Add a touch of holiday magic to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Gingerbread House pattern! 🏠✨ With its charming candy details, cozy frosting accents, and festive design, this project brings the warmth of the season to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for Christmas décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love whimsical amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in roof textures, candy decorations, and even tiny accessories like a miniature wreath or glowing windows to enhance its festive charm. Choose classic browns and whites for a traditional gingerbread look or experiment with pastel hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a holiday setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi gingerbread house is sure to spread seasonal cheer. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cozy creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🏠 Amigurumi Gingerbread House Crochet Pattern
Bring festive warmth and cozy holiday charm into your home with this delightful amigurumi gingerbread house! Featuring a textured brown base, icing-inspired trim, and embroidered windows and roof detailing, this whimsical project makes a perfect seasonal decoration or centerpiece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, panels assembly, and surface embroidery for detail.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Gingerbread brown (main body)
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White (icing details & trim)
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Dark brown (chimney)
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Crochet hook (3.5 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing or foam blocks
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Embroidery needle
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Button or snap (for front door)
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Scissors
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Optional: Plastic canvas or cardboard for structure
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🧱 Base Panels (Make 4 Side Walls + 1 Back Wall)
With brown yarn:
Front/Back Panel (Make 2):
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Ch 16
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
3–18. sc across (15)
– Optional: shape the roof peak (rows 19–22): -
dec, 11 sc, dec (13)
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dec, 9 sc, dec (11)
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dec, 7 sc, dec (9)
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dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Side Panels (Make 2):
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Ch 16
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
3–15. sc across (15)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
🪟 Door
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around
FO, attach to front panel and sew a small button for closure.
🍫 Roof Panels (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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Ch 18
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (17)
3–20. sc across (17)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
🧱 Assembly
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Sew side panels to front and back panels to form a box
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Stuff with fiberfill or insert a foam block/cardboard inside
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Attach base (optional – use brown felt or crochet a square)
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Sew roof panels to the angled top edges
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Stuff lightly between roof panels before closing for shaping
🔲 Chimney
With dark brown yarn:
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Ch 6
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
3–6. sc across (5)
– Fold into a small cube and sew to top corner of roof
❄️ Icing Trim (White Yarn)
Roof Edge Trim (Make 2):
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Ch enough to match the roof edge
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sc, sl st repeat for textured icing effect
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Sew along roof edge
Front and Side Icing:
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Use surface slip stitch or chain embroidery to draw windows, frosting trims, and shingles
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Outline door, add arches and swirls for a piped look
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use embroidery floss to add candy-like details
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Attach mini beads or pom-poms for gumdrops
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Lightly steam-block edges for cleaner corners
This cozy crochet gingerbread house is the perfect handmade keepsake to sweeten your winter decorations—no baking required! Display it on mantels, use as a soft toy, or craft an entire holiday village. ❄️🍬
