Crochet Gift Card Holder

Row 1. Chain 2,

sc in 2nd chain from your hook, turn. (1 st) This is probably the trickiest part since you’re starting with so few chains.

Row 2. Ch 1, into the same stitch make 3 sc, turn. (3 sts)

Row 3. Ch 2, starting in same st hdc, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn (4 sts)

Row 4. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 hdc,

hdc next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st, turn (6 sts)

Row 5. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 4 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (8 sts)

Row 6. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 6 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (10 sts)

Row 7. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 8 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (12 sts)

Row 8. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 10 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (14 sts)

Row 9. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (16 sts)

Row 10. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 14 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (18 sts)

Row 11. Ch 2, starting in same st place 2 dc, hdc next 16 sts, place 3 dc in last st, turn (21) *Here you’re creating a odd number of stitches. Add a stitch marker to stitch #11, this will be the center between humps. You should have 10 stitches on either side.

Row 12. Ch 1, starting in same st sc in 10 sts, turn. (10 sts)

Row 13. Ch 1, starting in same st sc2tog, sc next 6 sts, sc2tog, turn. (8 sts)

Row 14. Ch 1, starting in same st sc in 8 sts, turn. (8 sts)

Row 15. Ch 1, starting in same st sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog in last 2 sts, turn. (6 sts)

Row 16. Ch 1, starting in same st sc in 6 sts, turn. (6 sts)

Row 17. Ch 1, starting in same st sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sts)

Row 18. Ch 1, starting in same st sc2tog 2X, finish off.

Flip the heart over and join yarn at opposite end to form the second hump of the heart.

Repeat rows 12-18, leaving the center stitch unworked.

Border

If using contrasting color, change now. Sc around your heart, be sure to crochet over your tails,

work two stitches into the point of the heart, chain 4 (or more if using a large button), sc a 3rd time into the point of the heart, securing the chain button loop,

and continue sc around the heart, slip stitch and fasten off.

Finishing

Sew button into the dip at top of heart.

Add a gift card for your loved one and button in place!