Gingerbread House

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Bobbles, Garter

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Bust your stash with Nicola Valiji's colourful knitted gingerbread house

Feast your eyes on this treat for the whole family, one that the kids will always ask to see, even though the sweets are just for show. In the making you’ll stretch your stitch repertoire to create picots and ridges for a sensory sensation! It’s such an engaging house; be sure to sew the individual elements on securely for many years of happy memories.

Sizing

Height: 15cm
Width: 14cm
Depth: 15cm

What you need

DK yarn: shades Red, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Green, Orange
Needles: 3.75mm
Tapestry needle
Card
Safety toy stuffing

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this Christmas stocking wreath next?

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