Advent anticipation – knitted decorations for the home

Cozy, creative and full of anticipation: Homemade Christmas decorations make your home truly hygge.

Knit or crochet stylish stars, cozy cushions, festive garlands, or snug blankets and create natural highlights that fit perfectly into any home. Whether modern, rustic, or minimalist – with wool, you can create Advent decorations that bring lasting joy and invite you to feel good.

Discover suitable yarns, instructions and accessories to get started right away.

3 design ideas including mini-instructions

Knitted stars – classic & timeless

Description
Small stars are simply a must during Advent – ​​as ornaments on the Christmas tree, as a garland in the window, or as decorations on gifts. Quick to knit, perfect for giving as gifts, and ideal for using up leftover yarn.

Material recommendation

• Austermann Merino 105
• Needle size 4–5 mm
• Approximately 10–15 g per star

Difficulty level: Beginner
Technique: Increases & Decreases, Stockinette Stitch

Here's how:

1. Cast on 5 stitches , join to form a round.
2. In every second round, increase by 1 stitch before and after each marker until 45 stitches are reached.
3. Acceptance tests are conducted according to the same principle.
4. Finish untying , tensioning, hanging up.

Possible uses: garland, tree, gifts, window

Mini Christmas tree – soft & decorative

Description
A small knitted tree that looks good anywhere: on the table, by the window, or on a shelf. Optionally filled for a 3D shape.

Recommended yarn

• Filzi by Schoeller + Stahl
  (super voluminous, ideal for decoration)
• Needle size 7–8 mm
• Consumption: approx. 20–30 g per tree
• Optional: stuffing or wooden stick

Difficulty level: Easy / Medium
Technique: garter stitch

Quick guide

1. Cast on 10 meters.
2. Knit in garter stitch.
3. Increase 1 stitch on both sides every 6th row until there are 30 stitches, then decrease 1 stitch on both sides every 2 rows until there are 2 stitches left – cast off.
4. Sew two pieces together and fill them.

“Joyful Winter” garland – festive & modern

Description
An elegant garland made of knitted letters (LOVE / XMAS / JOY / HO HO HO), optionally combined with mini stars.

Knitted garland – flat, 2 pieces, sewn together & optionally filled

General Information

• Yarn recommendation : Austermann Merino 85
• Needle size : 6–8 mm
• Gauge : approx. 14-15 sts = 10 cm
• Abbreviations : st = stitch, r = row, inc = increase, dec = decrease

Tip: All letters are knitted twice , then sewn together right sides facing and can be lightly stuffed if desired (e.g. with leftover yarn).

Letter X

1. Cast on 6 stitches
2. Knit 10 rows in stockinette stitch
3. Increase 1 stitch on each side in every second row until 12 stitches are reached.
4. Knit 8 rows straight up
5. Decrease 1 stitch on each side every 2nd row until there are 6 stitches again.
6. Cast off
   → Knit twice. Overlap the pieces and sew them together, fixing them in the middle.

Letter M

1. Cast on 8 stitches
2. 30 R smooth right
3. Cast off = left outer web
4. Knit the second piece identically = right outer placket
5. Center strut :

• • Cast on 6 stitches
  • 20 R smooth right
  • Cast off

1. Join diagonally and sew together

Letter A

1. Cast on 6 stitches
2. Increase 1 stitch on both sides in every 2nd row, until you reach 14 stitches.
3. 18 R straight
4. Decrease 1 stitch on both sides every 2nd row until you reach 8 stitches.
5. 8 R straight
6. Cast off
7. Crossbar : Cast on 6 sts, knit 10 rows, cast off
   → Sew on the bars afterwards.

Letter S

1. Cast on 10 meters
2. 10 R smooth right
3. Decrease 1 stitch on both sides every 2nd row until you reach 6 stitches.
4. 10 R
5. Increase 1 stitch on both sides in every 2nd row, until there are 10 stitches.
6. 10 R
7. Cast off
   → Knit twice, shape the edges & sew together

Application examples: fireplace, window, shelf, headboard

More DIY decoration ideas for the Christmas season:

• Covers for candle jars & lanterns
• Knitted or crocheted cushion covers in winter colors
• Mini socks & glove garlands for the advent calendar
• Warm blankets and throws for snuggling up in

Our suggestions for your Advent knitting decorations:

• Austermann Kid Silk – 75% mohair, 25% silk, 225 m/25 g. Perfect for stars, garlands or delicate window decorations.
• Austermann Kid Silk Degradé – Luxurious color gradients, 425 m/50 g. Ideal for decorative effects for beautiful scarves as a supplementary yarn or knitted with multiple strands.
• ggh Baby Alpaca – Soft and cuddly-light, perfect as a supplementary yarn for extra flair in garlands or cushions.
• Austermann Alpaca Fluffy – Voluminous yarn for quick results: blankets, throws or large stars.
• Recommended accessories – knitting needles (e.g., 3-4 mm for Kid Silk), circular needles, stitch markers – all available in the shop. See "Accessories".

Why now?

Advent is just around the corner – and your decorative handiwork will make your home personal and cozy. Order today, give yourself plenty of time to knit, and you can finish in time.

Your advantage:

• High-quality yarns from the Handarbeiten.de shop collection.
• Colors and materials that are durable and can withstand many winters.
• Get started quickly: visible decorations can be created in just a few evenings.
• Everything from one source: yarns, accessories & ideas.

Now is the perfect moment – ​​grab your pick while supplies last.