This is a great project to use up scrap yarn to make a re-usable advent for all the family. I used 4mm needles and a variety of scrap DK weight yarn.

Each finished bag measures approximately 10 x 14cm and can be filled with your choice of treats. Use sock yarn and 3mm needles to produce smaller bags, or size up with bulkier weight yarn!

Gauge isn’t important so this is a great project for a beginner.

Each bag used up to 12g of yarn, so the whole project will need up to 300g to do all 24 bags.

The numbers for each bag are hand stitched on afterwards so there are no carried yarns to snag on when inserting your gifts of choice. Not a fan of embroidery? Why not use fabric paint?

These gift bags can be brought out year after year. Fill them with chocolate or mini toys, or put a clue in each bag to set someone off on a festive treasure hunt…..