Advent Calendar, Advent Wreath, St. Nicholas Decorations: Last Minute

Dear users, dear authors,
if you still want to make an Advent wreath, an Advent calendar, Advent decorations, St. Nicholas decorations, or Christmas decorations by hand, you’ll need to get moving. There isn’t much time left. Fortunately, we have plenty of ideas and suitable patterns.
So get started right away.

@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual info.


This reversible doll makes for a fun St. Nicholas decoration—because St. Nicholas can be transformed into a cute Easter bunny in the blink of an eye: just turn the figure inside out!
The St. Nicholas (Easter bunny) isn’t hard to crochet. The materials used were Catania by Schachenmayr and some fluffy yarn.
Click here to go to the pattern!

These Christmas bells with bows are quick to crochet—in 2 sizes

You can use these pretty bells and bows as tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for your Advent wreath, or as table decorations.

Click here for the pattern




You’ll receive a detailed PDF pattern (10 pages) with text and clear crochet charts for the two bells. For the bows in 2 sizes, you’ll get a pattern with step-by-step photos and
text.

I used Catania by Schachenmayr as the yarn.
The pieces are crocheted with a 2.5 mm hook.

You can use these cute angels in three sizes as tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for the Advent wreath, or table decorations.

The angels are heavenly quick to crochet and are still easy to make “last minute.” Perfect for using up leftover yarn.

Here’s the pattern



You’ll receive a detailed PDF pattern (9 pages) with text and a clear crochet chart for each angel.

The angels were crocheted with Catania and a 2.5 mm hook.

They measure 6 cm, 7 cm, and 9 cm tall without the loop.

Isn’t this a cute decoration for the Advent season?
These little crocheted angels delight everyone with their appearance and their heavenly music! To make them, you’ll need about 30 g of light blue cotton yarn and scraps in white, skin-tone, silver, and golden yellow. You can find the little instruments at craft or florist supply stores.
But you can also make the little angels without instruments—as guardian angels, tree ornaments, or decorations for your Advent wreath.Click here to go straight to the pattern!

CHRISTMAS CROCHET PATTERNS

Christmas Stocking
Hanging stockings during the Advent season is becoming more and more popular, and handmade ones are a wonderful thing.

This model not only serves as gift packaging; it’s also an eye-catcher as Christmas decor.


Details & Pattern

Easy to make and also suitable for beginners.

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Advent Calendar Frau Holle
This wintery Advent calendar is suitable for the whole family; every evening Frau Holle’s bag is filled with little surprises, and a message can also be left on the inside of the window shutter.

Details & Pattern

After Advent, Frau Holle is still a lovely winter door wreath.

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Cash Gift as Christmas Decor
This picture is not only a fun decoration; the sack can be filled with money, making it a very original gift.

Details & Pattern

The pattern is well suited for beginners, and leftover yarn is enough to make it.

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All patterns are written without abbreviations!
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A beautiful Christmas decoration can also be a pretty angel.
Little Angel Ella is sure to enchant you, too.

click here to go to the pattern

     

Once finished, Ella will be approx. 20 cm tall (when using the specified hook size and yarn weight). You will receive a detailed 13-page pattern with lots of photos to help you make it. 
Also suitable for ambitious beginners

required skills: 
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should know how to crochet single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet stitches, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• Crocheted with yarn, hook size 3 - 4 (yardage 133 m/50 g) “Lisa Uni” by Gründl - in the colors white (1 skein of 50 g), yellow and beige (a leftover is enough)
• Fringe yarn in white “Brazilia” by Schachenmayr (a leftover is enough)
• Angel hair in white
• Threading needle, darning needle, crochet hook size 3.5
• stuffing, approx. 30 cm narrow satin ribbon in yellow
• two small glass diamonds, 2 safety eyes size 6 mm

Do you still need nice gift packaging or great Christmas decorations? Fredo the Christmas Sack is perfect for that.

Click here for the pattern

     

You can fill me or simply place me in front of the door - then I’ll hold it open. :)
You’ll receive a detailed 13-page pattern with lots of photos for easy follow-along.
Fredo is about 25 cm high and wide.
Also suitable for beginners

Required skills:
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should already know how to crochet single crochet, half double crochet, a magic ring, increases and decreases, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You’ll also need:

• approx. 300 g of yarn (hook size 3-4) in red
• approx. 50 g of yarn each in white and black, plus a small amount of brown
• crochet hooks in sizes 2.5 and 4.5
• yarn needle, darning needle, stuffing
• optional: plastic disc approx. 12 cm Ø, 2 cardboard discs 6 cm Ø

Knitting pattern_ Wendy the Snowman
  Go to the pattern!

With Wendy, you can creatively design your Christmas decorations.
Whether as a tree ornament or even as
window decoration, this little guy is
a feast for the eyes!

*With 50 g Baby Smiles, you can knit approx.
10 snowmen in your desired colors!*


You can choose the colors for the hat and scarf individually depending on your leftover yarn supply.


Size: approx. 12 cm

Material: Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Lenja Soft
White 5 g for 1 snowman
Leftover yarn for scarf and hat
Perlon thread for hanging loop
Plush pom-pom
Fiberfill for stuffing

Difficulty: very easy

Pattern:PDF format
The knitting technique for the body, scarf, and the individual hat variations
is described in detail. In addition, the pattern is explained with pictures.

Knitting pattern Christmas Socks Niklas

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Christmas time really is the most wonderful time!
A little pre-Christmas joy for our little ones
and warm little feet at the same time.

Material: Bellalana Action
30 g color 1 = red
30 g color 2 = white
Set of double-pointed needles, size 4
Crochet hook
Pom-pom maker

Size: approx. 26/27

Difficulty: easy

Pattern:
PDF format with pictures for each step and a knitting chart.

This knitted nativity scene is something very special – and your anticipation for Christmas will grow as you knit it. You’ll definitely still be able to finish it by Christmas! The pattern, like all my patterns, is so detailed that even less experienced knitters can quickly enjoy a sense of achievement.

More info here: CLICK!

This Advent calendar can also replace an Advent wreath: just attach four candles in the center and perhaps decorate them with a few small fir sprigs—and it has a dual purpose!



The calendar is made from cardstock and measures approximately 33.5 x 35.5 x 5.5 cm; the space in the center has a diameter of about 17 cm and is large enough for four candles. It’s very easy to make for crafters with a little experience.

What would winter be without a snowman? Pretty sad! That’s why these two come as a pair. Mr. Snowman proudly wears a top hat, while his wife is equipped with a muff and earmuffs. Very lovingly, Mr. Snowman has put an arm around her. Hopefully his wife won’t melt with so much love.

Crochet these two sweet egg cozies and decorate your breakfast table with this pretty snowman couple!Crochet pattern for egg cozies "Snowman and His Wife"
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/34376/haekelanleitung-eierwaermer-schneemann-und-frau-pdf-datei

• Scope of the crochet pattern: 13 pages
• easy to understand with step-by-step explanations and lots of pictures
• Difficulty level: suitable for beginners

Material

• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn, yardage 50 g/125 m: 1 skein color A: White (color no. 00106), 1 skein color B: Black (color no. 00110), 1 skein color C: Apple green (color no. 00205), 1 skein color D: Signal red (color no. 00115), 1 skein color E: Maroon/Brown (color no. 00157), 1 skein color F: Jaffa/Orange (color no. 00189)
• Half pearls, black: 10-12 pieces, 2 mm diameter for the mouth, 4 pieces, 4 mm diameter for the eyes, 4 pieces, 6 mm diameter for the belly
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Super glue
• Tweezers

required skills • magic ring • chain stitches • single crochet • half double crochet • slip stitchesThe sale of the finished egg cozies, e.g. in shops, at markets and/or online, is permitted in small quantities. You can find more details in the pattern!The pattern is in PDF format!

Something very special is this lovingly designed Advent calendar with 24 individual gift bags.




Here you decide for yourselves what your Advent calendar looks like - whether colorful and lavishly decorated or very elegant and simple with just the pretty numbers on it. In this pattern, you get everything you need:

• the detailed description for 3 different sizes of the bags with numerous step-by-step pictures
• an additional crochet chart for the bottom and edge of the bags
• a print template for the numbers, also in 3 sizes
• a large technique section for the decoration
• as well as numerous ideas for designing the bags

So you decide for yourselves how much time and effort you want to put into it.

And one more tip: The little bags are also cute packaging on their own for small gifts and treats during Advent. Maybe you’d like to surprise especially dear friends or colleagues for St. Nicholas Day?


So it’s best to get started today! Advent is almost here! You can find the pattern and more info here >>>

These cute St. Nicholas bags are crocheted in a flash, and they hold quite a bit!



You’ll need:

• Myboshi No. 2 in white, green, red, skin tone, and brown—1 skein of each
• Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Lenja Soft in white—1 ball
• Crochet hooks sizes 3 and 3.5
• Sewing needles, scissors, white sewing thread, stitch markers, some stuffing
• Small black buttons + sewing thread or half-pearls + glue

This will make the St. Nicholas bags about 31 cm tall and 11 cm wide.
Of course, you can also use different yarn with a matching crochet hook—the little bags will just turn out bigger or smaller ♥

This DIY pattern is sure to please you. You don’t even need to know how to crochet or knit! The Christmas wreath is simply made from lots and lots of pom-poms, which are pinned to a Styrofoam wreath form with straight pins. The kids and grandkids can help with this project, too. It’s really a lot of fun, and you’ll end up with a uniquely beautiful result.

I hope you enjoy the free pattern. Yours, Ina

You can still make this Advent calendar ! That’s because each of the 24 little pouches—except for the color—is crocheted exactly the same way. It’s nice and simple, so it goes quickly. Leftover yarn is all you need. That way, you can crochet a few pouches in no time. You can place the filled pouches on a tray or hang them on a hanger. The stars with the numbers are included as printable templates.

Best wishes—Ina

And if you’d prefer something a bit quicker, then I have these cute little Christmas slippers for you here.



They are quick to crochet from a few bits of leftover yarn and as versatile as hardly any other Christmas decoration: whether as cheeky gift packaging for small Advent treats, as a fun little surprise for St. Nicholas Day, as original table décor, or simply “just” as sweet Christmas décor - these little Christmas slippers are always a hit!

Little tip:
Of course, you can also crochet 24 of these cute slippers and make a lovely Advent calendar from them.

So grab your leftovers box and let’s get started! You can find the pattern and more info here >>>

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/34378/deko-untersetzer-kleine-schneeflocken




The decorations/coasters “ little snowflakes ” with a diameter of approx. 10 cm are very well suited for the Christmas season and create a cozy atmosphere. They can be beautifully placed on the festive table as coasters for candle holders or used as door and window decorations. Not much yarn is needed to make one snowflake, so they can be crocheted from leftover yarn.

You can crochet these beautiful stars from 4 Granny Triangles each. They can also be made wonderfully from leftover yarn at the last minute! Also a great gift idea for good friends and acquaintances, because even just one star, for example in the window, really makes an impression!


Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern

Made from cotton, such as Catania by Schachenmayr, they turn out so sturdy that you can even stand them up!

The step-by-step pattern with over 60 high-quality photos and illustrations is very detailed. It includes precise written instructions and a crochet chart. The PDF pattern consists of 16 pages.

Difficulty level: intermediate, but the pattern is so detailed that even beginners with a little experience can give it a try!

You need the following crochet skills for this project: chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet,
double crochet, treble crochet, crocheting in rounds.

Have fun crocheting!

Christmas time is door wreath time, and with this cute snowman you can bring that winter feeling into your home! He greets everyone with a friendly smile and has dressed up nicely with a top hat and bow! A wreath decorated with beads and winter flowers makes him a colorful eye-catcher!





Crochet pattern for a "Snowman" door wreath
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/34539/haekelanleitung-tuerkranz-schneemann

• Scope of the crochet pattern: 16 pages
• easy to understand, with step-by-step instructions and lots of pictures
• Difficulty level: suitable for beginners

Materials

• Schachenmayr Catania, 100% cotton, yardage: 50 g approx. 125 m:
  • Color A: 2 skeins turquoise (color number 0397)
  • Color B: 1 skein white (color number 0106)
  • Color C: 1 skein orange salmon or orange (color numbers 0386 and 0281)
  • Color D: 1 skein black (color number 0110)
  • Color E: 1 skein apple (color number 0205)
  • Color F: 1 skein signal red (color number 0115)
• Crochet hook sizes 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm
• Stitch marker
• Stuffing
• Styrofoam ring (diameter 25 cm)
• 4 black half-pearls (diameter: 6 mm)
• 2 black safety eyes (diameter 12 mm), alternatively buttons or half-pearls
• Superglue for the half-pearls
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• optional bead ribbon from the bargain store as decoration
• Ribbon for hanging

required skills

• Chain stitches = ch
• Single crochets = sc
• Half double crochets = hdc
• Double crochets = dc
• Slip stitches = sl st

Selling the finished door wreath, e.g. in shops, at markets and/or online, is permitted in small quantities. You can find more details in the pattern!

The pattern is in PDF format!

...also available in the magazine "Häkeln for You", issue 1/2018