BIGcord Advent Calendar – 24 DIY Christmas Ornaments
Open a new creative project every day with the BIGcord Advent Calendar: 24 mini DIY Christmas ornaments made with crochet, macramé and other simple handmade techniques.
Welcome to the BIGcord Advent Calendar – 24 mini DIY Christmas projects, one for every Advent Calendar window. The collection combines crochet, macramé and other simple handmade techniques using BIGcord recycled cotton cords and festive wooden accessories.
Each section below contains a short description and the corresponding video tutorial. For several projects we have already added the written stitch counts, cord lengths and step-by-step notes. The remaining written instructions will be completed gradually.
The BIGcord Advent Calendar will soon be available on www.bigcord.eu and will also be presented at Abilmente 2026 in Vicenza.
Full Advent Calendar video playlist
Day 1 – Crochet Bell Ornament
A small crocheted Christmas bell made with 2 mm BIGcord recycled cotton cord. Finish it with a tiny bell for a festive detail.
Written instructions
Start with a magic ring (MR).
Round 1: 5 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring.
Round 2: 10 sc – work 2 sc into each stitch.
Rounds 3–9: work 1 sc into each stitch without increasing.
Next round: repeat 1 sc, then 2 sc into the next stitch all the way around.
Next round: alternate slip stitch (sl st), chain 1 (ch 1) around the edge.
Fasten off and attach the small bell.
Day 2 – Crochet Deer Wreath Ornament
A delicate crocheted wreath with a wooden deer detail, made with 2 mm cord.
Day 3 – Crochet Star Ornament
A simple festive crochet star made with 2 mm cord – perfect for the Christmas tree, gifts or seasonal decorations.
Written instructions
Chain 6 and join to form a ring.
Chain 3. Into the ring, work 1 half double crochet (hdc), ch 3, 3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc, ch 3, then 1 hdc.
Slip stitch (sl st). Following the video, work (3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc) into the chain space, then sl st into the second hdc. Repeat as shown in the video.
Day 4 – Half Bauble Ornament
A light Christmas bauble ornament made from prepared cord lengths and shaped according to the video.
Material preparation
4 × 90 cm cord
2 × 60 cm cord
Continue according to the video tutorial.
Day 5 – Crochet Star Ornament
Another beautiful crochet star variation made with 2 mm cord and a subtle festive sparkle.
Written instructions
Start with a magic ring (MR).
Chain 2, work 15 half double crochet (hdc) into the ring, then join with a slip stitch (sl st).
Chain 5.
Work ch 1, sl st, 1 single crochet (sc), 1 hdc, 1 double crochet (dc), 2 treble crochet (tr), then sl st into the 4th hdc of the magic-ring round.
Repeat according to the video tutorial.
Day 6 – Christmas Wreath Ornament
A small handmade Christmas wreath ornament with wooden decorative details.
Day 7 – Crochet Wooden Accent Wreath Ornament
A crocheted wreath made with 2 mm cord and a wooden decorative element. Different wooden motifs can be used to create several variations.
Day 8 – Crochet Heart Ornament
A small crocheted heart ornament made with 2 mm cord.
Written instructions
Start with a magic ring (MR).
Chain 3 and work 12 double crochet (dc) into the ring.
Into the second dc, work 8 treble crochet (tr), then: 1 dc, (1 dc + 1 hdc), 2 hdc, (1 hdc + 1 dc), (1 dc + 1 hdc), 2 hdc, (1 hdc + 1 dc), 1 dc, and 8 tr. Follow the video for stitch placement and shaping.
Fasten off as shown in the video.
Day 9 – Macramé Christmas Tree Ornament
A small macramé Christmas tree ornament made with 3 mm BIGcord recycled cotton cord.
Material preparation
Cut one 60 cm length of cord and attach it to the ring.
Continue with 240cm cord following the video tutorial.
Day 10 – Macramé Ice Skate Ornament
A playful macramé ice skate ornament made with 2 mm cord
Material preparation
Cut 10 pieces of gold cord, each 1 m long, and follow the video tutorial.
Do not pre-cut the white cord; work directly with it as shown in the video.
Day 11 – Macramé Gnome Ornament
A cute Christmas gnome made with 3 mm braided cord, a wooden bead and a plywood cap.
Day 12 – Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
A delicate crocheted Christmas tree ornament made with 2 mm cord.
Written instructions
Chain 60, then chain 2 more stitches – these 2 chains count as the first half double crochet (hdc).
Starting in the 3rd chain, work 1 hdc into each chain.
Shape the finished strip according to the video and add the decorative elements.
Day 13 – Angel Wreath Ornament
A festive wreath ornament decorated with a wooden angel motif.
Day 14 – Crochet Bauble Ornament
A crocheted Christmas bauble ornament made with 2 mm cord and a delicate golden sparkle.
Written instructions
Start with a magic ring (MR).
Chain 2, then work 11 half double crochet (hdc).
Chain 2, work 2 hdc into each of the next 11 stitches, then 1 hdc.
Chain 2, then alternate 2 hdc in the next stitch and 1 hdc in the following stitch to the end of the round.
Using white cord, work 4 single crochet (sc) as shown in the video.
Turn and work 4 sc.
Turn once more, work 4 sc, then fasten off.
Day 15 – Crochet Reindeer Wreath Ornament
A reindeer variation of the wooden accent wreath made with 2 mm cord. The crochet technique is the same as for Day 7; only the wooden motif changes.
Day 16 – Crochet Holly Leaves Ornament
Crocheted holly leaves made with 2 mm cord and finished with a small bell.
Written instructions
Chain 10.
Work: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st.
Chain 2, sl st into the same stitch, then work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 sl st.
Work: 1 sl st, then repeat (1 sc, 1 sc, ch 2, sl st) × 3, then 1 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sl st.
Chain 2, sl st, sl st, sc, sc, then repeat (ch 2, sl st, sc, sc) × 3, finish with 1 sl st.
Chain 5.
Work 5 sc, then 10 sc as shown in the video.
Fasten off.
Day 17 – Crochet Bow Wreath Ornament
A crocheted spiral circle ornament finished with a bow.
Written instructions
Chain 44 + 2 chains. The additional 2 chains count as the first half double crochet (hdc).
Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work 3 hdc into every chain.
Continue and shape the ornament according to the video tutorial.
Day 18 – Snowflake Wreath Ornament
A festive wreath ornament made with 3 mm cord and a wooden snowflake decoration.
Day 19 – Crochet Beaded Christmas Tree Ornament
A spiral crocheted Christmas tree made with 2 mm cord and wooden beads.
Written instructions
Chain 60, then chain 2 more stitches – these 2 chains count as the first half double crochet (hdc).
Starting in the 3rd chain, work 1 hdc into each chain.
Shape the finished strip according to the video and add the wooden beads.
Day 20 – Half Bauble Ornament
The second half-bauble variation in our Advent Calendar. Prepare the cord lengths and shape the ornament according to the video.
Material preparation
4 × 90 cm cord
2 × 60 cm cord
Continue according to the video tutorial.
Day 21 – Crochet House Ornament
A charming little crocheted Christmas house ornament made with 2 mm cord.
Written instructions
At the end of each row, turn your work before starting the next row.
Chain 11.
Chain 1, then work 11 single crochet (sc).
Chain 1, then work 11 sc.
Chain 2, then work 11 half double crochet (hdc).
Chain 2, work 3 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc.
Repeat: ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc.
Chain 1, then work 11 sc.
Chain 1, single crochet 2 together (sc2tog), work 7 sc, then sc2tog.
Chain 1, then work 9 sc.
Chain 1, sc2tog, work 5 sc, then sc2tog.
Chain 1, then work 7 sc.
Chain 1, sc2tog, work 3 sc, then sc2tog.
Chain 1, then work 5 sc.
Chain 1, sc2tog, work 1 sc, then sc2tog.
Chain 1, then work 3 sc.
Chain 1, sc2tog, then sc2tog again, following the video.
Chain 1, fasten off as shown in the video, and attach the small bell.
Day 22 – Crochet Snowflake Wreath Ornament
A crocheted wreath ornament made with 2 mm cord and a wooden snowflake decoration.
Day 23 – Winter Hat Ornament
A cute winter hat ornament made with 2 mm cord. This project does not require crochet or macramé techniques.
Day 24 – Crochet Nativity Wreath Ornament
The final project of our Advent Calendar – a crocheted wreath made with 3 mm cord and a wooden nativity motif.
Written instructions
Crochet a foundation edge around the entire wooden ring as shown in the video.
Continue with single crochet (sc) around the ring in the repeating sequence: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, and continue this pattern to the end.
Fasten off and finish the ornament.
The BIGcord Advent Calendar will be available at Abilmente in Vicenza 2026.
After the fair, we’ll start accepting pre-orders through our online shop.
