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Gingerbread Man Knitting Pattern

Name: Gingerbread Man Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-109
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.89 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings

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At a Glance

Materials: Double Knitting/Light Worsted 100g Brown, 50g Red, 25g White. Oddments of Yellow, Lilac and Black.
Finished Size: 37cm to top of head when standing approx.
Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 31 December 2015
Pattern Number: KBP-109

Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch this gingerbread man, but you can knit him. A sweet and festive project perfect for Christmas decorations and gifts

Knitting pattern instructions to knit a Gingerbread Man Soft Toy.

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Christmas Dolls
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Brown

18 reviews for Gingerbread Man Knitting Pattern

BARBARA PITT

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to follow instructions, looks great and is fun to knit

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Christine

Rated 5 out of 5

I have bought several patterns. All easy to follow with brilliant results. I highly recommend KBP. Happy knitting

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Karen Docker

Rated 5 out of 5

Gingerbread man was so cute to knit. Have received 4 patterns off you so far, each one has arrived super fast. Will order again with pleasure.

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Christine w

Rated 5 out of 5

So glad I have found this site. The gingerbread pattern is great, i'm about to start it. The patterns are a great price, definitely buy from you again...More
So glad I have found this site. The gingerbread pattern is great, i'm about to start it. The patterns are a great price, definitely buy from you again.

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Ann

Rated 5 out of 5

Love knitting by post patterns they are always easy to follow. I've not finished gingerbread man yet but have enjoyed knitting him.

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Sue Passmore

Rated 4 out of 5

Just completed it and very pleased, the instructions were easy to follow, would definately buy other patterns.

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Pam

Rated 5 out of 5

Can't wait to knit but won't be doing so for a few months. Pam

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Jayne

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant bought it for my mum and she loves it

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Julie roberts

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a great pattern,I've made one for my daughter's friend,now my granddaughter would like one,I really enjoyed knitting him?

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Avril MacPherson

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely patterns and a brilliant and trustworthy service, more than happy to return for more.

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Jacky cherrington

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the easy pattern,pleased with the results

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

love it

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Sally Vinicombe

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy, quick, pattern to make.
I was pleased with the finished Gingerbread Man

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Foxydiva

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant pattern easy to follow and finished product is great

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Mandy Eagle

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent, brilliant I love love love it

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Ann

Rated 4 out of 5

Great pattern, lovely end product

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Valerie

Rated 5 out of 5

Look forward to knitting this gingerbread man

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Mary

Rated 5 out of 5

I have read through this pattern and I am very pleased with it but not made yet

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English	🇩🇪 DE (German)	🇫🇷 FR (French)	🇪🇸 ES (Spanish)
1. Terminology
Cast on	Anschlagen	Monter	Montar
sts (stitches)	M (Maschen)	m (mailles)	p (puntos)
k (Knit)	re M	end.	der.
p (Purl)	li M	env.	rev.
inc (Increase – knit into front & back)	1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.)	augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.)	aum (tejer 2 veces el p.)
increase into every stitch	In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln)	Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille	Hacer un aumento en cada punto
k2tog (Decrease)	2 M re zus	2 m ens end.	2 p jun der.
Purl 1 row	1 Reihe links stricken	Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers	Tejer 1 vuelta del revés
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end	Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen	Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin	Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final
Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows	Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken	En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey	Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight	Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen	Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer	Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar
Cast off	Abketten	Rabattre	Cerrar
2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana)
Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g
Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g	Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g	Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g	Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g
3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno)
Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing	Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung	Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre	Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana
4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas)
3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3	3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3	Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3
4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7	4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7	Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7

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