Crochet Playing Card Case
Create a unique and stylish card holder using the art of crocheting. This handmade playing card case will not only protect your cards but also add a personal touch to your gaming experience. By choosing your favorite colors and patterns, you can customize the design to suit your taste and make it truly one-of-a-kind. Crocheting allows for endless possibilities in terms of texture and design, so you can experiment with different stitches to create a case that is both functional and visually appealing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project offers a great opportunity to practice your techniques and create something practical at the same time. The process of crocheting a card holder can be relaxing and therapeutic, allowing you to unwind while working on a project that will be both useful and decorative. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to make a beautiful and functional playing card case that will impress your friends and family.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 oz
I crochet hook
Yarn needle
5/8 inch button, Velcro or a snap for closure
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 10
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (7) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 8 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [20 sc]
ROUND 2: 2 sc in first sc of round 1, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in center st of 3 sc group, sc in 9 sts. [22 sc]
ROUNDS 3-14: Sc in each sc around. [22 sc]
ROUND 15: Insert deck of playing cards into bag. The 14th round should come very near the top of the cards. Mark the st at the right back corner of deck. Remove cards and sc around until 1 st before marked st. Slip stitch in that st and marked st. Ch 1, turn.
SNAP OR VELCRO FLAP: Worked over 9 sts
Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Rows 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 12: Dec 2 sc in next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew snap or Velcro on flap and case for closure.
BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 9 sts
Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Rows 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1 (counts as a sc), skip 1 sc, sc in 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc over ch 1, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 12: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew button under buttonhole.