Make this Christmas extra crafty with this amazing crochet advent calendar! Countdown to Christmas with 24 unique jolly ornaments and amigurumis patterns.
This Advent calendar is ideal for both beginners and crochet experts. An ideal way to enjoy the Christmas season by creating something unique!
This special crochet calendar contains 24 free patterns that will allow you to crochet a beautiful project every day during the days of December.
Every day a new design will be shared as a new free crochet pattern.
If you search for Christmas crochet patterns that are quick and fun to make, you’re absolutely in the right place. I’m pretty excited to share a quick and easy Christmas pattern with you today. This tutorial is dedicated to the creation of the little sweet Santa Gift Bag that can either be used to store a little gift or hang to the Christmas Tree as an ornament. You can also hang it on the front door. It is the perfect little project to get you in the holiday spirit. For your magical moments or as a nice gift for someone special! Crocheting your own Christmas ornaments and decorations is a lovely way to get into the festive spirit. A lovely giveaway for friends and relatives. It´s a very simple design which can be made in any desired colors. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and a photo tutorial. The bag is worked with single crochets which makes it a great project for confident beginners. Scroll down to see the step-by-step written instructions and supplies you’ll need.
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
ca 20 gr cotton yarn (e.g.Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in four colors: red and black for the bag, white and green for pompons, a bit of yellow yarn for the belt buckle embroidery, crochet hook 2,5 mm, stitch marker, scissors, tape measure, small pom pom maker, yarn needle.
Using different materials and hook sizes to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your ornaments.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
SIZE
The ready gift bag is approx. 10 cm high, from bottom to top, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease, front post double crochet
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Tc = treble crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated
(...) = at the end of every round total amount of stitches is indicated
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral
- Place a stitch marker or a piece of yarn at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round
- This pattern doesn´t include any specific stitch tutorials
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern
- The number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses at the end of each round
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the number of times needed.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
Start crocheting the bag with the base of the gift bag.
BAG
Work using red colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring (alternative: if preferred, chain 2 stitches and then 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook) (6 stitches)
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Rounds 9-13: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to black
Rounds 14-16: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to red
Rounds 17-20: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 21: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches* (42 stitches)
The stitches of the next round will create the holes for weaving in the drawstring.
Round 22: *single crochet in the next stitch, chain 1 stitch, skip the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
Round 23: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Rounds 24-25: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Change the yarn color to white
The white fluffy yarn can also be used.
Rounds 26-27: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Finish the last stitch with a slip stitch and cut the yarn. Weave in all yarn ends.
Chain stitches for approx. 33 cm. Weave the drawstring through the stitches of the row 22 of the bag starting in one of the center holes. The ends may seem short to tie, but when you draw the strings in, they’ll be long enough. Pull together and tie in a bow to close the bag.
You can add small pom poms to decorate and attach them to the drawstring.
Using yellow yarn and tapestry needle, embroider a belt buckle using the embroidery method for crochet amigurumi. I held the yarn double to make the belt more noticeable. Your Gift Bag is ready!
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I hope you enjoyed crocheting the Santa Gift Bag and found the pattern helpful. As always, I’d love to see your creation if you’re willing to share! Comment below or tag me on social media. You can share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.
Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!
