A delightful crochet advent calendar featuring various festive decorations: three small stockings labeled 1, 11, and 21, a charming Christmas tree wall hanging, and a rectangular piece boasting a tree with the word "JOY.

13 Crochet Advent Calendar Ideas to Charge Up the Festive Mood

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I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas, right? The time really flies by, especially now. But there are a few fun ways to take your mind off things and decorate your home for this upcoming family holiday. One of the best ways to make the countdown to Christmas more magical is to make a crochet advent calendar.

All of the patterns below are beginner-friendly and super soft, so make sure to try them out!

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1. MJ’s Merry Advent Calendar Crochet Along

  • Designed by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

Create a festive mood for yourself and the children, and prepare an advent calendar for Christmas. You have just enough time to organize the little presents by December 1st. Join MJ’s Merry Advent Calendar CAL, where you’ll get mitten and stocking patterns in threes and arrange them into a stylish Christmas tree. All the crochet Christmas patterns are free!

free Christmas advent calendar crochet pattern

PHOTOS by @mjsoffthehook / Instagram.com

Find the original free pattern on mjsoffthehookdesigns.com, or read more about it on Instagram.

2. The Yarnplaza Advent CAL 2022

  • Designed by Yarnplaza

You’ll enjoy crocheting this Christmas advent calendar because it consists of many parts, shapes, and textures. The design is perfect for any room and looks so cozy. Join the crochet-along event and get joy for both kids and you. All the patterns are free. Let’s start with the back panel right now.

free advent calendar crochet pattern

PHOTOS by @yarnplaza / Instagram.com

Find the original free pattern on yarnplaza.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

3. Christmas Tree Joy C2C Advent Calendar

  • Designed by Tonya Bush

This gorgeous crochet advent calendar is an absolutely must have this upcoming holiday season. It is made with half double crochet and the finished size is 18.5″ wide x 28.5″ tall. Tonya Bush really had an amazing idea for a simple and joyful pre Christmas gift, that will make your family smile.

Christmas Tree Joy C2C Advent Calendar

PHOTOS by Tonya Bush / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on nanascraftyhome.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

4. Mini Advent Tree Calendar

  • Designed by Lindsey Dale

Isn’t this sweet calendar by Lindsey Dale just the cutest? I mean, take a look at these little hexagons and red buttons! This calendar is a lovely gift for your family and friends. However if you’re not really into green and red, feel free to change the colors to your liking. What’s more, you can work it up very fast!

Mini Advent Tree Calendar

PHOTOS by Lindsey Dale / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on windingroadcrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

5. Adelyn’s Advent calendar

  • Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio

I absolutely love this advent calendar, because it’s so colorful and fun looking! What’s more, you can easily customize it, so it will be absolutely unique. It takes a little while to make, however it would be really cool to make each member of your closest family one of these, right? The finished size is  27.5 inches wide.

Adelyn’s Advent calendar

PHOTOS by sharonmaria011 / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com, or read more about it on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.

If you like this post, make sure to check out Amazing Crochet Decorations For Christmas.

6. Week 1: Christmas Trees

  • Designed by SIRDAR

Christmas stockings like these by SIRDAR can be also a fun advent calendar! The finished size of each sock is approximately  14cm x 7cm, however you can easily make it bigger, or smaller. Stockings are in general very easily to crochet, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner.

Week 1: Christmas Trees

PHOTOS by SIRDAR / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on instagram.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

7. Week 8: Reindeer Stocking

  • Designed by SIRDAR

Take a look at these adorable stockings by SIRDAR on the pictures below! I mean, isn’t it just cuteness overload? Each sock has its own number crocheted on it, so you won’t be confused which gift you should open! Each sock measures approximately  14cm x 7cm and is full of love and colors!

Week 8: Reindeer Stocking

PHOTOS by SIRDAR / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.

8. Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

  • Designed by Michele Wilcox

Every kiddo (and most adults) dream about such adorable advent calendar like this one by Michele Wilcox. I mean, isn’t it sweet, to wake up every day to a little gift from your loved ones? As you can see on the photos below, the calendar consists of 12 mittens and 12 stockings. The finished size is 24″ x 30″.

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

PHOTOS by Michele Wilcox / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com or read more about it on Ravelry.

9. Advent Calendar

  • Designed by Mignon Crochet

December is almost there, so now is the best time to start some fun projects. Like for instance an advent calendar, that will hold a sweet little gift for every day of the month. All parts were designed to be really simple and quick to make, so you can create your calendar within hours!

Advent Calendar

PHOTOS by Mignon Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on durableyarn.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

10. Advent Calendar Pillow

  • Designed by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

The countdown to Christmas has begun! The more decorations and themed items, the better! Like for instance this super cute advent calendar.. pillow! It has a sweet Santa Belt to move numbers till Christmas. Isn’t it fun?

Advent Calendar Pillow

PHOTOS by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on nickishomemadecrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

11. Gingerbread House Advent Calendar

  • Designed by RepeatCrafterMe

Crochet a super sweet gingerbread with this easy pattern by RepeatCrafterMe. It’s an extra tall and long advent calendar, that’s made using the corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet technique. It’s such a sweet way to show your loved ones how you care about them!

Gingerbread House Advent Calendar

PHOTOS by RepeatCrafterMe / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on repeatcrafterme.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

12. Advent Mini Stockigns

  • Designed by Cecilia Paterno

Fill your December with festive magic with this DIY Advent Calendar! Made from tiny crocheted stockings, it’s quick to make and allows you to experiment with designs and colors to make it unique. A project like this makes a great gift and immediately adds to the holiday spirit. The stockings are crocheted from the bottom up. Follow the crochet pattern step by step and see how it works!

Two pictures of a cat holding a crochet stocking.

PHOTOS by Cecilia Paterno / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.

13. Gnome Advent Calendar

  • Designed by Michele Wilcox

If you’re looking for a simple handmade Advent calendar idea, this pattern is for you! No one can imagine Christmas without mythical creations, and this crocheted gnome is just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit. The project is designed with beginners in mind, so don’t be afraid to get started! The step-by-step pattern will guide you through the process and you’ll have your very own crocheted Advent calendar in no time.

A crocheted gnome hanging on a crochet advent calendar.

PHOTOS by Michele Wilcox / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on marlybird.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

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