How to make string of lights advent calendar pattern

Here it is, the string of lights advent calendar tutorial (and pattern!). I made the pdf pattern file all by myself for the first time, so if you have problems with it just email me and I’ll try to fix it. Otherwise, hurry up! because advent is almost over!

materials

green wool felt
multi-color felt scraps
60 feet green yarn
green embroidery thread
lightweight treats (gum balls, dum dums, love notes, tiny ornaments)

Potato Print Blinds

This project comes from the pages of Print Art, published in 1966. I originally bought this book for my daughter, since the projects are geared for little kids with easy projects, plenty of big, pretty pictures and huge type. In the intro, the author tells us that, "Printing is a fascinating activity for small children because it pleases them to repeat their own designs." Yeah, okay, I'm 36 and I still get jazzed about repeating patterns.

For this project, I thought I'd give potato printing a go, because honestly, unless I'm blocking out some preschool memory, I don't think I've ever experienced the pleasure of potato printing. And hey! Isn't St. Patrick's Day just around the corner? You know what's fun? Saying "potato" with an Irish accent. That's fun.
What you'll need: