Make this Christmas extra crafty with this amazing crochet advent calendar! Countdown to Christmas with 24 unique jolly ornament Amigurumi 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.
Packaging part of Christmas preparations is as important as buying gifts for your loved ones. It makes you feel wonderful even before you unwrap the paper and see the gift. I’m pretty excited to share a quick and easy Christmas pattern with you today. Get ready to create these lovely gift tags for your presents this Christmas. These free crochet Christmas tags are both pretty and functional as they can be removed and hung on the Christmas tree. What’s even better is that it only takes a few minutes to make! And how easily they can be personalized! Stitch names right on the tags or use fabric paint. The tags are crocheted in one piece in spiral rounds or rows with single crochet and double crochet stitches. They are small simple but expressive. Can also be used as bag charms and backpack decorations. It´s a very simple design which can be made in any desired colours. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Let's grab hook and yarn and make these lovely Christmas gift tags together with this detailed free pattern!
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
leftovers of cotton yarn (e.g.Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in three colors: red, green and white or any color you wish, crochet hook 2,5 mm, stitch marker, scissors, little white beads, yarn needle.
Using different materials and hook size to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your ready items.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience in crocheting before creating this project.
FINISHED SIZE
The ready tag is approx. 6 cm, 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
Gift Tag
Crochet with red colored yarn.
Row 1: chain 14 stitches, hdc into the 3rd stitch from the hook and each of next 11 stitches, chain 2 stitches, turn the work.
Rows 2-7: hdc in each of next 12 stitches, chain 2 stitches, turn the work.
Row 8: hdc in each of next 4 stitches, chain 4 stitches, skip the next 4 stitches, hdc in each of next 4 stitches.
Work one round in sc´s all around the gift tag. Then fasten off the yarn and weave in any ends.
Decorate as desired: attach white beads or embroider little snowflakes. Embellish your Christmas Gift Tag with white beads, lights, or stars to suit your personal style and to create an extra christmas effect. Attach a hanger. I simply used a piece of yarn knotted at the surface of the ornament. You can use a decorative string or a satin ribbon to make the hanging loop.
Congratulations! Your Gift Tag is finished!
Fir Tree Gift Tag
Crochet with green colored yarn and chain 15 stitches
Row 1: single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook and each of next 5 stitches, decrease (crochet 2 single crochets together), single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work.
Row 2: single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (12 stitches)
Row 3: single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (11 stitches)
Row 4: single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (10 stitches)
Row 5: single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (9 stitches)
Row 6: single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (8 stitches)
Row 7: single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (7 stitches)
Row 8: single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (6 stitches)
Row 9: single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (5 stitches)
Row 10: single crochet in the next stitch, decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (4 stitches)
Row 11: single crochet in the next stitch, decrease, single crochet in the next stitch, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (3 stitches)
Row 12: single crochet in the next stitch, decrease, chain 1 stitch, turn the work (2 stitches)
Row 13: decrease
For the trunk crochet 2 rows in single crochets using brown colored yarn:
Rows 1-2: single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work
Fasten off, hide all yarn ends. Attach a hanger. I simply used a piece of yarn knotted at the surface of the ornament. You can use a decorative string or a satin ribbon to make the hanging loop. Attach a bead if desired.
And there you have it— the beautiful and festive crochet gift tag is finished!
Christmas Tree Ball Gift Tag
POPCORN STITCH
3 doublecrochet in the next stitch, drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook into the first stitch from four dc´s, grab the dropped loop and pool it through the stitches.
Crochet with white 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 next stitch, increase*, slip stitch in the last stitch (18 stitches)
Round 4: chain 3 stitches, *1 double crochet in the next stitch, skip the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
Round 5: single crochet in each of next stitch till the end of the round, slip stitch.
Round 6: chain 3 stitches, *popcorn stitch in the next stitch, chain 2 stitches, skip the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
For the neck of the ball crochet 2 rows in single crochets using brown colored yarn:
single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work.
single crochet in each of next 5 stitches. Fasten off.
Fasten off, hide all yarn ends. Attach a hanger. I simply used a piece of yarn knotted at the surface of the ornament. You can use a decorative string or a satin ribbon to make the hanging loop.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting the Christmas Gift Tags 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!
