Crochet Snowball Mini Gift Bag

The Crochet Snowball Mini Gift Bag is an adorable and practical handmade item perfect for small presents during the winter season. Created using crochet techniques, this charming bag features a snowball design that adds a touch of festive cheer. Its compact size makes it ideal for exchanging gifts at holiday gatherings or for gifting small, thoughtful items to friends and family.

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn in White – I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek

G/4mm Hook

Stitches Used – US Terms

• Magic Ring
• Chain – ch
• Slip Stitch – ss
• Single Crochet – sc
• Double Crochet – dc
• Back Loop Only – blo
• Bobble Stitch – Bobble

Special Stitch: Bobble Stitch

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops. Repeat 4 times – there will be 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Sc in next stitch to complete the Bobble stitch.

Instructions

Make a magic ring, chain one.

Round 1

Work 9 hdc in ring. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull ring closed. (9 stitches)

Round 2

Ch 1. 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (18 stitches)

Round 3

Ch 1. 2 hdc in same stitch as ss. *hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. Hdc in last stitch. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 4

Ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)

Rounds 5-6

Ch 1. Hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 7

Ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. Sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 8-10

Ch 1. Hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 11

Ch 1. Sc in same stitch as ss. *Work bobble in next stitch, sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around until last 2 stitches. Work one more bobble. Join with ss to first sc. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 12-14

Ch 1. Hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 15

Ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch, sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 16-17

Ch 1. Hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 18

Ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (54 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

For drawstring, chain 60 and fasten off. Weave in and out between stitches of Row 16.

The finished Snowball Mini Gift Bag measures about 5 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.