Crochet Mini Beach Bag Gift Card Holder

Looking for a unique and charming way to present a gift card? Look no further than the Crochet Mini Beach Bag Gift Card Holder! This adorable creation combines the practicality of a gift card with the handmade charm of a crochet mini beach bag. Imagine gifting someone a gift card tucked neatly inside a beautifully crafted beach bag that they can keep as a keepsake long after they've used up the card. It's not just a gift; it's a little piece of sunshine and creativity all wrapped up in one. This delightful gift card holder is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face and add a special touch to any occasion.

Project Details

Difficulty: Easy

Hook: E (3.5mm)

Yarn: Less than 40 yards of #4 medium weight yarn. I used Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton in “Aqua” (COLOR A, about 11 yards); “White” (COLOR B, about 13 yards); and “Silver” (COLOR C, about 11 yards).

Gauge: 10 rows of 10 SC = 2″ square. Starting chain should wrap snuggly around a gift card.

You’ll also need: Yarn needle, tape.

Abbreviations Used

• ST/STS (stitch/stitches)
• SL ST (slip stitch)
• SK (skip)
• CH (chain)
• SC (single crochet)

Notes

• (1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
• (2) CH1 at the beginning of round does not count as a stitch.

The Pattern

To begin: With COLOR A, leaving a 12″ tail, CH33. Join to first CH with a SL ST, being careful to not twist the chain. (Briana K has an awesome video tutorial here for how to do this perfectly every time.) (33)

Rounds 1-2

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (33)

Switch to COLOR B; fasten off COLOR A.

Round 3

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (33)

Switch to COLOR C (do not fasten off COLOR B).

Round 4

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (33)

Switch to COLOR B (do not fasten off COLOR C).

Round 5

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (33)

Switch to COLOR C (do not fasten off COLOR B).

Round 6

CH1. 2SC in same ST. SC in each of the next 16 STS. 2SC in next ST. SC in each of the next 15 STS. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (35)

Switch to COLOR B (do not fasten off COLOR C).

Round 7

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (35)

Switch to COLOR C (do not fasten off COLOR B).

Round 8

CH1. 2SC in same ST. SC in each of the next 17 STS. 2SC in next ST. SC in each of the next 16 STS. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (37)

Switch to COLOR B (do not fasten off COLOR C).

Round 9

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (37)

Switch to COLOR C (do not fasten off COLOR B).

Round 10

CH1. 2SC in same ST. SC in each of the next 18 STS. 2SC in next ST. SC in each of the next 17 STS. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (39)

Switch to COLOR B; fasten off COLOR C.

Round 11

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (39)

Switch to COLOR A; fasten off COLOR B.

Round 12

CH1. 2SC in same ST. SC in each of the next 19 STS. 2SC in next ST. SC in each of the next 18 STS. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (41)

Round 13

CH1. SC in same ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (41)

Fasten off and weave in all ends except your starting tail. Turn your bag inside out and lay it flat so that the starting tail is at one end, then use it to sew the bottom together, stitch by stitch. Turn the bag right side out.

Straps

1. Cut 6 strands of white yarn, each 10″ long. Take 3 of them and tie them together with a knot toward one end (pictured). Do the same with the other 3 strands.

2. Take one set of strands and tape the knotted end down to something sturdy, then braid the three strands until the braided section measures 5″. Tie another knot to secure the braid. Repeat with the other set of strands.

3. Lay your bag flat and locate the spaces between the final two rounds (the tiny spaces created by the stitches). Count 7 stitches from the top left edge of the bag and use a crochet hook to draw a knot from one of your braids through that space from the inside of the bag to the outside. Count 7 stitches from the top right edge and do the same with the other end of the same braid. Tie an additional knot over each of the original knots to make them big enough that they won’t slip back through the holes. Trim the excess yarn from each end.

4. Turn the bag over and repeat step 3 with the remaining braid.

Cut out your insert, add your gift card, stuff it in your beach bag, and you’re done! I just know that the recipient will get a kick out of this adorable and reusable gift card holder.