Crochet Gift Box - Christmas Present free pattern

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Excited to share the reusable gift boxes, a perfect gift idea for Christmas with you. The Crochet gift box can be made for personal use, a little gift for kids, and will make a cute Christmas tree decoration. It was super fun designing this free pattern.

Not only can you customize the crochet gift boxes, but you can also decide to hand real cute little gifts this season in your crochet boxes, avoiding unnecessary packaging waste.

The smaller size of these crochet gift boxes would make a beautiful Christmas ornament also. There is an option for you to stuff yours with Poly fiber if you would prefer this option.

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For anyone wondering if the crochet gift boxes would retain shape – the simple answer is yes. The pattern calls for a worsted weight yarn with the smallest hook size you can work with.

For me, I have used a 3.5 mm hook. This made the box study. You can also starch your crochet gift box! This provides better stability and makes it super cute.

The pattern for this crochet gift box is available for free, simply scroll down. You can however get the printable PDF version here on Ravelry

Since you love this crochet gift box pattern, you should also check out the other Christmas-related patterns here on my blog

Materials needed for this easy crochet gift box pattern

Lion brand 24/7 Cotton, (100% Mercerised Cotton, 186 yards/ 170m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Yarn weight – #4 Medium, Worsted weight

Estimated Yardage

120 yards

Hook and other Materials

3.5 mm Crochet Hook

Starch (optional)

Gauge – 14 sts over 8 rows = 10 cm/4” square made in dc

Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Any similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted.

Skill Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitch Abbreviations

This square gift box uses mainly single crochet stitches.

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Single Crochet – sc

Slip Stitch – sl st

Half double crochet – hdc

3rd loop

Finished dimensions of the square box

Height x Length x Width

Small – 4″ by 5″ x 4″

Large – 6″ x 8″ x 6″

If you are looking to make some bigger or in-between crochet boxes, you can totally customize yours by altering the repeats in the pattern

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Pattern Instruction for the Christmas crochet gift box pattern

Section 1 – Base

With A (white yarn)

Row 1: Chain 11 (17), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 10 (16)sc

Rows 2 – 11 (17): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 10 (16)sc

Section 2 – Body

Turn 90 degrees
Crocheting around the whole panel and in rounds from here on.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, aim for sc, ch 1, sc in each corner, join. 42 (66) sc

Remember to work 1 sc in each ch 1 sp in the next round

Round 2: Ch 1, in BLO sc in each st around, join. 46 (70)sc

Place a stitch marker in the first st and move it after each round, no need to join.

Rounds 3 – 12 (18): Sc in each st around

Optional – Increase or decrease the repeats accordingly
Sl st to cover the height difference.

Round 13 (19): Ch 1, sl st in BLO around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Section 3: Cover

This option is for those who want to have their present boxes opened)

With A (white)

Row 1: Chain 11 (17), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 10 (16)sc

Rows 2 – 11 (17): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 10 (16)sc

Turn 90 degrees and continue crocheting around the whole panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, aim for sc, ch 1, sc in each corner, join. 42 (66) sc

Round 2: Ch 1, in BLO hdc in each st around, join. 46 (70) hdc

Rounds 3 – 4 (6): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join. 46 (70) hdc

Round 5 (7): Ch 1, sl st in BLO around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Cover – Option 2 – For those who prefer to use the present box as decoration.

With A (white)

Row 1: Chain 11 (17), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 10 (16)sc

Rows 2 – 11 (17): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 10 (16) sc

Turn 90 degrees and continue crocheting around the whole panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, aim for sc, ch 1, sc in each corner, join. 42 (66) sc

To assemble the option 2

Fill your represent box with poly fibre

Place the cover over the main box and sew with either a darning needle or hook using mattress stitch or sl st.

Long cord (make 2)

With B (Red yarn)

Row 1: Ch 5 (7), hdc in 3rd ch and in each ch across. Turn3 (5) hdc

Rows 2 – 26 (40): Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn – 3 (5) hdc

Edging

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the panel, with ch 1 at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing, fasten off

Sew in ends.

Bow

With B (RED)

Row 1: Chain 16 (22), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 15 (21) sc

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st across until the last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. 13 (19) sc

Rows 3 – 5 (6): Rep Row 2. 7 (11)sc

Row 6 (7): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until the last st, 2 sc in last st, turn. 9 (13) sc

Row 7 (8) – 9 (11): Rep Row 6 (7). 15 (21) sc

Row 10 (12): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 15 (21) sc

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel

Ch 1, sc in each st around.

Fasten off and set aside

Upper part of the bow

With B (RED)

Round 1: Chain 16 (22), join with a sl st to the first ch, ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join. 16 (22) hdc

Round 2: Ch 1, in BLO, hdc in each st around, join. 16 (22) hdc

Rounds 3 – 8 (12): Repeat round 2

Fasten off.

Bow band (for the bigger version)

With B (RED)

Row 1: Chain 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 3 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 3 sc

Rows 3 – 7: Rep Row 2

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing, cut off yarn.

To assemble (Mainly for the present box and not for the version with polyfibre)

Pick up one of the two cords, sew the short end to one of the sides of the box.
Sew the other end to the opposite side of the box.
Repeat the first two steps with the second cord.

Securing the bow to the cover

Place the circular bow on the flat bow.
Secure the two by winding yarn around the pair.
Sew the bow to the cover.

Attaching the bow to the box for those with poly fibre

Pick up the two cords, cross over each other, and place the box over the cord.
Sew the ends of the cords together with the box securely within the cord.
Repeat the sewing for the second cord.

Place the

Place the 3 parts of the bow over each other as shown below.
Using the yarn left for sewing, sew tightly the bow band ends to secure the other 2 parts.

* Place the bow over the cord and sew tightly.

Ideas of things that you can stuff your cute crochet Christmas present boxes with

Any small crochet bits would do. Think of beautiful items that can go inside a stocking! I have added some yummy candies and handed a box to my kid’s class for their nativity service.

I hope you had fun making your own cute small amigurumi crochet gift box.

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