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Gingerbread House Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

  • Writer: Elisa
    Elisa
  • Nov 21, 2023
  • 4 min read


Happy Tuesday my friends!


Winter is the time for warmth and comfort, and there's nothing that make the house smell like Christmas as baking gingerbread!

...and gingerbread treats are usually not just delicious but they can also make wonderful decorations!


Let's make this cute little house together!

This project is worked with 24/7 DK yarn by Lion Brand!

100% cotton yarn with a lovely sheen and drape, making it perfect for year-round garments, shawls, home décor, bath and kitchen accessories, and baby items.



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Here is the FREE Crochet Pattern!


EASY


SIZE

About 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) tall


MATERIALS

• LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON® DK (Art. #769)

#127 Cacao 1 ball (A)

#305 Star 1 ball (B)

• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle


ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Crochet hook size D-3 (3.25 mm)

Fiberfill stuffing

Cardboard, at least 5 x 5 in. (12.5 x 12.5 cm)


GAUGE

6 sc + 7 rnds/rows = about 1 in. (2.5 cm)


ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain

ch-sp(s) = chain space(s) previously made

rem = remain(ing)

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

RS = right side

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)




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GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Lower Structure

With A, make a magic ring.


Base

Rnd 1: Work (2 sc in ring, ch 2) 4 times; join with sl st in first sc ¬– you will have 8 sc and 4 ch-2 sps in this rnd.

Note: Work first st of every rnd in same st as joining sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from around; join with sl st in first sc – 16 sc and 4 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next 4 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from 2 more times, sc in last st; join with sl st in first sc – 24 sc and 4 ch-2 sps.

Rnds 4-6: Ch 1, sc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from 3 more times, sc in each st to end of rnd; join with sl st in first sc – 48 sc and 4 ch-2 sps in Rnd 6.

Rnd 7: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around, skipping all ch-2 sps; join with sl st in first sc – 48 sc.


Sides

Rnds 8-15: Working in both loops, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off.


Upper Front

Row 1 (RS): From RS, draw up a loop of A in 8th st of last rnd, ch 1, sc in same st and in next 11 sts; leave rem sts unworked – 12 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog – 10 sc.

Rows 3-5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog – 4 sc in Row 5.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) twice – 2 sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog – 1 sc.

Fasten off.


Upper Back

Row 1 (RS): From RS, skip next 12 unworked sts following Row 1 of Upper Front, draw up a loop of A in next unworked st, ch 1, sc same st and in next 11 sts; leave rem sts unworked – 12 sc.

Rows 2-7: Work same as Rows 2-7 of Upper Front.

Fasten off.


Upper Border

From RS, draw up a loop of B in first st of Row 1 of Upper Front, work 7 sc evenly spaced up edge of Upper Front to tip, work 3 sc in tip, work 7 sc evenly spaced down next edge of Upper Front working last st in last st of Row 1 Upper Front.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.


Rep upper border along top of Upper Back.


With crochet hook and B, using photograph as a guide, outline the door and windows with surface crochet.


With blunt needle and B, using photograph and diagrams as guides, embroider décor above the door (3 lazy daisy stitches) and below the windows (2 lazy daisy stitches). The dot in between stitches is a French knot, with a single wrap.


Roof

Row 1 (RS): From RS, draw up a loop of B in first unworked st following Row 1 of Upper Front, ch 1, sc in same st and in next 11 sts – 12 sts.

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Fasten off.


HANGING LOOP

With B, leaving a long beginning tail, ch 33 very tightly.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Loop to Roof.


FINISHING

Using photograph as a guide and yarn tails still attached to pieces whenever possible, assemble Gingerbread House as follows:

Cut pieces of cardboard following diagram and insert cardboard pieces into House to make a sturdy structure.

Stuff piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete.

With B, sew sides of Roof to Upper Side Borders.

Sew last row of Roof to remaining unworked sts of top edge of Lower Structure.

With yarn tail, sew Hanging Loop to top of Roof.

Weave in ends.





I can't wait to see your version of my GINGERBREAD HOUSE ORNAMENT! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!


Elisa

This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.

You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!



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This ornament pattern is absolutely adorable! I love the cozy, nostalgic vibe it brings—perfect for decorating the tree or giving as a handmade gift. It actually got me thinking about how much I enjoy making my home feel warm and welcoming, not just with crafts but also with comfort. That’s one of the reasons I started looking into Smart AC solutions for home. Being able to control the temperature from my phone while I’m curled up crocheting is a game changer. Comfort, creativity, and convenience all go hand in hand—especially during the holiday season when every detail matters.

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