Free Crochet Pattern: Envelope

Here is a great beginner crochet pattern of a cute little envelope. You can use this envelope to package gifts or even use it as a change purse. This pattern is very simple to alter if you desire to make bigger or small envelopes. The basic idea is to crochet a perfect square. Then fold the square into the shape of an envelope and embellish it as you desire. Just follow the instructions below to get started!

Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level

Finished Size: 4 ¼” (11 cm) wide, 4 ¼” (11 cm) tall when closed
Note: To change the finished size of your envelope, follow the instructions within the pattern.

crochet envelope
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook I (5.5 mm)
Yarn Needle
Scissors 		crochet yarn size 4

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Envelope
Start by chaining 20 or a chain that is the length of the diagonal (measuring from upper right to lower left hand corner) of the envelope desired
Row 1: ch 1, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 20 sc
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 20 sc

Repeat row 2 twenty-three times or repeat until your work is the shape of a square, then finish off.

Fold three corners to the center of the square and sew envelope with a yarn needle. The heart used in the photo is a previous Crochet Spot pattern: Crochet Heart Fridgie

If you need help with crocheting an envelope, just leave a comment and I would be glad to help!

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8 Comments

  1. Sharon says:
    April 23, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    You are awesome! Thank you for sharing your patterns! I am so thrilled I chanced upon your site. =)

  2. Rachel says:
    April 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    My pleasure Sharon! :)

  3. Alyssa says:
    April 27, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I love it, would make a great gift, my 4th wedding anniversary just passed, this would have been perfect. I’m making it later during nap time! =)

  4. Jan says:
    April 27, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    This is so cute! I think it would make a good tooth fairy envelope. I’ll have to get busy and make one for my granddaughter. She’s only just getting teeth, so there’s not a big hurry! Thanks for the pattern.

  5. Emaline says:
    April 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Thanks for the cute pattern. I plan to make them for holding my Christmas money/gift card presents.

  6. roberta hanlon says:
    April 28, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Rachel,
    Do you have any easy to crochet dog patterns. My dog, Maggie, is 41/2 pounds.
    thanks in advance from
    robereta

  7. Rachel says:
    April 28, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Roberta!
    I haven’t started on anything for dogs yet, but it is on my list of things to do :)

  8. KimmiBeast says:
    April 29, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    This is so cute!!!

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