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Stitchy Gingerbread House
Submitted by erin on Wed, 2009-09-23 10:41
Why toil in the kitchen when you can crochet a sweet old-fashioned treat? Crocheted candies and “frosting” decorate this delightfully kitschy holiday house—best of all, it will last for years to come.
By Carolyn Christmas
YARN
RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g balls, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic)
1 ball each:
• #360 Café
• #316 Soft White
• #390 Hot Red
• #368 Paddy Green
• #324 Bright Yellow
• #579 Pale Plum
• #373 Petal Pink
CROCHET HOOK
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
NOTIONS
• Box cutter or other blade for cutting cardboard
• Wide cellophane or packing tape—about 2"/5cm wide
• Ruler
• Graph paper (optional, but useful as a tool to help create straight lines and angles for cutting cardboard pieces)
• Straight pins
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
click here to Buy supplies for the pattern
how can I get the pattern?
Submitted by surshire on Thu, 2010-07-01 08:16.So I just got a new subscription to Crochet Today and looking back through I found this pattern and LOVE IT! But when I called to ordered back copies, there aren't any more of the Nov/Dec 2009. How can I get a copy of the pattern?
try clicking 'buy supplies'
Submitted by erin on Thu, 2010-07-15 07:52.Which will take you to yarncollection.com, who may still have issues available.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern!!
Submitted by bruinsZ33 on Fri, 2009-10-16 17:32.LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern!! :)
ohhhh I love it !
Submitted by STEFJARDINE on Tue, 2009-09-29 04:39.ohhhh I love it !
Adorable
Submitted by gramzie on Fri, 2009-09-25 06:47.That is fantastic. Looks good enough to eat!!
so cute!
Submitted by julieandcompany on Thu, 2009-09-24 10:05.that's the cutest thing I've ever seen! great job.