Gingerbread Man

You simply can’t resist this cheerful little gingerbread man, arms up in the air as if he’s asking for a hug! Start with the head and body in brown, then add the arms and legs stretched out diagonally — that pose is what gives him all his charm. The little white dots scattered around mimic sweet icing, and the three red buttons down his front always look just right. For the face, two eyes and a friendly smile in black beads are all it takes to give him his cheeky grin. It’s a slightly bigger pattern, perfect for a relaxed afternoon of beading with the kids. Once ironed, your gingerbread man will look lovely hanging on the tree or strung along a sweet little garland.