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DIY Crochet Gingerbread House Ornament: Step-by-Step Pattern

Add a touch of sweetness to your holiday decor with this adorable crochet gingerbread house. Whether you want to make a Christmas tree ornament, a cute keychain, or a festive brooch, this small-scale project is perfect for crafters of all levels. Here is the complete guide to creating your own miniature snowy cottage.

Materials Needed

• Crochet yarn in brown (for the house)
• Crochet yarn in white (for the snow and roof)
• Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Keychain ring, brooch pin, or ornament hook

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• blo: back loop only
• sl st: slip stitch

The House and Roof Pattern

Start by leaving a long tail of brown yarn to help with sewing the pieces together later.

Foundation: Chain 30.

The House Base (Brown Yarn):
Rows 1–15: Work 30 sc across. (Turn at the end of each row).

The Roof Transition (Switch to White Yarn):
Row 16: 30 sc.
Row 17: 30 sc worked in the blo (back loop only). This creates the edge for the snowy trim later.

The Roof Shaping:
Row 18: (inc, 8 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 19: (inc, 7 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 20: (inc, 6 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 21: (inc, 5 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 22: (inc, 4 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 23: (inc, 3 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 24: (inc, 2 sc) repeat 3 times.
Row 25: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 3 times.

Closing: Fasten off and cinch the top hole closed tightly.

Adding the Snowy Trim and Icicles

Using white yarn, attach the thread to the front loops of Row 17 (the loops left over from the BLO row).

Trim Row 1: (9 sc, sl st) repeat 3 times.

Trim Row 2 (Icicle Row): Work 1 sc, create an icicle, work 2 sc, create an icicle. Continue alternating by adding 1, 2, or 3 sc between the icicles to create a natural, irregular look.

How to Crochet the Icicles:
Large Icicle: Chain 4. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 3 sl st back down the chain.
Small Icicle: Start with a chain of 2 or 3, then work sl st back down the chain.

Assembly and Final Details

Stuffing: Fill the house firmly with fiberfill stuffing. Once stuffed, sew the bottom opening closed using your yarn needle.

Securing the Snow: To prevent the icicles from curling or sticking out too far, use a needle and white thread to sew a few small stitches to fix them flat against the house.

Decorating: Using a yarn needle and white or contrasting yarn, embroider a small door and a window on the front of the house to complete the gingerbread look.

Finishing Touch: Attach your chosen hardware (keyring, ribbon, or pin) to the top of the roof.

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