How to Crochet a Beautiful Box: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Are you looking to create a stylish and functional crochet box? This detailed tutorial will guide you through the process, complete with HappyCraftHQ making step-by-step photos to ensure you can easily follow along. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home decor. Let’s get started!

          

Materials You Will Need

Before we begin, make sure you have the following materials:

• Yarns needed are as follows: We used Milk Cotton Yarns(-1.4mm -4ply) for the sample, but you can choose to use whatever yarn you like.
• Yarn code color: Yellowish Brown 30
• Crochet hook: 2.0mm
• Stitch markers, Positioning Bead Needles
• Sewing needle
• Hot glue stick
• Non-woven fabric

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ABBREVIATIONS

Rnd -round(s)
(...)*time -repeat *N time
[...] -in the same stitch
ch -chain
sc - single crochet
inc -increase(2 sc in one stitch)
sl -slip stitch
sk -skip
BLO -back loop only
FLO -front loop only

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Creating the BODY

     5ch from the 2nd stitch, 3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, inc

• Rnd 2        

     [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, [3 sc in last chain], sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, [3 sc in last chain], sc

• Rnd 3 

     sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc, [3 sc in last chain], 3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc

• Rnd 4       

     2sc, [3 sc in last chain], 6sc, [3 sc in last chain], 5sc, [3 sc in last chain], 6sc, [3 sc in last chain], 3sc

• Rnd 5  

     3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 8sc, [3 sc in last chain], 7sc, [3 sc in last chain], 8sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc

• Rnd 6       

     4sc, [3 sc in last chain], 10sc, [3 sc in last chain], 9sc, [3 sc in last chain], 10sc, [3 sc in last chain], 5sc

• Rnd 7         

     From this round onwards, use the Corner Crochet Method at each corner. (Click on the bold text to get the detailed instructions of Corner Crochet Method)   

     (5sc, sk, 12sc, k, 11sc, k, 12sc, k, 6sc) in BLO

• Rnd 8-14   

     46sc

• Rnd 7         

     46sc in FLO of Rnd 6

Step 2: Building the SIDE PANEL

• Row 1           

         Insert the hook into the front loop only (FLO) of the first stitch from the right side, and crochet a row of single crochet stitches(sc).

• Row 2-3            

         turn，crochet a row of single crochet stitches(sc)

• After completing Row 3

         crochet 1 chain(ch)

• crochet 3 slip stitches (sl) along the edge.

• In the front loop only (FLO) of the next stitch, crochet 1 slip stitch (sl), chain 1 (ch).

• Repeat these steps to complete crocheting thepanel of all 4 sides.

 

Step 3: BASE

• Rnd 1           

         5sc from the 2nd stitch, 3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, inc

• Rnd 2           

         [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, [3 sc in last chain], sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc, [3 sc in last chain], sc

• Rnd 3           

         sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc, [3 sc in last chain], 3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc, [3 sc in last chain], 2sc

• Rnd 4           

        2sc, [3 sc in last chain], 6sc, [3 sc in last chain], 5sc, [3 sc in last chain], 6sc, [3 sc in last chain], 3sc

• Rnd 5            

        3sc, [3 sc in last chain], 8sc, [3 sc in last chain], 7sc, [3 sc in last chain], 8sc, [3 sc in last chain], 4sc

• Sew the base inside the cardboard box, or you can simply glue non-woven fabric on it directly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've just completed your very own crochet box. This versatile project can be used for storing small items, as a gift box, or simply as a decorative piece. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it easy to follow. Don't forget to share your finished projects with us in the comments below or tag us on social media!  If you have questions about making the box, leave your comment below and we will help you!