If you’re looking for a quick festive make, you’re in the right place! This crochet gingerbread man ornament pattern will show you how to make this adorable crochet gingerbread man that’s perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday décor.

This cute little gingerbread man makes a lovely Christmas tree decoration, he’d also make a lovely gift topper or a sweet little stocking filler. He’s quick to make, making him perfect for those cosy evenings with your crochet hook. And as a little bonus, the frosting drips are crocheted directly onto the ornament, so there’s no need to sew them on afterwards. :-)

Please note this is a PDF digital download of the Gingerbread man crochet pattern, not the actual crochet toy

DETAILS:

• available only in English using US crochet terms
• skill level: beginner crochet skills and knowledge
• finished size when using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) & Sport weight yarn (4ply #2): height: 5.5cm (2.25”) width: 5.5cm (2.25”)

THIS AMIGURUMI GINGERBREAD MAN PATTERN CONSISTS OF:

• Step by step pattern descriptions including lots of photos for guidance
• Information on how to assemble your toy including photos
• Information about materials and equipment needed
• List of abbreviations used in the pattern
• Tips and recommendations
• Links to helpful video tutorials

MATERIALS NEEDED:
This pattern will work great with the below yarns:

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)

I USED:

• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• white yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 01 - (50g/160m)
• beige yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 07 - (50g/160m) or mustard yellow yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 84 - (50g/160m)
• green yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 52 - (50g/160m)
• red yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 90 - (50g/160m)

OTHER MATERIALS USED:

• polyester fibre fill
• longer piece of string for hanging loop
• strand of black thread embroidery yarn for mouth embroidery - about 30cm/12 inches
• strand of pink yarn for cheeks embroidery - about 30 cm/12 inches

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• crochet hook: I used 2.5mm = B/1, if using different weight of yarn then refer to hook size recommendations on the yarn but go one size smaller
• scissors, yarn needle, pins with large heads, stitch marker
• 6 mm safety eyes when using Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 7 mm safety eyes when using Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• 8 mm safety eyes when using Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)

You may sell the crochet toys you made using this crochet Christmas bauble pattern as long as you credit me as the original designer