{"product_id":"crochet-advent-calendar","title":"Crochet Advent Calendar Pattern: 24 Mini Drawstring Pouches (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecrochet advent calendar pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e shows you how to make \u003cstrong\u003e24 mini drawstring pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e, numbered 1 to 24, for a reusable \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas countdown\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fill each little gift bag with a treat, hang them on peg rails or a garland, and open one every day in December. The pouches are worked in \u003cstrong\u003echunky yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e, so each one takes about an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gsc-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gsc-chip\"\u003e🎄 24 mini drawstring pouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gsc-chip\"\u003e🧶 Chunky yarn, beginner friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gsc-chip\"\u003e🔁 Reusable every year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gsc-chip\"\u003e📄 Instant PDF download\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrochet Advent Calendar Pattern at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gsc-facts\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎄 Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 numbered drawstring pouches for a Christmas countdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach pouch about 9 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall (3.5 x 4.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧶 Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChunky (weight 5) cotton blend, 6 colours, about 870 m (950 yd) in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪝 Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 mm (US I-9), plus 6 mm (US J-10) for the Knit-Look pouches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Skill level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy: chain, single crochet and slip stitch, plus a knit stitch and a popcorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏱️ Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 45 to 70 minutes per pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📄 Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21-page PDF in US terms, photo guide, charts and a colour plan; nothing is shipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💰 Selling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou may sell pouches you make in small numbers; please do not share the PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four small, sturdy pouches with a drawstring top, a hanging loop and a number tag. Each pouch is about 9 cm wide and 11.5 cm tall, big enough for wrapped chocolates, a tea bag, a little note or a small toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern has \u003cstrong\u003e4 pouch styles\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eClassic\u003c\/strong\u003e (smooth single crochet), \u003cstrong\u003eKnit-Look\u003c\/strong\u003e (the knit stitch, which looks like knitting), \u003cstrong\u003eRidge\u003c\/strong\u003e (back loop only) and \u003cstrong\u003ePopcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e (plump bobbles). The colour plan uses 6 colours, so every one of the 24 pouches is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Crochet an Advent Calendar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes back every year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a cardboard calendar, you fill it again every December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall projects, quick wins.\u003c\/strong\u003e One pouch takes about an hour, so you can see your progress every evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for leftover yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use scraps for test pouches and crochet tags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful handmade gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill it and give it to a family with children, a friend or yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Make a Crochet Advent Calendar: The Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full instructions are in the PDF, with a photo guide, stitch diagrams and charts. Here is the overall order of the project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGather your supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e chunky cotton yarn in 6 colours, a 5.5 mm and a 6 mm hook, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker and 24 number tags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet the flat oval base\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same for every pouch, then work up in continuous rounds in your chosen style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake the eyelet round\u003c\/strong\u003e near the top for the drawstring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the drawstring, hanging loop and number tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat 24 times\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the colour plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang the pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e on 3 peg rails with 8 pegs each, or on a twine garland, and fill them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for a Neat Advent Calendar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake a test pouch first\u003c\/strong\u003e and check it measures about 9 cm wide. This is your gauge check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the same hook and tension\u003c\/strong\u003e for all 24 pouches so the calendar looks even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose cotton or a cotton blend.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds its shape when the pouches are filled. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-yarn-for-crochet-bags\"\u003ebest yarn for crochet bags\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains why.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount to 20 at the end of every round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every round of every pouch has 20 stitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep fillings small and light\u003c\/strong\u003e so the drawstring closes easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Start Your Advent Calendar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart in \u003cstrong\u003eOctober or early November\u003c\/strong\u003e. At about an hour per pouch, 24 pouches fit into a few weeks of relaxed evenings, and you will be ready to hang it on 1 December. For more holiday projects, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/crochet-christmas-gift-ideas\"\u003ecrochet Christmas gift ideas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gsc-note\"\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eFilling idea:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix sweet treats with little notes like “make hot chocolate together” or “watch a Christmas film tonight”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrochet Advent Calendar Pattern: FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gsc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a finished advent calendar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a digital PDF crochet pattern. You crochet the 24 pouches yourself and nothing is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many pouches are in the pattern?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e24, one for each day from 1 to 24 December. The pattern includes 4 pouch styles and a colour plan for all 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat yarn and hook do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChunky (weight 5) cotton blend yarn in 6 colours, about 870 m (950 yd) in total, a 5.5 mm hook and a 6 mm hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You need chain, single crochet and slip stitch. The knit stitch and popcorn used in two styles are explained step by step with diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I start?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart in October or early November. Each pouch takes about 45 to 70 minutes, so 24 pouches fit easily before 1 December.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich crochet terms does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS terms. A US to UK conversion table is included in the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I sell the pouches I make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in small numbers, with credit to Granny Square Club. Please do not copy, share or resell the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo the photos show the real finished calendar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos show the finished design and were created or edited with AI. 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