~ Gingerbread Themed CAL ~

[Scorpio59]

*** I am bumping this back up again so that anyone who started a Gingerbread House last year and didn't get it finished (like me ) can try again this year!!

 

Here is the original post and the info. I will check the links to see if they still work.

 

Have fun!

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I’ve decided to host my first ever Crochet-A-Long!

 

The theme is Gingerbread !!!!!!!!!

 

Obviously, I’m gearing up for the holidays.

 

There is no one specific pattern for this CAL. Any crocheted Gingerbread item is fine.

 

Some ideas include :

 

Ornaments

Fridgies

Potholders

Placemats

Christmas Stockings

Garland

 

 

*I personally have my eye on the Carolyn Christmas Gingerbread House below:

 

Pattern in Crochet Today Magazine by Carolyn Christmas:

http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/stitchy-gingerbread-house

 

Herrschners offers the above pattern and yarns as a kit for about $20. Not bad.

 

 

Maggie’s Gingerbread House pattern -

http://www.maggiescrochet.com/gingerbread-house-pattern-p-697.html

 

OTHER GINGERBREAD PATTERNS:

http://www.*********.com/project/crochet-gingerbread-man

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70708AD.html

http://www.orble.com/free-gingerbread-girl-magnet-crochet-pattern/

http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/crochet-gingerbread-patterns.php

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75040263.tip.html

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29859930

 

Afghans, etc here:

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1785702&keywords=crochet%20gingerbread

 

 

 

 

Gingerbread House Pattern on Etsy-

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29702761

 

And a whole list of Gingerbread Crochet patterns for sale on Ebay !

 

To begin-

 

Sign In and Tell Us What You’re Making

Perhaps post your pattern source (I’ll add the link to the list for you)

 

I figure we can get started early next week.

 

Have Fun!

[a_stitchintime]

this sounds like too much fun!

 

I love gingerbread! Maybe we could share some recipes, too?

 

I have on my mom's Christmas wish list the Gingerbread House by Roseanne Kropp. It is in a booklet from Annie's Attic called "Winter Wonderland" I just didn't have the gumption to work on it, but now that I won't be alone.....

...does this mean I'm joining? :scrachin'...

 

I will work a little at a time, as I have colors I need available, starting early next week.

[Scorpio59]

LeaAnne

 

Yes, this means that you are joining

 

Swapping Gingerbread Recipes is a great idea too

 

Glad you like this idea

[a_stitchintime]

I love that Carolyn Christmas design! Is it in the current issue of Crochet Today? I might just have to change my mind to that one, it's classic!

[ericalynn]

Oooo, I love this! I don't know which one yet I am going to do, I have to think on that part a bit. My niece's make gingerbread houses every year, but get so upset when it's time to throw it away:( wouldn't they love to have one to keep for always! Great idea, I'm in!

[kraftynkrazy]

Soooo cute! Have to sit this one out but I will be watching you guys!!! Can't wait to see what y'all do.

[Swayde]

Oh man I was just in Jo-Ann's and Wal-Mart yesterday and completely forgot to look for Crochet Today! I want that gingerbread house pattern so bad! It's the nicest one I've ever seen. If I can get the magazine, I want to make one, but it will have to wait. I've got far too much on the front burners right now with Christmas creeping up mighty quickly.

[Colleenka]

Oh, thank you LeaAnne for pointing me in the direction of this CAL! :clap:yay All because I told her I made gingersnaps today

 

This might be just what I need to get my crochet mojo going again. C'mon it's been like a whole week now

 

The December 2008 issue of Crochet World has some cute gingerbread ideas, including a gingerbread man doily and a gingerbread doll. It would be the doll I'd be thinking about. It's called Ginny Gingerbread Doll and it is a 16-inch doll with a pretty dress and her own little gingerbread dolly. I'm on the yarn-buying strike until October 19, but I have enough to make the little dolly

 

Thanks for a great CAL idea Scorpio! I'm in!

[amhmsh]

This is gonna be a fun thread!! I love Gingies too and would love to join!! Now, which Gingy to do? So many, so little time!!!

[Scorpio59]

Welcome everyone! I am going shopping tomorrow and there is a Borders bookstore right next to a Michaels. I am going to look in both stores for these magazines! Can't wait!

[a_stitchintime]

Colleen's here! ...and Swayde, and KraftyKrazy?!

Scorpio... this is gonna be one FUN CAL!!!!

ericalynn-sounds like you have a great gift idea!

amhmsh... LOVE your siggy! a ride on vac is too good!

[Croshay]

I dug out my pattern like the one on Etsy, but I would rather make Maggie's. I can't buy it right now because I'm laid off from work. I'll join in the CAL if I have the right colors of yarn on hand.

 

[Scorpio59]

I dug out my pattern like the one on Etsy, but I would rather make Maggie's. I can't buy it right now because I'm laid off from work. I'll join in the CAL if I have the right colors of yarn on hand.

 

 

Croshay- Since you have a pattern already, I really hope that you can make this CAL work out for you. Being laid off is a bummer. I just went on disability and took a "cut in pay" myself. A cute gingerbread house will definitely cheer me up.

[Scorpio59]

Oooo, I love this! I don't know which one yet I am going to do, I have to think on that part a bit. My niece's make gingerbread houses every year, but get so upset when it's time to throw it away:( wouldn't they love to have one to keep for always! Great idea, I'm in!

Ericalynn- Have you decided on a pattern yet? I think that it's really a great idea for your neices! How old are they? My daughter is 12 and we've made quite a few Gingerbread Houses over the years. They're all gone now

[Scorpio59]

Barbara Anne, Colleen and Michele-

 

So glad you decided to join. Tell us what pattern you'll be using when you decide!

[Scorpio59]

I think I welcomed everybody

 

Unfortunately I wasn't able to get out and buy my pattern today. My blood pressure was dangerously low so I couldn't drive and stayed home instead (I had open heart surgery - 5 months ago and am on lots of meds. now).

 

BUT !!!! I just called Michaels Arts and Crafts and they have several copies of the Crochet Today magazine with Carolyn Christmas' pattern in it. DH is going to take me to buy it tomorrow !

[Croshay]

Croshay- Since you have a pattern already, I really hope that you can make this CAL work out for you. Being laid off is a bummer. I just went on disability and took a "cut in pay" myself. A cute gingerbread house will definitely cheer me up.

 

Thanks, Lorraine. I think I will join the CAL, even if I don't make that whole big gingerbread house. I made a few of those gingerbread girl "heads" last year and dug them out this afternoon also, to get myself inspired. I'll post a pic of them if you would like.

[amhmsh]

Croshay, please post them, I would love to see them....

[KellieD]

Did you notice that the one on Maggie's site is a Carolyn Christmas as well? Gourmet Crochet!

[Croshay]

Croshay, please post them, I would love to see them....

 

Ask and you shall receive!

 

These are from the pattern at http://www.orble.com/free-gingerbread-girl-magnet-crochet-pattern/ (and this link is already included in the first post of this thread).

 

I made up little bows myself instead of buying them.

 

 

Sorry for the dark picture. My camera is messing up & I don't want to part with it to send it to the shop.

[Colleenka]

Croshay - Nice little ginger-heads! Cute!

 

Lorraine - For now, I am going to try these two patterns:

 

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70709AD.html?noImages=0

 

and

 

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70708AD.html?noImages=0

 

If I like these and depending on their size when complete, I may make several and use them to make a wreath. I have a ribbon bow that is gingerbread men. Otherwise, they will make lovely ornaments.

 

Once I'm buying yarn again (which will be late October at the earliest), I may try the Ginny Gingerbread Doll in the Crochet World December 2008 magazine.

 

Looks like this will be fun! I can't wait to see the gingerbread houses. Those will be beautiful!

[Scorpio59]

Croshay - I love those gingerbread heads. I am definitely going to make a bunch of those !

 

Colleen- The Amigurumi pieces look like fun! I'm printing those instructions as well.

 

Keep the good ideas coming !

[Scorpio59]

Did you notice that the one on Maggie's site is a Carolyn Christmas as well? Gourmet Crochet!

 

I went back and forth about 15 times trying to figure that one out. Thanks for clearing it up! (I'm a diz lately).

[SweetPea65]

Yikes, now I have to go out and buy the Crochet Today issue w/the Gingerbread House pattern! I LOVE gingerbread houses. In fact, I collect anything gingerbread related. My grandma passed on her 'secret cookie house' technique many years ago but I have since converted the houses to gingerbread. I have too many projects going right now otherwise I'd join in on the fun. But I'll definitely be watching the thread for my gingerbread fix!

[RoseRed]

What a great idea! I might just have to work on some of these between larger projects!