Are you thinking about more sustainable ways to wrap your Christmas Gifts this year? These crochet present toppers are a fantastic way to personalise your gifts using your crochet skills. Quick and easy to make, they can even be hung on the tree as a decoration once the presents are open.
Give your tree that nostalgic feel this Christmas with a bit of Tinsel yarn!
These present toppers are only a 2 round make making them a quick and easy way to add that handmade touches to your gifts.
PIN NOW, MAKE LATER
I’m pleased to welcome back Lucy, the amazing designer and maker behind @craftingbylucy
You may remember Lucy’s bottle wrap pattern from a few weeks ago which was a HUGE hit, if you missed it, you can find it here.
As this is a guest post, Bella Coco Crochet is unable to answer any queries. If you have a question, please contact the designer directly and they will be happy to help you.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
HOOK(S)
3.00 mm crochet hook
YARN
YARN A – 50g • approx 125m
Rico Design – Fashion Cotton Metallise DK – 53% Cotton / 35% Acrylic / 12% Metallic Yarn
Colour: Amber 024 / Silver 004 / Chrome 010
YARN B – 50g (approx. 76.5 yards) King Cole Tinsel Chunky in:
Colour: Frozen – 3423 / Icicle – 4400 / Silver – 4200
Any alternative yarn scraps can be used to wrap the ring.
NOTIONS
Macrame Ring (6cm) – Larger Size Toppers
Small Keyring – Split Rings sold in packs of 10 (approx. 25mm) – Small Toppers
Scissors
Darning needle
FINAL SIZE
Your finished project size will depend on the size of the ring you have used.
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern is written in UK terms.
GAUGE
Tension is not important for this project. You can use the basic principles of the pattern to cover any ring size. You could even go large and make a tinsel Christmas wreath.
CROCHET TERMS
Stitch/es (st/s)
Chain (Ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Treble crochet (tr): Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through two loops (you will have two loops on your hook) yarn over and pull the yarn through both of the remaining loops on the hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
PATTERN STARTS
LARGE TOPPER
Using YARN A Create a loop on your hook leave a tail of approx. 15cm
Round 1: 48dc sts over your ring, join with a sl st (48sts)
Fasten off your yarn A but leave a tail of approx. 15cm
Round 2: Join Yarn B in the first st, ch1, 1dc in the same st, 1dc in each st around. Do not join this round.
Fasten off Yarn B and weave in the loose ends.
Take the two tails from Yarn A and tie them together at the top with a knot, this will allow the topper to be hung.
SMALL TOPPERS
Using YARN A Create a loop on your hook leave a tail of approx. 15cm
Round 1: 26dc sts over your ring, join with a sl st (26sts)
Fasten off Yarn A but leave a tail of approx. 15cm
Round 2: Join Yarn B in the first st, ch1, 1dc in the same st, 1dc in each st around. Do not join this round.
Fasten off Yarn B and weave in the loose ends.
Take the two tails from Yarn A and tie them together at the top with a knot, this will allow the topper to be hung.
*TIP – If you’re finding it too tricky to work back into the sts around your ring with the tinsel yarn, use a bigger size hook for Round 1 and a smaller for Round 2.
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