Looking for a quick handmade gift that is sure to be well-received? Try this easy gift card holder pattern!

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Design Story and Inspiration for the Easy Knit Gift Card Holder

I designed this as part of the annual Holiday Maker’s Challenge, an event where we all work together to create as many gifts as possible before Christmas. It includes a free calendar, gift-giving guide and a new FREE downloadable pattern every week for 8 weeks!

All the patterns in the challenge are designed to:

1. Use up stash yarn.
2. Work up quickly.
3. Be well-received by recipients.

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Yarn Options for a Knitted Gift Card Holder

I designed this gift card holder using worsted weight yarn (category #4). The yarn I used is Berroco Comfort, a premium acrylic yarn with lots of squish. (One of my favorites!)

You can substitute any worsted weight yarn that gets gauge. The fiber content doesn’t really matter as it will not be worn.

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Knit Gift Card Pattern Details

The stitch pattern for this project is very easy. Don’t be fooled by the texture – you don’t need to know more than the basic knit and purl stitches. The texture is provided by slipping stitches purlwise (like you are going to purl the stitch).

This easy project is knit in one piece and folded in half. Then, there are a couple of options for securing the sides:

1. Stitch up the sides using a yarn needle.
2. Use a crochet hook and slip stitch or single crochet the sides closed.

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Easy Knit Gift Card Holder

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn of choice. Yarn used here is Berroco Comfort.

Needle Size: US size 8 (5.00mm)

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, button, sewing needle, matching thread (or a ply or two of working yarn), small crochet hook for making buttonhole loop

Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4″ (10cm) in stitch pattern

Finished Size: Fits regular size gift card, holder is approximately 3.5″ long by 2.5″ wide

Pattern Notes: Slip all sts purlwise (as if to purl).

Pattern Abbreviations
Knit Stitch (k)
Purl Stitch (p)
With yarn in front (wyif)
With yarn in back (wyib)
Slip Stitch Purlwise (sl)

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Knit Gift Card Pattern

Cast on 17 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2: K1, *sl 1 wyib, k1; repeat from * to end.

Row 3: P1, *sl 1 wyif, p1; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Purl.

Row 6: K2, *sl 1 wyib, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 7: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p1; repeat from * to last st, p1.

Row 8: Repeat row 6.

Repeat rows 1-8 until piece measures 7.5 inches from beginning. Bind of purlwise (purling each stitch).

Finishing

Fold in half widthwise to size of gift card. Stitch sides using mattress stitch or use a crochet hook to slip st or single crochet edges shut.

Sew button to front.

To make button loop, count over 4 sts from side edge and insert crochet hook into next st, ch 10, count over 4 sts from opposite side and attach with slip st to next st (9 sts in between). Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

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That’s it! Told you it was easy! I hope you’ve enjoyed this free knitting pattern for the Easy Knit Gift Card Holder. Come join us for the Holiday Maker’s Challenge!

Happy Knitting!
Amanda