Christmas calendar Novita Natura
This is a sweet Christmas calendar that you can hang on the Christmas tree. Crocheted from Novita Natura yarn, the cone-shaped pieces are felted in the washing machine and shaped by hand.
Size(s)
Height of finished cone approx. 20 cm / 7¾ in
Yarn demand
Novita Natura (051) Cranberry, (010) Off White and (045) Clay, 200 g each
Needles and other supplies
Crochet hook: Novita 6 mm (UK 4 / US J-10) or size needed Other supplies: String, cardboard for numbers
Designer
Minna Metsänen
Finished dimensions
Height of finished cone approx. 20 cm / 7¾ in
Crochet pattern:
- Work double crochet (dc) following the instructions
Gauge:
13 double crochet = 10 cm / 4 in
Smaller cones (days 1-23)
Make a loop around your finger and crochet into it:
Round 1: 6 double crochet (dc). Crochet in spiral, moving straight to the next round.
Rounds 2-3: Work 1 dc into each st = 6 dc.
Round 4: *work 1 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 9 dc.
Rounds 5-6: Work 1 dc into each st = 9 dc.
Round 7: *work 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 12 dc.
Rounds 8-9: Work 1 dc into each st = 12 dc.
Continue the increases in this manner on every 3rd round. 1 st more between the increases each time. 3 sts increased on each increase round. Continue in this manner until there are 30 sts in total. After the last increase round, work 2 rounds without increases. Close the round with 1 slip stitch (sl st) into the next dc.
Chain 20 for the hanging loop and join it to the next dc with 1 sl st.
Work 1 round of sl sts around the edge of the cone and 1 sl st into each ch st. Break the yarn and weave in.
Work 8 cones using the white yarn, 8 cones with the grey yarn and 7 cones with the red yarn.
Large cone (Christmas Eve)
Using the red yarn, make a loop around your finger and crochet into it:
Round 1: 6 double crochet (dc). Crochet in spiral, moving straight to the next round.
Rounds 2-3: Work 1 dc into each st = 6 dc.
Round 4: *work 1 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 9 dc.
Rounds 5-6: Work 1 dc into each st = 9 dc.
Round 7: *work 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 12 dc.
Rounds 8-9: Work 1 dc into each st = 12 dc.
Continue the increases in this manner on every 3rd round. 1 st more between the increases each time. 3 sts increased on each increase round. Continue in this manner until there are 36 sts in total. After the last increase round, work 2 rounds without increases. Close the round with 1 slip stitch (sl st) into the next dc.
Chain 20 for the hanging loop and join it to the next dc with 1 sl st.
Work 1 round of sl sts around the edge of the cone and 1 sl st into each ch st. Break the yarn and weave in.
Felting
Use a washing machine to felt the cones. Use laundry detergent and select a 40 °C colour wash cycle. Don't wash the cones by themselves. You can use a couple of towels, for instance, but be careful not to overload the machine. Different washing machines can yield different felting results. Before the washing, put some plastic inside the cones to keep them from felting together. Shape the cones by hand while they are still wet. Wash the cones again if needed.
Finishing
Use paper and cardboard to make circles with the numbers from 1 to 24 on them. Punch a hole at the top and sew the numbers onto the cones.
Hang the cones on the Christmas tree. You can use the hanging loops or small nails, or you can attach some string to the cones to make them hang where you like.
Finished dimensions
Height of finished cone approx. 20 cm / 7¾ in
Crochet pattern:
- Work double crochet (dc) following the instructions
Gauge:
13 double crochet = 10 cm / 4 in
Smaller cones (days 1-23)
Make a loop around your finger and crochet into it:
Round 1: 6 double crochet (dc). Crochet in spiral, moving straight to the next round.
Rounds 2-3: Work 1 dc into each st = 6 dc.
Round 4: *work 1 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 9 dc.
Rounds 5-6: Work 1 dc into each st = 9 dc.
Round 7: *work 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 12 dc.
Rounds 8-9: Work 1 dc into each st = 12 dc.
Continue the increases in this manner on every 3rd round. 1 st more between the increases each time. 3 sts increased on each increase round. Continue in this manner until there are 30 sts in total. After the last increase round, work 2 rounds without increases. Close the round with 1 slip stitch (sl st) into the next dc.
Chain 20 for the hanging loop and join it to the next dc with 1 sl st.
Work 1 round of sl sts around the edge of the cone and 1 sl st into each ch st. Break the yarn and weave in.
Work 8 cones using the white yarn, 8 cones with the grey yarn and 7 cones with the red yarn.
Large cone (Christmas Eve)
Using the red yarn, make a loop around your finger and crochet into it:
Round 1: 6 double crochet (dc). Crochet in spiral, moving straight to the next round.
Rounds 2-3: Work 1 dc into each st = 6 dc.
Round 4: *work 1 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 9 dc.
Rounds 5-6: Work 1 dc into each st = 9 dc.
Round 7: *work 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next st*, repeat *-* 2 more times = 12 dc.
Rounds 8-9: Work 1 dc into each st = 12 dc.
Continue the increases in this manner on every 3rd round. 1 st more between the increases each time. 3 sts increased on each increase round. Continue in this manner until there are 36 sts in total. After the last increase round, work 2 rounds without increases. Close the round with 1 slip stitch (sl st) into the next dc.
Chain 20 for the hanging loop and join it to the next dc with 1 sl st.
Work 1 round of sl sts around the edge of the cone and 1 sl st into each ch st. Break the yarn and weave in.
Felting
Use a washing machine to felt the cones. Use laundry detergent and select a 40 °C colour wash cycle. Don't wash the cones by themselves. You can use a couple of towels, for instance, but be careful not to overload the machine. Different washing machines can yield different felting results. Before the washing, put some plastic inside the cones to keep them from felting together. Shape the cones by hand while they are still wet. Wash the cones again if needed.
Finishing
Use paper and cardboard to make circles with the numbers from 1 to 24 on them. Punch a hole at the top and sew the numbers onto the cones.
Hang the cones on the Christmas tree. You can use the hanging loops or small nails, or you can attach some string to the cones to make them hang where you like.
