Free Christmas Amigurumi Pattern - Gingerbread Man!

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to spread some handmade joy! ? This year, why not gift something truly special—a charming, crocheted Gingerbread Man adorned with beads for that extra festive sparkle? ✨ Perfect as a Christmas tree ornament, a thoughtful gift, or even a decorative touch for your holiday table, this Gingerbread Man is sure to bring smiles.

Last year, this pattern made its debut on our Instagram, and now we’re thrilled to bring it to the blog with a little extra flair! Let’s dive into this quick and fun project that combines crochet with simple beadwork.

Materials You’ll Need ?

• Yarn: Soft milk cotton 3 ply, sport size
• Hook: 2.25 mm or your preferred size for tight stitches
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Beads: seed beads d=2mm, in red and green and gold pearl beads d=4mm
• Needle: tapestry needle 
• 2 Plastic eyes 4mm

Pattern Instructions

Here’s the free pattern for your Gingerbread Man!

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• FO: Finish Off

Head:

In brown color:

R1: MR7 (7)

R2: inc 7 (14)

R3: (sc,inc) x 7 (21)

R4: (sc 6, inc) x 3 (24)

R5-R10: sc 24 (24)

R11: (sc, dec) x 8 (16)

R12: dec 8 (8) Stuff

R13: dec 4 (4) cut, FO

Legs (x2) & Body:

In Brown color

R1: MR 5 (5)

R2: sc 5 (5)

Make two pieces.

Ch 1, join the other leg.

R3: (sc 2, inc) x 4 (16)

R4-R7: sc 16 (16)

R8: (sc 2, dec) x 4 (12)

Arms(x2):

In brown Color

R1: MR 5 (5)

R2-R3: sc 5 (5)

Hat:

Start with red color:

R1: MR 6 (6)

R2: sc 6 (6)

Change color to white:

R3: (sc,inc) x3 (9)

Cut,Clean FO.

Assembly

• Sew the body to the head
• Sew the arms to thebody
• Attach the hat to the head
• Embroider the mouth between 7-8th round of the head
• Glue the eyes
• Arrange the seed beads in 1 ply yarn and attach it bellow the head.
• Attach the gold beads in the center
• Embroider the white frosting on the legs
• Attach the charm and keychain
• It’s done!

This Gingerbread Man isn’t just another crochet ornament—it’s a small yet meaningful gift that combines love, creativity, and the joy of crafting. The addition of beads makes it stand out, adding a playful shimmer that’s perfect for Christmas!

Whether you’re gifting it to loved ones or keeping it for yourself, this adorable Gingerbread Man is a celebration of the season's spirit.

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