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Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a detailed Hogwarts-style castle amigurumi with 12 small doors for gifts and surprises. You will crochet walls, roof, towers, peaks, doors and embroidered details with clear step-by-step instructions and photos. The design includes a cardboard inner frame and magnets for an elegant, functional advent structure.

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

It uses sport-weight yarn and small hooks for a neat, compact finish. Techniques include color change, jacquard-style edging, and simple embroidery accents for realistic windows and crest.

Why You'll Love This Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a little bit of magic to handmade decor with clever construction and charming details. I enjoy the mix of crochet, embroidery and lightweight cardboard framing — it makes the project varied and satisfying. The 12 tiny doors are such a fun advent idea and let you hide treats or tiny surprises. I also love how the pattern teaches small advanced techniques like two-color single crochet changes and a clean perimeter finish that elevate the final piece.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern welcomes creative changes: try different color schemes for the houses and doors to reflect your favorite palette.

You can swap the sport-weight yarn for a DK or worsted weight yarn and a larger hook to create a chunkier, larger castle — just adjust the cardboard pieces accordingly.

I sometimes replace the embroidered numbers with small crocheted appliques or buttons for a tactile, child-friendly finish.

For a more rustic look, choose natural, undyed yarns and tone-down metallic threads for a subtle vintage feel.

If you prefer less embroidery, cut small fabric rectangles for windows and glue or sew them in place instead of satin-stitching.

I also enjoy making a set of tiny outfits or props to tuck behind the doors—mini scarves, charms, or notes make each day special.

To make this interactive for children, add velcro closures behind doors instead of magnets so they can open doors without needing exact magnetic alignment.

Want a travel-sized version? Use thinner thread and the smallest hooks you’re comfortable with to create a pocket-sized castle or keychain charm.

Try personalizing each door with initials or dates using different colored metallic threads to commemorate a special year or family members.

Finally, experiment with adding LED tea lights behind a few windows (using battery powered micro-lights) to give the castle a warm glow for festive displays.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of each row causes misaligned edges and lost counts; place a marker at the first single crochet of each row to stay oriented. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails can unravel the edge and look messy; carry or weave in color tails as you go and cut only when instructed to finish rows. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases leads to wrong shaping and mismatched seams; count the number of loops listed in each round and correct immediately if off. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when crocheting with two threads makes the fabric uneven and stiff; maintain even, moderate tension and practice carrying two threads together to balance tension.

Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet a magical Hogwarts-inspired castle advent with 12 tiny doors and charming embroidered details. This pattern guides you through walls, roof, towers, and decorative pieces so you can create a beautiful, gift-ready centerpiece. Perfect as a seasonal project or special keepsake to delight fans and crafters alike.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Hogwarts Castle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn A: YarnArt Jeans color 03, 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | 2 skeins
  • 02
    Yarn B: YarnArt Jeans color 46, 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | 1.5 skeins
  • 03
    Yarn C: YarnArt Jeans color 66, 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | less than 1 skein
  • 04
    Yarn D: YarnArt Jeans color 52, 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | less than 1 skein
  • 05
    Yarn E: YarnArt Jeans color 84 (golden/yellow), 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | less than 1 skein
  • 06
    Yarn F: YarnArt Jeans color 16 (blue), 160 m/50 g (Sport/12 wpi) | less than 1 skein
  • 07
    Golden metalized threads mouline "Gamma" color M33 | 2 pcs (for numbers and crest outline)
  • 08
    Black threads mouline for dial and letter 'H'
  • 09
    Yellow threads mouline, 5 pcs (for window satin stitch)
  • 10
    Brown threads mouline, 2 pcs (for window frames and door outline)
  • 11
    Golden beads, diameter 6 mm | 12 pcs (door beads)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (for crocheting castle and main parts)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm (for crocheting square, house crest, crossbar, peaks and small details)
  • 03
    Golden metalized threads mouline (Gamma M33) for details
  • 04
    Black mouline thread for dial and letter embroidery
  • 05
    Yellow and brown mouline threads for windows and frames
  • 06
    Needles for cutting - with a bead on the end (for fixing parts before sewing)
  • 07
    Pins or stitch markers
  • 08
    Water soluble cross stitch canvas (for number embroidery)
  • 09
    Golden beads 6 mm diameter (12 pcs)
  • 10
    Super Glue "Moment"
  • 11
    Cardboard thickness 1.25 mm, 2 sheets of A3 format (inner frame and parts)
  • 12
    Yarn needle (thick needle with blunt end)
  • 13
    Scissors
  • 14
    Needle for sewing/assembly
  • 15
    Round-nose pliers
  • 16
    Neodymium magnets diameter 5 mm (6 pcs)
  • 17
    Floral wire diameter 1.6 mm, length ~18 cm (for crossbar)
  • 18
    Electrical tape (to wrap wire ends)

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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)

Rounds 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)

Rounds 76-98 :

1 loop, turning, 66sc (66l)

Round 99 :

1 loop, turning, 46sc – don’t crochet this row to the end (46l)

Rounds 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)

Rounds 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).

Info :

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).

— Clock :

Round 1 :

Yarn A 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)

Info :

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 6, 12, 13 and 20 rows.

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)

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) 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).

Info :

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

— Square (Golden mouline threads) :

Round 1 :

Crochet the square with 1,5 mm hook along rows. 4 loops, turning, 3sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (3l)

Rounds 2-3 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc (3l)

Info :

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

Round 4 :

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

Info :

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 photo 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.

Info :

Tip: To get a beautiful seam, you must constantly insert the needle from the inside to the outside direction.

Info :

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).

Info :

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) :

Round 1 :

Crochet the partitions with 1,75 mm hook along rows. 5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (4l)

Rounds 2-72 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Info :

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)

Rounds 2-50 :

4sc (4l)

Info :

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).

Rounds 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).

Info :

* 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).

Info :

Below is a picture that I used 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).

Info :

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 photos 111).

Info :

On the left is a drawing of the door inner frame, which must be cut out of cardboard. Glue the cardboard to the wrong side of the door (see photos 112, 113). Sew the doors to the castle (see photos 114-117).

Info :

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)

Rounds 2-36 :

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

Info :

Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Below is a drawing of the roof inner frame, which must be cut out of cardboard. Glue the cardboard to the crocheted roof (see photos 121, 122). Sew two sides of the roof to the walls (see photos 123, 124).

Info :

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 :

Round 1 :

Crochet the peaks with a hook 1,5 mm. You need to divide the thread in half! 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)

Rounds 8-10 :

10sc (10l) Next crochet with Yarn A only.

Round 11 :

2sc – don’t crochet this round to the end. Cut and fix the thread, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew the peaks to the roof (see photos 128, 129).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the walls and floor pieces together following the photo references and the cardboard inner frame to form the castle shell, leaving long ends for sewing as indicated.
  • Cut and assemble the cardboard inner frame, press fold lines and glue with super glue, then insert partitions 1 and 2 and glue into position to form the interior compartments.
  • Glue and sew the tower to the castle top, then glue partitions 3 and fit the crossbar (insert floral wire) through crossbar and frame holes, secure wire ends and sew crossbar to walls.
  • Attach the roof by gluing the cardboard inner roof frame to the crocheted roof, sew two sides to the walls, and glue neodymium magnets on the roof edge and ceiling for closure.
  • Sew each embroidered door (with cardboard backing) to the front partitions, add golden bead under each door hole, and finally sew the house crest and square emblem to the indicated wall area.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker or pin to mark the first single crochet at the beginning of each row to keep track of rounds accurately.
  • 💡Cut and fix threads leaving long ends for sewing where indicated so you have enough yarn to attach pieces securely without knotting.
  • 💡Pre-test neodymium magnets for polarity and strength before gluing them to the roof and ceiling so the roof closes neatly every time.
  • 💡When changing colors using two threads (half sc method), maintain even tension and try on a scrap swatch to achieve a neat color join.

This Hogwarts Castle pattern blends crochet, embroidery and simple cardboard engineering to create a magical advent centerpiece. It’s a thoughtful gift and a memorable holiday craft that hides tiny surprises behind twelve tiny doors. With careful sewing and neat embroidery your finished castle will charm both kids and adults alike. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished castle is 24.5x7.5x27 cm (9.65x2.95x10.63 inches) as indicated in the pattern notes.

Can I use a different yarn than suggested?

Yes, you can use a different yarn, but the final size will change; choose an appropriate hook to achieve similar gauge and adjust cardboard sizes accordingly.

Do I need special tools for the inner frame?

You will need cardboard (1.25 mm thickness), a ruler, a craft knife or scissors, and super glue to assemble the inner frame securely.

How long does this project typically take?

Most crafters finish this project over multiple sessions; estimate about 12-15 hours depending on experience and time spent on embroidery and assembly.