Crochet Card Holder
Introduction: Crochet Card Holder
I created this Crochet Card Holder to enter the Knitting and Crochet 2022 Contest
I wanted to design a quick and easy project that could be completed in a couple hours. I find it is the best feeling when you can complete a project in one go, it is very satisfying and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
And to be honest, it constrats with all the on-going projects I have on the side and which are waiting patiently somewhere in my drawers to be continued.
This project is also easily customisable : yarn colors, shape and color of the button.
As it is quick to complete it can be a good gift idea as well.
If you make one, post a picture in the comments. I'd be happy to see your work.
Supplies
Fingering Weight Yarn - I used Scheepjes Catona (Bridal White)
Lace Weight Yarn - I used Hobbi Diablo (Candy Apple)
=> Yarns are held together for this project
4mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Needle to weave in ends (and sew button)
A button (or polymer clay to create your own button)
Step 1: Abbreviations and Stitch Guide (US Terms)
ch - chain
st - stitch
rnd - round
sp - space
yo - yarn over
lp - loop
ss (slip stitch) - insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw yarn and pull through the 1st loop on hook.
sc (single crochet) - insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
hdc (half double crochet) - yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, pull through 3 lps.
Special Stitches
2dc-cl (2 double crochet cluster) - *yo, insert hook in indicated st/sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through first 2 loops* twice in same st/sp, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Step 2: How to Begin
Start by making a chain : Chain 13
Step 3: Round 1
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch (turn as you work in order to work the other side of the chain), sc in next 10 ch, 2 sc in last ch (same ch where 1 sc is worked in)
[26 sc]
Step 4: Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4
Round 2 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
Round 3 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
Round 4 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
After Round 4, I suggest you fold the piece, to start and give it it's shape. 557
You will work next round by starting in the stitches facing you.
Step 5: Round 5
Let go of the mohair strand but don't cut it yet
ch 2, *2dc-cl in sc, skip 1 sc;
rep from * around; sl-st to 1st dc
[13 2dc-cl]
Step 6: Round 6
ch 2, *2dc-cl in ch-sp (in between the 2dc of the 2dc-cl)
rep from * around; sl-st to 1st dc
[13 2dc-cl]
Step 7: Round 7
Pick up mohair strand again, don't pull too tight.
ch1, *1 sc in ch-sp, 1 sc in space between two 2dc-cl
rep from * around; sl-st to 1st dc
[26 sc]
Step 8: Round 8 / Round 9 / Round 10
Round 8 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
Round 9 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
Round 10 : 1 sc in each stitch around [26 sc]
Step 9: Round 11
1 sc in next 6 sc, ch 16, 1 sc in next 20 sc
[26 sc + ch 16]
Step 10: Round 12
Let go of the mohair strand but don't cut it yet
Ch1, 1 hdc in next 6 sc, 1 hdc in next 2 sc from Round 11, 1 hdc in next 20 sc, sl-st to 1st hdc
[28 sc]
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Step 11: Sew the Button
Sew the button to the card holder. I placed the tip in between two 2dc-cl, and sewed around the corresponding sc from Round 8. Attach it securely, tie a knot and weave in end.
You can use a button or make one with polymer clay like mine. 694