Crochet Holiday Wrapped Tins Pattern

Add a festive touch to your holiday gifts with these delightful crochet-wrapped tins. This Crochet Holiday Wrapped Tins pattern is not just a creative gift wrapping solution but also a charming ornament that can be hung on the tree after the gifts are unwrapped. The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through creating beautiful snowflake motifs that serve both decorative and practical purposes.

About the Crochet Project

This crochet project consists of wrapping a 4” (10 cm) tin with a decorative band and optional snowflake motifs. The wrap can be customized to fit various container sizes by adjusting the starting chains, making it versatile for any gift. By using the specified yarn colors from the RED HEART® Super Saver® line, you’ll create a bright and cheerful appearance that suits the holiday season.

Finished Size

The finished wrapped tin fits a standard 4” (10 cm) tin, and you can modify the dimensions based on the size of your container.

Materials

this Pattern

To make the Crochet Holiday Wrapped Tins pattern, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

• RED HEART® Super Saver® (Art. E300):
  • 1 skein each of:
    • 505 Aruba Sea A (color A)
    • 316 Soft White B (color B)
    • 319 Cherry Red C (color C)

Crochet Hook

• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6]

Notions

• Tapestry needle
• 4” (10 cm) tin
• Stitch marker
• Spray starch (optional)

Crochet Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• St: Stitch
• Sts: Stitches
• Slip st: Slip stitch

Pattern Notes

• The snowflake motifs and strap band widths and color designs can be mixed and matched.
• Snowflakes can be made easily removable for use as a tree decoration by tying the motif onto the band instead of sewing.
• Alternatively, you can leave the snowflake motif off entirely.
• To achieve a custom fit, measure your container and subtract 1–2” (2.5 cm to 5.1 cm) for negative ease to ensure a snug fit.
• Determine the number of starting chains required based on your gauge swatch and the number of stitches per inch compared to the container dimensions.
• Straps are worked in rows and overlapped about ½” (12.7 mm) or more as needed, and seamed together.

Snowflake Motif Instructions

Snowflake Motif 1 (Looped Spokes)

With desired color, make an adjustable ring.

Round 1:
Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with a slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Round 2:
Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with a slip st in first sc—12 sc.

Round 3:
Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, ch 2,
*sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, ch 2; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc—6 ch-2 spaces.

Round 4:
Ch 1, sc in first st, skip next st, sc in next st,
(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space,
*skip next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc—6 ch-2 spaces.

Round 5:
Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each of next 2 sts,
(slip st, ch 7, slip st) in next ch-2 space, skip next sc,
*sc in next 3 sts, (slip st, ch 7, slip st) in next ch-2 space, skip next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc—6 ch-7 loops.

Round 6:
Ch 1, slip st in first st, slip st in each of next 2 sts,
([3 sc, ch 3] 3 times, 3 sc) in next ch-7 space,
*slip st in each of next 3 sc, ([3 sc, ch 3] 3 times, 3 sc) in next ch-7 space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc—18 ch-3 spaces.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Repeat using colors A, B, and C for the desired number of snowflake motifs.

Snowflake Motif 2

With desired color, make an adjustable ring.

Round 1:
Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with a slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Round 2:
Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with a slip st in first sc—12 sc.

Round 3:
Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, ch 3,
*sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, ch 3; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc—6 ch-3 spaces.

Snowflake Motif Finishing:
Wet finish motif, flatten and straighten snowflake spokes, allow to dry.
For extra flattening, cover damp motif with waxed paper and place a heavy book on top until dry.
Optional: Spray with laundry starch to stiffen as desired.

Wrapper Band Instructions

The directions below are for a container with a 17½” (44.5 cm) circumference. Adjust the size to fit your own container as necessary.

Wide Wrapper Band – Rows

1. With Row 1 color, ch 62.

   Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across—61 sc.
   Row 2: Rotate to work across the end of Row 1, ch 1, work 3 sc in row-end sc; rotate to work across the opposite side of the foundation ch, sc in each ch across, turn—64 sc.

   Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc in first 61 sts, working around the end, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc in each of the last 61 sts, turn—128 sts.

   Row 4: With designated color, ch 2, hdc in each of first 61 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of last 61 sts—132 hdc.
   Fasten off.

   Row 5: With the right side facing, join Row 5 color with a slip st in the first st of Row 4, ch 1, sc in each of the first 63 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in each of the last 63 sts—135 sc.
   Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Wide Wrapper Band Color Sequences

• Wide Version A:
  Rows 1–3: A.
  Row 4: B.
  Row 5: C.
• Wide Version B:
  Rows 1–4: B.
  Row 5: A.
• Wide Version C:
  Rows 1–4: C.
  Row 5: A.
• Middle Accent: Two strands of C held together as one.

Narrow Wrapper Band

Instructions for a container with a 17½” (44.5 cm) circumference; adjust as needed.

Narrow Wrapper Band – Rows

1. With Row 1 color, ch 66.

   Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across—65 sc.
   Row 2: Rotate to work across the end of Row 1, ch 1, work 3 sc in row-end sc; rotate to work across the opposite side of the foundation ch, sc in each ch across, turn—68 sc.

   Row 3: With designated color, ch 1, sc in each of the first 65 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the last 65 sts, turn—135 sc.
   Fasten off.

   Row 4: Join Row 4 color.
   With Row 4 color, ch 1, sc in each of the first 66 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the last 66 sts.
   Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Narrow Version Color Sequences

• Narrow Version A:
  Row 1–2: B.
  Row 3: A.
  Row 4: C.
• Narrow Version B:
  Row 1–3: C.
  Row 4: B.
• Narrow Version C:
  Row 1–3: A.
  Row 4: C.
• Middle Accent: Two strands of B held together as one.

Assembly and Finishing

1. Middle Accent (optional):
   Thread 2 strands of designated yarn onto a yarn needle, weave through the holes created by working both sides of the starting chain in the center of the finished band. Secure the yarn ends neatly on the wrong side of the band.

2. Assemble and Attach:
   Wrap the band tightly around the gift container and pin ends, overlapping the rounded edge about ½” (1.3 cm) or more as needed.
   Sew through both layers neatly around the curved end to prevent puckers when the band is stretched.
   Turn the band inside out and sew the loose opposite end to the underneath side of the band.
   Weave in ends.

3. Snowflake Attachment Options:
   With matching color yarn, sew the snowflake over the overlapped portion of the band or thread yarn through the band and the centered snowflake, tying it on with a bow for easy removal for use as a tree decoration. Alternatively, leave the motif off, weave yarn along the center, and tie in a small yarn bow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is needed for this project?

You will need a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook in size 4 mm [US G-6].

Is this crochet project worked in rows or rounds?

The project involves both rows for the wrapper band and rounds for the snowflake motifs.

How many snowflake motifs do I need?

The number of snowflake motifs depends on your personal preference and can be adjusted as desired. You can create as many or as few as you like to decorate your wrapped tins.

Conclusion

Crafting these Crochet Holiday Wrapped Tins brings a beautiful, personalized touch to your holiday gifting while also allowing you to express your crochet skills. Whether you’re making these to use as gift wrapping or as decorative ornaments for your home, this pattern offers a chance to explore creativity with festive yarn colors and styles. Happy crocheting!