Sweeten up your holiday décor with the Amigurumi Gingerbread Man Towel Roll Holder, a festive crochet project that’s equal parts adorable and practical! 🍪🧶 With his cheerful smile, icing-like details, and mittened hands ready to hold a towel roll, this gingerbread cutie brings a cozy, whimsical touch to your kitchen or bathroom. Whether you’re decorating for the season or gifting a handmade treat, he’s sure to be a delightful addition to your holiday lineup.
Perfect for crocheters who love playful shapes and joyful themes, this pattern invites you to explore fun textures, classic Christmas colors, and charming character work. Add a bow tie, stitch on candy buttons, or pair him with other holiday towel holders for a full festive crew. The Amigurumi Gingerbread Man Towel Roll Holder is a sweet way to stitch up smiles, warmth, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄
🍪 Amigurumi Gingerbread Man Towel Roll Holder Crochet Pattern
Brighten up your kitchen this holiday season with a cheerful gingerbread man who doubles as a towel roll holder! With his sweet smile, festive bow tie, and sturdy hugging arms, this fun project is both decorative and practical.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, sewing, and reinforcement with rods/wire.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 15–16 in (38–40 cm) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn in:
- Light brown (body, arms, legs, head)
- White (icing details)
- Red (bow tie, cheeks)
- Green (buttons)
- Black (mouth embroidery if not using felt)
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Safety eyes (12–14 mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing (firm)
- 2 wooden dowels OR thick floral wire (for arm reinforcement)
- Hot glue (optional for securing decorations)
- Tapestry needle & scissors
- Wooden base or heavy round lid (for stability)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🍩 Head
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6) – FO, weave end.
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, about 8–9 stitches apart.
👉 Add felt eyebrows, stitched smile, and rosy cheeks (embroidered spirals or felt circles).
🎀 Bow Tie
With red yarn:
- Ch 11
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (10)
3–5. sc across (10)
FO. Wrap yarn tightly around the center to form a bow. Sew under chin.
🍬 Buttons (Make 2–3)
With green yarn:
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to join. FO, leave tail to sew onto chest.
🍞 Body
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–20. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6) – FO, weave end.
🍪 Legs (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–20. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly. FO, sew to bottom of body.
Add white yarn embroidery at ankle for “icing.”
🦾 Arms (Make 2 – With Reinforcement)
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–25. sc around (18)
Stuff lightly (don’t overfill – leave room for dowel/wire).
👉 Insert wooden dowel or thick floral wire through the arm length. Bend slightly into an arc before sewing closed.
FO, leaving a tail. Sew arms securely to sides of body at shoulder height. Ensure both curve inward toward the center.
Add white icing detail: surface crochet or stitch zigzag along wrists.
🍭 Support & Stability (Important!)
- Inside Arms: Insert a dowel/wire before closing the arms. The bend should allow them to “hug” the towel roll naturally.
- Anchoring: When attaching arms, sew through multiple rounds of the body, pulling tightly. This ensures the arms don’t sag.
- Base Stability: Mount gingerbread man on a wooden base or heavy lid. You can glue or stitch the feet to it for extra strength.
- Weight Balance: Place the towel roll so it rests lightly against the torso — the arms hold it snug, but the body provides backup support.
🍥 Assembly
- Attach head to body securely.
- Sew arms with reinforcements inserted. Position them slightly forward so they hug a towel roll.
- Sew on legs for a balanced, seated look.
- Add bow tie, buttons, and facial details.
- Place on a stable base. Slide a towel roll between arms.
🎉 Final Touches
Your gingerbread man towel roll holder is ready to brighten your holiday kitchen! With reinforced arms, a strong base, and sweet little details, he’s both whimsical and functional.
👉 Make a matching set for gifts, or create a gingerbread family for the ultimate Christmas décor!
