Giggles Giftbox

Giggles Giftbox by Emma Wilkinson

What Is Being Made

The Giggles Giftbox is a collection of amigurumi gift boxes designed by Emma Wilkinson as quick-to-make decorative items perfect for holidays and celebrations. This crochet pattern includes two different box sizes and three bow options, allowing crafters to mix and match components to create personalized variations. These small crocheted boxes work beautifully as garland decorations for birthday parties, Christmas tree ornaments, or standalone decorative characters.

Crochet Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques suitable for crafters new to the craft. The pattern uses the magic ring method to start projects, a popular technique in amigurumi work that creates a tight center point. Pieces are worked in continuous rounds using basic single crochet stitches, with increases strategically placed to create the three-dimensional box shape. The pattern demonstrates how to work multiple stitches into single stitches to achieve shaping and dimension in small decorative items.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) - the primary stitch throughout the pattern for building the box structure
• Magic ring - the foundation technique for starting each piece with a closed center
• Increases - multiple single crochets worked into individual stitches to expand rounds and create the box shape

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Giggles Giftbox pattern calls for Milano Cotton Sport yarn, a 100% cotton fiber available in worsted weight (10ply). The lid component requires approximately 100 grams of yarn with a yardage of 187 meters. A 4 mm crochet hook is used throughout the pattern. Additional notions include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, fibre fill for stuffing the three-dimensional boxes, and a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds. Optional embellishments include 8 mm safety eyes and black cotton thread for adding facial features to create character variations.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent introduction to amigurumi crochet for crafters developing their skills. The straightforward stitch sequence and simple shaping techniques require only basic crochet knowledge, while the quick completion time provides satisfying results for newer crafters.

Pattern Origin

The Giggles Giftbox pattern was originally designed for Yarnish.com.au's Christmas 2018 collection. The pattern remains the intellectual property of Emma Wilkinson Designs, with all rights reserved from 2018-2019. Finished items created from this pattern may be made and gifted freely, though the pattern itself cannot be resold or reproduced in any form.