Crochet
Hook/Pencil Case
This
is a great way to reuse an empty M&M container to keep your
crochet hooks or pencils in one place!
Abbreviations
Used:
(American terms
used)
Stitch: st
Slip Stitch: sl
st
Chain: ch
Single Crochet:
sc
Finish Off: FO
I used Red
Heart Super Saver in 'Pretty' and an H hook.
This is
crocheted in the round and you don't join at the end of each round.
Stitch markers will come in handy for marking the beginning of each
round.
Chain 2, sc 6
in 2nd chain from hook or 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Round 1, 2 sc
into each st (12 st)
Round 2, *2
sc into first st, sc into next st* (18 st)
Round
3, sc into front loops only around (18 st)
Round
4, sc into each stitch
Round
5-? sc into each st around until you reach the top of the container
or height you desire
Once
you reach the height you want, FO
For
the lid:
Chain
2, sc 6 st in 2nd
chain from hook or 6 sc into magic ring (6 st)
Round
1, 2 sc in each st around (12 st)
Round
2, *2 sc into first st, sc into next st* (18 st)
Round
3, *2 sc into first st, sc into next 2 st* (24 st)
Round
4, sc into front loops only in each st (24 st)
Round
5-6, sc into each st (24 st)
For
the last row/round you will be creating the tab on the lid to connect
to the main body
At
the end of Round 6, *chain 1 and turn and sc into 4 st* repeat this
step until you have a tab large enough to attach the lid to the main
body with whip stitch.
I
attached a chain of 10 to make the button loop and then I attached a
button to the front.
Really cute and now a great excuse to go buy some m&m's ;) thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCoooooool idea for crochet AS WELL AS RECYCLING!!! Happy crocheting!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good way to have a colorful addition to anyone's things, and a easy way to get to crochet hooks or pencils. Would you mind if I sold the finished design online with some slight modifications? I will change the loop to go around the button to be a finger crocheted loop, use a crocheted flower instead of a button, and maybe add a finger crocheted strap to it so it is easier to carry and get to.
ReplyDeleteThat's fine. I'm honored you like it enough to sell it!
DeleteThat's fine. I'm honored you like it enough to sell it!
DeleteAww, my m&m container was not quiet tall enough for for my crochet hooks :(
ReplyDelete