91 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 92 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 93 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 94 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 95 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Round 96 :

Ch1, 25sc, 15sl st, turn (40)

Round 97 :

Ch1, 40sc, turn (40)

Info :

Fold in half and make 40sl st through both sides. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Connect the walls. Cut threads on the windows and fix them.

— Assembly (connect walls & insert plastic) :

Info :

Cut a rectangle out of plastic according to the size of the resulting parts. Connect the pieces on the bottom. Insert the lemon-colored piece inside the white part. Attach the white yarn to the corner of the door and crochet: 85sc, insert the plastic between the pieces, do not cut the yarn.

Info :

Next, crochet 58sc along the doorway. Fasten off. Cut holes for the windows in the plastic. Crochet the windows around, connecting the pieces (white and lemon). Attach the white yarn to the window and crochet 44sc. Fasten off.

Info :

Connect the pieces at the top. Attach white yarn and crochet 84sc. Fasten off.

— Bottom :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in brown color.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Round 14 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

Round 15 :

(13sc, inc) *6 (90)

Round 16 :

(14sc, inc) *6 (96)

Round 17 :

(15sc, inc) *6 (102)

Info :

Continue crocheting from one brown piece. Cut a circle from cardboard and put it between the parts. Apply the brown part and crochet with brown yarn in a circle: 102sc. Do not cut the yarn.

— Connect the base to the bottom :

Info :

Attach the bottom to the base and crochet with brown yarn through both pieces, starting from the beginning of the door:

Round 1 :

Ch1, 86sc (through both pieces), 15sc along the free edge of the bottom (without turning)

Round 2 :

Change color to green and crochet 86 loop stitches. Fasten off.

— Decoration :

Info :

Attach the lemon yarn to the top of the house (see photo). Crochet 'frills': ch2, 86dc-inc, sl st (172). Cut the yarn.

— Windows :

Info :

Crochet the rectangle around the window frame with lemon yarn:

Round 1 :

44sl st, turn (44)

Round 2 :

ch2, 44dc-inc, sl st (88)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Door :

Info :

Move about 4 mm from the door and crochet the doorjamb around with lemon yarn:

Round 1 :

58sl st, turn (58)

Round 2 :

ch1, 58dc-inc (116)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Info :

Embroider window frame: make 3-4 stitches with a brown thread across the window, wind them as rococo stitches. Embroider along the window.

Info :

Sew the door from the inner side as shown in the photo.

— Door (construction) :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in brown color. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

Chain 17. Start from the second chain on the hook: 16sc, turn (16)

Round 2-15 :

Ch1, 16sc, turn (14 rows)

Round 16 :

ch1, dec, 12sc, dec, turn (14)

Round 17-18 :

Ch1, 14sc, turn (2 rows)

Round 19 :

ch1, dec, 10sc, dec, turn (12)

Round 20-21 :

Ch1, 12sc, turn (2 rows)

Info :

Continue crocheting from one beige piece. Cut a rectangle from the cardboard and put it between the pieces. Apply the beige part and crochet with beige yarn: 20sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 14sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 32sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 26sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 10sc, inc in the corner, 28sc. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Roof :

Info :

With red yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc

Round 6 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 7 :

24sc

Round 8 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 9 :

30sc

Round 10 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 11 :

36sc

Round 12 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 13 :

42sc

Round 14 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 15 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 16 :

54sc

Round 17 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 18 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Round 19 :

66sc

Round 20 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 21 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Round 22 :

78sc

Round 23 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

Round 24 :

(13sc, inc) *6 (90)

Round 25 :

90sc

Round 26 :

(14sc, inc) *6 (96)

Round 27-30 :

96sc (4 rounds)

Round 31 :

BLO (14sc, dec) *6 (90)

Round 32 :

(13sc, dec) *6 (84)

Info :

Leave long tail for sewing.

— Spots (12 pieces) :

Info :

With white yarn

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Info :

Leave long tail for sewing.

— Attach spots & finish roof :

Info :

Attach the spots to the roof with pins in chess order at the same distance. 1st row - 6 pieces. 2nd and 3rd rows - 3 pieces each. Sew the spots to the roof.

Info :

Return to round 31 of the roof and work with white yarn through front loops: 96 reverse sc. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Info :

Sew the cap to the top of the house.

Assembly Instructions

  • Cut a cardboard circle to fit the bottom and place it between the two brown crocheted bottom pieces, then join and crochet around to enclose the cardboard for structure.
  • Insert a plastic rectangle between the white and lemon wall pieces before finishing the door trim; crochet the doorway edges (85sc and 58sc as instructed) with the plastic inside for rigidity.
  • Position and sew the brown door assembly to the inner side of the opening, securing the cardboard inside the door pieces and stitching through both layers for a neat finish.
  • Pin the white spots in a chessboard layout on the red roof (6 on first row, 3 on second and 3 on third) and sew them in place securely.
  • Attach the roof cap to the top of the assembled house using the long tail left from the roof and sew evenly around the top edge, aligning the frills and window trims for a tidy look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet very tightly with a 1.75 mm hook to achieve the correct gauge and a stable structure for the house.
  • 💡Wrap all cardboard elements with adhesive plaster or tape before inserting to prevent yarn abrasion and create a smooth inner surface.
  • 💡Fix and weave in yarn tails as you go, especially when creating the window knots and joining layers, so the inside remains tidy and secure.
  • 💡When cutting the plastic windows, be careful and precise; cut openings only after confirming placement and securing the window edges with slip stitches.

This Amanita House is a delightful project that turns yarn into a whimsical woodland home you can display with pride. The pattern combines precise shaping with a sturdy inner structure for a professional finish. Make one for yourself or gift a magical little house to someone special. 🧶✨🏡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The mushroom house measures approximately 27 cm tall and 15 cm wide when using the recommended yarn and a 1.75 mm hook.

Can I make the house without cardboard or plastic?

You can omit the cardboard and plastic for a softer house, but the structure will be less rigid and may not hold its shape as well; cardboard and plastic improve stability.

Do I need advanced crochet skills for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with working in rows and rounds, basic increases/decreases, and sewing pieces together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience and assembly details.