Knitted Fairy House
Imagine a charming little cottage straight out of a fairy tale, but instead of being made of bricks or wood, it is intricately crafted from soft, cozy yarn. This whimsical creation is a knitted fairy house, complete with tiny windows, a delicate door, and perhaps even a miniature garden outside. The attention to detail in each stitch brings this magical dwelling to life, making it a cozy and enchanting abode for any fairy or woodland creature. Whether displayed as a decorative piece or used as a prop in a fairy-themed play, the knitted fairy house is sure to spark joy and wonder in all who behold its cozy, magical allure.
Materials & Tools
- 1 pair of 3 mm needles
- 1x Sunshine Mini Skeins Set
- tapestry needle
Size: 23cm high, 11 cm wide, 5 cm deep
Abbreviations
- K: knit
- K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
- P: purl
- St(s): stitch(es)
The Directions
Sunshine Little House
House front & back, make 2
Using the long tail cast on, and yellow yarn cast on 26 sts.
Row 1: P
Row 2: K
Repeat row 1 and row 2 until you have 12 rows.
Change yarn with orange.
Row 13: P
Row 14: K
Repeat row 13 and row 14 until you have 8 rows.
Change yarn with yellow.
Row 21: P
Row 22: K
Repeat row 21 and row 22 until you have 8 rows
Change yarn with orange.
Row 29: P
Row 30: K
Repeat row 29 and row 30 until you have 8 rows.
Change yarn with yellow.
Row 37: P
Row 38: K
Repeat row 37 and row 38 until you have 8 rows.
Change yarn with red
Row 45: P
Working in reverse stockinette, we are now going to decrease one st at each end of every row until 2 sts remain on the needle.
Row 46: K2tog, K till the end
Repeat row 46 until 2 sts remain on the needle, cast off.
Door
Using beige yarn, cast on 10
Row 1: P
Row 2:K
Repeat row 1 and row 2 until you have 18 rows, cast off.
Windows, make 2
Using beige yarn, cast on 8
Row 1: P
Row 2:K
Repeat row 1 and row 2 until you have 10 rows, cast off.
Sew some window frames using a darker brown yarn
To make up
Sew a door and windows onto the front of the house.
Using darker pink yarn, sew some flowers either side of the door, and add a small button to make the handle.
You are now ready to sew together the front and back panels (use a semaless stitch, like this one) and to stuff it with a bit of fiberfill.
Sew a little ribbon on the tip of the roof and your little house is ready to decorate door handles or to cheer any shelf.