Celosia Sunset Courtyard Villa – Crochet

This miniature villa is designed as a warm terracotta-and-cream display piece with a courtyard fountain, an open sitting room, and a dressed bunny host. It suits readers who love handmade crochet home decor, collectible amigurumi scenes, artisan dollhouse pieces, and giftable miniature house décor with a soft Mediterranean mood.

The finished piece feels like a premium display model, yet it is built from approachable shapes and carefully layered details. If you enjoy browsing for crochet dollhouse décor, nursery shelf styling, handcrafted bunny figures, and miniature patio accessories, this project gives that polished boutique look in yarn form.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Project Overview

This pattern recreates the villa exactly as shown: a tall tower on the left, a front arch doorway, a central connecting section with a tiled roof, and an open-front room on the right. The whole structure sits on a blush-tan base and includes a courtyard dining table, fountain, potted celosia flowers, string lights, and a furnished sitting room.

The palette matters for this design. Use soft cream for the walls, terracotta for all roof sections and arches, blush clay for the floor base, warm brown for doors and furniture, muted sage and dusty blue for selected accents, and rich coral, orange, and red for the flowers. The bunny wears neutral clothing so it does not compete with the villa.

Finished Size

• Main villa width: about 12 inches
• Depth: about 4 1/2 inches
• Tower height: about 8 1/2 inches
• Open room height: about 5 inches
• Bunny height including hat: about 3 1/2 inches
• Courtyard fountain height: about 2 inches

Size will shift slightly depending on yarn and tension. Keep your stitches very firm. This project looks best when every wall and furnishing holds its shape without sagging.

Materials

• Fine mercerized cotton yarn or crochet thread in cream, terracotta, blush clay, warm brown, tan, white, muted sage, dusty blue, mustard, coral, orange, red, and olive green
• Small amount of stuffing
• Thin plastic canvas, card plastic, or firm felt for hidden wall reinforcement
• Craft wire for string lights and some accessories
• Tiny beads for light bulbs if desired
• Embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Fabric glue optional for hidden structural support only

Hooks

• 2.5 mm hook: floor base panels
• 2.25 mm hook: villa walls, roofs, tower, open room shell
• 2.0 mm hook: arches, window trim, fountain bowls, bunny body
• 1.75 mm hook: doors, shelves, table, chair frame, larger flower pots
• 1.5 mm hook: cups, jars, pillows, guitar body, suitcase, mini breads
• 1.25 mm hook: tiny trim pieces, hat band, plate edging, smallest floral details

Changing hook size is important here. The walls need stability, while the smallest decorative items need crisp definition. Do not use one hook size for every detail or the scale will feel bulky.

Skill Level

Intermediate, mainly because of assembly, shaping, and miniature accessories. A patient beginner can complete it by working slowly and checking each part against the overall layout before sewing.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only

Design Notes

• Work most wall panels in rows for straighter edges.
• Roofs are made separately and sewn on after stuffing lightly or inserting support.
• For a very clean finish, line the inside of the large wall panels with trimmed plastic canvas before final closing.
• The right room is open at the front. Do not close that side.
• Test placement often before attaching furniture and plants.

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Gauge and Fabric Feel

Gauge is less important than scale and firmness. Your wall fabric should be dense enough that the stuffing or support does not show. For the 2.25 mm hook with fine cotton, aim for a fabric where 8 sc and 8 rows measure about 1 inch. If your walls bend too much, go down one hook size.

Main Floor Base

Using blush clay yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, ch 49.

1. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
2. Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
3. Round edging: Work evenly around all four sides with sc, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to join.

This rectangle is the full visual platform seen under the villa, table, bunny, and open room. If you want extra strength, make two identical base pieces and sandwich a firm card insert between them before closing with sc.

Tower Base Wall Unit

Use cream yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. The tower is a tall rectangular shell with one front arched doorway at ground level and one smaller arched opening near the top.

Front Tower Panel

1. Ch 17.
2. Rows 1-28: Sc across in rows.

Mark the centered doorway opening from row 2 to row 12. Leave about 3 stitches on each side. Rejoin yarn and work the left and right sides separately for those rows, then bridge the arch opening with a chain and continue upward. The upper small window should sit centered around rows 19 to 24, made the same way but narrower.

Back Tower Panel

1. Ch 17.
2. Rows 1-28: Sc across.

Side Tower Panels

1. Make 2.
2. Ch 11.
3. Rows 1-28: Sc across.

Join the four panels with sc or whip stitch. Insert support and very light stuffing only at the corners so the tower stays squared. Keep the bottom open for joining to the base.

Tower Roof

Use terracotta yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. The roof is a shallow gable cap wider than the tower body, with a draped tile effect.

1. Make 2 roof rectangles, each ch 15.
2. Rows 1-8: Sc across.
3. Along the lower long edge of each rectangle, add tile ridges with repeated small shell rows: sl st in first stitch, (ch 2, 2 hdc in same stitch, skip 1, sl st in next) across.

Sew the two roof panels together along one long edge. Lightly pad the roof peak or insert a folded strip of felt. Let the eaves overhang slightly on all sides, especially the front.

Front Arch Building Section

This is the structure directly in front of the tower, with the large central arched doorway.

Front Panel

Using cream yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, ch 19.

1. Rows 1-18: Sc across.

Create the centered doorway opening from row 2 to row 11. Keep the opening tall and rounded. The front arch is one of the strongest visual features, so make it neat and symmetrical.

Side Depth Panel

1. Make 1 in cream.
2. Ch 10.
3. Rows 1-18: Sc across.

The left side of this section visually connects into the tower, so you only need a visible right side panel and a joining strip where needed. Attach this section snugly to the lower front-left area of the tower so the doorway sits in front, exactly like the layered building shape in the image.

Terracotta Arch Trim

Using terracotta yarn and a 2.0 mm hook, crochet a trim strip long enough to follow the doorway curve. Work a foundation chain to fit, then 1 row of sc. Sew around the opening so the arch frame stands proud from the cream wall.

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Central Courtyard Wall and Rear Section

This part sits between the left structures and the right open room. It forms the courtyard backdrop and supports the middle roof.

Back Wall

1. Using cream and 2.25 mm hook, ch 24.
2. Rows 1-16: Sc across.

Add a small centered window, placed slightly above mid-height. Leave a narrow opening and later edge it with terracotta trim using the 2.0 mm hook. Sew this wall between the tower/front unit on the left and the right room on the right, but set it slightly back so a courtyard space appears in front.

Middle Roof

Using terracotta and a 2.25 mm hook, make two rectangles:

1. Ch 17.
2. Rows 1-7: Sc across.
3. Add the same shell-like tile edging along lower sides as used on the tower roof.

Sew together along the top ridge. This roof should sit low and horizontal, bridging the courtyard wall zone. It must visually line up between the tower and right room without overpowering the taller left tower roof.

Open Sitting Room Shell

The right side of the villa is an open-front room with cream walls, a peaked terracotta roof, interior shelves, chair, cushions, and floor décor.

Back Wall

1. Using cream and 2.25 mm hook, ch 19.
2. Rows 1-16: Sc across.

Side Wall

1. Make 1.
2. Ch 10.
3. Rows 1-16: Sc across.

Front Gable Frame

Using cream and 2.25 mm hook, ch 19 for the bottom edge. Work upward in rows, decreasing one stitch at each end every other row to form a peaked open frame. Stop when the peak is neat and centered. This piece outlines the open front exactly as shown.

Join the back wall, side wall, and front gable frame. Leave the entire front open. Add a floor panel in blush clay, ch 19 and work 9 rows sc. Stitch inside the room base.

Open Room Roof

Use terracotta yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

1. Make 2 roof rectangles, each ch 14.
2. Rows 1-8: Sc across.
3. Add tile ridges along the lower edges.
4. Sew along one long side to form a pitched roof.

This roof should overhang the front frame noticeably, creating the porch-like silhouette visible in the image.

Wall and Window Trim

Using terracotta and a 2.0 mm hook, edge the large lower doorway, the upper tower opening, and the small rear window with narrow trim strips. Each strip is a simple row of sc worked around a fitted foundation chain. Sew the trim slightly raised rather than flat for better definition.

Courtyard Table and Stools

Use warm brown yarn and a 1.75 mm hook.

Tabletop

1. Ch 11.
2. Rows 1-5: Sc across.
3. Make 4 narrow legs: ch 5, sc back along chain. Sew one at each corner.

Stools

1. Make 2.
2. Ch 4.
3. Rows 1-2: Sc across.
4. Add 4 tiny chain legs if desired, or use stuffed mini cubes.

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Place the table to the left of the courtyard fountain. The stools are low and pale in the image, so you may cover the seat tops with a tiny cream round or square before attachment.

Plates, Cups, and Vase

Using white and a 1.25 mm hook, make 2 flat circles for plates: 6 sc in MR, then a tiny increase round if needed. For cups, make 4 sc in MR and one round even. For the small vase, use blush or white, 4 sc in MR, increase to 6, then work 2 rounds straight and finish with a narrow neck.

Courtyard Fountain

The fountain is centered and built in stacked rounds using dusty blue, pale gray-blue, and cream if desired. Use a 2.0 mm hook.

Lower Basin

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around = 12.
3. Round 3: Sc, inc around = 18.
4. Round 4: In BLO, sc around.
5. Rounds 5-6: Sc around.
6. Round 7: Sl st loosely around for rim.

Upper Bowl

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: 12 sc.
3. Round 3: In BLO, sc around.
4. Round 4: Sc around.
5. Finish with a soft sl st rim.

Center Column

Ch 5, sc back along chain, or crochet a tiny stuffed tube. Sew upper bowl above the lower basin. Add a tiny central water nub at the top with 3 or 4 sc in a ring. Set the fountain on a small circular base so it stands securely.

Potted Celosia Flowers

These bright potted plants appear across the courtyard and inside the room. Use a 1.5 mm hook for pots and stems, and a 1.25 mm hook for the flower plumes.

Flower Pots

1. With terracotta or brown, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: 9 sc.
3. Round 3: In BLO, 9 sc.
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around.
5. Round 6: Sl st around for rim.

Leaves

With olive or green, ch 4. Sl st in second ch, sc in next, hdc in last. Make 4 to 6 per pot.

Flower Plumes

With coral, orange, or red and a 1.25 mm hook, ch 5, work 2 sc in second chain from hook and in each remaining chain. This creates a curled plume. Make 3 to 5 per pot. Cluster tightly for the upright celosia look.

Place one pot beside the doorway, one near the fountain, one near the right room edge, and smaller groupings inside the courtyard near the back wall.

String Lights

Use dark brown or black thread and a 1.25 mm hook, or simply couch a strand in place. Stretch a gentle curve from the middle wall area toward the right open room front. Add 5 to 7 tiny bulbs made from white knots, beads, or tiny crocheted puffs.

Interior Shelves and Food Display

The open room has two wall shelves with jars, bread, and a vase. Use a 1.5 mm hook.

Shelves

1. Make 2 narrow strips in warm brown.
2. Ch 8.
3. Rows 1-2: Sc across.

Sew one shelf halfway up the back wall and one slightly lower. Keep them straight.

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Jars

For each jar, use cream, brown, or muted tones. Make 4 sc in MR, then work one round even. A contrasting sl st at the top creates a lid. Make 5 to 6 jars in mixed sizes.

Bread Loaf

Using tan and a 1.5 mm hook, ch 5. Work oval rounds around the chain for 3 rounds. Stuff lightly. Add one short surface line across the top for a baked loaf shape.

Tall Vase With Flowers

Using muted sage or dusty green, make a slim vase with 4 sc in MR, increase to 6, work several rounds straight, then narrow slightly at the neck. Add orange and red plumes at the top.

Chair, Cushions, Rug, and Suitcase

Chair

Use tan or wicker-colored yarn and a 1.75 mm hook for the frame.

1. Seat: Ch 7, work 4 rows sc.
2. Back: Ch 7, work 5 rows sc.
3. Arms: Make 2 thin strips, ch 5 and sc back.
4. Legs: Four tiny chain legs or stitched cords.

Join into a slightly reclined chair. For a wicker effect, surface stitch a few horizontal lines.

Cushions

With mustard, blush, cream, and sage, use a 1.5 mm hook. Ch 6, work 4 rows sc, make two pieces for each pillow, sew together, and stuff lightly. One cushion rests on the chair and others sit on the floor.

Rug

Using cream or pale gray and a 1.75 mm hook, ch 14 and work 8 rows sc. Add a border round in a slightly darker tone if desired. Place under the chair and accessories.

Suitcase

With brown yarn and a 1.5 mm hook, ch 8 and work 5 rows sc for each side. Join around the edges with a narrow gusset. Add two tiny cream dots for clasps. Lean or place it against the back wall shelf area.

Mini Guitar

The guitar is a key detail placed in front of the open room. Use a 1.25 mm hook.

1. Body front: 6 sc in MR, increase gradually into an oval lower body, then narrow toward the neck.
2. Body back: Make the same piece.
3. Join the two pieces with sl st, stuffing only very lightly.
4. Neck: Ch 7, sc back.
5. Head: Add 2 tiny stitches at the top for the tuning end.

Use dark brown for the body edge and lighter tan for the center. Stitch a tiny sound hole in contrasting thread. Lean the guitar between the fountain area and the open room.

Side Wall Hanging Decor

On the right room side wall, add two narrow hanging pieces in warm neutrals to mimic the vertical decorative items in the image. Each can be a simple chain with a slim stitched covering or a tiny elongated oval. Keep them understated.

Bunny Host

The bunny is a separate amigurumi figure standing to the left of the table. It has long lop ears, a brimmed hat, a white shirt, beige vest, shorts, and a neck scarf. Use a 2.0 mm hook for body parts and a 1.5 mm hook for clothing details.

Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around = 12.
3. Round 3: Sc, inc around = 18.
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around = 24.
5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around.
6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around = 18.
7. Stuff.
8. Round 11: Sc, dec around = 12.
9. Finish off.

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Body

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: 12 sc.
3. Round 3: 18 sc.
4. Rounds 4-8: Sc around.
5. Round 9: Sc, dec around = 12.
6. Stuff lightly.

Legs

Make 2. Start with 6 sc in MR, work 3 rounds even, then add 1 or 2 rounds in tan for shorts if preferred. Stuff lightly and attach to the body.

Arms

Make 2. Start with 5 sc in MR and work 4 rounds even. Attach low on the body sides.

Ears

Make 2 with cream or light beige using 2.0 mm hook. Ch 8. Work around the chain in an oval for 3 rounds, tapering the tip slightly. Flatten and sew to the head so they droop downward beside the face.

Muzzle and Tail

For the muzzle, make 4 sc in MR and one round even. Sew centered low on the face. For the tail, make 6 sc in MR, fasten off, and stitch to the lower back.

Hat

Use light tan yarn and a 1.5 mm hook.

1. Crown: 6 sc in MR, increase to a flat circle about 1 inch wide, then work 3 rounds even.
2. Brim: Increase evenly for one round to create a shallow sun hat shape.
3. Band: Add a cream or tan sl st band with the 1.25 mm hook.

Vest and Shorts

The vest is beige and open at the front. Make a small back panel and two front panels in rows using the 1.5 mm hook, then seam at the shoulders. The shorts are simple half-rounds worked around the body base in tan. Keep the clothing fitted and neat.

Shirt and Neck Scarf

Work the shirt in white as a tiny torso wrap or stitch-on front panel with short sleeves. The scarf can be a narrow chain strip in warm mustard or tan, tied once at the neck.

Assembly Order

1. Sew or crochet the tower shell and attach it to the left rear of the base.
2. Attach the lower front arch section in front of the tower.
3. Attach the central rear wall and middle roof.
4. Build and attach the open sitting room on the right.
5. Add all roof sections and check that the lines feel balanced.
6. Attach terracotta trims around openings and windows.
7. Place the courtyard table, stools, and fountain.
8. Add flower pots and interior shelving.
9. Attach mini accessories inside the room.
10. Position the bunny last so it does not get in the way while sewing.

Before sewing permanently, place every part loosely on the base and compare proportions. The courtyard must remain open enough to display the fountain clearly, while the right room must still look cozy and full.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Embroider the bunny eyes with tiny brown or black knots and add a very small nose in soft brown. Keep the face minimal and gentle. Sew the hat at a slight angle. Position one arm near the body and the other naturally at the side so the bunny looks like a calm villa host standing beside the table.

Steam lightly from a safe distance if your yarn allows it, especially on roofs and wall panels. Do not flatten the tile texture. Check that the guitar leans securely, the shelves stay level, and the fountain stands exactly in the courtyard center.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct rain or strong sun.
• Do not hang by the roofs or tower.
• Lift from the base with two hands.
• Store in a box with tissue support around the small accessories.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are all three roof sections aligned and evenly overhanging?
• Is the fountain centered in the courtyard?
• Are the flower colors distributed across the whole scene?
• Does the bunny stand securely without leaning?
• Are the tiny shelves, jars, and guitar firmly attached?
• Have all trim threads been woven in neatly?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the villa with a soft dry brush, moving from roofs downward. Avoid pulling on flower plumes, string lights, or the bunny ears. For deeper cleaning, use low-suction vacuuming through a layer of mesh held slightly above the piece.

If the item is packed away, wrap the fountain, guitar, and bunny separately in tissue. Keep the house upright in storage so the roof lines and open room frame do not warp. Avoid damp areas, since cotton can absorb moisture and lose crisp structure over time.