Advent Calendar with fillable Gnomes and Bags - Crochet Pattern

Advent calendar with eight different gnomes and bags

This cute and funny advent calendar with the ever-popular gnomes is sure to put a smile on the face of every viewer.

The elves are small bags that can be filled, even nail polish and lipstick fit in. They are closed with a transparent rubber ring which is placed around the nose.

The bags also offer enough space to hide little surprises for your loved ones - a special eye-catcher for your home in the run-up to Christmas.

The bags are quick and easy to make, the elves are of course a bit more elaborate, but the result is worth every effort.

The pattern includes 30 pages of text, step photos and, where necessary, crochet diagrams. Furthermore, a print template for the numbering (stars) is included.

The hardest part is the tip of the caps, which is a bit fiddly - if you can do that, the rest is really easy and also suitable for beginners.

The gnomes are about 7 cm wide and about 13 cm to 16 cm long.
Size of the bags: 7 cm x 10 cm.

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania (LL 125 m {approx. 136 yds} / 50 g {approx. 1 ¾ oz}),
  used here (color numbers in parentheses): ivory (436), bast (257), altrosa (08), marsalarot ( 396),
  signalrot (115), weinrot (192), moos (412), natur (105); 1 ball each (if you do each gnome 1times),
  teddy (161) approx. 11 g per bag, schwarz (110) some leftover yarn
• Some fibre fill
• Sewing thread in natural, beige, green, red and burgundy (alternatively transparent sewing thread)
• Pipe cleaner (approx. 8 cm per gnome)
• Transparent elastic cord, Ø approx. 0.7 mm
• Handicraft Glue
• Crochet hook 2.5 mm and 3 mm
• Sewing needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch marker
• Some sewing clips
• Fork (as an aid for pom-pom)
• Photo paper for printing the numbering, 24 small wooden clothespins, craft glue