Knit your own gingerbread house Christmas decoration

We know it seems a bit early for the ‘C’ word, but if you fancy putting your crafting skills into action and getting ahead with making Christmas decorations, now is a good time to start.

We’re big fans of making gingerbread houses at Christmas, but for a house that will last longer than one season, here’s a fun kit that you can use to design and knit your own gingerbread house.

The gingerbread house knitting kit has been created by The Little Knit Kit Company and contains all your need (except a metal needle) to get started with knitting a house.

You’ll receive knitting needles, yarn, felt, thread, beads and filler, plus the all important set of instructions. Your house can be personalised by adding a number, name or other decorative effects.

It’s a fun kit to keep you busy over the autumn and costs £22.50 from The Little Knit Kit Company. For super keen or quick knitters, other Christmas craft project kits are available too.

By Rachel Newcombe.