Christmas is coming
You will need
■ Caron Simply Soft: Off White (shade 9702) x 3 balls – A 1 ball each in: Robin’s Egg (shade 9780) – B Dark Sage (shade 9707) – C White (shade 9701) – D Black (shade 9727) – E Chocolate (shade 9750) – F Burgundy (shade 9762) – G Harvest Red (shade 9763) – H Pumpkin (shade 9765) – I Gold (shade 9782) – J Chartreuse (shade 9771) – K Cobalt Blue (shade 9784) – L Bone (shade 9703) – M Blackberry (shade 0005) – N
■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook
■ Toy stuffing
■ 24 x 16mm buttons
■ Dowel for hanging
Measurements
■ 63.5cm (25in) wide x 94cm (37in) long
Tension
■ 13 sts and 14 rows to 10cm (4in) over doubel crochet, using a 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) hook
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations see page 82
Treasure a new family tradition each Christmas when you bring out this beautiful advent calendar, lovingly crocheted in Caron Simply Soft. Children's faces will light up as each day, as they open a pocket to find a new Christmas ornament to hang on the tree. By the time the big day arrives, the entire tree will be decorated, ready for Santa to admire!
CALENDAR
Background
With A, ch 83.
Row 1 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end of ch, turn. (82 dc)
Row 2 Ch1, 1dc in first dc, 1dc in each dc to end of row, turn.
Rep Row 2 until work from beg measures 94cm (37in).
Fasten off.
Edging
Round 1 (RS) Join B with ss in any corner, ch1, work 1 round dc evenly around Background, working 3dc in each corner. Join with ss to first dc. Fasten off.
Tabs (make 2)
With B, ch39.
Row 1 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end of ch, turn. (38 dc)
Row 2 Ch1, 1dc in first dc, 1dc in each dc to end of row, turn.
Rep Row 2 until
