Create a delightful crochet Box of Chocolates with this fun and detailed pattern! This charming project features a heart-shaped box and an assortment of crocheted candy pieces, showcasing different techniques and vibrant colors. The combination of textured yarns and embellishments such as tiny pearls and cute flowers enhances the finished look, making it perfect as a gift or decorative piece.
Throughout the process, you’ll be engaging in various crochet techniques including working in continuous rounds, increases, and decreases, allowing for a rewarding experience whether you’re new to crochet or a proficient crafter. Follow along with the written directions and your project photographs to create something sweet!
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: US terminology
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size: Approximately 8” x 8” x 4” (box)
- Construction method: Box and candies created separately then assembled
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RED HEART® “Super Saver®” | Ranch Red CA | 4 oz |
| RED HEART® “Luster Sheen®” | White CB | 2 oz |
| RED HEART® “Luster Sheen®” | Chocolate CA | 1 oz |
| RED HEART® “Luster Sheen®” | Vanilla CB | 3/4 oz |
| RED HEART® “Luster Sheen®” | Tealeaf CC, Tan CD, Buttercup CE, Think Pink CF, Cherry Red CG | Small amounts |
- Yarn needle
- Small amount of polyfil stuffing
- Two 8” x 11” cardboards
- Crochet Hooks: 3.5 mm and 3.75 mm
- 20 white paper candy cups
- 20 tiny pearls
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sc | single crochet |
| ch | chain |
| dec | draw up a loop in each of the next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook |
| double dec | draw up a loop in each of the next 3 sc, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
This pattern generally uses continuous rounds. When starting your rounds, be careful not to join at the end unless specified. This will help maintain an even shape.
Complete Pattern Instructions
BOX: Crochet (Heart Box)
BOTTOM OF BOX – Top Section
With larger hook and CA, ch 2.
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Right Side) | 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook; turn | 3 sc |
| 2 | Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn | 5 sc |
| 3 | Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn | 7 sc |
| 4 | Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn | — |
| 5 and 6 | Rep Row 3 | 11 sc at end of Row 6 |
| 7–21 | Rep Rows 4–6 five times | 31 sc at end of Row 21 |
| 22–28 | Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn | — |
| 29 | Ch 1, dec over first 2 sc, sc to last 2 sc, dec; turn | 29 sc |
| 30 | Ch 1, sc in first 14 sc; turn and leave rem sts unworked. | — |
| 31 and 32 | Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn | — |
| 33 | Ch 1, dec over first 2 sc, sc to end; turn | 13 sc |
| 34 | Rep Row 29 | 11 sc |
| 35 | Rep Row 22 | — |
| 36 | Rep Row 29 | 9 sc |
| 37 | Rep Row 22 | — |
| 38 | Rep Row 29 | 7 sc |
Fasten off.
With wrong side facing: Skip next st of last long row, join yarn in next st; ch 1, sc in same sc and in each sc across; turn – 14 sc.
Complete to correspond to first side, reversing shaping of Row 33.
Edging and Side (heart circumference)
With right side facing and larger hook, join CA and work 1 rnd sc evenly around entire heart, working 3 sc in point; join with a sl st in first sc. Do not fasten off.
Next Rnd: Ch 1, sc in front lps only of each sc around; join.
Next 6 Rnds: Ch 1, sc in both lps of each sc around.
Cardboard Heart Pieces
Place heart over cardboard and trace around heart. Cut 2 hearts from cardboard slightly smaller than crocheted heart, set aside.
BOTTOM OF BOX – Lower Section
Work same as Top Section from above.
Join Sections (create box bottom)
Holding pieces wrong sides together and matching stitch for stitch, sc through both lps of sc on Lower Section and through remaining back lps on Top Section around AND INSERT ONE CARDBOARD piece before closing the round; join. Fasten off.
Lace Edging (around top rim of bottom section)
Lace Edging – Rnd 1: With smaller hook, join CB to any sc of joining rnd; ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, * skip next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc **, sc in next sc; rep from * around, end at ** adjusting as necessary; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TOP OF BOX Construction (heart + lacing)
TOP OF BOX – Lower Section
Work same as Bottom of Box – Top Section from above.
Next Rnd (to start front-lp only top edging style)
Ch 1, working in front lps only, * sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc; rep from * around, end at **, adjusting as necessary; join. Fasten off.
Top Section
Make another heart in the same manner through the first sc rnd. Join the 2 top pieces same as joining the bottom pieces except: add a little stuffing between the cardboard and Top Section of box. Rep Lace Edging on top of box.
Flower (for box top)
With smaller hook and CB: ch 6; join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
| Rnd | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ch 3, 17 dc in ring; join with a sl st in back lp of top of ch-3 | 18 sts |
| 2 | Work all in front lps, 6 times. | — |
| 3 | Ch 1, holding petals toward you, sl st in first back lp of Rnd 1, ch 1, sc in same lp, * 2 sc in next back lp , sc in next lp, rep from * around, end at ; join with a sl st in first sc | 27 sc |
| 4 | 9 times. | — |
Fasten off. Sew to top center of box.
CHOCOLATES (Candy Pieces)
ROUND CHOCOLATES (Make 2 of: CA with CF flower and CC leaves; CA with CF flower and CC leaves count stated as in pattern; 1 CF with CB flower; 1 CA with CB chain st tic tac toe embroidery)
Round Chocolate (main body)
With main color, ch 2.
| Rnd | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join but work in continuous rnds. | — |
| 2 | 2 sc in each sc around | 12 sc |
| 3 | 6 times | 18 sc |
| 4 | sc in back lps only of each sc around | — |
| 5–7 | sc in both lps of each sc around | — |
| 8 | 6 times | 12 sc |
| 9 | sc in each sc around. Stuff lightly. | — |
| 10 | 6 times | 6 sc |
Fasten off leaving a 6” end. Weave end through remaining sc and draw up firmly; fasten securely.
Bottom Edge (all Round Chocolate-based pieces)
Join main color to remaining lps of Rnd 4; sl st in each lp around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Flower (applied to Round Chocolates)
With flower color, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in last ch, 3 times – 4 petals. Fasten off. Sew leaves to top of candy; sew flower on top of leaves.
Leaves (applied to Round Chocolates)
With CC, twice. Fasten off. Sew leaves to top of candy; sew flower on top of leaves.
CHOCOLATE SWIRLS
Make 1 CA with CF swirl and 1 CB with CA swirl
Swirl body:
With main color, ch 2.
| Rnd | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Work same as Round Chocolate. Stuff lightly. | — |
| 8 | Working in back lps only: 6 times | 12 sc |
| 9 | Working in back lps only: 6 times. | — |
Fasten off leaving a 6” end. Weave end through remaining sc and draw up firmly; fasten securely.
Swirl joining (contrast color)
Join swirl color in first unworked lp on Rnd 7 with a sl st; sl st in each free lp through Rnd 9. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Bottom Edge
Work same as Bottom Edge of Round Chocolate.
SQUARE CHOCOLATE
Make 1 CA with CD topping and 1 CD with CA topping
