Advent Countdown Blocks ♥ Crochet Pattern
Just like my Mimikyu Plush crochet pattern, my Advent countdown blocks crochet pattern didn’t transfer over from my Blogger to WordPress transition, which is why I’m reposting it. This pattern is extra special because it was the first crochet pattern in my 2017 Blogmas series! If you didn’t know, for years, I published blog posts for the entire month of December with Holiday-inspired DIYs and crochet patterns. These countdown blocks were designed to be used as a way to count down the days leading up to Christmas. Of course, you don’t have to use these blocks for that. There are several ways you can use these blocks. I think they would make a cute calendar!
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Supplies
– H/5.00 mm crochet hook (my favorite hook)
– Worsted weight yarn (your choice of color)
– Blocks or cubes (you can also use interfacing or cardboard)
– Slanted tapestry needle (I use these)
– No-sew glue (this is my favorite)
– Scissors
Aberrations
ch(s) – chains
st(s) – stitch(es)
slst – slip stitch (same as join)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
blo – back loop only
cc – color change
dec – decrease (same as sc2tog) (single two st together)
inc – increase (make 2sc in a single st)
RS – right side/front side
WS – wrong side/back side
(x_) – repeat (_) amount of times
[x_] – repeat everything inside the [_] times amount of times
Crochet Level
Beginner
Pattern Notes
The pattern is written in US terms
If you have any problems with this pattern, feel free to contact me so I can help you
SIDES (MAKE 12)
With H hook and yarn
Row 1: ch 13 sts, sc 12 sts. Total = 12 sts
Rows 2-13: ch 1, sc 12 sts. Total = 12 sts
Cut off and leave a long tail for sewing
ASSEMBLY
To make these Advent countdown blocks, you’re going to need either some wooden blocks or cubes. If you can’t find any, you can upcycle some old packaging boxes or cardboard, or use interfacing or a thick cardstock.
You can either surface crochet the numbers onto the pieces with yarn, or you can cut out the numbers with felt. Write the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, on one cube, and 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 on the other cube. Adhere the crochet pieces to the sides of your block, boxes, interface, or whatever you’re using with glue.
Leave enough room to sew the sides of the crochet pieces to each other. I used red-colored yarn because I wanted my blocks to have a handmade look, but you can use a yarn color that matches the crochet pieces if you prefer. Weave all your loose yarn ends and you’re done!
✨ HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ✨
