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What could be cozier than a little gingerbread house during the Christmas season?
This tiny crocheted house is such a fun little project to make and decorate. Add a door, some windows, a little wreath, or anything else you can think of and create your very own gingerbread house.
Place it on a shelf, add it to your Christmas decorations or hang it in your tree for a handmade touch.
Materials
Any yarn will work. I used Scheepjes Colour Crafter (DK weight)
Crochet hook to match your yarn. I used a E/4 hook (3.5mm)
Tapestry needle
Thin batting (fusible fleece or any lightweight padding)
Stitches used (US terms)
Chain
Slip stitch
Single crochet
Front
Chain 11.
Row 1
· Start in the second chain from your hook.
· Single crochet 10.
· Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2 – 6
· Single crochet 10.
· Chain 1 and turn.
Row 7
· Single crochet 10.
· Fasten off.
Row 8
From here, you’ll start the roof.
· Chain 3.
· Hold your piece with the wrong side facing you. You can recognize the wrong side by the starting tail. This should be on the right side of your work. Continue crocheting along the stitches of the house and make 10 single crochets.
· Chain 4.
Row 9
· Start in the second chain from your hook.
· Single crochet 16.
· Turn without chaining.
Row 10 = 14 stitches
· Single crochet 2 together.
· Single crochet across until 2 stitches remain. Single crochet those last 2 stitches together.
· Chain 1 and turn.
Row 11 = 14 stitches
· Single crochet across.
· Turn without chaining.
Repeat
Continue decreasing by repeating rows 10 and 11:
Row 12 = 12 sts Row 18 = 6 sts
Row 13 = 12 sts Row 19 = 6 sts
Row 14 = 10 sts Row 20 = 4 sts
Row 15 = 10 sts Row 21 = 4 sts
Row 16 = 8 sts Row 22 = 2 sts
Row 17 = 8 sts Row 23 = 2 sts
Row 24: Single crochet the last 2 stitches together.
Border
Hold your work with the right side facing you. Your starting tail should now hang on the left side. Work a round of slip stitches along the edges, placing 1 slip stitch at the end of each row. In each corner, make two slip stitches in the same spot.
Back
Crochet a second identical piece for the back.
Weave in all ends.
Embroidery
This is where you can let your creativity shine. Add a little door, windows or any decorations you like. I don’t weave in my embroidery ends neatly. I simply tie the tails together on the back.
Assembly
· Cut a piece of batting slightly smaller than your crocheted house shape.
· Place the batting between the two crochet pieces. The wrong sides should be facing inwards.
· Hold the house with the right side facing you.
· Start on the left side of the house portion using brown yarn. Follow the direction of the blue arrows in the photo.
· Insert your hook through the back loop of the front piece and the front loop of the back piece. Slip stitch the pieces together.
· Switch to white yarn. Insert your hook through the same loops at the point marked with the red dot. Chain 1 to secure your yarn, then single crochet in the same stitch.
· In the next stitch, work: single crochet, chain 1, single crochet. Repeat this all the way around the roof.
Weave in all ends. All done!
Pattern Terms & Conditions
Personal Use Only This pattern is provided for personal use. You are welcome to make as many of these ornaments as you like for yourself, your friends, and your family. Sharing the joy of handmade gifts is what crafting is all about!
Copyright Notice The instructions, layout, and images associated with this pattern are the intellectual property of Miza Vanila. Please do not redistribute, sell, or copy the written pattern in part or in whole.
Selling Finished Items You have my permission to sell finished ornaments made from this pattern on a small scale (e.g., at local craft fairs or in your small boutique). I only ask that you credit Miza Vanila as the designer. It’s a wonderful way to support the maker community!
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