Crochet Pretty Pink Pen Holder

The Crochet Pretty Pink Pen Holder is a delicate and charming accessory for any desk or workspace. Made with soft, feminine yarn and intricate crochet stitches, this pen holder is both functional and fashionable. The dainty design features a small basket-like shape with a tiny pink ribbon trim, perfectly sized to hold a set of pens, pencils, or markers. This sweet and subtle decoration adds a touch of femininity to any room, making it a thoughtful gift for a coworker or a lovely addition to your own home office.

Skill: Beginner

Size: To fit empty can 2¾” diameter. Flowers about 2 inches wide.

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Cotton Baby Yarn:

Pink (MC) – 1oz, 50 yds (28 grams, 45 meters)

Green (G) – 17 yds (15.5 meters)

Yellow (Y) – 1 yd (.9 meter) per flower

Dark Pink (DP) – 4 yds (3.6 meters) per flower

Additional Materials: Yarn Needle; 8 oz Can, Glue

Crochet Hook:Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: First 4 Rnds of Can Cover = 2½” across

Can Cover

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with MC, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc) DO NOT JOIN. MARK BEG OF EACH ROUND.

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rep Rnd 5 until reaches height of can.

Next Rnd: Working in back loops only, *sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; rep from * around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Ruffle

Rnd 1: With right side facing, working in front lps and front lps of skipped sc of second to last Rnd, join Green with sl st to any front lp, * (ch 6, sl st in same lp) twice, ch 6, sl st in next lp; rep from * around. (72 lps)

Drawstring

With MC, ch 50. Finish off and weave in ends.

Weave Drawstring through ch-1 sps of Rnd before Ruffle. Pull up Drawstring and tie in a bow.

FLOWER (Make 3)

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Y, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join DP with sl st to any sc, * ch 5, sl st in same sc, ch 5, sl st in next sc; rep from * around. (12 lps) Finish off and weave in ends.

– Glue back of Flower to end of pen or pencil.