How to Crochet Cute Gift Box Ornament for Christmas
A crochet gift box is perfect for learning how to crochet a no-sew cube while ending up with a sweet Christmas present and a matching bag charm. So, follow this stitch-by-stitch tutorial to crochet a kawaii Christmas gift box with a bow ornament that is just so easy to crochet. This gift cube features an adorable face with blush and an oversized gift ribbon needing a very little sewing. The finished gift box amigurumi measures just 7cm and can be used as a complement to a flower bouquet, car hanger, or can be filled with tiny candies instead of stuffing. You will crochet a separate bow and a ribbon strap, which are attached at the end to make your gift box awesome.
With tips like inserting a piece of cardboard or plastic, secured with silicone, the tutorial is detailed. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this for the upcoming Christmas, continue reading this post till the end. There, we have provided the complete tutorial.
Designer Details: This Christmas gift idea is designed and taught by @DuongLieHandmade – Managed by Jerus, is a creative hub for popular culture and cartoon character mini amigurumi that are always designed by her from scratch in a Chibi and kawaii art form. You will love her Zodiac Amigurumi collection (including Sagittarius, Libra, and Gemini) and character tutorials such as Stitch and Wolverine, along with demonstrations of essential techniques like making perfect color changes for complex projects. As for Christmas, she also has a decent number of tutorials, like Santa charm, elf, Mrs. Santa, and a few more. So, make sure to check her library!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Gift for Christmas Amigurumi Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. Surprisingly, you can crochet the main gift box cube just by working in the rounds using the solid square as a base. The square shape of the box is achieved with an interesting increasing pattern at four corners on the base using single crochet, slip stitch, and chain. A crucial technique for structure is the use of a Slip Stitch round followed by crocheting into the Back Loops Only to get a clean, sharp 90-degree angle, allowing the box’s sides to stand up straight.
Finally, the bow is a separate piece crocheted from a chain and a single crochet strip, which is then cinched and attached to the top of the box. You will need to sew a bit, too.
Tutorial Timing: About 15 Minutes only for the complete gift box (As mentioned, perfect for learning how to crochet a cube from a square base, which is perfect for crocheting a tissue box cover, cube mini animal keychains, and much more. You will also learn how to add embroidery below the eyes for a kawaii finish and how to crochet a bow that can be used in hairclips, crochet Christmas bears, and crochet hair ties. So, the tutorial is worth watching!)
How to Personalize? For the main box, use the white and complement it with white or yellow for the bow, or try blue and red color-combo. The finished gift box can be quickly converted into a keychain, backpack charm, or car accessory by adjusting the ribbon loop on top. You can also add a crochet mouth to your finished gift box using embroidery as a smile. One version on the internet also used the stripes to mimic the ribbon and then crocheted a small French bow knot instead of a crochet bow, making it perfect for saving time.
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written in US terms.
The Materials Used by the Tutor
Please gather the following tools and materials for crocheting these Christmas amigurumi, mentioned in the tutorial:
- Crochet Hook: Number 2 (2.0 mm).
- Yarn: Used in the main box color and contrasting colors for the bow, ribbon, and facial features. You can use Milk Cotton yarn, which is a blend of Milk protein and cotton.
- Safety Eyes:
- Stuffing:
- Reinforcement: A small square of cardboard or plastic to stabilize and flatten the base, secured with silicone.
- Notions: Needle for assembly/embroidery, scissors, stitch markers, and silicone/glue for securing the base and bow.
Techniques Required
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this medium-sized gift box:
- (Chain Stitch): Used to start the bow and ribbon components with a foundation chain.
- (Magic Ring): Used to start the base of the box in the round.
- (Slip Stitch – SL ST): Used to join rounds and strategically placed to create a sharp 90-degree transition from the base to the sides of the box.
- (Single Crochet – SC): The main stitch used throughout the box is for a dense, structural fabric.
- (Increases): Worked by crocheting two single crochet stitches into one stitch, primarily at the four corners of the base to form the square shape.
- (Decreases): Used to close the top of the box by joining two stitches into one.
- (Back Loops Only – BLO): Used to create a distinct ridge and change the direction of the work from the base to the sides.
