Crochet Gingerbread Man Ornament Tutorial For Christmas Decoration

Imagine cozying up with your crochet hooks and a ball of yarn to make a charming Gingerbread Man Ornament that's perfect for sprucing up your holiday decor. With each loop and stitch, you'll see a delightful little character take shape, one that is sure to add a touch of warmth and homemade goodness to your Christmas tree.

Crochet Gingerbread Man Ornament

Materials Needed:

100% cotton yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
3 millimeter crochet hook
Stiffening spray (optional, for making Christmas tree ornament)
Needle for sewing in details

Pattern:

Beginning and Body:

Start with a slip knot.
Chain 17.
Skip the first chain. Start from the second chain and make one single crochet in each chain across (16 single crochets total).
Chain 1, turn your work, and make 16 single crochets back along the row.
Repeat for three rows in total.

Start making the body:

Count to the sixth single crochet from the first row, insert your hook, and pull through your yarn.
Chain 1, make a single crochet in that same stitch.
Make one single crochet in each of the next five stitches (six single crochets total).
Chain 1 and turn your work.

Shape the body:

Continue making single crochets, adding increases where necessary (two single crochets in the same stitch).
Follow the pattern to create a row of eight single crochets.

Work on legs:

Chain 1, turn the work and make four single crochets.
Continue for three rows.
Start decreasing by skipping stitches and making single crochets in successive rows to shape the leg.
Finish the first leg, cut the yarn, and sew in the ends.
Repeat on the other side for the second leg.