When you smell the sweet and spicy scent of gingerbread in the air, you know it’s Christmas time! Many of us have happy holiday memories of baking and decorating gingerbread men. With this mosaic crochet gingerbread man pattern, you can capture the warmth, nostalgia, and creativity of baking gingerbread cookies in a beautiful winter afghan!

You can repeat this crochet gingerbread man pattern to create any size blanket, or include the motif as part of a larger project, like in the Gingerbread Mosaic Blanket CAL. Or get creative and make something different altogether!

If you’re making the Gingerbread Mosaic Blanket, you’ll use this motif in sections 2 and 10.

Welcome the Gingerbread Mosaic Blanket CAL! If you are just joining in, and want more details about the Gingerbread CAL, read this post.

But I’ll cover the basics here. We are all crocheting an heirloom Christmas blanket together over in the Juniper & Oakes Crochet Community FB Group. Each Monday from September 16th through December 2nd, 2024, a new free blanket section pattern and chart will be released right here on my blog!

You’ll repeat this mosaic crochet gingerbread man blanket pattern twice during the Gingerbread CAL, in sections 2 and 10. But this adorable gingerbread pattern is just one of 5 gorgeous designs that we’ll be combining to make this gorgeous Christmas afghan during Fall 2024!

This design features cute little gingerbread men, each with an icing design on its belly, with hearts in between. It’s made in a 24-stitch repeat that you’ll pick up quickly. This pattern would be perfect for relaxing on a cool fall evening, with a plate of gingerbread cookies nearby.

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Instructions

Overlay Mosaic Crochet

This gingerbread blanket CAL uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique to create each section. This technique is easier than it looks and is super addictive! You’ll need to know how to make foundation single crochet (FSC), back loop only single crochet (BLOsc), and front loop only double crochet (FLOdc), as well as beginning and ending border stitches.

Check out the post for the DooDads pattern for mosaic crochet photo tutorial and video demo of the technique. Or learn more about overlay mosaic crochet from this blog post.

If you’re already comfortable with overlay mosaic crochet and would like to make your blanket reversible, check out the tutorial for the mosaic crochet negative stitch, here!

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate

Gauge

18 stitches x 22 rows = 4” x 4” in square
A swatch of the pattern. Counted on the WS.

Size:

Approximately 45” x 58” (the full blanket)

How big will This Section be?

The answer depends on many factors: yarn, hook, tension, etc. If you work a gauge swatch in the pattern stitch and measure it, you can multiply that out to estimate the finished size of your blanket. Mine starts with a foundation row of 195 stitches and is and 7 rows high.

Video Tutorial for Mosaic Crochet

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)

• BBS – Beginning Border Stitch
• BLOsc – Back Loop Only Single Crochet
• ch – Chain
• dc – Double Crochet
• EBS – Ending Border Stitch
• FLOdc – Front Loop Only Double Crochet
• Fsc – Foundation single crochet
• RS – Right Side
• sc – Single Crochet

Special Stitches for the mosaic crochet gingerbread man pattern

Overlay Mosaic Technique

If unfamiliar, be sure to read this blog post with the basics. 

OR

Watch this video for a full tutorial on a swatch of a simple mosaic pattern.

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Beginning Border Stitch (BBS)

A standing sc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (For right-handed crocheters the legs would be secured to the right of the stitch and vice versa for left-handed crocheters.)

Back Loop Only Single Crochet (BLOsc)

Insert hook in back loop of indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook. 

Front Loop Only Double Crochet (FLOdc)

Yo, insert hook in front loop of st below the indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through two lps on hook, yo and draw through remaining two lps on hook.

Ending Border Stitch (EBS)

A sc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (Similar to BBS, but the back legs of the stitch are secured to the opposite side.)

Notes

• Pattern is worked from right to left on Right Side only.  (If you are left handed, feel free to work from left to right according to the chart below).
• Every row is worked in a different color.
• Fasten off at the end of each row. 
• Every row begins with a beginning border stitch. 
• Every row ends with an ending border stitch. 
• Each pattern begins with 1 border stitch, has a repeat of stitches, 1 stitch to even out the pattern, and 1 border stitch at the end. 
• You may choose to repeat the pattern as many times as you wish. Make sure your Foundation Row is made up of any multiple of 48 plus 3 extra stitches. I will be using 4 repeats. So my foundation row is (4×48) + 3 = 195 stitches.
• The patterns include a chart and written instructions below. You may want to refer to each. 
• The colors on the chart indicate how the finished project will look.
• The pattern can be worked up in two colors. Simply ignore any other color changes and alternate your Color A & B throughout.
• Please join the Juniper & Oakes Crochet Community FB Group and share pictures and questions that arise.

This section was designed in two colors: cream and tan. But you can choose whatever colors you want! I’m not offended when people come up with their own color schemes. Actually, I love seeing your creativity. Do you prefer chocolate cookies? Work the pattern in dark brown instead! Or go wild and pick an unexpected color from your stash. Be sure to share your color combos on the FB group so we can all see what you came up with!

The amount of yarn you will need depends on different factors like yarn weight, hook size, and tension. With the recommended yarn and hook, you will use approximately 2325 yards of Cream, 1290 yards of Palomino (warm golden tan), and 975 yards of Love Letter (deep red) to make the full Gingerbread Mosaic Blanket. Plus you’ll need a little extra of each color for the border.

The Chart

Written Instructions for the Mosaic Crochet Gingerbread Man Pattern

Row 1: With Color A, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last. 

Row 2: With Color B, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last. 

Row 3: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x4, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x3*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 4: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x4, FLOdc x7, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x7, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 5: With Color A, BBS in 1st, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x8, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x8, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 6: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 7: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x2, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 8: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 9: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x7*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 10: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 11: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 12: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 13: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 14: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in las

Row 15: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 16: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x11, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 17: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x7, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 18: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 19: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x11, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x10*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 20: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 21: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x5, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x6, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x6, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 22: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x5, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x4*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 23: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x6, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x5*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 24: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x6, BLOsc x13, FLOdc x5*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 25: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x6, FLOdc x13, BLOsc x5*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 26: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x5, BLOsc x15, FLOdc x4*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 27: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x5, FLOdc x15, BLOsc x4*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 28: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x3, BLOsc x19, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 29: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x19, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

If you would prefer not to jump from one blog post to the next, you can purchase the full ebook. The PDF includes all the charts and written instructions for each blanket section, all in one convenient place. An added benefit of purchasing the ebook is you have the pattern for the whole blanket all at once and do not have to wait for the new design to be released!

Ready, Set… CROCHET!

Action Items:

• Work up the Mosaic Crochet Gingerbread Man pattern

• Post a picture of your finished section in the J&O FB Group

• Post a picture/Reel of your WIPs all over social media, tag @juniperandoakes and use #gingerbreadCAL to be entered into a giveaway.

• Come back to the CAL page each Monday for the next installment of the CAL.

• OR purchase the ebook to get the complete pattern all at once

If you have any issues, questions, or tips, please post them on the J&O FB Group

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The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2024. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag. 

If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website.You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #GingerbreadCAL. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.