Christmas Gingerbread Men Free Knitting Pattern
What do Christmas and the Shrek film have in common? Of course, a lovely Gingerbread Man! The Gingerbread Man is a very charming character who immediately evokes warmth and, of course, sweets! I think it’s worth having such a beautiful decoration in your home, except for snowmen and Santa Clauses. That’s why we show some beautiful Gingerbread Men Patterns here. Choose your favourite and make it today!
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1. Gingerbread Boy Knitting Pattern
- DESIGNED by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Have you ever dreamed of having your own gingerbread man from the Shrek movie? Now it’s possible! Just look at these cute little Gingerbread Boy, I think you have to make this pattern for Christmas. It is also a great gift idea for your loved ones!

PHOTOS by Sara Elizabeth Kellner / Ravelry.com
You will find this free pattern on Ravelry.
2. Mini Gingerbread Friends
- DESIGNED by Esther Braithwaite
Just look at this lovely couple of friends! One thing is for sure – when you decide to do one, you have to do the second gingerbread man! This sweet couple of Mini Gingerbread Friends must be next to each other because they both have twice as much fun!

PHOTOS by Esther Braithwaite / Ravelry.com
You will find this free pattern on Ravelry.
3. Gingerbread Man Clothes Free Knitting Pattern
- DESIGNED by Clair Fairall Designs
With this gingerbread man, it’s a lot of fun, because you can dress him up in different ways! Isn’t that great? You can create several different caps or scarves for your Gingerbread Man and then dress him up as you like.

PHOTOS by Clair Fairall Designs / Ravelry.com
You will find this pattern on Ravelry.
4. Greta Gingerbread Girl
- DESIGNED by Sarah Louise Read – StitchWitchCreations
Who said the gingerbread man has to be a boy? Now it’s time for the Gingerbread Girl! This charming and girly toy is a perfect idea for decorating your home for Christmas or as a gift for your loved ones! If you like it, create this pattern today!

PHOTOS by Sarah Louise Read / Ravelry.com
This pattern is no longer free on Ravelry. You can find the paid version on Etsy.
5. Cute Gingerbread Man
- DESIGNED by Clair Fairall Designs
These Cute Gingerbread Men are my favorite pattern, just look at these cute buttons! If I were you, I would make one sweet gingerbread man for everyone. You can pop them in Christmas stockings, or hang it on the Christmas tree.

PHOTOS by Clair Fairall Designs / Ravelry.com
You will find this pattern on Ravelry.