7 Knit and Crochet Advent Calendars
Everyone loves counting down for the holidays! Instead of buying a new advent calendar each year with generic gifts, you and your family can use the same one annually and add personalized items just for you! Don’t like chocolate? Add other sweets or a small toy for kids. For adults, small treats like fancy buttons for the sweaters you make will hit the spot. So check out this neat selection of knit and crochet advent calendars. Who will you make one for first?
Knit Advent Calendars
Advent Mini Mittens
Knit a selection of tiny mittens in different colors and patterns, then embroider a date on each one. Hang another mitten up each day to keep track, or pull a small treat out of that day’s mitten.
Advent Calendar Gift Pockets
These small knit pockets are designed for you to fill with your favorite treats to be enjoyed each day.
Crochet Advent Calendars
Gnome Advent Calendar
Michele Wilcox designed this adorable gnome calendar just for MarlyBird.com!
Countdown to Christmas Crochet Advent Calendar
Crochet classic shapes like a snowman and a cup of cocoa to hang on buttons on the tree as you count down the days toward Christmas.
Santa Advent Calendar
Santa’s beard comes to life as the dates of the calendar! Move the wreath each day to a new date as you count down.
Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
Hang miniature crochet mittens and stockings on this tree for a countdown — and add treats to them for extra fun!
Modern Christmas Crochet Advent Calendar
Each day, take the modern ornament — in the shape of avocados, sloths, narwhal, donut and more — and hang it on a button on the wreath.
Aren’t these cute knit and crochet advent calendars?
If you don’t want to make something so involved, check out the links below for smaller Christmas crochet items.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make an advent calendar with knitting or crochet?
Yes! This post has a super fun selection of both knit and crochet advent calendars. You can pick the one that best fits your crafting style.
What kind of things can I put inside the advent calendar pockets?
Honestly… anything you want! The post mentions sweets or small toys for kids, and even things like fancy buttons for adult crafters. It’s all about making it personal for whoever you’re making it for.
Are these patterns difficult to make?
It really depends on the pattern! There are some simpler ones like the gift pockets or Santa’s beard, and then some that are a bit more involved. The good news is, you can choose one that matches your skill level.
What’s the Gnome Advent Calendar like?
So, here’s the thing… the Gnome Advent Calendar was designed especially for MarlyBird.com by Michele Wilcox. It sounds absolutely adorable and is a crochet pattern!
Is it possible to get a discount on these patterns?
This specific page doesn’t mention any discounts on the advent calendar patterns. However, there’s a link to The Pattern Shop where you can find new patterns available in an ad-free PDF format, so it might be worth checking there!
