With this Christmas project, you will get free knitting patterns for this DIY Mittens Homemade Advent Calendar. That's 24 unique mini DIY mittens to knit, hang, and "open" on the December days counting down to Christmas. Mittens are great advent calendar ideas because they are adorable, can be used and hung in multiple ways, and are the perfect size for tiny daily gifts. Each mitten design is beautiful and festive, each with its own number for each day. You will want these mittens up every year as a new tradition in your home.