Crochet Gift Box

Crochet gift boxes are a delightful and charming way to add a personal touch to your presents. These handmade creations are not only beautiful but also show the recipient that you went the extra mile to make something special for them. Whether you're gifting a small trinket or a precious item, a crochet gift box adds an element of warmth and thoughtfulness. You can customize the colors and designs to suit the occasion, making each box a unique work of art. The intricate patterns and attention to detail showcase the skill and dedication put into crafting these lovely containers, sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Give a crochet gift box, and watch as your gift becomes a cherished keepsake filled with love and care.

Terminology for Crocheting Mini Gift Box

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)

2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)

Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)

FLO = front loop only

BLO = back loop only

Materials and Tools for Crocheting Mini Present Box

3.0mm Clover crochet hook

Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn

• Version 1 — Bright Red, White (25gm)
• Version 2 — Maroon, White (25gm each)

Darning needle

Stitch markers

Scissors  

Crochet Gift Box Pattern

Crochet Gift Box Base

We will first be making a square flat base.

Start off with white yarn but get ready red yarn to change to.

Row 1: Ch3 (white), ch3 (red), ch4 (white) and turn (white)

Row 2: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 9st

When working along the row and changing colours, conceal the other non-working colour underneath the stitches.

Row 3: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white), ch1 and turn red — 9st

Note in Row 3, colour change from white to red when making chain at end of row.

Row 4: Sc9 (red), ch1 and turn (red) — 9st

Conceal white yarn inside red stitches for this row.

Row 5: Sc9 (red), ch1 and turn (red) — 9st

For this row and the next, do not conceal the white yarn under the red stitches. This white yarn will be pulled down for the next row.

Row 6: Sc9 (red), ch1 and turn (white) — 9st

Row 7: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 9st

When working along the row and changing colours, conceal the other non-working colour underneath the stitches.

Row 8: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 8st

Also conceal changes in this row.

Row 9: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white) — 9st

There is no chain 1 in this row because we will be switching from working in rows to working in rounds.

Crochet Gift Box Sides

Continue working down along the perpendicular side. Continue concealing the colour changes throughout in the round.

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc2 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white)

Place a stitch marker after the first stitch in corner in white in Round 1.

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white), sc2 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white)

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc2 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white)

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc2 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white)

Total stitches include 9st in each side x 4 = 36st

Round 2: [Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white)] x 4 — 36st

Round 3-7: Repeat round 2 — 36st

Round 8: Sc3 (white), sc3 (red), sc3 (white) x 4 and finish off — 36st

If you did your colour concealment well, both sides are interchangeable.

Crochet Gift Box Cover Base

Start off with white yarn but get ready red yarn to change to.

Row 1: Ch4 (white), ch4 (red), ch4 (white), ch1 and turn (white)

Row 2: Sc4 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 12st

When working along the row and changing colours, conceal the other non-working colour underneath the stitches.

Row 3: Sc4 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 12st

Row 4: Sc4 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white), ch1 and turn (red) — 12st

Note in Row 4, colour change from white to red when making chain at end of row.

Row 5: Sc12 (red), ch1 and turn (red) — 12st

Row 6-7: Repeat Row 5 — 12st

No need to conceal white yarn for these 3 rows.

Row 8: Sc12 (red), ch1 and turn white — 9st

Note in Row 8, colour change from white to red when making chain at end of row.

Row 9: Sc4 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white), ch1 and turn (white) — 12st

When working along this row and following 2 rows, when changing colours, conceal the other non-working colour underneath the stitches.

Row 10-11: Repeat Row 9 — 12st

Row 12: Sc4 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white) — 12st

There is no chain 1 in this row because we will be switching from working in rows to working in rounds.

Crochet Gift Box Cover Sides

Continue working down along the perpendicular side. Continue concealing the colour changes throughout in the round.

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc3 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white)

Place a stitch marker after the first stitch in corner in white in Round 1.

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc3 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white)

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc3 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white)

Turn piece again and work into perpendicular side. Continue in same

Round 1: Sc1 in corner (white) (same as previous st), sc3 (white), sc4 (red), sc4 (white)

Total stitches include 12 in each side x 4 = 48st

Round 2: [Sc4 BLO (white), sc4 BLO (red), sc4 BLO (white)] x 4 — 48st

Round 3: [Sc1 (white), sc2tog1 (white), sc1 (white), sc1 (red), sc2tog1 (red), sc1 (red), sc1 (white), sc2tog1 (white), sc1 (white)] x 4, then fasten and end off — 36st

Ribbon

Use red yarn to make the ribbon which is supposed to be attached to the top and middle of the box cover.

Ch51

Row 1: Sc50 — 50st

Row 2: Sc50 and fasten off — 50st

Tie a ribbon using the crocheted piece above. Then sew it down to the middle of the ‘t’ at the top of the gift box cover.