Simple Crochet Crayon Holder
Keep those art supplies perfectly organized and beautifully portable with this incredibly handy Simple Crochet Crayon Holder! Whether you are preparing for back-to-school season, organizing a busy playroom, or putting together a thoughtful, creative gift for a child, this lovely little pouch is an absolute must-make. It is sturdy, delightfully easy to stitch up, and wonderfully practical for tossing into a diaper bag or purse for on-the-go entertainment. Have fun playing with bright, playful yarn colors and let’s crochet the perfect home for all those scattered crayons!
Finished Size: Approximately 1.75″ wide x 3.75″ tall x 1″ deep
Gauge:
Sc Version: 20 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Sc flo, blo Version: 22 sts and 19 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Lemon Peel Version: 10 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Abbreviations:
Front loop only (flo): work in the front loop of the stitch indicated
Back loop only (blo): work in the back loop of the stitch indicated
Basic Single Crochet Crayon Holder
Ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn (10 sts).
Rows 3-48: Repeat row 2.
Row 49 (Buttonhole row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold in half at row 18 and sew sides together.
Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.
Weave in ends.
Single Crochet in Front and Back Loops Crayon Holder
Ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (11 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc flo, sc blo; repeat from * to last st, sc flo; turn (11 sts).
Rows 3-42: Repeat row 2.
Row 43 (Buttonhole Row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold in half at row 16 and sew sides together.
Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.
Weave in ends.
Lemon Peel Crayon Holder
Named for the Lemon Peel Stitch!
Ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc, *sc, dc; repeat from * to end; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc, dc; repeat from * to end; turn. (10 sts).
Row 3-40: Repeat row 2.
Row 41 (Buttonhole Row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold in half on row 15 and sew sides in place.
Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.
Weave in ends.
Here is a view of the final row with the slip stitches and chains:
That’s it!! I’m working on making one more since I have four kiddos but I couldn’t get it done in time for this pattern release. It will be added soon. 🙂
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