How to Crochet a Colorful Pencil Holder

Today, let's dive into the wonderful world of crocheting a pencil holder! This fun and creative project is perfect for adding a personal touch to your desk or gifting to a friend. To get started, you'll need some colorful yarn, a crochet hook, and a bit of patience. Begin by crocheting a simple cylinder shape in your favorite stitch pattern, making sure to leave an opening at the top for easy access to your pencils.

Abbreviations

Getting Started

Rnd 1: Chain 5, sl st to create a ring.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, work 15 dc into the ring. sl st on top of chain 3

Building the Cylinder

Rnd 3: Ch 3, work dc in the same stitch, work 2 dc in each stitch around, the last stitch gets 3 dc, sl st on top of chain 3 ‑33 dc

Rnd 4: Ch 1, loop up your old color, sl st into the new color next to the stitch with the loop. Ch 3, work 2 dc in the same stitch, skip two dc, *work 3 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 dc,* Repeat around, sl st on top of chain 3

Rnd 5: Ch 1, now take old color that is looped up and sl st, ch 2 in between the 3 dc, work dc in the same space, skip 3 dc, *work dc, ch 1, dc, in between the 3 dc,* Repeat around, sl st on top of chain 3

Rnd 6: Ch 1, pull up your yarn, work with your other color of yarn, pull your other color of yarn through the ch 1, ch 2, work 2 dc in the chain 1 space, *work 3 dc in the next ch 1 space,* Repeat around, sl st on top of chain 3

Rnd 7: Ch 1, now take the old color that is looped up and sl st, ch 2 in between the 3 dc, work dc in the same space, skip 3 dc, *work dc, ch 1, dc, in between the 3 dc,* Repeat around, sl st on top of chain 3

Finishing Touches

Repeat alternate with Rnd 6 and Rnd 7 until the desired height.

In the end, work sc around the top after the round 7 round, sl st in beg stitch, fasten off, and weave in ends. I hope you enjoy this crochet pencil holder!