Introduction: Crochet Home


This is my little patch of Happiness I crochet  this House tree and details using left over yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES St(s) = stitch(es) Sc = single crochet Ch = chain Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together Rnd = round Rep = repeat, Sl St = slip stitch I also used the Magic Circle aka adjustable ring.

Step 1: Here Is What You Will Need:

Crochet hook G and F
3 shades of Green Yarn
2 shades of Brown Yarn
Orange Yarn
Red Yarn
Blue Yarn
Gray Yarn
Off White and White Yarn
Red DMC Floss
Blunt Needle
Cluster Fluff Fiber Fill
Cotton
Knitting Needles size 8

Step 2: Grass and House


For the grass:
Use Green Make a magic circle with 6 ch spaces Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sts
Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sts
Rnd 4: * sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 24 sts
Rnd 5: * sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 30 sts
Rnd 6: * sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 36 sts
Rnd 7: * sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 42 sts
Rnd 8: * sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 48 sts
Rnd 9: * sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 54 sts
Rnd 10: * sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 60 sts
Rnd 11: * sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 66 sts
Rnd 12: * sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 72 sts
Rnd 13: * sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 78 sts
Rnd 14: * sc in each of next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 84 sts
Rnd 15: * sc in each of next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 90 sts
Rnd 16: * sc in each of next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 96 sts


House:
I use Off White to crocheted 5 blocks measuring 3 1/2 inches by 4 inches for  the base of the house and sewed 4 of them together along the 3 1/2 inch sides to form an open box,  then sew the 5th in the center of the box as the base. 

Roof:
I used Red yarn to crochet 3 blocks measuring 4 inches by 4 inches sew 3 sides together to form a triangle.  I don't have a pattern for the 2 triangles I crochet to enclose the roof which I stuffed with fiber fill.
Sew the roof to the base of the house use picture as a guide. Before you completely sew the roof on stuff with fiber fill till firm make sure to press sides in to form a box.


Step 3: Details on House

Door:
Use dark  brown to Crochet a rectangle 1 3/8th  inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall leave a long enough tail to sew door to the front of the house.

Windows:
Use the blue yarn ch 7, yarn over turn and double crochet in the 5th ch from hook. Double crochet to the end fasten off.

Frame for windows:
Use the same yarn as the door, make a chain long enough to go around outer edge of window. Sew the chain around the edge of the window then sew windows to the house.

Vine:
Use a lighter Green to make a chain with a long tail to sew back into the chain stitching the chain on each side to form the leaves.

Chimney:
Use brown to crochet a rectangle 4 inches long by 2 inches wide. Sew the 2 inch sides together to form  a box.  Pinch the sides evenly spaced  and crochet down all the sides to create an edge.  Sew the chimney to the roof.
To make the smoke I used cotton that I brushed out then formed into a heart shape puff of smoke.

Step 4: Orange Tree

Tree:Use Green 
Make a magic circle with 6 ch spaces Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sts
Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sts
Rnd 4: * sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 24 sts
Rnd 5: * sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 30 sts
Rnd 6: * sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 36 sts
Rnd 7: * sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 42 sts
Rnds 8 -12: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: * sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog, rep from * around - 36 sts.
Rnd 14: * sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog, rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 15: * sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 16: * sc in each of next 2 sts, Sc2tog, rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 17: * sc in the next st, Sc2tog, rep from * around - 12 sts. Stuff with Fluff.

Trunk:
Use Brown
Make a magic circle with 6 ch spaces Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sts
Rnds 3 -5: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 6: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sts
Rnds 7: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 8: * sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 24 sts
Rnds 9: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: * sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around - 30 sts
Rnds 11: Sc in each sc around
Sew the smaller part of the trunk into the opening of the tree. Stuff the trunk with fiber fill

Oranges: Make as Many as you want
Use orange and make a magic circle with 7 ch spaces leave a tail around 5 inches pull the ring closed use the tail to weave in and out through the outer loops pull tight to form a little ball then sew to the tree and grass.



Step 5: Mail Box and Path

Path:
Use Gray and the Knitting Needles cast on 7 sts
Knit 1 row, purl the next row until path measures the desired length of the path.

Mail Box:
Use White and the Knitting Needles cast on 7 sts
Row 1 Knit across
Row 2 Knit 1, Purl 5, knit 1
Work rows 1 and 2 until you have 17 rows Bind off next row leaving a long tail to sew box together.

Mail box  door/back and bottom: Make 3
Use White and Crochet hook ch 7,  yarn over double crochet in 3rd ch from hook and remaining sts. Fasten off.
Curve the Mail box and sew the back and bottom around the edges. Sew the door to the edge of the box.

Flag:
using smaller crochet hook and DMC Floss ch 7 then slip st in 3rd ch from hook fasten off weave in end and sew flag to side of box.

Mail Box stand:
Use Gray and crochet hook G
Make a magic circle with 5 ch sp place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2-6: Sc around
This will make a tube that you will stuff with fiber fill and sew to the bottom of the box.
Use Pictures as a guide as to where everything needs to be sewed down to the patch of grass.

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