Patterns Perfect for Your Yarn Advent Calendar
A yarn advent calendar is one of the most thoughtful gifts a crafter can receive — a daily dose of colour, texture, and inspiration wrapped up in 12 or 24 beautiful mini skeins. But once the unwrapping is done, the real question begins: what do I make with all of this?
We've put together a curated collection of knit and crochet patterns that are perfectly suited to advent yarn — projects that celebrate colour play, use multiple small skeins beautifully, and range from beginner-friendly to wonderfully adventurous. Whether you're drawn to cosy throws, elegant shawls, or wearable statement pieces, there's something here to spark your next creative journey.
KNITTING PATTERNS
Waxing Moon Shawl by Emily O'Brien
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Studs by Therese Hedlund
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Scraplette by Justyna Lorkowska (@letesknits)
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Magiclands by Ambah O'Brien
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Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart
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Button Box Throw by Helen Stewart
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Magical Terrarium Wrap by Lisa Wicks
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Sweet Shop Blanket by Laura Penrose
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Solstice Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
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Understory Wrap by Lindsey Fowler
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Radvent Cardigan by Ambah O'Brien
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Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart
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Iridian Shawl by Susan Lin
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Radvent Throw by Ambah O'Brien
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Dot Sweater — Adult by Pernille Larsen
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Nightshift by Andrea Mowry
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Logamancy by Renee Strouts
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Lamina Cowl & Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
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Aeria by Linnea Ornstein
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Threadkeeper Cowl by Helen Stewart
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Clochette by Louise Robert
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Brioche Adventure by Jonatan Tollow
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Dust of Snow by Helen Stewart
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Adventina by Katrin Schubert
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Paul Klee Jumper by Midori Hirose
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Calico Quilt Shawl by Samantha Troia
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CROCHET PATTERNS
Playground Cardi by Abbeymade
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Choose Your Adventure Cardi by Kaitlin Ostafew
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Bahama Advent Wrap by Toni Lipsey
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Advent Adventure by Mark Roseboom
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Crochet Advent Baby Blanket (Fingering) by Lucienne Crochet
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Claddagh Shawl by Carmen Heffernan (FREE)
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AdventUrous Scarf by Toni Lipsey (Tunisian)
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Fairbanks Advent Shawl by Toni Lipsey
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WHILE YOU'RE HERE
Looking for mini skeins to fill your own advent calendar, or bags to build one from scratch? We've got you covered.
Mini Skein Packs & Sets
Browse our full range of curated mini skein collections — perfect for advent calendars, scrappy projects, and colour exploration:
- The House Dye — Mini 4ply — our hand-dyed house yarn in mini skein form
- THD Mini Skein Pack — 4ply x 6
- Picnic Mini Skein Pack — 4ply x 6
- Sian's Mini Skeins Pack
- Sian's Mini Skeins — Various
- Bella Mini Skein
- Mini Skein Christmas Bag
- Blue Bayou Mini Skeins Pack 4ply
- Fortune Yarn Co. Mini Skein Set 1
- Fortune Yarn Co. Mini Skein Set 2
- Mini Skein Set — Journey to Ambition
- Mini Skein Set — Autumn Delights (Barossa)
- Mini Skein Set — Autumn Delights (Stirling)
- Mini Skein Set — Seaborne (Barossa — Merino/Silk 4ply)
- Mini Skein Set — Seaborne (Stirling)
- Mini Skein Set — Into the Depths of Lagoona
- Mini Skein Set — DaffoTeal (Barossa)
- Mini Skein Set — Ten Shades of Grey
- Mini Skein Set — Colour Be Me Pack Pastels (Piccadilly)
- Mini Skein Set — Colour Be Me Pack Brights
- Mini Skein Set — Colour Be Me Pack Pastels (Stirling)
- Mini Skein Set — Yarn Proud (Barossa 4ply)
- Mini Skein Set — Stronger Love (Barossa 4ply)
- Mini Skein Set — Stronger Love (Stirling)
- Mini Skein Set — Twitch & Stitch
- Mini Skein Set — Apple & Plum Pie (Barossa)
- Mini Skein Set — Apple and Plum Pie (Stirling)
Make Your Own Advent Calendar — Bags
Want to build your own advent calendar from scratch? Our mini drawstring bags are perfect for filling with your favourite mini skeins and gifting to a crafter you love — or treating yourself!
- Make Your Own Advent Calendar (12 mini bags) — Blue
- Make Your Own Advent Calendar (12 mini bags) — Leaf
- Make Your Own Advent Calendar (12 mini bags) — Flower
- Make Your Own Advent Calendar (12 mini bags) — Xmas
- Make Your Own Advent Calendar (12 mini bags) — Snowflakes
Or visit our full Advent Page to see everything in one place.
