No-Sew Crochet Gingerbread Man Pattern
This no-sew crochet gingerbread man pattern is quick and easy making it ideal for Christmas craft fairs/markets and last minute gifts.
I’ve had a few of you asking for some no-sew Christmas patterns for your Christmas markets so I hope I’m not too late to the party with this sweet little guy.
When I first made him, I had a vision of pastel coloured buttons and rosy cheeks. However, because he’s so small none of those things looked quite right so in the end I decided to keep it simple but, this just means that you can add your own creative flare.
Easy Crochet Gingerbread Man
This crochet gingerbread man is worked in a spiral from the top down with a single round of white.
We’ll begin by chaining 2 and working 6 single crochet into the second chain from hook. This is my preferred starting method when using plush yarn.
A few simple increase and decrease rounds will give our gingerbread man shape and the arms and legs are bobble stitches worked in the front loop only.
The little bow is the perfect finishing touch and creates definition between the head and body.
How to Use this Crochet Gingerbread Man Pattern
- Add a keychain for a quick gift.
- Crochet a little swing for it to sit on and turn it into a car hanger.
- Add a hanging loop and turn it into a tree ornament.
- Sell at Christmas markets and craft fairs packaged inside a clear bauble.
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No-Sew Crochet Gingerbread Man Pattern
Materials
- Super bulky yarn in brown and white (I used Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky in Teddy Bear and White)
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- 8mm safety eyes
- 4 ply yarn in white or white embroidery floss
- A small amount of worsted weight yarn for the neck bow
- Polyester fiberfill
- Fabric glue
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- invdec – invisible decrease
- FLO – front loop only
- bo – 4dc bobble stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Special Stitches
4 Double Crochet Bobble Stitch (bo)
- Yarn over.
- Insert your hook into the indicated stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
- Repeat steps 1-4 three more times in the same stitch (5 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull though all 5 loops on hook.
- Push bobble to the right side of fabric.
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Finished Size
The finished gingerbread man measures approximately 2.5″ (6.5cm) tall. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.
Notes
- Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
- All bobble stitches are worked in the front loop only.
- Colour changes take place in the last yarn over of the previous colour.
Pattern Instructions
Gingerbread Man (starting with brown)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)
R2: [Inc] x6 (12) – change colour to white in last st
R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18) – change colour to brown in last st
R4-6: [Sc] x18 (18) 3 rounds
R7: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)
R8: [FLO sc] x12 (12)
R9: 4 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc (12)
Insert safety eyes between R5 and R6, 3 sts apart.
Stuff the head and continue to stuff as you go.
R10: [Sc] x12 (12)
R11: 4 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc (12)
R12: [Sc, invdec] x4 (8)
Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside the gingerbread man.
Finishing
- Using 4 ply white yarn or white embroidery floss, sew a smiling mouth between the eyes over R5. Use a small amount of fabric glue to secure the curve.
- Tie some yarn or ribbon in a bow around the gingerbread mans neck. Trim ends.
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