Present Tree Decoration ⋆ Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern includes two sizes of Christmas Present, one is a standard decoration size and the other is small! Both are great ways to use up leftover yarn.
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Before you get started
I highly recommend that you read the Essential Information and Additional Instruction sections before you read this pattern.
If you’ve already read them, and are returning to this page to continue crocheting, then simply jump to the patterns using the links below.
Essential Information
Difficulty
Intermediate
Skills
UK Terms: Double crochet
US Terms: Single crochet
Materials
Yarn
James C Brett Twinkle DK (8 Ply); 300m (328 yards) per 100g; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester
Big Present
5g / 15 m / 17 yards in Claret (Red)
Small Present
1g / 3 m / 4 yards in Claret
Hook
- 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3)
I recommend Addi Swing, as it’s an ergonomic hook and it suits my style of crocheting – which is like holding a knife or buy a standard crochet hook.
Other Supplies
Gauge
11 dc x 11 rows = 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 in) using a 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook or size needed to obtain stated gauge
Sizing
Big Present
3.5 cm (1.25 in) wide and high
Small Present
2 cm (0.75 in) wide and high
Abbreviations (UK terms)
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Stitch Counts
The stitch count is indicated at the end of every round or row. Stitch counts are shown like this: (12 sts)
Repeats
Sections to be repeated are indicated within squared brackets [ ], with the number of repeats written after.
Additional Instructions
Chains
- Starting Chain: Whether a 1 ch at the start of a row or round counts as a st will vary depending on the pattern, make sure to check the instructions.
Sewing in ends
Always sew in the ends on the wrong sides of your work.
Stitch Numbering
UK Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 dc = 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.
US Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 sc = 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st.
Turning
When working in rows, turn at the end of the row and then on the next row create a turning chain. For example:
Row 4: 4 sc, turn. (4 sts)
Row 5: 1 ch, 4 sc. (4 sts)
Use of this pattern
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All content in this pattern is the copyright and design right of Ruth Haydock. You are not permitted to sell the written instructions or images in any way, amended or as they are. You may only print this pattern out for personal use. You are allowed to sell completed items that you have made using this pattern but you must credit me as the designer of the pattern (Ruth Haydock) and provide a link to my website, ruthhaydock.com.
Pattern (UK Terms)
Big Present
Row 1: With Red, 7 ch, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 dc, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: 1 ch, 6 dc.
Rows 3 to 6: Rep row 2 four times. (6 sts on each row)
At the end of row 6 do not turn the work.
Row 7: 7 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 6 dc along the ch. Do not turn the work. (12 sts)
Row 8: 7 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 6 dc along the ch. 12 dc, turn. (18 sts)
Row 9: 1 ch, 18 dc.
Rows 10 and 11: Rep row 9. (18 sts on each row)
At the end of row 11 only, turn.
Row 12: 1 ch, 12 dc, turn. (12 sts)
Row 13: 1 ch, 6 dc, turn. (6 sts)
Rows 14 to 22: Rep row 13 nine times. (6 sts on each row)
Cut the yarn leaving a 13 cm (5 in) tail for sewing up the sides of the present.
Attach the long thread to the corner indicated in and sew up the two corresponding sides in this corner by over-sewing the edges. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Rejoin the yarn and sew up the two sides for edges on the other corner of the same length. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Then, rejoin yarn to a third corner and then work around all the remaining sides until the present is almost all sewn up, leaving a small gap to stuff the present. Poke the stuffing through the small gap with the end of your hook.
Finish sewing the gap and sew in the end.
Finishing
Now your present is complete and you can finish it by wrapping a thread around the present in a bow.
Attach a 10 cm (4 in long thread to the top of the decoration, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Small Present
Row 1: With Red, 4 ch, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 dc, turn. (3 sts)
Row 2: 1 ch, 3 dc, turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 3 dc. Do not turn.
Row 4: 4 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 3 dc along the ch. Do not turn the work. (6 sts)
Row 5: 4 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 3 dc along the ch. Then, 6 dc and turn. (9 sts)
Row 6: 1 ch, 9 dc, turn. (9 sts)
Row 7: 1 ch, 6 dc. turn. (6 sts)
Row 8: 1 ch, 3 dc, turn. (3 sts)
Rows 9 to 13: Rep row 8 five times. (3 sts on each row)
Cut the yarn leaving a 13 cm (5 in) tail for sewing up the sides of the present.
Attach the long thread to the corner indicated in the image and sew up the two corresponding sides in this corner by over-sewing the edges. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Rejoin the yarn and sew up the two sides for edges on the other corner of the same length. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Then, rejoin yarn to a third corner and then work around all the remaining sides until the present is almost all sewn up, leaving a small gap to stuff the present. Poke the stuffing through the small gap with the end of your hook.
Finish sewing the gap and sew in the end.
Finishing
Now your present is complete and you can finish it by wrapping a thread around the present in a bow.
Attach a 10 cm (4 in long thread to the top of the decoration, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Pattern (US Terms)
Big Present
Row 1: With Red, 7 ch.
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: 1 ch, 6 sc.
Rows 3 to 6: Rep row 2 four times. (6 sts on each row)
At the end of row 6 do not turn the work.
Row 7: 7 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 6 sc along the ch. Do not turn the work. (12 sts)
Row 8: 7 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 6 sc along the ch. 12 sc, turn. (18 sts)
Row 9: 1 ch, 18 sc.
Rows 10 and 11: Rep row 9. (18 sts on each row)
At the end of row 11 only, turn.
Row 12: 1 ch, 12 sc, turn. (12 sts)
Row 13: 1 ch, 6 sc, turn. (6 sts)
Rows 14 to 22: Rep row 13 nine times. (6 sts on each row)
Cut the yarn leaving a 13 cm (5 in) tail for sewing up the sides of the present.
Attach the long thread to the corner indicated in the image and sew up the two corresponding sides in this corner by over-sewing the edges. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Rejoin the yarn and sew up the two sides for edges on the other corner of the same length. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Then, rejoin yarn to a third corner and then work around all the remaining sides until the present is almost all sewn up, leaving a small gap to stuff the present. Poke the stuffing through the small gap with the end of your hook.
Finish sewing the gap and sew in the end.
Finishing
Now your present is complete and you can finish it by wrapping a thread around the present in a bow.
Attach a 10 cm (4 in long thread to the top of the decoration, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Small Present
Row 1: With Red, 4 ch, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, turn. (3 sts)
Row 2: 1 ch, 3 sc, turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 3 sc. Do not turn.
Row 4: 4 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 3 sc along the ch. Do not turn the work. (6 sts)
Row 5: 4 ch, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and working into the back of the ch, 3 sc along the ch. Then, 6 sc and turn. (9 sts)
Row 6: 1 ch, 9 sc, turn. (9 sts)
Row 7: 1 ch, 6 sc. turn. (6 sts)
Row 8: 1 ch, 3 sc, turn. (3 sts)
Rows 9 to 13: Rep row 8 five times. (3 sts on each row).
Cut the yarn leaving a 13 cm (5 in) tail for sewing up the sides of the present.
Attach the long thread to the corner indicated in the image and sew up the two corresponding sides in this corner by over-sewing the edges. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Rejoin the yarn and sew up the two sides for edges on the other corner of the same length. Cut the yarn leaving a short tail and sew in the end.
Then, rejoin yarn to a third corner and then work around all the remaining sides until the present is almost all sewn up, leaving a small gap to stuff the present. Poke the stuffing through the small gap with the end of your hook.
Finish sewing the gap and sew in the end.
Finishing
Now your present is complete and you can finish it by wrapping a thread around the present in a bow.
Attach a 10 cm (4 in long thread to the top of the decoration, knot the end and hang on your tree.
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