Crochet Whimsical Gingerbread House Tissue Cover Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Gingerbread House Tissue Cover Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in brown, white, red, pink, green, and various colors for gumdrops.
• Crochet hook size G/6 (4.0 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd = round
• rs = right side
• ws = wrong side

Main Box Cover:

Note: The cover fits a standard size cube tissue box.

1. With brown yarn, ch 26.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (25 sts). Turn.
3. Row 2-26: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Roof:

1. With brown yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (14 sts). Turn.
3. Row 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends. Make 2 pieces.

Assembly:

1. Sew the sides of the main box together to form a cube.
2. Attach the roof pieces on top of the cube, sewing along the edges with white yarn to resemble icing.

Chimney:

1. With red yarn, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch, working around the other side of the chain, sc in each ch across. Join with sl st (12 sts).
3. Rnd 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach to the roof.

Door:

1. With dark brown yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (9 sts). Turn.
3. Row 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew to the front of the house.

Decorations:

• Candy Canes: With red and white yarn, create stripes and sew along the sides of the door.
• Windows: With white yarn, embroider window frames on the sides.
• Gumdrops: Use colorful yarn to create small pom-poms or embroidery French knots along the roof edge.
• Flowers: With pink and green yarn, create small rose and leaf motifs to attach around the base.

Finishing Touches:

Weave in all ends, insert the tissue box, and enjoy your festive gingerbread house cover!