Crochet Whimsical Textured Pencil Keeper with Magnetic Fastener Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Textured Pencil Keeper with Magnetic Fastener Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 100 grams)
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Magnetic strip, adhesive-backed
• Scissors

Gauge:

Not crucial for this project, but keep your tension consistent.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, hdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sts). Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st (5 sts). Turn.
5. Repeat rows 2-3 until piece measures 4 inches high.

Body:

1. Ch 1, sc around the entire top edge of the base (5 sc in each corner). Join with sl st.
2. Continue in rounds: Ch 1, sc in each st around until the body measures 4 inches tall.

Finishing:

1. For the flap: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sc). Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in last (5 sts). Turn.
3. Repeat rows 1-2 until the flap measures 3 inches. Fasten off.
4. Attach the flap to the body using sl st or whip stitch about 1 inch from the top edge.
5. Cut a piece of the magnetic strip to fit the back of the keeper and adhere securely.

Final Touch:

Weave in all ends, and your whimsical textured pencil keeper is ready to brighten up your workspace!