Gingerbread House Free Crochet Pattern

This small crochet gingerbread house makes a charming addition to any Christmas tree and is a fun, easy project to work on during the holiday season. The finished piece is lightweight and perfectly sized as an ornament, but it can also be used to decorate gift boxes, wreaths, or festive table setups. Its cozy, handmade look adds a traditional touch to your Christmas décor. 

The pattern is written with beginners in mind and includes detailed step-by-step photos and clear instructions, so even new crocheters can follow along with confidence. Simple stitches and straightforward construction make it quick to complete, while optional details like white edging or tiny wreath allow for creative personalization. 

Whether you make a single gingerbread house or a whole set in different colors, this project is a great way to use leftover yarn and bring a bit of warmth and nostalgia to your tree. It’s an easy, relaxing holiday make that captures the spirit of Christmas perfectly. 

In this post, you will find a free pattern for Gingerbread House ornament. Don’t forget to also check our Complete Guide to Free Crochet Winter Patterns.

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This free crochet pattern was designed exclusively for Your Crochet by Weronika Miechowicz.

About the Author

Weronika has a real passion for crocheting and enjoys creating patterns that reflect her love for handmade, seasonal projects. She shares her designs to inspire others to pick up their hooks and make something fun for themselves, their homes or gifts for their loved ones.

Pattern Notes

This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern, and I’m using US terms.

Materials and Tools

• Fine weight yarn: brown, white, pink, green  
• crochet hook: 3 mm
• stitch markers  
• tapestry needle  
• scissors  
• stuffing
• cardboard  

Measurements

• HEIGHT: 6,5 cm / 2.5″
• WIDTH: 5,5 cm / 2.1″ 
• DEPTH: 4 cm / 1.5”

Stitches and Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es) 
• sc – single crochet 
• hdc – half double crochet 
• ch – chain(s) 
• slst – slip stitch  
• inc – increase  
• dec – decrease 
• scBLO – single crochet back loop only 
• scFLO – single crochet front loop only 
• incBLO – increase back loop only   

Notes

• To make your own personalized house, you can change the colors and decorations.  
• You can easily change the size of your gingerbread house by using different yarn weight and hook.
• In this pattern, we will need cardboard to keep the shape of the house after stuffing it. 

Gingerbread House Free Crochet Pattern

Floor 

Using brown yarn: 

Slip knot, ch 9 

row 1: starting into 2^nd ch from the hook sc 8, ch 1, turn 

row 2-10: sc 8, ch 1, turn 

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a longer piece for sewing. 

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Walls x4 

Using brown yarn:  

Slip knot, ch 9 

row 1: starting into 2^nd ch from the hook sc 8, ch 1, turn 

row 2-8: sc 8, ch 1, turn 

row 9: scBLO 7, incBLO, ch 1, turn 

row 10: inc, sc 8, ch 1, turn 

row 11: sc 9, inc, ch 1, turn 

row 12: inc, sc 10, ch 1, turn 

row 13: sc 11, inc , ch 1, turn 

row 14: dec, sc 11, ch1, turn 

row 15: sc 10, dec, ch 1, turn 

row 16: dec, sc 9, ch 1, turn 

row 17: sc 8, dec, ch 1, turn 

row 18: dec, sc 7, ch 1, turn 

row 19: scBLO 8, ch 1, turn 

row 20-36: repeat row 2-18 

Fasten off 

Roof x2

Using white yarn:  

Slip knot, ch 9 

row 1: starting into 2^nd ch from the hook sc 8, ch 1, turn 

row 2: scFLO 8, ch 1, turn 

row 3: scBLO 8, ch 1, turn 

Repeat the row 2 and row 3 sequence until having 8 rows in total. 

Fasten off, sew the 2 roof pieces together on the top.  

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Christmas wreath

Using green yarn and 2,5 mm hook: 

Slip knot, ch 5, slst into the beginning st to create a ring. 

Row 1: sc 8 into the ring, fasten off 

Using a light pink yarn tie a bow around the wreath. 

Hanging Loop

Using white yarn: 

Slip knot, ch 50 

Fasten off.

Assembling 

1. To strengthen the house, we are going to put the cardboard inside. Cut out the shape of the 4 walls, floor and roof.    

2. By using glue, stick the cardboard piece to the roof. 

3. By using glue, stick the cardboard piece to the roof. 

4. By using pink and white yarn together, embroider some decorations you like around the door and windows. You can also use different colors. 

5.  By using pink and white yarn together, embroider some decorations you like around the door and windows. You can also use different colors. 

6. Connect the walls together by sewing them with brown yarn. 

7. Sew the floor around to connect it with the walls.

8. Put the cardboard shapes inside – floor and 4 walls. 

9. Add some stuffing inside. 

10. Start to sew up the roof stitch by stitch, add more stuffing if needed. 

11. Attach the hanging loop on the top of the house by tying it. 

Your Gingerbread House ornament is ready!

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