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Crochet Gingerbread Man Gift Stockings

Crochet Gingerbread Man Gift Stockings are not only adorable but also a delightful way to add a touch of sweetness to your holiday season. These charming stockings bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia to any home, making them a perfect gift for loved ones or a lovely addition to your own festive decor. The intricate crochet work and the sweet gingerbread man design make them a unique and heartfelt way to spread holiday cheer. Whether hung by the chimney with care or used as a creative gift wrap alternative, these stockings are sure to bring smiles and joy wherever they go. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's spread some holiday magic with these delightful Gingerbread Man Gift Stockings!

Size: 5" x 9"

Gauge: I did not gauge project
Materials:
--6.0mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn in brown, black, red and white (I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn) - less than 100 yds
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
HDC: half double crochet
HDC2tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together (creates a decrease)
DC: double crochet
TC: triple crochet
Rep: repeat
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Directions:
The stocking is made in 2 pieces (front and back). Each piece is made the same.
Stocking (make 2):
1. With Warm Brown yarn, Ch12. HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (11)
2. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 9 st and 2 HDC in the last st. Ch1 and turn. (13)
3. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 11 st and 2 HDC in the last st. Ch1 and turn. (15)
4. 1 HDC in the first 14 st and 2 HDC in the last st. Ch1 and turn. (16)
5. 2 HDC in the first st and 1 HDC in the next 15 st. Ch1 and turn. (17)
6. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (17)
7. 1 HDC in the first 15 st; HDC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (16)
8. HDC2tog; 1 HDC in the next 14 st. Ch1 and turn. (15)
9. 1 HDC in the first 12 st. Ch1 and turn. (12)
10. HDC2tog; 1 HDC in the next 10 st. Ch1 and turn. (11)
11-17. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 17, FO Warm Brown yarn and join white yarn and Ch1. (11)
18. With white yarn, HDC in first 3 st, DC in next 2 st, 1 TC in next st, DC in next 2 st, HDC in next 3 st. FO and re-join Warm Brown yarn. (11)
19-20. With Warm Brown yarn, 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 20, FO and leave a long tail for attaching 2 pieces together. (11)

Eyes (make 2):
1. With black yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long enough tail for attaching. (12)
3. With white yarn, embroider pupils, if so desired.

Cheeks (make 2):
1. With red yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (6)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long enough tail for attaching. (9)
Mouth:
1. With white yarn, Ch11. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Bow:
1. With red yarn, Ch4 into MR. 4 TC into MR. Ch4. 4 TC into MR. Ch4. Sl st into MR. Pull to tighten center. FO and leave a long tail for wrapping around center of bow and for attaching to stocking.
Hanger:
1. Ch16, SC in 2nd ch and across. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching to the top corner of your stocking for hanging.
Assembly:
1. See pics for placement of facial features and bow.
2. Optional: use black yarn to embroider eyebrows.
3. Whipstitch down the side, across bottom and up other side of stocking.
4. Using white yarn, join yarn with sl st and ch1 in the front piece of Row 20. SC in same st and across. Work a surface SC stitch down the the side, across the bottom and up the other side. Sl st join and FO. Weave ends.
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