Learn to Crochet a Cozy Gingerbread Man Ornament

Learn to Crochet a Cozy Gingerbread Man Ornament

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Crocheting the Front Side of the Head 3.1. Row 1: Creating the Ring 3.2. Row 2: Double Crochets in the Ring
4. Crocheting the Back Side of the Head 4.1. Row 1: Magic Circle and Double Crochets 4.2. Row 2: Increasing Double Crochets
5. Assembling the Head
6. Crocheting the Body 6.1. Rows 1-2: Same Pattern as the Back Side of the Head
7. Crocheting the Hands and Legs 7.1. Making the Hand 7.2. Attaching the Hand and Leg 7.3. Making the Leg 7.4. Attaching the Second Leg 7.5. Making the Second Hand
8. Assembling the Body
9. Adding Patterns and Details
10. Final Assembly and Completion

How to Crochet a Gingerbread Photo Ornament

Introduction: Crocheting ornaments and gift tags can be a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday season. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to crochet a cute and festive gingerbread photo ornament. This simple and beginner-friendly crochet pattern allows you to create a charming decoration that can also hold a photo. Let's get started!

Materials: Before we begin, gather the following materials:

• Yarn (in two colors, like Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight)
• 4mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Blunt-tip needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

Crocheting the Front Side of the Head: To start, we will crochet the front side of the gingerbread man's head.

Step 1: Creating the Ring (Row 1) Make a slip knot using your brown yarn. Create a chain of 15 stitches. To form the ring, slip stitch into the first chain, making sure not to twist the chain.

Step 2: Double Crochets in the Ring (Row 2) Chain 2 and work 24 double crochets into the ring. Double crochet by yarn over, inserting the hook into the designated space, yarn over again, and pull through. Continue until you have 24 double crochets. Join the round by slip stitching into the top of the chain 2.

Crocheting the Back Side of the Head: Next, we will crochet the back side of the gingerbread man's head.

Step 1: Magic Circle and Double Crochets (Row 1) Using the same brown yarn, start with a magic circle. Chain 1 and work 12 double crochets into the circle. Close the ring by pulling the tail. Join the round by slip stitching into the top of the chain 1.

Step 2: Increasing Double Crochets (Row 2) Chain 2 and work 2 double crochets in every stitch. Do not consider the chain 2 as a double crochet. After completing 24 double crochets, join the round by slip stitching into the top of the chain 2.

Assembling the Head: Now it's time to attach the front and back sides of the gingerbread man's head.

Thread a long tail of yarn onto a blunt-tip needle. Position the front and back sides together, wrong sides facing each other. Sew the sides together using the back loops only, leaving a small opening for inserting and removing photos. Weave in the tail inside the ornament.

Crocheting the Body: Next, we will crochet the body of the gingerbread man using the same pattern as the back side of the head.