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Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

11/27/2016

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Thanksgiving has come and gone and now it's officially time to start gearing up for Christmas! As my toddler has told me, "My so 'cited Christmas!" So to help us count down the days to Christmas Eve, I finally did what I've been wanting to do for years and made this fun advent calendar. Starting December 1st, we'll add a new ornament to the tree each day until the halls are fully decked. I just love how it turned out. Doesn't it make you want to start singing Christmas carols? "Oh, Christmas tree! Oh, Christmas tree..." Just me? Well then...moving on....
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
My tree is a hodge-podge of various free patterns that I found across the web. The biggest piece is the tree itself. I used the clever Advent Tree pattern by River Weaving. It's a large-ish piece, but it works up quickly because it's worked with three strands of yarn at a time (this also makes the piece stiff enough to hold it's shape so you won't get curling edges). I just used whatever green and brown yarn I had around at the time (I think it was mostly Red Heart Super Saver and some I Love This Yarn on the trunk). The only change I really made was to add a loop for hanging the tree by slip stitching to the back, chaining until it was the length I wanted (about 18 sts) before then slip stitching back to the same spot. 
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Then I sewed on buttons in random spots. I only used 24 because I wanted to count down to Christmas Eve, but feel free to use 25 if that's more your style. And, of course, we need some ornaments to hang on those buttons! Deciding which ornaments to use was the most daunting part of this project for me, so I thought I'd share which ones I ended up using, but feel free to branch out and use whatever design catches your eye. I'd just recommend that you try to keep them on the smaller end so that your tree doesn't get too squishy. 

I kept most of the patterns as written, with a couple of modifications here and there like adding loops to hang them on the tree. To add a loop, I'd suggest that you either tie on a loop of yarn or chain one at the top of your piece (I usually chained 12 for mine). These ornaments are all free patterns that I've linked to (yay for so many generous and talented crafters!). A few of these are original patterns of my own that I haven't posted quite yet. I'll get them up on the blog soon and update this post with links once they're ready, but in the meantime this should be plenty to get you started. And feel free to contact me if there's a particular pattern you'd like to see first. 
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
 So, without further ado, here are the patterns I used. I tried to note any changes I made (hopefully I'm not forgetting anything...after I make enough little ornaments my mind starts to get a little fuzzy). 
  • Star by Snappy Tots (I made a hole in the middle for hanging on this one by skipping a couple hdcs in row 2 and chaining 2 instead; then I worked the rest of the pattern as written, crocheting the next row into the chains.)
  • Santa by Hooks and Yarns (I used a smaller hook; I'm pretty sure it was a G 4.0mm)
  • Christmas Tree by Repeat Crafter Me
  • Snowman by Repeat Crafter Me
  • Holiday Light by Yarnspirations
  • Simple Angel by The Cookie Snob
  • Trumpet by Kim Lapsley Crochets (I left the valves off of mine because I'm lazy)
  • Rudolph by The Cookie Snob
  • Wreath by Oombawka Design
  • Christmas Orange by The Cookie Snob
  • Camel by The Cookie Snob 
  • Cardinal by Jennifer Hatch (I used a slightly smaller hook; it was an F 3.75 mm)
  • Christmas Bell by Crafteando, que es gerundio (I used an accent color and surface crocheted two rings around the bottom of the bell as an added decoration)
  • Snowflake by Sarah London
  • Holly by Trifles N Treasures
  • Mitten by Rebecca Lynn Taylor
  • Gift by The Cookie Snob
  • Gingerbread Man by BellaCrochet (I decorated mine slightly differently with white yarn and a tapestry needle)
  • Simple Ornament by The Cookie Snob
  • Peppermints by Petals to Picots
  • Gingerbread House by Ursula Markgraf
  • Penguin by Simply Collectible 
  • Granny Square Stocking by Eating Out Loud
  • ​Heart by Skip to my Lou

And in case you missed the link earlier in the post, you can find the tree pattern here: ​http://riverweaving.blogspot.com/2012/12/advent-tree-pattern.html
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
I hope that this gave you some ideas and inspired you to make an advent calendar of your own! And I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season full of peace and light...and yarn. Lots and lots of yarn. Happy Hooking! 
31 Comments
Liz
11/28/2016 02:01:54 am

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Diana link
11/28/2016 07:14:06 am

This is absolutely adorable! Thanks for making and prompting other to be creative as well. Very talented you are!

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Erin
11/28/2016 07:30:49 pm

Thank you! It's always nice to get positive feedback :)

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Gloria Pearce
9/18/2020 07:50:53 pm

where is the Christmas tree pattern?

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Gloria Pearce
10/16/2020 09:09:01 pm

Please send the Christmas tree pattern.

Erin
10/16/2020 10:15:26 pm

Hi Gloria,

I'm sorry you're having trouble finding it, but you can find the link for the tree pattern twice in the post above. Just click the link and it'll take you there.

In case you still can't find it, here it is one more time: http://riverweaving.blogspot.com/2012/12/advent-tree-pattern.html

Ester Lizaola
12/20/2016 08:03:13 pm

Thank you for the pattern I loved it

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Erin
12/25/2016 09:50:32 pm

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

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Eva
9/22/2020 10:33:41 am

I was looking for the tree pattern

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Karly
9/5/2017 04:56:16 pm

When you make the tree and it has the ch. 6 at the end of some of the rows...is that correct? Or was it supposed to be a ch. 2 like the other rows? It just leaves a big hole where the ch. 6 is and I don't see that in yours.

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Erin
9/5/2017 06:52:18 pm

I made the tree so long ago that I don't remember 100%, but I would guess that I probably did a ch 3 instead of a ch 6. My tree is currently in storage so it's hard to double check, but I'll try to pull out the Christmas box and confirm. In the meantime, I vote you just go for whatever looks best. If it's leaving a hole, I vote you decrease the number of turning ch.

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Ashley
12/2/2017 02:07:19 am

I know this is a little late, but just in case someone else is wondering... the ch 6 on certain rows is to make the next row “branches” extend past the previous row (making the outer zig zag of the tree. You ch 6, then hdc in 3rd from the hook, then make HDC is the remaining chains until you reach the original previous row stitches. I’ll admit, I am struggling with the foundation hdc- not the actual stitch, but I feel like mine is upside down because when I finish the fhdc, my yarn is on the bottom and the extra section I’ve just made has a gap between it and the tree body. Any suggestions?

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Erin
12/4/2017 08:11:27 pm

Thanks for sharing, Ashley! It's been way too long since I made that pattern, so thanks for explaining what I'd forgotten.

I made a test swatch of the rows you mentioned in case there was something weird I'd forgotten, but mine turned out normal, without a gap. It's hard to know without looking at in person, but I would guess that the placement of your fhdc stitches is probably the issue. There's a note in the pattern (after the youtube link) about which loops you should be working in. Sorry I can't help more. Hopefully your tree turns out well!

Laura Green
9/16/2017 09:30:26 pm

I just love this advent calendar!!!!! You did an amazing job, I am having a blast making one for my little family! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent and gift!

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Erin link
11/3/2017 12:01:23 pm

I love this! I have a question about exicution. :) do yo add an ornament each day leading to Christmas or take one down?

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Erin
11/5/2017 08:46:58 am

We add a new ornament to the tree each day. Then on Christmas Eve the star goes on top 😊 But you could definitely do it differently if you preferred.

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Polly Loudermilk link
11/15/2017 09:51:58 am

Like to have pat to it all

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Ashley
12/2/2017 02:09:43 am

I love this! Just started tonight and I’m halfway done after a few hours. I didn’t realize how large it would end up!!

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Heather link
12/2/2017 07:50:13 am

I love this and want to make one for my grandchildren. I look forward to working on it. Thank you.

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Cathy
10/7/2018 07:00:14 am

Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I love it have finished tree can’t wait to start on ornaments. I am making it for my 3 year old granddaughter!

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LEUDE MARIA DA SILVA BEZERRA link
11/21/2018 10:32:23 am

> Se possivel em portugues o video da arvore de natal.

lindaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Erin
12/3/2018 12:49:36 pm

I'm glad you like the advent calendar! But as I mentioned in the blog post, the tree pattern comes from another designer, so I don't have any rights to the pattern in order to translate it, etc.

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Barbara
4/7/2019 02:50:29 pm

I am using worsted weight for all three shades of green. It makes a stiffer tree that doesn’t fold on itself when hung. If it does, when adding the ornaments, I think an addition of stiff interfacing might do the trick.

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Erin
4/8/2019 11:50:56 am

Hi Barbara,

I also used worsted weight for all three strands of my tree and it's worked out great! I'm glad it worked for you as well. And the interfacing is a great idea for anyone using smaller weight yarn. Thanks for sharing!

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Marthe
10/31/2019 04:54:27 am

Dear Erin,
I am making the tree now, two years later than Ashley, but I have exactly the same problem with the foundation hdc’s.
It is upside down or with a great gap.I cannot get any wiser from the explanation after the You Tube link. I now make 4 loose foundation hdc’s and stitch them to the tree. But I really want to find out how it has to be done. Do you know where I can find more information? Kind regards,
Marthe

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Cheryl
12/9/2019 02:25:20 pm

Hi from Patricia Beach, Manitoba!

My mom came across this pattern on Pinterest and shared it with me! And I LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with the internet-universe!

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Juanita Hucherick
12/25/2019 09:13:15 pm

On your direction on row 2- Ch2, hdctog, now do I do two hdctog.

Thanks
Juanita
juany_n_kelan@yahoo.com

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Phyllis Burkett
9/28/2020 03:14:49 pm

Cannot find the pattern of the tree or ornaments

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Erin
10/16/2020 10:13:57 pm

Hi Phyllis,

You can find all the links in the post above. Right above the last picture in this post are all of the links. Just click the hyperlink (it should be light blue in most browsers) and it'll take you to the link for each :)

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Roxy
11/13/2022 06:12:10 am

Hiya,
Just wondering how you store this gorgeousness to make sure it'll last a lifetime? I feel like folding would crease it? I've made the tree and 22 ornaments so far and I love it so much! Thank you ❤️

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Erin
11/13/2022 03:58:42 pm

Hi, Roxy! I've been using and storing this tree every year since I made it back in 2016 (so for the last 6 years) and haven't had any issues with creasing. I just gently fold it and stick it in the box of Christmas decorations, then pull it out and hang it up the next year. I'm guessing that because it's such a thick base (with multiple strands held together), it's pretty wrinkle/crease resistant. But if you want to be extra sure, you can be careful not to put anything super heavy on top of it when it's in storage or just store it flat and unfolded somewhere. Enjoy your tree!

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