Amigurumi Telephone Booth – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Telephone Booth – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the nostalgic and charming world of amigurumi! ☎️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Telephone Booth—a delightful and iconic miniature piece perfect for vintage décor, whimsical collections, or adding a touch of classic city charm to your handmade creations! 🏙️ Whether you love crafting architectural-inspired designs, enjoy making fun decorative accents, or simply want to stitch up a tiny retro phone booth, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed structure with bold lines and signature elements! ❤️

This design embraces structured stitches, vibrant hues, and nostalgic appeal to bring a timeless look to your crochet collection! 🧶📞 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Telephone Booth turns out just right—ready to stand as a fun display piece, serve as a charming handmade gift, or add a pop of vintage elegance to your space! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic reds, deep blues, or playful alternative shades, and let’s stitch up an amigurumi telephone booth with timeless flair! ✨

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☎️ Amigurumi Telephone Booth – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring a bit of classic British charm to your decor with this iconic red telephone booth! This intermediate project features structured sides, windows, and a removable door — perfect as a gift box, display piece, or unique conversation starter.


✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, sewing panels, and working with wire or plastic canvas for structure.


📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.


🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Red (main body)

    • Black (base)

    • White (window backing and sign)

    • Gold or yellow (crown detail)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Clear plastic canvas or thin cardboard (for structure)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Fabric glue (optional)

  • Stitch marker

  • Small black buttons or felt circles (optional for detail)


🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc – Single Crochet
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off


🟥 Base Panel (Make 1)

With black yarn:

  1. Ch 20

  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (19)
    3–28. ch 1, turn, sc across (19)
    FO and weave in ends.

Cut a plastic canvas to the same size and glue or sandwich inside.


🟥 Side Panels (Make 4)

With red yarn:

  1. Ch 20

  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (19)
    3–40. ch 1, turn, sc across (19)
    FO and weave in ends.

Windows (Optional):
Use surface crochet or sew a grid using white yarn. You can also crochet frames using chain loops and sew on clear plastic or tulle behind.

Repeat on all 4 panels.


🟥 Roof Panel (Make 1 Rectangular + 1 Arched Top)

Rectangular Roof:

  1. Ch 20

  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (19)
    3–6. ch 1, turn, sc across (19)
    FO.

Arched Top (Make 4 small panels to curve the top corners):

  1. Ch 10

  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)

  3. ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

  4. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec (7)

  5. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec (5)

  6. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec (3)

  7. ch 1, turn, dec, dec (1)
    FO and shape into arch.

Sew one on top of each side panel to round the roof.


🚪 Door Panel (Same as side panel)

Leave one panel unattached or hinge it using yarn to make it openable. Attach a small yarn loop or felt patch as the handle.


🏷 “TELEPHONE” Signs (Make 2)

With white yarn:

  1. Ch 10

  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
    3–4. ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
    FO and embroider “TELEPHONE” with black thread or use iron-on letters.

Sew on to the top center of front and back.


👑 Crown Appliqué (Optional)

With gold or yellow yarn:

  • Embroider or create a tiny crown shape using simple stitches.

  • Or use a gold button or charm for realism.


🔧 Assembly

  1. Sew the 4 red panels together vertically into a box.

  2. Insert plastic canvas panels before joining to keep the sides stiff.

  3. Sew black base on bottom.

  4. Sew roof panel and arched tops in place.

  5. Attach signage and crown details.

  6. Leave one panel open or attach with a yarn hinge for a functional door.


💡 Tips

  • For structure, you can also line the interior with cardboard cut to panel size.

  • Add fairy lights inside to turn it into a cozy night lamp.

  • Add felt window panes for a translucent effect.


Your amigurumi British telephone booth is now ready to stand proudly on display! 🇬🇧☎️


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