Gingerbread ornaments, gingerbread men toys, gingerbread houses, and other Christmas decorations. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 12/16/24
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Free Patterns
Mini Gingerbread Friends
Gingerbread girl and boy dolls knit in one piece from the bottom-up. The doll’s body can be knit flat or in the round. Simple sewing techniques define the arms and legs after knitting. Very fast and fun to knit, these dolls are designed to be sturdy and safe. Size: 4" (10 cm) in DK weight. Designed by Esther Braithwaite.
Gingerbread Boys
These adorable little ornaments are designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner, who is featured throughout this site, most recently on Wild Animal Knitting Patterns. This gingerbread softie is easy and quick, knit all in one piece in the round. He’s designed to be 11 inches tall but can easily be customized for a different size.
Gingerbread House Pocket
A gingerbread house ornament with a pocket to fill with Christmas treats and hang from your tree or mantelpiece. Knit flat. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Gingerbread Man and Woman
Detailed step by step written instructions for a gingerbread man and a woman ornament or toy. They are knit in the round and the “glazing” is embroidered. It takes about 4 hours to knit one ornament if you are a fast knitter. Size 5.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide. Designed by Norman Schwarze.
More Free Patterns
Gingerbread Boy Sweater
Child sized Christmas sweater with gingerbread man on front. Sizes about 2 years to 8 years. DK weight yarn. Gumdrop Jumper designed by Yarnsmiths.
Gingerbread House
Frankie Brown’s ingenious little house about 13 × 17 cm and 20 cm tall. Knitted treasures cover plastic canvas and the roof is hinged so you can store more treasures or treats inside the house.
Itsy Bitsy Gingerbread House
Christmas tree ornament shaped like a gingerbread house and finished with simple embroidery. Size 4.5cm wide x 5cm tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Gingerbread House Card
This knitted gingerbread house motif would make a special Christmas card. It is worked in 4 ply yarn and decorated with buttons. Designed by the amazing Frankie Brown.
Gingerbread House Socks
Christmas socks with candy cane braids framing a cabled door with wreath, with icing roof cuffs, and sweet decorations. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nine Worlds Designs.
Patterns for Purchase
Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Man
Christmas gingerbread house and gingerbread man are knit flat with straight knitting needles. Details are added with duplicate stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Size 12 inches square. Designed by LittleRedWindow.
Gingerbread Boy and Girl
Christmas toys inspired by gingerbread cookies knit flat and seamed. Size 13cm (5 inches). Designed by GrayBearAkswokrat.
Gingerbread Doll
Adorable doll inspired by gingerbread cookies knit flat and seamed. Size 26cm (10 inches). DK weight yarn. Designed by Midaami292.
Christmas Mobile
Hanging ornaments you can use on the tree or create a mobile Christmas decoration. Includes instructions for Santa, Angel, Gingerbread man, Snowman, Elf. Plus instructions for how to make the mobile. The patterns are knit flat and seamed and are very easy to follow with clear instructions and photos. The figures measure between 13 - 15.5cm (5 - 6 inches). Designed by RosiesDesignStore.
Sweet Treats Wreath
Christmas wreath in candy cane red-and-white stripes, decorated with knitted cake pops, lollipops, candies, pretzels, gingerbread and lebkuchen.The sweet treats can also be made without the wreath and used as tree ornaments, a garland, or appliquest. The wreath has a diameter of 30cm (12 inches). All pieces are knit flat then sewn together. Uses just small amounts of yarn so it's great for stashbusting! Designed by Squibblybups.
