1. Gift Box Base (Red Yarn)
Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring, chain 1, and work 4 SC into the ring. Mark the first stitch with a stitch marker. (Total: 4 stitches)
Round 2: Work 3 SC in each stitch around. (Total: 12 stitches)
Round 3: Work 3 SC in each stitch around. (Total: 12 stitches)
Round 4: Work 4 groups of (2 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC) sequentially to establish the square corners. (Total: 20 stitches)
Round 5 (BLO): Chain 1, then working in the Back Loop Only (BLO) away from you, crochet 1 SC in every stitch around without any increases. (Total: 20 stitches)
Rounds 6 to 11: Work 1 SC in every stitch around normally for 6 total rows to build the height of the box. (Total: 20 stitches per round)
Round 11 Finish: Slip stitch to join, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for assembly.
Shaping the Box Base:
Thread your tapestry needle with the yarn tail. Whip stitch through the front/back loops to secure cleanly, weave inside, and trim.
Gently pinch the four bottom corners of your crocheted piece to square it out into a box shape.
2. Box Lid (Red Yarn)
Rounds 1 to 4: Follow the exact same instructions as the Gift Box Base (Rounds 1 to 4) to create a flat square top. (Total: 20 stitches)
Round 5 (BLO): Chain 1, work in the Back Loop Only (BLO) to turn the edge downward: crochet 1 SC in each stitch around. (Total: 20 stitches)
Round 6: Work 1 SC in every stitch around normally. (Total: 20 stitches)
Round 7 Finish: Slip stitch to join, cut the yarn leaving a long tail.
Use the tapestry needle to invisibly join and finish the edge (seamless join), then weave in the remaining tail. Pinch the four corners to form a square lid that fits over the box base.
Assembly & Ribbon Details (Green Yarn)
Stuffing: Lightly stuff the box base with a small amount of polyfill stuffing so it holds its square shape nicely, then place the lid on top.
Adding the Ribbon:
Take a long strand of contrasting green yarn.
Wrap it vertically and horizontally around the gift box to mimic a wrapped present, crossing it tightly in the center of the top lid.
Tying the Bow: Create a small neat bow with the green yarn ends right on top of the lid, secure with a tight knot, trim the excess tails, and tuck in any loose threads nicely.
Your miniature Christmas Gift Box is now complete!
Category: Crochet for Christmas Patterns
