If you are like me and looking for quick gift ideas, you will love the Holiday Waves Gift Card Holder. It works up fast and uses such a small amount of yarn. I used the wave stitch, because it is an easy way to practice the most basic crochet stitches. It uses sc, hdc, dc, and tr all in the same row and creates a fun wave pattern.
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ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
MATERIALS:
- H/5mm hook
- Approx. 30 yard of ww (#4 yarn). I used 3 colors of stash yarn.
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern before you begin.
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- I used 3 colors, red, green and white, and dropped the yarn color when not in use.
- Ch 1 and 3 does not count as a stitch.
- In this pattern the colors will be referred to as color A, B, C if you would like to use the colors of your choice.
- Feel free to change up the yarn using a ww cotton and add a few more rows to make a pouch or small bag.
Dimensions: Approx. 4.5″ x 3″
Gauge: 4 st and 1 rows = 1″ in the wave stitch (for a detailed description on the wave stitch click here.)
Gauge is not essential for this project.
**If you want to learn more about gauge with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it, check out the All about Gauge Page.
This pattern would look great in any number of colors and makes a great stash buster!
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If you would like to learn how to crochet the waves stitch, I have a step by step photo tutorial you can view on the blog.
NOTE: To Adjust the size of this pattern, be sure to start with a stitch count that is a multiple of 8+1. This pattern is a 2 row repeat.
SIDE (MAKE 2)
R1: With color A, ch 17. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc, Turn. (16)
R2: With color B, ch 3 *tr, dc, hdc, sc, sc, hdc, dc, tr* repeat from * to * across. Turn. (16)
R3: With color C, ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc* repeat from * to * across. Turn (16)
R4: With color A, repeat row 2.
R5: With color B, repeat row 3.
R6: With colors C, repeat row 2. Cut yarn and weave in ends. NOTE: When making the 2nd side of the card holder, do not cut yarn and continue crocheting the border around both pieces.
Border:
Place both pieces on top of each other. With color C, ch 1, rotate work so you are crocheting down the sides of both pieces. Place 3 sc around each tr, and 1 sc around in each sc. (11) Sl st in each ch st from row 1 (16) Place 3 sc around each ch 3, and 1 sc in each sc. (11) Sl st to the first st in row 6, cut yarn and weave in ends.
Congratulations! You have just completed your Card Holder! I hope you enjoyed making this easy crochet pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it!
If you are looking for another quick gift idea, be sure to check out my Christmas Wreath Ornament Pattern below.
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Thank you.
You are welcome! Happy Holidays!