Is it really 1st December and the beginning of Advent!? Yes it is!! Gosh, time for me does fly by – there are never enough hours in the day!
I do love this time of year – I look forward to sharing quality time with family and friends in the weeks ahead. The dark evenings (in our part of the world) enhance that cosy / gezellig (Dutch equivalent to the Danish hygge) feeling indoors. Wrapped in a blanket (crocheted would be a bonus) with a hot chocolate or mulled wine, perhaps watching a film, listening to music, playing a game with the children or extra crochet time is my idea of bliss!
And to start the advent season down from the loft comes my knitted Advent Tree that I made about 6 or 7 years ago. I know this is a crochet blog but I did once do a lot of knitting too. I made it from a pattern in Simply Knitting magazine and here is the Ravelry page it’s featured on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/simply-knitting-46-october-2008-advent-tree-supplement
I remember the tree knitted up pretty quick- it was the decorations which took the longest and my mother helped me out with these simply to get them done in time.
It’s so lovely- everyday a new decoration gets put on the tree which the children love to do. It will certainly become a family heirloom! Today the first decoration was put on- a snowflake.
As the days go by more decorations are added and here’s a sneak preview of how it will look come Christmas day!
Now I must get back to crocheting…
Happy Crocheting Everyone!
That is just such a lovely idea, a great tradition. x
Thanks Sharon 🙂
I love your tree and how super to add something rather than countdown.
absolutely 🙂
Lovely tree & lovely tradition 🙂
Thankyou! 🙂
That tree is so cool.. And baby proof also. Thinking now of ideas to keep our (artificial) tree in one piece, with the baby around.
I see a lot of Dutch words in your blog. What’s your link with Netherlands? Bit curious, as I am Dutch myself..
Anyway, gezellige holidays 😊
Hi there, My mother is Dutch, father English. I was born in The Netherlands but moved to England when I was still a toddler. Lots of happy holidays visiting throughout my childhood and adulthood! I’m very proud of my Dutch half! 🙂
Good for you. I’m also proud being Dutch. Although now very happy to live in India…
Now I’m curious! What brings you to India? (a place I have not been to but definitely wish to one day!)
I always loved the country. Then I met my husband. He’s Indian from Punjab. Live there almost 5 years now.
wonderful 🙂
Oh my, I’ve just clicked on the link and have made this a must-do project for next year!
It’s a good one! 🙂
What a fantastic tradition. Do the ornaments get added to the tree in the same order each year, or do you let the family choose each day?
They’re in a set order as per the little poster which came with the pattern but choosing a random order would be nice too! 🙂
Such a cute idea! I may have to try and adapt this to crochet for next year. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Love, love love! I wish that I had the patience and skill to make something like this!
Thank you! It was easier than you think- it was a great pattern with clear instructions 🙂
What a neat idea! Looks beautiful 🙂
Thankyou 😊
Lovely idea!
Brilliant idea!