How to Crochet a Box

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Begin to crochet in the round.

   When you reach the "end" or "corner"
   
   SC 1, chain one to form the turn and SC 1 to begin the next side; then, repeat for the remaining three sides.
   
   The effect is to increase each side by two SC each round. ,, Do this till turn the sides up.
   
   If the sides seem a bit too splayed out, decrease at the corners. ,,, Some artisans use wallpaper glue. , You may also wish to place it in front of a fan or heater to speed up the drying/stiffening process.
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   Step 2: From your starter loop

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   Step 3: single crochet 3

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   Step 4: chain one

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   Step 5: single crochet 3

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   Step 6: chain one

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   Step 7: single crochet 3

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   Step 8: chain one

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   Step 9: single crochet 3

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    Step 10: chain one so that you have four "sides" of 3 SC each.

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    Step 11: Slip stitch the row closed and Chain up one to begin the next row.

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    Step 12: In the next row

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    Step 13: SC into each SC from the row below.

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    Step 14: Continue until you have a SC square of the size you wish your completed box bottom to be.

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    Step 15: Form the sides by eliminating the extra two SC and chain at the corners.

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    Step 16: Continue SC until your box is the desired height.

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    Step 17: Tie off.

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    Step 18: Stiffen your box with either liquid starch.

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    Step 19: Use a stiff plastic or cardboard form to help hold the box in shape as it dries if necessary.

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