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The free crochet pattern for this Christmas Gift Ornament is an easy and quick make suitable for beginner crocheters.
The fifth of twelve crochet patterns to be released as part of the Crochet Crew’s Countdown to Christmas is here! You can stay in the loop with all twelve Christmas ornament crochet patterns by following along with the fun here.
This crochet pattern looks harder to make than it is. It is an easy level pattern and requires minimal sewing (my favourite!).
If you do end up crocheting this Christmas Gift decoration, I’d love to see photos of your creations! You can share your creations with me by posting a photo to social media, using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets, and by tagging me @cillacrochets.
I’m also here to help if you have any questions at all while crocheting. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me via Facebook, Instagram, or by email. I hope you enjoy the pattern!
PDF Crochet Pattern Christmas Gift Ornament
If you’d prefer to purchase the PDF crochet pattern for this Christmas Gift Ornament, simply head to my Etsy or Ravelry stores. Please note that a pattern bundle will be released on the 13th December 2022 that includes all 12 Christmas crochet patterns for a discounted price. So if you are looking for a bargain, I recommend waiting until then.
Crochet Pattern Information
Materials needed to crochet the Christmas Gift Ornament
- DK yarn. I used Rico Ricorumi DK (Colour A & B) and Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK (Colour C) in the following colours. Amounts are in brackets. Please note: If preferred, you can use the same yarn (e.g. Ricorumi DK) for all three yarn colours. Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK is not mandatory for this project.
- A – Berry (5 grams = 11.6 m/ 12.7 yds)
- B – Blue (2 grams = 4.6 m/ 5 yds)
- C – Gold (1 grams = 5 m/ 5.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm / C in US
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pins (optional)
Christmas Gift Ornament Size
The Christmas Gift Ornament once assembled is approximately 5cm/2″ high by 5cm/2″ wide. Please note the size of your make will vary depending on your hook size, the yarn you use, and your tension/gauge.
Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was:
7 sc stitches on 2.5 cm / 1 “
7 rows on 2.5 cm / 1 “
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
R# – Row/round number
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
sc – Single crochet
[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
Top Tips & Additional Information
- Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
- Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
- Working in rows: This pattern is crocheted back and forth in rows unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
- Construction: This decoration is made by crocheting two flat pieces. These two pieces are then joined together by crocheting around the sides. The decoration is stuffed as you join the pieces together. This is all explained as you move throughout the pattern.
- Copyright: You may not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern. However, I’m more than happy for you to sell the makes you’ve created using this pattern on a small scale. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.
Let’s Start Crocheting the Present Decoration
Square Gift (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Berry).
This piece is worked flat by crocheting back and forth in rows.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
Start: Ch 13
R1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 12 sc, ch 1, turn (12)
R2 – 11: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (12) – 10 rows
R12: 12 sc (12)
Cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat steps to make a second Square Gift.
Now we’ll add the ribbons.
Ribbon 1 (Make 2)
Attach Colour B Yarn (Blue) to 6th ch st of Square Gift as shown in image below.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
R1: 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2)
R2 – 12: 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2) – 11 rows
Line up the edge of Ribbon 1 with the other side of the Square Gift (the opposite edge to where you attached the Colour B Yarn).
Now we’ll attach the Ribbon to the other side of the Gift. Count 5 sts along the Square Gift edge and insert hook into both Square Gift st and Ribbon 1 st.
R13: 2 sl st (crochet these loosely)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Repeat steps for 2nd Square Gift. Once complete, you’ll have two separate pieces that look like the square shown in the image below.
Ribbon 2 (Make 2)
Attach Colour B Yarn (Blue) to approximately the 6th Row of Square Gift as shown in image below.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
R1: 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2)
R2 – 12: 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2) – 11 rows
Line up the edge of Ribbon 2 with the other side of the Square Gift (the opposite edge to where you started Ribbon 2).
Count 5 rows along the Square Gift edge and insert hook into both Square Gift st and Ribbon 1 st.
R13: 2 sl st (crochet these loosely)
Cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat steps for second Square Gift.
Sew Colour B (Blue) Yarn tails in by attaching the Ribbons to the Gifts. Sew in remaining yarn tails.
See completed flat Square Gifts with Ribbons in image below.
Christmas Gift Assembly Instructions
Line up Gifts with the right sides facing outwards (e.g. Ribbons should be on the outside).
Now we’re going to crochet around all four sides of the Gift Squares to join both pieces together. St count doesn’t matter here, however st counts can be found in the diagram in the image below.
Insert crochet hook into side st of both gifts at the top (see image below) and attach Colour C Yarn (Gold).
sc around sides of gifts to join them together. 3 sc in each corner st. Start stuffing when you’ve crocheted half way across and continue to stuff as you crochet along the sides.
*When you reach the st just before the final ribbon (see end point of assembly diagram), 1 sc in ribbon, ch 20, sc in next st of ribbon, sl st to 1st st where you started with Colour C Yarn (Gold).
Please note: The loop of the hanging decoration can be made longer or shorter by adding or removing ch sts. Check you are happy with the length of the loop before cutting your yarn.
Cut yarn leaving a yarn tail of approximately 10cm/4″ for sewing.
Sew yarn tail through bottom sts (first & last) of loop to secure, then weave into gift to hide.
Cut some extra Colour C Yarn (Gold) and weave through middle st of Ribbon 2 as shown in the image below. Tie a bow and double knot to secure.
Congratulations, you’ve finished!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting your very own Christmas Gift Ornament!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations and share them with the crochet community. You can share your makes with me by posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets. I’ll also see your makes if you upload a project (with a photo) to Ravelry linking to the pattern.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:
“This product is handmade by [your name] from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”
