Learn how to make your own crochet pencil gift holder by following this easy and free crochet pattern. Full video tutorial included.
Crochet pencil gift holders are the perfect size for holding gifts cards and other small gifts like
– Manicure set
– Sewing kit
– Small first aid kit
– Makeup
– Chapstick
– Hand sanitizer
– Fidgit toys
– Playing cards
– Ponytail holders And more!
If you love these pencil gift pouches stay tuned, I have many more fun designs coming out very soon!
If you need some visual help with the pencil pocket, you can find the full tutorial below!
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Materials
– Worsted weight size 4 yarn (Yellow yarn for the body of the pencil, Light Gray for the eraser band, Pink for the eraser, Linen for the top of the pencil, and Dark Gray for the pencil point)
– G 4.0mm Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Scissors
– Puff Paint
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Stitch Key (US Terms)
SC = Single Crochet
SC BLO = Single Crochet in the Back Loop Only
CH = Chain
INC= Increase -Put two stitches in the same space. (In this case, it will be two SC stitches.)
DEC=Decrease
SL ST= Slip Stitch
SP= Space
FSC= Foundation Single Crochet
Crochet Pencil Gift Holder Pattern
Each pocket is made in 3 pieces. A front piece, then two back pieces. A top back piece (Yellow), and a bottom back piece.
Front Piece
Using Pink Yarn: (starting with the eraser section)
Foundation Single Crochet 10. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: INC in first st. SC in the next 8 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 3: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Attach Light Gray Yarn
Row 4: INC in first st. SC in the next 10 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 5: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Attach Yellow Yarn
Row 6: INC in first st. SC in the next 12 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Rows 7-11: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Row 12: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 12 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 13: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 14: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 10 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 15: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Attach Linen Yarn
Row 16: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 8 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (10 SC)
Row 17: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 SC)
Attach Dark Gray Yarn
Pro Tip: Leave a very long Dark Gray starting tail for assembly (See video for help)
Row 18: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 6 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (8 SC)
Row 19: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 4 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (6 SC)
Row 20: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 2 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (4 SC)
Cut yarn, and tie off. Leave an extra long tail for seaming.
Bottom Back Piece
Using Pink Yarn: (Starting with the eraser section)
Foundation Single Crochet 10. Ch 1, turn. (leave an extra long tail for seaming)
Row 2: INC in first st. SC in the next 8 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 3: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Keep Pink yarn attached for assembly.
Attach Light Gray Yarn
Row 4: INC in first st. SC in the next 10 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 5: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Pro Tip: Leave a long gray tail for assembly.
Attach Yellow Yarn
Row 6: INC in first st. SC in the next 12 sts. INC in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Rows 7-11: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Cut yarn, and tie off.
Top Back Piece
Using Yellow Yarn:
Foundation Single Crochet 16. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Rows 2-4: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (16 SC)
Row 5: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 12 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 6: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 7: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 10 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 8: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 SC)
Attach Linen Yarn- Don’t cut Yellow yarn
Row 9: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 8 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (10 SC)
Row 10: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 SC)
Leave a long tail for assembly.
Attach Dark Gray Yarn
Row 11: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 6 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (8 SC)
Row 12: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 4 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (6 SC)
Row 13: DEC over the first 2 sts. SC in the next 2 sts. DEC over the last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (4 SC)
DO NOT CUT YARN.
Assembly
Now it’s time to assemble your crochet pencil gift holder together.
If you need help refer to the video that goes with this pattern.
Set your pieces up so that the right sides are facing out and the wrong sides are touching.
Lining up your top four stitches of each piece.
Using the yarn still attached to your top back piece, insert your hook through the 1st single crochet st of the front piece, going through the same stitch on the top back piece. Create a Chain 1 to attach the pieces together.
SC 2 stitches together in the first SC space where you just joined.
SC in the next 2 spaces.
SC two stitches together in the 4th stitch on the top of your work.
Now we will be working downward along the left-hand side of our pencil. SC 3 stitches still using the Dark Gray yarn. Be sure to go through the front and back pieces at the same time.
Since we are working on the raw side of our work, you’ll have to make your own spots for your hook to go.
Before completing the last Dark Gray SC, switch to your Linen yarn.
SC 2 stitches with your Linen yarn. Before completing the last Linen SC, switch to your Yellow yarn.
SC 4 stitches using the Yellow yarn.
Now we are going to grab our bottom-back piece.
SC the next 4 stitches going through all 3 pieces of your Crafty Pencil Pocket.
SC the next 4 stitches going through all 3 pieces of your Crafty Pencil Pocket.
SC 2 more stitches with your Yellow yarn, this time going through the front and the bottom-back pieces only.
Before completing the last Dark Gray SC, switch to your Light Gray yarn.
SC 2 stitches.
Before completing the last Light Gray SC, switch to your Pink yarn.
SC 3 stitches.
Now we are the bottom corner of our Crafty Pencil Pocket. Place 2 SC in the top of the first stitch.
SC across 8 stitches.
Place 2 SC in the last stitch (in the other corner of your pencil pocket).
Now we are going to go back up the other side. This is just like the first side but in the reverse order.
SC 3 stitches with the Pink.
SC 2 stitches with the Light Gray.
SC 2 stitches with the Yellow.
Going through all 3 pieces of your pencil, SC 4 stitches with Yellow
Going through just the top piece and the top-back piece, SC 4 stitches with Yellow.
SC 2 stitches with Linen.
SC 3 stitches with Dark Gray.
Join into the top of your first SC. Tie off. Sew in all your tails.
Now you have a super cute, eco-friendly crochet pencil gift holder!
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Happy Crocheting
❤️ Ashley
