Gingerbread Girl
Indulge in the joy of knitting this delightful Gingerbread Girl, perfect for adding a festive touch to your Christmas celebrations! This charming Gingerbread doll is designed to bring sweetness into your home and is ideal for both beginners and experienced knitters alike. Get ready to create a treasured keepsake that can be cherished for years to come!
Completed Dimensions: Approximately 20cm from the tips of her feet to the top of her whimsical hat, making her the perfect size for little hands to hold.
Suggested Yarn: For this enchanting knitted creation, use double knitting yarn: 50g of brown for the body, 25g of pink for her cheeks, and 10-15g of white for delightful details. You’ll also need a length of black yarn for her cute eyes and toy stuffing to give her that cuddly shape.
Needle Size: You will need 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles, which are equivalent to UK 11 or US 3 needle sizes, to craft this adorable gingerbread girl.
Language: This knitting pattern is presented in English for your convenience.
Required Knitting Skills: This pattern involves basic knitting techniques, so you should know how to cast on, knit ('k'), purl ('p'), increase (by knitting into the front and back of a stitch), decrease (by knitting two stitches together ‘k2tog’), cast off, sew pieces together, and insert toy stuffing to give her a plush form.
Yarn Weight: Use double knitting yarn (also known as Light Worsted, 8ply, No.3), with an average yardage of about 300m per 100g skein, to ensure your Gingerbread Girl comes out soft and cozy.
Equipment Needed: Don't forget a Yarn Sewing Needle for weaving in those ends and finishing touches to your adorable project.
Crafting Technique: This Gingerbread Girl is knitted using 2 Single Pointed Needles, and all pieces are knitted flat and seamed together to form her cute figure.
Designed By: This delightful pattern has been crafted by the creative minds at Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers, bringing you unique and fun knitting projects.
Media: Available as an instant digital PDF download, this pattern makes it easy for you to start knitting right away!
Tension: Achieve the perfect fit with a tension of 26 stitches x 33 rows to create a 10cm x 10cm square in stockinette stitch using double knitting yarn.
Character Inspiration: Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this adorable doll, making her a wonderful gift for children, collectors, or a festive decoration for your home.
Get ready to bring a handmade smile to someone’s face with your very own knitted Gingerbread Girl—your masterpiece awaits!
