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Lightweight Gift Box Earrings – Free Crochet Pattern

December 5, 2020

Here is a free crochet pattern for how to crochet lightweight gift box earrings.

When I signed up for 24 Quickies with Marly, I knew I wanted to make some holiday earrings, and as the time got closer, I really fell in love with the idea of cute little presents.

It was a little more work than I anticipated, taking about two hours to whip up the pair, but I think they are really adorable, and I can see using the gift boxes in so many other ways too.

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Materials:

  • Small Amount of Aunt Lydia’s Fashion #3 Crochet Thread in Red
  • Small Amount of Aunt Lydia’s Classic #10 Crochet Thread in White
  • 2.35mm Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scrap Pieces of 7 Mesh Plastic Canvas (10 Mesh or Stuffing also works)
  • 4 Jump Rings
  • 2 Earring Wires (mine are called lever backs)
  • At Least 1 Pair of Pliers (I used one in each hand)

Material Note:

I used 7 mesh plastic canvas to create a box to stuff into my gift box to give it shape, but you can cut pieces of 10 mesh to fit, or just stuffing instead.

Time Spent:

The pair took me just over two hours to whip up. I spent the first hour just making the little squares, and weaving their ends in.

Measurements:

Box is approximately 7/8″ Wide

Gauge:

One square = 9/16″ Wide by 9/16″ Tall

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
  • HDC – Half Double Crochet

Pattern Note:

I work into the back humps to create a clean, finished edge for seaming later. If you need help working into the back hump of the chain, I have a photo tutorial here: How to Crochet into the Foundation Chain 2 Ways.

Box Pattern – Make 12 in #3 Thread:

Chain 4. In back hump of chain, SC into the 2nd chain, and each across. (3 SC)

R2 – 3: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st SC, and each SC across. (3 SC)

Fasten off, and Weave in Ends.

Plastic Canvas Box – Make 2:

Cut 4 pieces of 7 mesh plastic canvas that measure 3 x 2 holes, and 2 pieces that measure 2 x 2 holes.

Cut a long piece of thread, and work on sewing these plastic canvas pieces into a box shape with the 2 x 2 holes on the top and bottom. No need to fasten off at any point, if you need to cross an area, you can just run your yarn strand into the box to get to the area since no one will see the inside of your box.

Begin Assembling Gift Box:

Cut a long stand of matching thread, and begin sewing up the crocheted squares to create the box shape, but leave a space to insert the plastic canvas box.

Insert plastic canvas box, and finish seaming up the gift box. No need to fasten off at any point, you can run your needle and thread up through a seam if you need to get to a different area. Weave in at the end.

Bow – Make 2 in #10 Thread:

Chain 4. Slip stitch join to form a ring. (Chain 2. 4 HDC into the ring, chain 2, slip stitch into the ring) 2x. Fasten off with long tail.

Pull initial tail tight to close up the hole from the beginning chain 4, and sew closed like you would on a beanie, then for the other tail, pull loop all the way out to break it. Begin wrapping the tail around the center of the bow until desired look is achieved. Thread tapestry needle, take thread to wrong side, and weave in and out of center wrapping.

Wrap Gift Box with #Thread:

Chain 17, wrap around the box in one direction and slip stitch to the first chain, then chain 7, wrap in the opposite direction to cross the box the other way, and slip stitch to the corresponding spot of the initial chain 17 (should be the center), chain 7 more, then slip stitch to the 1st chain. Fasten off with a long enough tail to sew on bow.

Secure the two ends near the center, then square knot them together, and weave in the initial tail.

Sew on the Bow:

Place bow right at the top center of the box. Secure the bow to the box by sewing on behind the bow so it’s not visible from the right side. Fasten Off.

Assembly Into Earrings:

I tried a few ways of adding the jump rings to see how the earrings would hang, and I found it a little more difficult to get the finished look I wanted because I really wanted the jump rings to hug the bow, but it completely covered up the bow, so I settled with the way you see in the photos. I’m still pretty happy with the finished pair, and can’t wait to wear out!

Open a jump ring (making sure to open towards you, not side to side), and attach a second one as well as the corner of the bow. Close. Open the second jump ring to attach earring wire.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Gift Box Earrings using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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Comments

  1. Cristy says

    December 5, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    Thank you for free pattern! They are so cute

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      So welcome. Glad you like them!

      Reply
  2. Agueda says

    December 5, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    Thank you so much for the cute pattern!!!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      So welcome! Glad you like it.

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    December 5, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Thank you for sharing this and offering the free pdf during 24 days of quickies. I’ve never attempted something so tiny but these are really cute and festive!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Glad you like them! I love all things miniature, and while I don’t know if I could do it all the time, but I love working with crochet thread, and even sewing thread!

      Reply
  4. Ellie Rosen says

    December 5, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    These present earrings are so cute. I can imagine making them out of all different colors.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      Absolutely! I have been dreaming of all the other colors and project ideas too.

      Reply
  5. Cynthia Johnson says

    December 5, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    Thank you! So cute!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Welcome 🙂 Glad you like them!

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    December 6, 2020 at 3:07 am

    I love these gift box earrings – they are so festive and cute. I would have never thought of these. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you, Amy! I had a lot of fun making them.

      Reply
  7. Verna says

    December 6, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Just looking at the first photo or your earrings, I wouldn’t have guessed that you used plastic canvas. You’re such an inspiration!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 6, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      You’re so kind, Verna! Thank you. So glad you like them. Plastic canvas just helps shape them a little bit, and I love that it’s so lightweight.

      Reply
  8. Laura Bambrick says

    December 9, 2020 at 10:52 am

    I’m loving the ornament and jewelry ideas! These are such great ways to use up that extra little bit of yarn! These would make super cute mini ornaments, too!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Definitely a good scrap project. I love the idea of using them as mini ornaments. Would be perfect for the little trees I set up in my kitchen. I also think I might make a few sizes, and use them to make an ugly sweater party headband.

      Reply
  9. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    December 9, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    These are so cute and festive! I’m sure they’re nice and lightweight, too! 🙂

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 19, 2020 at 11:14 am

      Yes!! I am all about lightweight earrings. Earrings are my favorite accessory, and I have so much fun making them.

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    December 15, 2020 at 12:27 am

    These little gift boxes are so adorable!!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 19, 2020 at 11:25 am

      Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun putting them together. Have a few ideas of how to use them saved for next year.

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    December 17, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    What a fun and clever idea!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply

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