Crochet Rudolph Gift Card Holder: A Festive Holiday Project

Overview

The Crochet Rudolph Gift Card Holder is a festive and charming way to present your holiday gift cards. This adorable handmade creation features Rudolph's famous red nose and antlers, adding a touch of whimsy to your gift-giving. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this holder is sure to bring smiles to both the crafter and recipient.

Dimensions

Size: approximately 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Materials

• 3.0 and 4.0mm hooks
• #4 worsted weight yarn in warm brown, dark brown, white, black, and red
• Tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations

• Ch: chain
• Sl st: slip stitch
• St: stitch(es)
• SC: single crochet
• SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (creates decrease)
• SC3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together (creates decrease)
• Rep: repeat
• MR: magic ring
• FO: fasten off

Directions

(Front & Back Pieces are made the same way)

Body Pieces

Make 2:

1. With 4.0mm hook and warm brown yarn, Ch13. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (12)
2. SC across. Ch1 and turn. (12)
3. Rep #2 for rows 3-13. At the end of Row 13, FO. Leave a tail for attaching front and back pieces together.

Ears (Make 2)

1. With 4.0mm hook and white yarn, Ch3. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Ch1 and turn. (2)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn. (3)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st and 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (5)
4. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (3)
5. SC3tog. FO white yarn and join warm brown yarn. Ch1. (1)
6. SC evenly around the perimeter of the ear. FO and leave a tail for attaching.

Antlers (Make 2)

1. With 3.0mm hook and dark brown yarn, Ch8. SC in 2nd ch from hook and into the next 3 ch. Ch4. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch. 1 SC in each of the remaining 3 ch. FO and leave tail for attaching.

Eyes (Make 2)

1. With 3.0mm hook and black yarn, 3 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave tail for attaching.
2. With white yarn, embroider a white dot in the center of the eye.

Nose

1. With 3.0mm hook and red yarn, 3 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a tail for attaching.
2. With white yarn, embroider a white dot on one side.

Mouth

1. With black yarn, embroider mouth. (See my pics for help)

Assembly

Add features to one panel before whipstitching them together. (see pic)

Whipstitch down the side, across the bottom, and up to the other side. FO and weave ends.