Crochet Festive Gingerbread House Appliqué Free Pattern

Crochet Festive Gingerbread House Appliqué Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK (8ply) yarn in the following colors:
• Brown (for the house)
• White (for the icing)
• Red (for candies)
• Green (for leaves)
• Yellow (for additional candies)
• Crochet hook 3mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Increase (inc)

Instructions:

House Base:

1. With brown yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in next 3 ch. 2 sc in last ch. (6)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn. sc in next 4, 2 sc in last ch. (8)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn. sc in next 6, 2 sc in last ch. (10)
5. Continue increasing until you have 16 stitches.
6. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing later.

Icing:

1. With white yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn. 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6, 2 sc in last st. (10)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn. sc in all st. Finish off.

Assembly:

1. Sew the icing onto the top edge of the house base.
2. Use red yarn to create small circles as candies. Attach them randomly onto the house.
3. For leaves, chain 5 with green yarn, turn and hdc in each chain. Attach to the top with candies.
4. Weave in all ends and secure firmly.

Finishing Touches:

Block your appliqué if necessary. These pieces are perfect for sewing onto blankets, bags, or wearing as holiday accessories!

Enjoy crafting this enjoyable holiday piece and make multiple for friends and family!