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Stitchy Gingerbread House

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


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When I saw the article

When I saw the article listing on Ravelry, I knew I had to make this gingerbread house! I did a lot of modifications to it, but only because I wanted it to be the way mom would like it without making a ton of mini gumdrops.
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I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.

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    I came lately to your website and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my initial comment. Keep writing, cause your posts are impressive! Doesn't it take up a lot of time to keep your blog so fascinating???
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    how can I get the pattern?

    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'

    Which will take you to yarncollection.com, who may still have issues available.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern!!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern!! :)

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    ohhhh I love it !