Gingerbread House
By Emma Varnam
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #163
This fun crocheted version of a traditional gingerbread house is perfect for children to play with and can be a treasured staple of the Christmas decorations.
Materials
* Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 100g/295m/322yds
Yarn A: Gingerbread 1806 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Cream 1005 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Powder Pink 1843 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Lipstick 1246 x 1 ball
* 3.5mm hook
* Markers or coloured thread
* Cardboard to cut as specified
* Eight buttons, 15mm/¾in
* Three buttons, 12mm/½in
* One heart-shaped button, 25mm/1in
* Two 10cm/4in lengths 2.5mm cream ribbon
* Polyester stuffing
Yarn Alternatives
You can use any DK weight cotton to achieve a similar effect. Although we have used set colours and yarn for this design, we would suggest using up remnants from your stash of yarns to make your house unique.
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