Crochet Tutorial: Tabby Cat Attic Sewing Studio – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a cozy attic sewing studio with a cream open-front cottage, warm brown roof, round attic windows, shelves of thread, a sewing table, black sewing machine, quilt rug, balcony garden, clothesline, dress form, fabric board, yarn cubbies, tiny mouse helper, and a sweet tabby cat in a floral sewing dress.

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

Finished Size

Whole studio: about 12 in wide, 11 in tall, and 8 in deep.
Cat doll: about 4.5 in tall when seated.
Mouse helper: about 2.25 in tall.
Quilt rug: about 8.5 in wide and 6.5 in deep.
Porch balcony: about 3.5 in wide and 5.5 in tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate. The house uses simple rectangles, panels, joining, surface crochet, and many small amigurumi details. Confident beginners can make it slowly by finishing one section at a time.

Materials

Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in cream, ivory, warm beige, dusty rose, dark brown, medium brown, tan, gray, black, pink, red, green, blue, yellow, cream white, and assorted thread-spool colors.
2.75 mm crochet hook for amigurumi and small details.
3.25 mm crochet hook for house panels, roof, floor, and rug.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Plastic canvas, thin cardboard, or foam board for stiffening the walls, roof, floor, balcony, shelves, table, cabinet, and sewing machine base.
Two 8 mm safety eyes for the cat and two 4 mm safety eyes or black embroidery knots for the mouse.
Black embroidery floss for whiskers, cat stripes, sewing machine details, and small outlines.
Pink embroidery floss for nose and paw details.
Brown, cream, and gold embroidery floss for stitching roof lines, buttons, spool rims, and window glow.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, fabric glue if desired, and a long doll needle for assembly.
Optional warm white fairy light strand for the glowing round windows. Use battery-operated lights only.

Abbreviations in US Terms

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st: stitch
rnd: round
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
FO: fasten off

Gauge

With the 3.25 mm hook, 20 sc rows and 18 sc stitches should measure about 4 in square. Exact gauge is less important than firm fabric. Use a smaller hook if stuffing or inserts show through the stitches.

Construction Notes

The studio is made as an open-front dollhouse. The cream floor, back wall, two side walls, and triangular attic gable are crocheted separately, stiffened, then whipstitched together. The roof is made from two long dusty-rose panels with thick dark brown edging.

The interior items are made as small flat-backed pieces so they sit neatly against the walls. Keep the stitches tight and use very little stuffing in shelves and furniture. The cat should sit at the sewing table, so the body is slightly pear-shaped and the legs are bent forward.

House Base and Floor

Main Floor Panel

Use cream yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. This panel forms the flat base under the sewing room and supports the quilt rug, table, cabinet, basket, and balcony edge.

Ch 43.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 42 sc.
Rows 2-32: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. 42 sc.
Row 33: Ch 1, sc across. Do not turn.
Border rnd: Work 32 sc evenly down the first side, 42 sc across the foundation edge, 32 sc up the second side, and 42 sc across the top edge. Sl st to first sc. 148 sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, BLO sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner stitch. Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut a piece of plastic canvas or foam board slightly smaller than the floor. Place it under the panel. Crochet or whipstitch another plain cream rectangle of 42 stitches by 32 rows to the underside if you want a clean bottom.

Back Wall Panel

The back wall is the tall cream wall behind the cat, sewing table, shelf, thread spools, button board, fabric swatches, and dress form. It should stand straight and firm.

Ch 45 with cream yarn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 44 sc.
Rows 2-42: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to first sc. FO.

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Cut a stiff insert about 9.25 in wide and 8.5 in tall. Sew or glue the insert behind the wall. The side with neat sc rows faces into the room.

Left Wall with Balcony Opening

This wall is visible on the left, beside the little balcony garden and clothesline. It supports the roof and frames the open studio front.

Ch 27 with cream yarn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 26 sc.
Rows 2-34: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Rows 35-40: Ch 1, sc in first 18 st only. Turn. 18 sc.
Row 41: Ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. 16 sc.
Row 42: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. FO. 14 sc.

This stepped shape lets the left front stay partly open like the photo. Edge the whole wall with one round of sc in cream. Stiffen with plastic canvas before assembly.

Right Wall

The right wall is full height and holds the yarn cubby, basket, and button organizer. It also supports the right sloping roof panel.

Ch 27 with cream yarn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 26 sc.
Rows 2-40: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 41: Ch 1, dec, sc 22, dec. Turn. 24 sc.
Row 42: Ch 1, dec, sc 20, dec. FO. 22 sc.

Work one round of sc around the wall. Add a stiff insert. Keep the front edge crisp because it will be visible beside the quilt rug.

Triangular Attic Gable

The front gable is the cream triangle under the high roof. It has a dark brown frame and one glowing round window. The back gable can be simpler but should match the roof angle.

Front Triangle

Ch 45 with cream yarn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 44 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, dec, sc 40, dec. Turn. 42 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, dec, sc 38, dec. Turn. 40 sc.
Continue decreasing 1 stitch at each end on every even row, and sc even on every odd row, until 4 sc remain.
Next row: Ch 1, dec twice. Turn. 2 sc.
Final row: Ch 1, dec. FO.

Dark Brown Gable Frame

With dark brown yarn, join at the bottom left corner of the triangle.
Sc evenly up the left slope, placing 2 sc into every row end where needed so the edge does not pull.
Place 3 sc at the peak.
Sc evenly down the right slope.
Sc across the bottom edge. Sl st to first sc.
Work a second round of sc in BLO around the same edge for a thick raised beam. FO.

Round Attic Window

Make one large round cream window for the front gable and one smaller round window for the side roof area. Use ivory yarn for the glowing inner circle and cream yarn for the outer rim.

Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Change to cream.
Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
Sl st to first sc and FO, leaving a sewing tail.

For the window cross, ch 8 with cream yarn and sl st back along the chain. Make two strips. Sew them across the circle in a plus shape. Add tiny gold straight stitches around the ivory center for a warm light effect.

Roof Panels

The roof is oversized, thick, and rounded along the ridge and lower eaves. The pictured roof is dusty rose with dark brown trim and raised ridges. Make two panels and join them at the peak.

Left Roof Panel

With dusty rose yarn and 3.25 mm hook, ch 48.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 47 sc.
Rows 2-34: Ch 1, BLO sc across. Turn. 47 sc.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Right Roof Panel

Repeat the left roof panel exactly.
Do not FO at the end of Row 35 if you want to join immediately.
Hold both roof panels with long edges touching at the ridge.
With dark brown yarn, sc through both panels across the long ridge. FO.

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Thick Roof Edging

Join dark brown yarn at one lower front roof corner.
Work 1 round of sc around the entire roof shape, placing 3 sc at each corner.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, reverse sc around for a rounded corded edge. Sl st and FO.
For the front eave, crochet a separate dark brown strip: ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across for 49 sc. Work 5 rows of sc. Sew along the front roof edge.
Make a second strip for the back eave and sew it to the back roof edge.

Raised Roof Lines

Use medium brown yarn and surface slip stitch along every fourth roof row from ridge to lower edge. Make 8 raised lines on each panel. Keep them straight so the roof looks like neatly worked crochet shingles.

Dark Interior Beams

The attic ceiling has strong dark beams running from the ridge down the sloped sides. These make the room look deep and warm.

Make 6 beam strips with dark brown yarn: ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 32 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
Sew 3 beams inside the left roof panel and 3 inside the right roof panel.
Space them evenly, beginning 1 in from the front edge.

Assembling the House Shell

Lay the floor flat with the RS facing up.
Pin the back wall to the back long edge of the floor. Whipstitch through both layers using cream yarn.
Pin the left wall to the left side of the floor and the back wall. Sew along the floor edge first, then up the back corner.
Pin the right wall the same way. Make sure both side walls lean slightly inward at the top to meet the roof.
Center the triangular front gable under the roof peak. Sew its bottom edge to the upper front area of the back wall or side supports as needed.
Place the roof over the structure. The ridge should sit centered, and the dark eaves should overhang the front and sides.
Sew the roof to the gable slopes, side walls, and back wall using dark brown yarn.

Quilt Rug with Granny Squares

The rug is a cream-bordered patchwork quilt on the floor. It has brown square outlines with dusty pink, sage, tan, and cream flower centers.

Make 20 Mini Flower Squares

Make 10 dark brown squares, 5 sage squares, and 5 tan squares. Use 2.75 mm hook for neat detail.

Rnd 1: With flower center color, 8 sc in MR. Sl st. FO.
Rnd 2: Join petal color. Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st. Repeat around for 4 petals. FO.
Rnd 3: Join square background color in any petal space. Ch 2, 2 hdc in same space, ch 2, 3 hdc in same space, ch 1. In each next petal space work 3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 1. Sl st to first hdc. FO.
Rnd 4: Join cream. Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner ch-2 space and 1 sc in each stitch. FO.

Join the Rug

Arrange the squares in 4 rows of 5 squares.
Use cream yarn to whipstitch the squares together through back loops only.
Join dark brown yarn at one corner.
Border Rnd 1: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Border Rnd 2: Change to cream, sc around.
Border Rnd 3: Ch 1, reverse sc around for a soft rope edge. FO.

Tabby Cat Doll

The cat has a round head, tan tabby stripes, large eyes, cream muzzle, pink nose, small ears, and a seated body wearing a floral sewing dress. Use tight stitches so the face stays smooth.

Cat Head

Rnd 1: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sc.
Rnds 7-13: Sc around. 36 sc.
Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, 7 stitches apart.
Rnd 14: Sc 4, dec around. 30 sc.
Rnd 15: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sc.
Rnd 16: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 17: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Rnd 18: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Cat Muzzle

Rnd 1: With cream yarn, ch 5.
Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 2, inc in last ch. 10 sc.
Rnd 3: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sc.
Sl st and FO, leaving a tail.
Sew to the lower center of the face between Rnds 10 and 14.
Embroider a pink nose over the center and a small brown mouth below it.

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Cat Ears

Make 2 with tan yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sc.
Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 6 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc around. 8 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 3, inc around. 10 sc.
Flatten each ear. Do not stuff.
Sew to the top of the head between Rnds 4 and 8.

Tabby Stripes and Face Details

With dark brown floss, embroider three short vertical stripes on the forehead.
Add two curved cheek stripes on each side of the face.
Add three whiskers on each side with black floss.
Add a tiny cream highlight stitch under each eye.
Use pink floss to make small blush stitches beside the muzzle.

Cat Body

Rnd 1: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
Rnds 5-7: Sc around. 24 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc 6, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 4. 22 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc around. 22 sc.
Rnd 10: Sc 5, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 4. 20 sc.
Rnd 11: Sc around. 20 sc.
Rnd 12: Sc 3, dec around. 16 sc.
Rnd 13: Sc around. 16 sc.
Stuff the lower body firmly and upper body lightly.
Rnd 14: Sc 2, dec around. 12 sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

Cat Arms

Make 2 with tan yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sc.
Rnds 3-10: Sc around. 10 sc.
Stuff paws lightly, leave upper arms flat.
Rnd 11: Flatten and sc through both layers for 5 sc. FO.
Sew arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 12, angled forward toward the sewing table.

Cat Legs and Feet

Make 2 with tan yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 6.
Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side: sc 3, inc. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc. 16 sc.
Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 16 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. 12 sc.
Rnds 7-9: Sc around. 12 sc.
Stuff the foot only. Flatten upper leg and sc through both layers for 6 sc. FO.
Sew legs to the lower front body so the cat sits naturally on the chair.

Cat Tail

Rnd 1: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-20: Sc around. 6 sc.
Do not stuff heavily. Insert a chenille stem only if the item is decorative and not for children.
FO and sew tail behind the body, curling to one side of the chair.
Embroider 4 dark brown rings around the tail.

Floral Sewing Dress

The cat wears a cream dress with small pink and green floral details. The dress is worked as a removable skirt and bodice, then decorated after sewing.

Dress Bodice

With cream yarn, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc 5, ch 5, skip 4, sc 6, ch 5, skip 4, sc 5. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 5, sc 5 in ch space, sc 6, sc 5 in ch space, sc 5. 26 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.
Wrap around the upper body and sew the back seam.

Dress Skirt

Join cream yarn around the lower edge of the bodice.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around evenly, making 24 sc. Sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. 48 hdc.
Rnds 3-5: Ch 2, hdc around. 48 hdc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around. FO.

Flower Embroidery

Use dusty pink floss to make 8 tiny lazy-daisy flowers on the skirt.
Use sage green floss to add two leaves beside each flower.
Add one red flower near the bodice center, matching the image’s sweet handmade style.
Keep the embroidery scattered, not perfectly symmetrical.

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Wooden Sewing Chair

The chair is small and dark brown with a simple square seat, low back, and four legs. It should hold the cat at the correct height behind the sewing table.

Chair Seat

With medium brown yarn, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sc.
Rows 2-12: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Sc around with 3 sc in each corner. FO.
Cut a small plastic canvas square and sew it under the seat.

Chair Back

Ch 13 with medium brown yarn.
Rows 1-8: Sc 12 across each row. FO.
Edge with dark brown sc around.
Sew the back to one side of the seat at a slight recline.

Chair Legs

Make 4 legs with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Rnds 2-8: Sc around. 5 sc.
FO, leaving tails.
Sew one leg under each seat corner.

Sewing Table

The sewing table is dark brown and rectangular, placed in front of the cat. It holds the black sewing machine and a small cream fabric piece.

Table Top

With medium brown yarn, ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 21 sc.
Rows 2-12: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. FO.
Make a second identical piece.
Place plastic canvas between both pieces and sc them together around the edge with dark brown yarn.

Table Legs

Make 4 with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-10: Sc around. 6 sc.
FO and sew under the table top.

Table Drawer Front

With dark brown yarn, ch 18.
Rows 1-4: Sc 17 across each row. FO.
Sew to the front edge of the table.
Embroider one small tan horizontal handle in the center.

Vintage Black Sewing Machine

The sewing machine is a small black vintage shape with a base, upright arm, top bar, needle, and gold wheel detail. It sits centered on the sewing table.

Machine Base

With black yarn, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border with sc around. FO.

Machine Body

With black yarn, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 5, ch 4, skip 4, sc 3. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc 3, sc 4 in ch space, sc 5. 12 sc.
Rows 7-8: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
Fold slightly and sew to the base so the open space looks like the machine throat.

Machine Wheel and Needle

Wheel: With dark gray yarn, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sc, sl st, FO. Sew to the right side of machine.
Needle bar: With gray yarn, ch 5, sl st back along chain. Sew vertically near the front left.
Thread line: Use cream sewing thread. Run it from the top of machine down to the fabric piece and then loosely toward the mouse spool.

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Fabric Under the Needle

With cream yarn, ch 8.
Rows 1-5: Sc 7 across each row. FO.
Embroider tiny pink and green flowers on the piece.
Place partly under the needle and tack it to the table.

Thread Spool Shelf

The upper back wall has a narrow shelf with many colorful spools. The shelf should sit behind the cat’s head, slightly above the sewing machine.

Wall Shelf

With dark brown yarn, ch 34.
Rows 1-3: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 33 sc.
FO and sew to the back wall about 4.25 in above the floor.
Add two small bracket chains under the shelf: ch 6, sl st back, sew diagonally on each end.

Mini Thread Spools

Make 18 spools in assorted colors: red, blue, mustard, sage, pink, cream, gray, dusty purple, and teal. Each spool is made the same way.

Rnd 1: With spool color, 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 5 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 5 sc.
Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 5 sc. FO.
With tan or brown yarn, embroider one small horizontal line around the top and bottom rim.
Sew the spools upright onto the shelf in two uneven rows.

Left Thread Cabinet

The left side of the room has stacked thread spools on a tall dark shelf. It stands above a small cabinet and beside hanging scissors.

Cabinet Body

With dark brown yarn, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 18 sc.
Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
FO. Make a second panel the same size.
Insert plastic canvas and sc both panels together around the edge.

Drawer Lines

Surface slip stitch one horizontal line across Row 7 and another across Row 14.
Embroider two tiny tan handles on each drawer section.
Sew the cabinet to the left interior wall, close to the back corner.

Stacked Spool Rack

With dark brown yarn, ch 18.
Rows 1-4: Sc 17 across each row. FO.
Make 12 mini spools using the spool pattern above.
Sew spools in three rows of four above the cabinet.

Hanging Scissors

The scissors hang between the spool cabinet and the main shelf. They are made from tiny crocheted loops and embroidered blades.

With gray yarn, ch 6, sl st to first ch to form a loop. FO. Make 2 loops.
Sew the loops side by side on the back wall.
For each blade, ch 7, sl st back along chain. Make 2 blades.
Sew the blades crossed under the handle loops.
Add one black knot at the crossing point.

Measuring Tape

The yellow measuring tape curls from the cabinet to the floor. It adds a playful sewing-room detail.

With yellow yarn, ch 46.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Use black floss to embroider tiny short marks every 3 chains.
Curve it naturally and tack it to the floor near the cabinet.

Dress Form Mannequin

The dress form stands to the right of the cat. It has a cream and dusty-pink torso, a dark neck cap, and a thin brown stand.

Torso

Rnd 1: With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 7: Sc 4, dec around. 15 sc.
Rnd 8: Sc around. 15 sc.
Change to dusty pink.
Rnd 9: Sc 3, dec around. 12 sc.
Rnd 10: Sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 11: Sc 2, dec around. 9 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 12: Sc around. FO and close.

Stand

With dark brown yarn, ch 13 and sl st back along the chain.
Base: 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sc, sl st, FO.
Sew the chain post to the base and the torso to the top of the post.
Add a tiny dark brown cap at the neck with 5 sc in MR.

Button Board and Fabric Swatches

On the right wall there is a brown button board with little round buttons and a soft fabric-swatch panel beside it. These pieces fill the wall just like a real sewing studio.

Button Board

With medium brown yarn, ch 17.
Rows 1-12: Sc 16 across each row. FO.
Edge with dark brown sc around.
Make 12 buttons: with assorted colors, 5 sc in MR, sl st, FO.
Sew buttons to the board in 3 rows of 4.
Add two tiny black stitches across each button.

Fabric Swatches

Make 4 small rectangles in blue, pink, sage, and cream.
For each rectangle: ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across for 7 sc. Work 5 rows. FO.
Edge each rectangle with one round of sc in a contrasting color.
Sew them to the wall in a 2 by 2 arrangement left of the button board.

Yarn Cubby Shelf

The lower right wall has a pale green cubby with balls of yarn. It sits near a little basket and makes the room feel full and creative.

Cubby Body

With pale sage yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sc.
Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
FO. Make a second panel.
Place plastic canvas between the panels and sc around to join.

Cubby Dividers

With dark sage yarn, surface slip stitch one vertical line down the center.
Surface slip stitch two horizontal lines to create six cubbies.
Sew the shelf against the lower right wall.

Small Yarn Balls

Make 8 yarn balls in dusty rose, cream, brown, blue, green, and red.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sc.
FO and close. Wrap matching yarn once or twice around each ball for a wound look.
Sew or place the balls into the cubbies.

Basket of Yarn

The basket sits on the floor near the sewing table and rug. It is warm brown with handles and visible yarn balls inside.

Rnd 1: With medium brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 5-7: Sc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 4, skip 3, sc 6, ch 4, skip 3, sc 6. Sl st. FO.
Make 3 small yarn balls from the previous pattern and sew them inside the basket.

Mouse Helper

The tiny mouse sits on the floor near a large spool. It has beige ears, a gray-green sweater, small black eyes, and a long tail.

Mouse Head and Body

Rnd 1: With beige yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sc.
Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
Change to gray-green yarn.
Rnds 8-11: Sc around. 12 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 12: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Mouse Ears

Make 2 with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Sl st and FO.
Sew to the top sides of the head.

Mouse Arms, Feet, and Tail

Arms: Ch 5 with beige yarn, sl st back. Make 2 and sew to the sweater sides.
Feet: 5 sc in MR, sl st, FO. Make 2 and sew to the lower front.
Tail: Ch 16 with beige yarn, sl st back, sew to the back body.
Face: Add black knot eyes and a tiny dark brown nose.

Large Spool Beside the Mouse

With dusty pink yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
Rnds 4-8: Sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 9: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 10: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.
With tan yarn, surface stitch around both ends to form wooden rims.
Place the spool on its side near the mouse.

Left Balcony Porch

The left side has a small open balcony with dark brown railings, a flower pot, and a clothesline. It is attached to the side of the sewing studio and gives the project a charming lived-in look.

Balcony Floor

With cream yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 17 sc.
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Border with sc around. FO.
Stiffen with plastic canvas and sew to the left outside wall, level with the main floor.

Porch Posts

Make 4 posts with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sc.
Rnds 2-24: Sc around. 5 sc.
FO. Insert a thin wooden skewer or pipe cleaner if desired.
Sew two posts to the front corners and two posts against the house wall.

Railings

Front rail: Ch 22 with dark brown yarn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Work 2 rows. FO.
Side rail: Ch 16 with dark brown yarn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Work 2 rows. FO.
Sew rails between the posts at about 1.25 in high.
Add lower rails the same way, about 0.5 in above the balcony floor.

Flower Pot with Red Flowers

Pot

Rnd 1: With terracotta yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
Rnds 4-7: Sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 8: FLO sc around for a lip. FO.
Stuff lightly and sew to the balcony floor.

Leaves

With green yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
Make 8 leaves and sew them in a cluster inside the pot.

Red Flowers

With red yarn, ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
In the ring work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 4 more times for 5 petals.
FO. Make 5 flowers.
Sew flowers above the leaves on short green chain stems.

Clothesline and Tiny Laundry

The clothesline hangs from the balcony posts. It holds small pastel fabric pieces that look like sewing scraps drying by the attic window.

Line

With cream yarn, ch 34.
Sl st back along the chain for strength. FO.
Tie or sew between the two balcony posts.

Mini Cloth Pieces

Pink cloth: Ch 7, sc 6 across for 5 rows. FO.
Blue cloth: Ch 7, sc 6 across for 5 rows. FO.
Cream cloth: Ch 6, sc 5 across for 4 rows. FO.
Long scarf: Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Use tan yarn to make tiny clothespins: ch 3, sl st back, sew over the line and cloth edge.

Small Side Mushroom Decoration

A tiny mushroom hangs under the roof edge near the balcony, matching the whimsical handcrafted look.

Stem: With cream yarn, 5 sc in MR, sc around for 5 rounds. FO.
Cap: With dusty rose yarn, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sc, sc around for 1 round. FO.
Sew cap to stem.
Add cream French-knot dots to the cap.
Sew under the left roof eave.

Extra Wall Details

Small Side Round Window

Make one smaller round window for the side roof area. Repeat the attic window pattern through Rnd 4 only, then add one round of cream sc. Sew it to the outer roof panel and embroider a plus-shaped cross.

Wall Texture Lines

To match the photographed stitch texture, use cream yarn to surface slip stitch horizontal lines across the back and side walls every 5 rows. Keep the lines subtle so they look like soft crocheted wall planks.

Dark Base Trim

With dark brown yarn, ch enough to fit the bottom back wall width.
Sl st back along the chain.
Sew along the lower back wall where it meets the floor.
Repeat for both side walls.

Placement Guide

Place the quilt rug on the floor, slightly angled forward, with the cream border visible outside the room.
Set the sewing table at the center back, about 1.5 in from the wall.
Seat the tabby cat behind the table with paws touching the fabric under the needle.
Place the chair under the cat and tack the body to the chair so it stays seated.
Sew the black sewing machine to the top of the table.
Attach the thread shelf behind the cat’s head.
Place the spool cabinet on the left wall and the dress form to the right of the table.
Sew the button board and fabric swatches on the upper right wall.
Place the yarn cubby on the lower right wall and the basket on the floor in front of it.
Put the mouse helper and large spool on the floor near the table leg.
Attach balcony, railing, flower pot, clothesline, and mushroom to the left outside area.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the cat head to the body with the face looking slightly forward and down toward the sewing machine. Add extra stitches behind the ears if the head tilts too much. Sew arms forward so the paws rest close to the cream fabric.

Add final tabby stripes after the head is attached. This helps you place them correctly. Keep the center forehead stripes vertical, the cheek stripes curved, and the tail stripes evenly spaced. Add whiskers last so they stay clean.

Check every room accessory before securing it permanently. The image has a full, cozy arrangement, but each piece should still be visible. Use small hidden stitches instead of large glue spots whenever possible.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
Do not machine wash because the house contains stiff inserts and small sewn pieces.
Keep away from heavy moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
If fairy lights are used, remove batteries when the display is stored.
This design contains small parts and is intended as decor, not as a toy for children under 3.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

Roof panels are firmly sewn to both walls and gables.
Round windows are centered and the crossbars are secure.
Cat sits at the table with paws near the sewing fabric.
Thread shelf, cabinet, button board, cubby, and dress form are attached straight.
Quilt rug lies flat and extends forward like the photo.
Balcony railing, clothesline, mushroom, and flower pot are balanced on the left side.
All loose yarn ends are woven in and hidden.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the studio gently with a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush. Work from the roof downward so loose dust falls away from the shelves, sewing machine, cat, and rug.

If a spot appears, dampen a white cloth with cool water and press gently. Do not rub the embroidered flowers, whiskers, window details, or button board. Let the piece air dry completely before displaying again.

Store the attic sewing studio in a rigid box with tissue paper around the roof, balcony, and cat. Do not place heavy items on top. For long-term storage, keep the battery pack for lights outside the crochet house.