Designer: Elena Metlina @toys_elena_metlina
Skill Level: Easy
Using this pattern, you can crochet a small gift box amigurumi.
For this project, YarnArt Jeans yarn is used for the box body, and YarnArt Camelia for the ribbon. You may substitute with similar yarns if desired.
This little box is perfect for holding a small gift. It can also be used as a Christmas tree ornament or as part of a decorative holiday arrangement.
Finished size: approx. 5 cm (2″) in height.
Materials & Tools
- • YarnArt Jeans, color 56 (red)
- • YarnArt Camelia, color 419 (gold)
- • Crochet hook 2.25 mm
- • Fiberfill stuffing
- • Stitch markers
- • Pins
- • Sewing needle
- • Scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
- MG – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- (…) x n – repeat instructions in parentheses n times
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Crochet Instructions – Gift Box Amigurumi
Box (Body)
Work in continuous rounds. Use red yarn.
Round 1: 8 sc in MG
Round 2: (1 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 4 (18)
Round 3: 2 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (3 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 1 sc (24)
Round 4: 3 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (5 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 2 sc (32)
Round 5: 4 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (7 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 3 sc (40)
Round 6: 5 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (9 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 4 sc (48)
Round 7: 6 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (11 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 5 sc (56)
Round 8: 7 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (13 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 6 sc (64)
Round 9: 64 sc in back loops only
Rounds 10–22: 64 sc (13 rounds)
Round 23: 64 sl st
Fasten off, secure the yarn end and weave in.
Lid
Work in continuous rounds.
Round 1: 8 sc in MG
Round 2: (1 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 4 (18)
Round 3: 2 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (3 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 1 sc (24)
Round 4: 3 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (5 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 2 sc (32)
Round 5: 4 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (7 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 3 sc (40)
Round 6: 5 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (9 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 4 sc (48)
Round 7: 6 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (11 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 5 sc (56)
Round 8: 7 sc, 3 sc in next stitch, (13 sc, 3 sc in next stitch) x 3, 6 sc (64)
Round 9: 64 sc in back loops only
Rounds 10–11: 64 sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off, secure the yarn end and weave in.
Golden Ribbons
Crochet with gold yarn (YarnArt Camelia).
Ribbon 1:
- Ch 26
- Starting from the second chain from the hook: 25 sc
Ribbon 2:
- Ch 51
- Starting from the second chain from the hook: 50 sc
Leave long yarn tails on both ribbons for sewing.
Assembly & Decoration
Sew the short ribbon onto the lid first.
Then attach the long ribbon, starting from the edges and leaving a loop in the center.
Form a bow using the central loop.
I hope you enjoyed the crocheting process.
Your handmade gift box is ready!

