Crochet Present Box Pattern To Make Gifting Special

This charming Crochet Present Pattern is a delightful way to create cute, handmade gifts! With a simple yet detailed design, you’ll crochet a fun, colorful present box topped with an adorable bow. The pattern has clear instructions on crafting both the box and its lid, ensuring a perfect fit and a neat, square shape. It’s ideal for surprising loved ones with a cute, personalized gift box that can hold small treasures or be a stylish decorative piece. This pattern uses basic stitches and color changes to create something truly special.

Crochet Present Tutorial

Why Love this Pattern?

1. It’s a Fun Project:

  • The tutorial is engaging and designed to keep you entertained throughout. As Gloria says, “we’re gonna have a lot of fun in this video.”

2. Easy to Follow:

  • Gloria provides clear, step-by-step instructions. She supports both beginners and more advanced crocheters by explaining techniques like the magic ring or the chain two method, and even offers visuals to ensure clarity.

3. Unique Gift Idea:

  • This pattern isn’t just about creating a crochet item; it’s about making a thoughtful, customizable gift. You can pick two of your favorite colors to make a cute puppy present, perfect for someone’s birthday or a special occasion.

6. Detailed Explanation for Complex Parts:

  • Even more complex parts, like ensuring the present box retains its shape or managing the color stripes, are handled thoughtfully with detailed explanations and tips to correct any common issues.

How To Crochet Present Box

Part 1: The Present Box

Materials:

  • Two colors of yarn (Color A and Color B)
  • 4 mm crochet hook
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Steps:

  1. Begin:
    • Using Color A, make a magic ring.
    • Single crochet (sc) 8 into the magic ring. (8 sts)
  2. Round 1:
    • Use the chain two method if preferred.
    • Stick your hook into the second chain away from hook.
    • Make 1 single crochet into that stitch.
  3. Round 2:
    • Single crochet into the first stitch.
    • Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.
    • In the next stitch: do 3 single crochets (sc).
    • Repeat 7 times. (16 sts)
  4. Round 3:
    • Single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
    • In the next stitch: 3 single crochets (sc).
    • Follow the pattern: sc 3, 3 sc in next stitch.
    • Repeat 3 times.
  5. Round 4:
    • Single crochet in the next 3 stitches.
    • In the next stitch: 3 single crochets (sc).
    • Single crochet 5.
    • Repeat the pattern for 3 times. (32 sts)
  6. Round 5:
    • Change to Color B.
    • Use the back loops only.
    • Single crochet 2 in Color B.
    • Single crochet 5 in Color A.
    • Repeat the pattern.
  7. Round 6:
    • Work in both loops.
    • Single crochet 2 in Color B, 5 in Color A.
    • Repeat this pattern.
  8. Rounds 7 – 13:
    • Repeat Round 6.
    • Alternate colors creating the stripes.
  9. Round 14:
    • Change back to Color A.
    • Work in the front loops only.
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  10. Round 15:
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  11. Round 16:
    • Work using the back loops of this round and Round 14.
    • Slip stitch these together.
    • Form a nice edge on your box.
  12. Round 17:
    • Work in the back loops only.
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  13. Rounds 18 – 21:
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  14. Round 22:
    • Decrease.
    • Single crochet 2.
    • Repeat the pattern.
  15. Round 23:
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  16. Round 24:
    • Decrease.
    • Single crochet 1.
    • Repeat the pattern.
  17. Round 25:
    • Decrease 8 times.
    • Fasten off.

The bottom part of the present is ready. Next start with the top.

Part 2: The Present Box Top

Steps:

  1. Begin:
    • Using Color B, make a magic ring.
    • Single crochet 6 into the ring.
  2. Round 1:
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  3. Round 2:
    • Work in the front loops only.
    • In the 1st stitch: Increase (2 sc).
    • Chain 3, double crochet 4 in the 3rd chain.
    • Chain 1, slip stitch.
    • Single crochet 2.
  4. Round 3:
    • Repeat round 2.
  5. Round 4:
    • Increase in the next round.
  6. Round 5:
    • Switch to Color A.
    • Single crochet 2.
    • Single crochet 5 in Color A.
  7. Round 6:
    • Continue in Color A, switch to color B.
  8. Rounds 7 – 9:
    • Switch colors, single crochet 7, Color B single crochet 3.
  9. Round 10:
    • Work in front loops only.
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  10. Rounds 11 – 12:
    • Single crochet in each stitch.
  11. Round 13:
    • Work in the back loops of this round and Round 10.
    • Slip stitch together.
  12. Finishing:
    • Fasten off.
    • Sew the edges to create the shape.
    • Fit the top to the box.

Your crochet present box is complete!

Final Assembly:

  1. Put the top part of the present onto the box.
  2. Adjust the stripes and edges to make it look neat.

Notes:

  • Ensure to weave in all ends and hide any color changes inside the box.
  • Do not stuff the present.

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