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REVERSIBLE
GINGERBREAD MAN CUPCAKE
Christmas series
Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner
Crochet pattern by Febby Pranajaya @chibiscraft
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TIPS: ABBREVIATIONS
It is recommended to crochet tightly by using This pattern is written in US Standard Crochet
a smaller crochet hook. Terms and assumes knowledge of basic stitches.
Try to work every part using the same stitch R = row/round
tension unless stated otherwise. MR = magic ring
Count your stitches. st = stitch/stitches
Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark sc = single crochet
beginning/ending of the round. inc = sc increase (2 sc in the same st)
Each round is worked in a continuous spiral. inc3 = 3 sc in the same st
Do not join rounds with slip stitch or turn dec = sc decrease (crochet 2 st together)
unless stated otherwise. ch = chain
Crochet through both loops unless stated sl st = slip stitch
otherwise. hdc = half double crochet
It is highly recommended that you read hdc inc = 2 hdc in the same st
through the entire pattern before beginning dc = double crochet
to crochet. dc inc = 2 dc in the same st
dc inc3 = 3 dc in the same st
MATERIALS AND TOOLS tr = treble crochet
2.0 mm hook or size suitable for yarn used tr inc = 2 tr in the same st
Yarn/tapestry needle FL = Front loop/loops
Embroidery needle BL = Back loop/loops
Fiberfill for stuffing BLO = BL only
Yarn in the same size (I used Yarnart Jeans, FLO = FL only
sport weight) in the following colors: light [____] = repeat sequence between the square
brown (no. 84), red (no, 90), green (no. 52), brackets for the indicated number of times
white (no. 01), peach (left over) (__) = stitch count at the end of the row/round
A pair of safety eyes, diameter 8mm
Scissors
Stitch markers

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DIMENSION
The size will vary, depending on the yarn used. If you use the same materials as I did, the finished amigurumi
is about 8.5 cm tall when on the Gingerbread man side, and 6 cm tall when on the cupcake side.

SPECIALTECHNIQUE

Invisible Finish Skip 1st

After completing the last st, cut the yarn Last st
and pull on the loop to draw the tail. Using
the tapestry needle, skip the next st, and
Back loop of
insert the needle from front to back, under last st
both loops. Go back to the last st, and insert
the needle through the back loop of this st.
Pull on the tail.

Here is the result of

invisible finish

Color Changing While Working in Rows

When changing the yarn color while working Picture 1 Result:
in rows, do not use tapestry technique (a Yarn tail from
previous color
technique where the non-working color is is behind the work

hidden within the stitches/along the back of

the work).
There are 2 options to manage the tail of
the previous yarn color:
1. Everytime you change the yarn color,
leave the previous yarn at the back of
your work (see picture 1).
Picture 2 Result:
2. Everytime you change the yarn color,
leave the previous yarn towards the
front before you take the new yarn (see
picture 2).
For this project I did the first option. But it’s
up to you to choose between these options.
Yarn tail from
previous color is in
front of the work

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HEAD R2: BLO 3sc, 6sc (9), 1ch, turn

Start with light brown yarn. R3: BLO 6sc, 3sc (9), 1ch, turn
R1 : 6sc in MR (6) For every even Row, do the same as R2, and for
R2 : 6inc (12) every odd Row, do the same as R3. Do it until R47.
R3 : [sc, inc]x6 (18) R48: BLO 3sc, 6sc (9)
R4 : [sc, inc, sc]x6 (24)
R5 : [3sc, inc]x6 (30)
R6 : [2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36)
R7 : [5sc, inc]x6 (42)
R8 : [3sc, inc, 3sc]x6 (48)
R9-R18 (10 rounds): 48sc (48) Stop for a while and try to put your crocheted
Place the safety eyes between R13-14, 8st apart. rows around the Gingerbread man’s head. It
R19: [3sc, dec, 3sc]x6 (42) should wrap the head nicely, not too tight or too
R20: [5sc, dec]x6 (36) loose.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Weave in ends. We Note: If your stitch tension is usually tighter or
will join it with the body later. looser while working in rows compared to working
in rounds, it can cause the crocheted rows cannot
fit nicely to the head. If so, you may need to make
some adjustments. Some options:
work looser/tighter while working in rows.
use bigger/smaller hook size while working in
8st apart
rows.
R13 adjust number of rows. But make sure to end
R14
with an even row and to match the number of
stitches in the next rounds

BODY/CUPCAKE’S LINER
We will crochet using red and green yarn
alternately (please see how to change color while
working in rows - page 2). To simplify the writing,
red and green colors of the font below
correspond to the yarn colors.
First, we will work in rows. Try to work with the
same stitch tension as when you work in rounds.
Start with green yarn. Prepare about 15 cm
starting yarn tail for sewing (for each color). Make
3ch, 7ch, then start from the second loop from the
hook:
R1: 6sc, 3sc (9), 1ch, turn

3ch
1ch made 7ch Skip the ch
because of the made from
color changing color changing

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Cut the green yarn. But don’t cut the red yarn. Flip the body/cupcake’s cup down. Join the first
From now on, we will work in rounds at the row- row (Row 1) of the body with the last row (Row 48)
ends up the side. Make 1ch, then: by sewing their FL using the red and green
R1: make a sc to join the flat cupcake liner to starting yarn tail of the body.
form a circle, 5sc, dec, [6sc, dec]x5 (42)
R2: [5sc, dec]x6 (36)

ARMS (make 2)
In the next round we will join the head to the body. Start with light brown yarn. We will work around
To join the head, position the head inside the body. the foundation ch. Make 4ch as the foundation ch.
Crochet through both body and head layer Then start from the second loop from the hook:
according to the following instructions. R1 : 2sc, inc3 at the last ch, Continue to
R3: with head: [2sc, dec, 3sc, dec]x4 (28) work at the other side of the
foundation ch: sc, inc (8)
R2 : [3sc, inc]x2 (10)
R3 : 10sc (10)

Change to red. Cut the light brown yarn.

R4-8 (5 rounds): 10sc (10)
No need to stuff.
R9 : Flatten your work and make 4sc
through both layers (4)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Start to stuff the head with fiberfill and continue

stuffing as you go.
R4: [2sc, dec]x7 (21)
R5: [sc, dec]x7 (14)
R6: 7dec (7)
Stuff the head firmly.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using the yarn Using white yarn, embroider a
needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop zig zag line on the light brown
of each remaining stitch and pull it tight to close. part of the arm.
Hide the tail inside the head. White embroidery

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BOW Stuff firmly with fiberfill.

Start with white yarn. In a MR: [2ch, hdc, 2ch, sl Then fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Using
st]x2. Tighten the MR. Fasten off, leaving a long tail the yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the
for sewing. Wrap the yarn tail at the middle of the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight
bow in several turns, then make a knot to secure it. to close.

LEAVES (make 2)
CREAM Start with green yarn.
Start with white yarn. Make a foundation chain: 6ch.
R1 : 6sc in MR (6) Then start from the second loop from the hook:
R2 : 6inc (12) [sc, 2ch, sl st at the second loop from the hook,
R3 : [sc, inc]x6 (18) sc]x2, then work in the last ch of the foundation
R4 : [sc, inc, sc]x6 (24) chain: [sc, 2ch, sl st at the second loop from the
R5 : [3sc, inc]x6 (30) hook, sc].
R6 : [2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36) Continue to work at the other side of the
R7 : [5sc, inc]x6 (42) foundation chain: [sc, 2ch, sl st at the second loop
R8 : [13sc, inc]x3 (45) from the hook, sc]x2
R9 : 45sc (45) See the crochet diagram below.
R10 : [sc, dc, tr inc, dc, sc]x9 (54) Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Do
an invisible finish. Turn your work so the
wrong/ugly side is facing outside and bring the
starting yarn tail inside through the MR.

start
ch
sl st
sc

BERRIES (make 2)
Start with red yarn.
R1: 6sc in MR (6)
R2: 6inc (12)
R3: 12sc (12)
R4: 6dec (6)

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Attach the arms to the body at the red part,

ASSEMBLY
with tilted position.
Using white yarn, embroider the zig zag line
Using green yarn, make the straps between
on the green part of the body. Please keep in
the green part of the body and the head (see
mind that the zig zag should be on both sides.
picture below)
These pictures below show how to embroider
Attach the bow to the body, between the arms
the zig zag line.
(see picture on the last page)

Sew the arm

here

*Yellow arrow means to go from front to back

*blue arrow means to go from back to front

When you meet the starting point, insert the

needle to the previous point from front to back to
make a line in opposite direction.

Attach the cream on the top of the head (I

sewed it slightly to one side).
Attach the leaves and berries on the top of
Starting point the cream.
With the red yarn, embroider some sprinkles
on the cream.

Continue embroidering to get the zig zag line around.

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Using white yarn, embroider a smile and an

eyebrow
Using peach yarn, embroider the rosy cheeks.

Congratulations! Your reversible Gingerbread Man cupcake amigurumi is ready. I hope you enjoyed crocheting him. And if
you like this pattern, do not hesitate to give a review. It will be my pleasure to see your finished toy with the hashtag
#chibiscraftpattern, or add a Ravelry project.

Have a nice day!

With love, Febby Pranajaya

♥️ Special thanks to my pattern testers: Sal @ellesami2021, Romy @haekelfuechslein, Marlene @ashar_handmade,
Rahma @mercy_handmade, Megan @meganbrewerton, Irene @cheerfulmake ♥️

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