Crochet Fun Boxes with Lids: Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Crochet Fun Boxes! 

Tired of clut­tered spaces and dis­or­ga­nized belong­ings? Cro­chet­ing a box offers a styl­ish and prac­ti­cal solu­tion to keep your home tidy and orga­nized. Whether you’re look­ing to store small trin­kets, craft­ing sup­plies, or even office essen­tials, a cro­cheted box adds a touch of hand­made charm to any room while pro­vid­ing a func­tion­al stor­age solu­tion.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to cro­chet a box pat­tern step by step, from select­ing the per­fect yarn and hook size to mas­ter­ing the essen­tial stitch­es and tech­niques need­ed to cre­ate this ver­sa­tile acces­so­ry. Whether you’re a cro­chet enthu­si­ast look­ing for a new project or a begin­ner eager to learn, this pat­tern is designed to be acces­si­ble and enjoy­able for crafters of all skill lev­els.

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To begin your cro­chet box with the lid project, you’ll need the fol­low­ing mate­ri­als: a 6 mm cro­chet hook, yarn in the col­or of your choice, and a wood­en base if you pre­fer a stur­dy bot­tom for your box. You can choose from var­i­ous yarn kits and types, such as Bernat blan­ket yarn, Lion Brand yarn, or oth­er beau­ti­ful yarn that suit your style.

Col­or Changes:
Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent col­ors and col­or changes to cre­ate a unique and eye-catch­ing design for your cro­cheted box. The pos­si­bil­i­ties are end­less; you can make your stor­age bas­kets match your home decor.

Cro­chet Stitch Tuto­ri­als:
If you’re new to cro­chet or need a refresh­er on spe­cif­ic stitch­es, you can find cro­chet stitch tuto­ri­als online to guide you through the process.

Bas­ket Pat­terns:
Var­i­ous bas­ket pat­terns are avail­able, so you can choose one that fits your needs. Whether you pre­fer sol­id col­ors or a com­bi­na­tion of col­ors, these pat­terns will help you achieve the desired look.

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This is a great way to store your items! I love how these cro­chet con­tain­ers with a lid turned out! 

Rnd 1: This box can be cre­at­ed in many dif­fer­ent sizes.

Small box: H hook, H hook for all sizes; go up an increased round to make your box con­tain­er big­ger, medi­um worsted yarn

Rnd 1: ch 2, or cre­ate a mag­ic cir­cle, work 7 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, or 7 sc in the mag­ic cir­cle, sl st to join. 

Rnd 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in the same stitch, 2sc in each stitch around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑14 sc

Rnd 3: ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, *work 2sc in the next stitch,  sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑21 sc

Rnd 4: If you would like your box this small, then stop here or con­tin­ue on.

ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, sc in th next stitch, *work 2sc in the next stitch,  sc in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑28 sc

Medi­um Box: ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, sc in th next two stitch­es, *work 2sc in the next stitch,  sc in the next three stitch­es, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑35 sc

Large Box: ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, sc in th next three stitch­es, *work 2sc in the next stitch, sc in the next four stitch­es, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑42 sc

If you want a larg­er con­tain­er box, con­tin­ue with increased rounds, by adding one more sc in each round before you cro­chet an increase.

Now you will cre­ate a bor­der wall of the box; this applies to any size box:

Ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st in the begin­ning sc.

Rnd 2- to the desired height of your box, sc in each sc around, NOT in the front loop unless you want a ridge effect; no more sl st; you will work in con­tin­u­al rounds, so use a stitch mark­er so you will know where you left off. In the pho­to, I went around for 8 rounds for the bor­der. Then sl st around in the last round. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends.

The lid top the box: Go up a hook size, I hook

After you fin­ish the size of the round of your box con­tain­er for a lid, you would have to add one more increased round. So for exam­ple, you cre­at­ed a small box, Then added one more increased round, If this was your last round for the box, ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, sc in th next stitch, *work 2sc in the next stitch,  sc in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑28 sc

Then you will add one more round for the lid so it goes over the box, ch 1, work sc in the same stitch as the ch 1, sc in the next two stitch­es, *work 2sc in the next stitch,  sc in the next three stitch­es, *Repeat around, sl st in the sc to join. ‑35 sc

Now, you will cre­ate an edge for the lid.

Ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st in the begin­ning sc.

Rnd 2–3: to the desired height of your box lid, sc in each sc around, NOT in the front loop unless you want a ridge effect; no more sl st; you will work in con­tin­u­al rounds, so use a stitch mark­er so you will know where you left off. In the pho­to, I went to about 2 rounds for the bor­der wall. Then sl st around in the last round. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this cro­chet con­tain­er with a lid pat­tern!

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