Christmas Tree jewellery Box / Crochet Christmas /
Crocheting a Christmas Tree Jewelry Box is a delightful project that combines the charm of a festive Christmas tree with the practicality of a jewelry box. This unique project can be made to hold small trinkets or jewelry, while doubling as a decorative piece for the holiday season. Below is a step-by-step guide to create your own Crochet Christmas Tree Jewelry Box.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: You can use worsted weight yarn in green for the tree, and various colors for ornaments, plus a neutral color like brown for the base. Choose colors that match your holiday decor.
- Crochet Hook: Appropriate for your yarn, typically a 3.5mm or 4mm hook for worsted weight yarn.
- Craft Wire or a Stiffening Agent (optional): For making the tree shape stand up sturdily.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- Buttons, beads, or small crochet motifs: To decorate your tree and make it more festive.
- Hot glue gun (optional): For securely attaching beads or ornaments.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st = stitch
- inc = increase (2 sts in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (2 sts together)
Instructions:
1. Start with the Jewelry Box Base:
- Magic Ring (or ch 4 and join to form a ring).
- Round 1:
- Ch 1, and make 6 sc into the magic ring. Tighten the ring and join with a sl st into the first sc.
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around (12 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st repeat around (18 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 4:
- Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat around (24 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 5:
- Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat around (30 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Rounds 6-8:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around (30 sc for each round). Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
- Round 9:
- Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, dec over the next 2 sts repeat around (24 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 10:
- Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts repeat around (18 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 11:
- Ch 1, sc in next st, dec over the next 2 sts repeat around (12 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 12:
- Ch 1, dec over each 2 sts around (6 sc). Join with a sl st and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew up the hole.
- Sew the base closed, using the yarn needle to gather the remaining stitches.
2. Crochet the Christmas Tree:
- Start at the top of the tree:
- Using green yarn, ch 1, and make a small ring (or a magic ring). This will be the very top of the tree.
- Round 1 (First Tier):
- Work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st.
- Round 2 (Second Tier):
- Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around (12 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 3 (Third Tier):
- Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st repeat around (18 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 4 (Fourth Tier):
- Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat around (24 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 5 (Fifth Tier):
- Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat around (30 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 6 (Sixth Tier):
- Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat around (36 sc). Join with a sl st.
- Rounds 7-9:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around (36 sc for each round). Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
- Shape the tree:
- After completing round 9, begin decreasing to taper the tree:
- Round 10: sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts repeat around (30 sc).
- Round 11: sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts repeat around (24 sc).
- Round 12: sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 13: sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts repeat around (12 sc).
- Round 14: dec over each 2 sts around (6 sc).
- After completing round 9, begin decreasing to taper the tree:
- Fasten off the tree, leaving a long tail for sewing it to the base.
3. Attach the Tree to the Base:
- Sew the tree onto the base using the yarn needle. Be sure to securely attach the bottom of the tree to the jewelry box base.
4. Decorate the Tree:
Now comes the fun part—decorating your tree!
- Ornaments: Use small beads, buttons, or even tiny crocheted balls (ch 3, sl st to form a ring, sc around to fill it). Attach them to the tree with a hot glue gun or sew them on with your yarn.
- Tree Topper: You can make a small star or bow out of yarn or felt and sew it to the top of the tree.
- Optional Garland: Add a small crocheted chain or use a gold or silver thread to create a garland that wraps around the tree.
Final Touches:
- The jewelry box is now complete! Open the box by gently lifting the top of the tree. Inside, you can store rings, earrings, or other small trinkets.
- You can make the base lid a little more functional by adding a lining or fabric inside.
This Crochet Christmas Tree Jewelry Box would make a wonderful gift or a charming addition to your holiday decorations. It combines the coziness of handmade crochet with the spirit of Christmas, making it both a decorative and practical piece for the season!
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