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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Crochet Hook Case from an M&M container

Crochet Hook/Pencil Case
Case-Unfinished

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.

Finished Case-Open

Finished Case-Closed

7 comments:

  1. Really cute and now a great excuse to go buy some m&m's ;) thanks for sharing

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  2. Coooooool idea for crochet AS WELL AS RECYCLING!!! Happy crocheting!

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  3. Thanks! I am glad you like it!

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  4. This 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.

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    1. That's fine. I'm honored you like it enough to sell it!

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    2. That's fine. I'm honored you like it enough to sell it!

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  5. Aww, my m&m container was not quiet tall enough for for my crochet hooks :(

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