A festive present box with a big red bow – plain in bright colours or with tartan stripes. Use it as a potholder, coaster, mug rug or placemat, hang it on the Christmas tree (in thin yarn) or put it on a gift as an appliqué.

A crochet pattern by Svetlana Zabelina with step-by-step instructions and photos (38 pages). Both versions – plain and striped – are included, plus a print-friendly version at the end.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 16 x 18 cm (6.5 x 7 inches) with the stated yarn.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Crochet in rows

Single crochet

Increasing and decreasing

Slip stitch

Colour changes (striped version)

Basic sewing

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Sport / 5 ply cotton yarn (115 m / 50 g) for the plain box: yellow 25 g, red 25 g, dark yellow 5 g (finer yarn held double works too).

•    Fingering / 4 ply yarn (240 m / 50 g): dark red 5 g for the edging.

•    Steel crochet hooks 2.25 mm and 1 mm, a tapestry needle, 8 clothes pins and super glue for the bow.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

38 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.