Christmas 2025 Advent Project Ideas

Christmas 2025 Advent Project Ideas

The world feels a little heavy lately. Every headline, every scroll through the news, every conversation seems to carry a sense of worry. When I created The 12 Small Joys Advent, I wanted it to be the opposite of that — a calm pause, a reminder that beauty still exists in the small, ordinary things that quietly hold us together.

This advent is my way of offering a gentle escape. Twelve individually wrapped 50g skeins, each representing a moment of peace — a morning cup of tea, fresh sheets, a walk among wildflowers, soft light through lace curtains. It’s meant to help us slow down, breathe, and find comfort in creating something beautiful when the world outside feels anything but.

As you unwrap each skein, I hope you give yourself permission to linger. To knit or crochet not for the sake of productivity, but for the simple rhythm of it — the meditative pull of yarn through your hands, the quiet satisfaction of color unfolding one stitch at a time.

If you’re wondering what to make with your advent set this year, here are a few ideas that pair beautifully with the soft, cottagecore-inspired palette of The 12 Small Joys.

 

🧶 Knit Project Inspiration

Sock Weight Advent – 2616 yards total (12 × 50g skeins)

Soft and light, perfect for fades, wraps, and delicate garments.

Shawls & Wraps

  • Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry – a flowing wrap that lets each skein melt seamlessly into the next.

  • ADVENTurous Wrap by Ambah O’Brien – soothing, repetitive texture that beautifully highlights 12 colors.

  • Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli – an airy layering piece that combines soft lace and gentle fading.

Garments

  • So Faded Pullover by Andrea Mowry – a relaxed sweater that transitions effortlessly through your colors.

  • Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig – a timeless, lightweight cardigan that pairs perfectly with the soft tones of the advent.

  • Birdsong by Casapinka – a cheerful pullover designed for multiple coordinating shades.

Accessories

  • A long faded cowl or scarf, knit one skein per section for a meditative daily knit.

  • Patchwork Shawl – combine 12 color panels with different stitches for a textural mosaic.

  • Socks or Mitt Sets – use pairs of skeins to create simple, cozy accessories.

DK Weight Advent – 1476 yards total (12 × 50g skeins)

Warm, comforting yarn weight for cozy accessories and small garments.

Cowls & Shawls

  • The Shift by Andrea Mowry – a richly textured mosaic cowl ideal for 12 coordinating colors.

  • Striate Cowl by Jennifer Weissman – a beautiful fade cowl showcasing tonal depth.

  • Wavelength by Tamy Gore – alternating stitches and color sections create an easy, satisfying rhythm.

Garments & Blankets

  • Weekender Light (DK adaptation) by Andrea Mowry – a simple striped sweater or vest.

  • Habitation Throw (DK version) by Helen Stewart – an approachable fade blanket for cozy evenings.

  • Cottage Fade Vest – a sleeveless layering piece that lets every skein shine.

Comfort Projects

  • Striped Beanie & Mitt Set – quick makes that use up your favorite tones.

  • Color-Block Infinity Scarf – knit one skein at a time for a long, wearable fade.

  • Faded DK Socks – thick and cozy for winter days.

🪡 Crochet Project Inspiration

Sock Weight Advent – 2616 yards total (12 × 50g skeins)

Shawls & Wraps

  • Lost in Time Shawl by Johanna Lindahl – perfect for soft fades and gradual color transitions.

  • Hotel of Bees Shawl by Christina Hadderingh – combines texture and openness beautifully.

  • Harvest Moon Wrap by Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldsdottir – ideal for subtle shifts between tones.

Garments

  • Boxed in Tee by Marly Bird – an airy, drapey top that works well with color changes.

  • Daydreamer Cardigan by Toni Lipsey – a gentle fade-style cardigan that feels cozy and wearable.

Accessories

  • Fade Stripe Scarf – one skein per section; simple, rhythmic, and soothing to make.

  • Linen Stitch Wrap – alternating colors every row for a woven effect that highlights the palette.

  • Boho Mandala Blanket – each skein adds a new ring of color, perfect for gradual discovery.

DK Weight Advent – 1476 yards total (12 × 50g skeins)

Cowls & Shawls

  • Ombre Fade Shawl by DeBrosse – minimal and modern with clean transitions.

  • Secret Paths Shawl by Johanna Lindahl – open stitches that breathe, perfect for DK tones.

  • Crochet Fade Cowl by TL Yarn Crafts – cozy, structured, and great for daily color reveals.

Garments & Blankets

  • Habitation Blanket (Crochet adaptation) – one color at a time for a cozy, handstitched fade.

  • Comfy Fade Pullover by KnitsNKnots – classic, relaxed, and perfect for blending pastels.

  • 12 Days Granny Stripe Blanket – use one skein per day; timeless, nostalgic, and easy to follow.

Comfort Projects

  • Striped Wrist Warmers or Headbands – quick and portable, perfect for gift-making.

  • Cottagecore Basket Set – hold two strands together for textured storage pieces.

  • Ripple Fade Throw – ripple rows across all twelve shades for a soothing, repetitive make.

✨ A Gentle Reminder

There’s no right or wrong way to use your advent. You can fade it, stripe it, mix it, or save it for projects throughout the year. What matters most is that it brings you a sense of calm and joy — a small creative refuge in a noisy world.

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