Chocolate Orange Cover Knitting Pattern (Easy Corner-to-Corner)

This free chocolate orange cover knitting pattern is a simple way to add a handmade touch to a Christmas gift.

Knit a corner-to-corner garter stitch square, wrap it around a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and tie the corners together with ribbon.

There’s no sewing involved, and self-striping yarn creates the colorful stripes for you!

A Simple Christmas Gift To Knit

These little knitted wraps are lovely for stocking fillers, teacher gifts, or an extra treat tucked into a Christmas hamper.

The square is worked flat on straight knitting needles, using knit stitches, yarn overs, and simple decreases.

You’ll start at one corner, increase to the widest point, then decrease to the opposite corner. If you’ve made a corner-to-corner dishcloth before, you’ll recognize the method.

Choose festive stripes, soft winter shades, or a color you know the recipient will love.

Before You Get Started

• Construction: One garter stitch square, knitted diagonally from corner to corner.
• Skills: Knitting, slipping stitches, yarn overs, and knitting two stitches together.
• Finishing: Weave in the yarn ends, then gather the corners with ribbon.
• Fit: Check the square around your chocolate orange before finishing to make sure the corners meet comfortably.

The finished cover is reusable—once the chocolate has disappeared, save the knitted wrap for another little gift!

What You’ll Need

• Fingering-weight self-striping yarn—I used Christmas Universe (Col 21) from Hobbii.
• Knitting needles suitable for your chosen yarn and fabric.
• A tapestry needle.
• Scissors and a tape measure.
• Ribbon for tying.
• A Terry’s Chocolate Orange, kept in its original packaging.

You can also use leftover yarn from another project. A solid color will show off the garter stitch texture, while self-striping yarn adds color without extra ends to weave in.

How To Wrap Your Chocolate Orange

Once you’ve finished knitting, weave in the yarn ends and lay the square flat.

1. Place the wrapped chocolate orange in the center.
2. Bring the four corners together above the chocolate.
3. Gather the fabric gently and tie it with ribbon.
4. Adjust the corners and add a gift tag if you like.

Keep the ribbon easy to untie so the recipient can open their treat and use the cover again.

Abbreviations & Sizing

• k = knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• yo = yarn over
• sl1 wyif = slip 1 with yarn in front
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side

Gauge = 28 sts / 38 rows in 4 x 4 inches/ 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch.

What size square to knit? (measure one side of the square)

• Terry’s Chocolate Orange (70 mm): 33–34 cm (13–13.5 in)
• Standard bauble (60 mm): 28–30 cm (11–12 in)
• Large bauble (80 mm): 38 cm/ (15 in)
• Tip: A touch of extra length helps the corners meet and tie with a tidy gather.

How To Knit The Diagonal Garter Square Cover

This simple construction is knit corner-to-corner in garter stitch.

You’ll slip the first stitch of every row for a clean edge.

1. Cast On

Cast on 3 sts using your preferred method.

2. Increase Side (work until one side = target length)

Repeat this row: sl1 wyif, k1, yo, knit to end.

Continue repeating until one straight edge of the square measures the target length from the sizing guide above.

3. Decrease Side (back to 3 sts)

Repeat this row until 3 sts remain:

sl1 wyif, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end.

Repeat the decrease row until 5 stitches remain.

Final decrease row: K1, K2tog, K2tog. (3 stitches)

4. Bind Off

When 3 sts remain, bind off loosely in knit.

Weave in ends with a tapestry needle.

Use & Finishing

1. Place the chocolate orange/bauble in the center of the square (choose your favorite RS).
2. Bring the four corners up; gather at the top.
3. Tie with a decorative ribbon—form a bow. Use one loop as a hanger if desired.

Free Printable

You’ll find the knitting instructions in the free printable pattern below.

Print a copy to keep beside your knitting, or save it to your tablet for later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I knit this cover on straight needles?

Yes! The square is knitted flat, so straight needles work perfectly.

You can also use circular needles and work back and forth.

Do I need self-striping yarn?

No. Plain yarn works just as well, or you can change colors to create your own stripes.

Is there any sewing?

There are no seams to sew.

You’ll just need to weave in your yarn ends before tying the cover with ribbon.

Can I use the square to wrap other gifts?

Yes—try it around another small, rounded gift.

Check the fit as you knit, as a different-sized gift may need a larger or smaller square.

Can it cover a Christmas bauble?

Yes, the square can also wrap around a bauble and gather at the top with ribbon.

For fitted covers in different stitch patterns, take a look at my Knitted Christmas Bauble Cover patterns.

Share Your Finished Cover

I’d love to see your knitted chocolate orange covers!

Share a photo on Instagram and tag @handylittleme or use #handylittleme.

Happy Knitting!

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