Crochet Scandinavian Village: A Whimsical DIY Guide

Step into the charming world of the Crochet Scandinavian Village, where creativity and coziness come together in the most delightful way. Picture quaint little houses, adorable villagers, and tiny trees all intricately handmade with love and passion. Each piece tells a unique story, weaving together a tapestry of warmth and nostalgia that whimsically captures the essence of a picturesque Scandinavian town. As you explore this miniature wonderland, you can't help but feel a sense of joy and wonder at the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that brings this village to life. So go ahead, immerse yourself in this whimsical world of crocheted wonders and let your imagination wander through the charming streets of the Crochet Scandinavian Village.

Yarn

Scheepjes® Softfun®

• Soft Mauve 1 ball (A)
• Latte 1 ball (B)

Materials

• Crochet hook size D/11 (3 mm)
• Poly Filling

Dimensions

• Small House = about 3 in. (7.5 cm) tall.
• Medium House = about 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) tall.
• Large House = about 5.5 in. (14 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• rep = repeat
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• dc = double crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

24 sc + 24 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).

Small House

With A

1. Rnd 1: Ch 21, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 4 sc in last ch; keep working on the other side of the foundation ch, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 2 sc in last ch – 44 sc.
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st – 48 sc.
3. Rnd 3: working in Back Loop only, sc in each st around – 48 sc.
4. Rnds 4 - 11: working in both loops now, 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
5. Rnd 12: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog – 44 sc.
6. Rnd 13: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog – 40 sc.
7. Rnd 14: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog – 36 sc.
8. Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
9. Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog – 32 sc.
10. Rnd 16: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog – 28 sc.
11. Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog – 24 sc.
12. Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog – 20 sc.
13. Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog – 16 sc.
14. Rnd 20: sc2tog around – 8 sc.
15. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.

Medium House

With A

1. Rnd 1: Ch 21, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 4 sc in last ch; keep working on the other side of the foundation ch, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 2 sc in last ch – 44 sc.
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st – 48 sc.
3. Rnd 3: working in Back Loop only, sc in each st around – 48 sc.
4. Rnds 4 - 16: working in both loops now, 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
5. Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog – 44 sc.
6. Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog – 40 sc.
7. Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog – 36 sc.
8. Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
9. Rnd 20: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog – 32 sc.
10. Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog – 28 sc.
11. Rnd 22: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog – 24 sc.
12. Rnd 23: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog – 20 sc.
13. Rnd 24: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog – 16 sc.
14. Rnd 25: sc2tog around – 8 sc.
15. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.

Large House

With A

1. Rnd 1: Ch 21, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 4 sc in last ch; keep working on the other side of the foundation ch, 1 sc in next 18 chs, 2 sc in last ch – 44 sc.
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st – 48 sc.
3. Rnd 3: working in Back Loop only, sc in each st around – 48 sc.
4. Rnds 4 - 19: working in both loops now, 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
5. Rnd 20: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog – 44 sc.
6. Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog – 40 sc.
7. Rnd 22: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog – 36 sc.
8. Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
9. Rnd 23: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog – 32 sc.
10. Rnd 24: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog – 28 sc.
11. Rnd 25: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog – 24 sc.
12. Rnd 26: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog – 20 sc.
13. Rnd 27: sc2tog, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog – 16 sc.
14. Rnd 28: sc2tog around – 8 sc.
15. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.

Roof

With B

1. Rnd 1: Ch 31, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 28 chs, 4 sc in last ch; keep working on the other side of the foundation ch, 1 sc in next 28 chs, 2 sc in last ch – 64 sc.
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st – 68 sc.
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st – 72 sc.
4. Rnd 4: working in Back Loop only, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st, 1 sl st in next st] rep 5 times, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st, skip 2 sts, working in both loops, sl st in next st, working in Back Loop only, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st, 1 sl st in next st] rep 10 times, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st, skip 2 sts, working in both loops, sl st in next st, working in Back Loop only, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st, 1 sl st in next st] rep 5 times, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st) in next st; close the round with a sl st into the 1st st of the previous round – 23 shells.
5. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long strand for sewing Rnd 3 of the roof onto the House.

Windows

With B

1. Row 1: 6 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 4 chs – 5 sc; turn.
2. Rows 2 - 6: ch 1, 1 sc in each st across – 5 sc; turn.

Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn to sew the window onto the House.

Door

With B

1. Row 1: 7 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next 5 chs – 6 sc; turn.
2. Rows 2 - 7: ch 1, 1 sc in each st across – 6 sc; turn.

Fasten off and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the door onto the House.

Embroider straight lines with A to create the Window’s frames and grilles.