Christmas Gingerbread Men plus Clothes Knitting Patterns

Introducing the Gingerbread Men Christmas Decorations Knitting Pattern by Claire Fairall Designs!

These adorable little Gingerbread men come with a festive wardrobe of clothes, including a stripy elf hat, waistcoat, bobble hat, and scarf. You can sew the clothes in place for charming decorations or make them removable for quick costume changes!

The pattern guides you through every step, making it perfect for confident beginner knitters. You’ll knit the heads, bodies, and legs flat in one piece, and simple increases shape the arms. With clear instructions and a photo tutorial for mini pompoms, creating these charming decorations will be a joy.

Each Gingerbread man measures 12cm (4.5″)—the perfect size to hang on your Christmas tree. Use Stylecraft Special Knit DK or Paint Box Yarns Simply DK in your favorite colors; the Gingerbread Brown is recommended.

To make these decorations, you’ll need Gingerbread Brown yarn (15g), small amounts of white, black, and red yarn, 2x 6mm toy safety eyes (optional), a few small beads (only if not for children), 2 stitch holders, and a handful of toy stuffing. For the clothes, you’ll need less than 10g of each color—red, green, and white.