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.

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)

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.

Start by making a chain : Chain 13

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]

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. You will work next round by starting in the stitches facing you.

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]

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]

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]

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]

1 sc in next 6 sc, ch 16, 1 sc in next 20 sc

[26 sc + ch 16]

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.

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.

For my polymer clay button : I rolled a layer of clay, cut a heart shape, put two holes in the middle and baked it in the oven as per the package instructions (20min at 130°C)

And voila, you can put your cards in your lovely crochet card holder.