Crochet Octagon Box
Crochet octagon boxes are delightful creations that blend functionality with charm. These adorable little storage solutions are perfect for organizing small trinkets, keeping knick-knacks tidy, or even displaying as cute home decor. With their unique shape and intricate crochet patterns, they add a touch of handmade whimsy to any room. Whether you're a novice crocheter looking for a fun project or a seasoned crafter seeking a creative challenge, the crochet octagon box is a satisfying and rewarding endeavor. So grab your crochet hook, choose some colorful yarn, and enjoy the soothing rhythm of creating your very own crochet octagon box!
Requirements
4mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks
Approximately 210 meters of double knit weight yarn
Darning needle
Abbreviations
dc: Double crochet (English)
htc: Half treble crochet (English)
Gauge
1inch square = 5htc, 4.5 rows
Note: ensure you keep to the number of stitches stated or you may not get a flat bottom on your box.
The Base
With 4mm hook cast on using magic circle method, 8dc into loop. Join to first dc using ss.
Round 1: chain 1, 2dc into each loop of the row below, join with first dc with ss (16 stitches).
Round 2: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next, repeat (24 stitches)
Round 3: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 2 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss. (32 stitches).
Round 4: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 3 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss. (40 stitches)
Round 5: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 4 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (48 stitches).
Round 6: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 5 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (56 stitches).
Round 7: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 6 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (64 stitches).
Change to 3.5mm hook
Round 8: chain 1, htc into each stitch, join with first dc with ss (64 stitches)
Rounds 9-19: Repeat the last row 10 more times (64 stitches).
Fasten off and weave in ends
The Lid
With 4mm hook cast on using magic circle method, 8dc into loop. Join to first dc using ss.
Round 1: chain 1, 2dc into each loop of the row below, join with first dc with ss (16 stitches).
Round 2: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next, repeat (24 stitches)
Round 3: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 2 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss. (32 stitches).
Round 4: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 3 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss. (40 stitches)
Round 5: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 4 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (48 stitches).
Round 6: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 5 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (56 stitches).
Round 7: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 6 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (64 stitches).
Round 8: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 6 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (72 stitches).
Round 9: skip first stitch, 2dc into first stitch, dc into next 6 stitches, repeat, join with first dc with ss (80 stitches).At this point check to see if the lid is large enough to fit on your base, if so proceed to the next row.
Change to 3.5mm hook
Round 8: chain 1, htc into each stitch, join with first dc with ss (80 stitches)
Rounds 9-19: Repeat the last row 10 more times (80 stitches).
Fasten off and weave in ends
Have fun crocheting!