Gingerbread Man Amigurumi Ornament

Crochet Recipe for Gingerbread Man Amigurumi Ornament

Materials:

• Yarn: Brown, red, white, green, and black
• Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
• Accessories: Black buttons, fiberfill stuffing, safety eyes
• Extras: Candy cane prop (optional), sewing needle

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch

Instructions:

Body (Brown):

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18).
4. Round 4-10: Sc around (18).
5. Split the round into two sections to form arms and legs. Repeat for all limbs. Stuff as you go.

White Edging:

1. Attach white yarn and work single crochet around the edges of the arms and legs for a “frosted” look.

Santa Hat (Red):

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 4 sc (4).
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (6).
3. Round 3-7: Continue increasing evenly until the desired size is reached. Add a white trim and a pompom at the tip.

Bow Tie (Green):

1. Ch 10, sl st into the first chain to form a loop.
2. Work sc around the loop, then cinch the center with yarn to shape a bow.

Face:

1. Add safety eyes and embroider a smile with black thread.
2. Sew black buttons down the center for decoration.

Assembly:

1. Sew the arms and legs to the body securely.
2. Attach the Santa hat and bow tie.
3. Place the candy cane in one arm for a festive touch.
4. Attach a string loop for hanging.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.