To be honest, this is something I never thought I would crochet – but I have found it to be a lifesaver!

Our state has opened up restaurants and retail and there are many things that have changed due to social distancing – and one of these is the presence of crayons in restaurants!

Some friends of ours have taken their kids out already and they mentioned that restaurants are no longer giving out crayons with the kids menus, although the kids menus still have areas to color.

My friends didn’t have any crayons with them, so the kids were pretty bummed that they couldn’t color while they waited for their meals (it was a sit down restaurant that takes a little while).

So that gave me the idea for these crayon holders so that when we start taking the kids out we will be ready!! I’m working on one for each kiddo and I decided to do them in different stitch patterns for some variety.

Crayon Holders

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Worsted weight scrap yarn (I used Caron Cotton Cakes in Amethyst Sky, separating the different colors)

Hook: US Size G (4.00mm)

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, one small button (around 1/2″ or can go longer if they are skinny like these ones from JoAnn), sewing needle, matching thread

Finished Size: Approximately 1.75″ wide x 3.75″ tall x 1″ deep

Gauge:
Sc Version: 20 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Sc flo, blo Version: 22 sts and 19 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Lemon Peel Version: 10 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm)

Abbreviations:
Front loop only (flo): work in the front loop of the stitch indicated
Back loop only (blo): work in the back loop of the stitch indicated

Basic Single Crochet Crayon Holder

Ch 11.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn (10 sts).

Rows 3-48: Repeat row 2.

Row 49 (Buttonhole row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Fold in half at row 18 and sew sides together.

Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.

Weave in ends.

Single Crochet in Front and Back Loops Crayon Holder

Ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (11 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, *sc flo, sc blo; repeat from * to last st, sc flo; turn (11 sts).

Rows 3-42: Repeat row 2.

Row 43 (Buttonhole Row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Fold in half at row 16 and sew sides together.

Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.

Weave in ends.

Lemon Peel Crayon Holder

Named for the Lemon Peel Stitch!

Ch 11.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc, *sc, dc; repeat from * to end; turn (10 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, *sc, dc; repeat from * to end; turn. (10 sts).

Row 3-40: Repeat row 2.

Row 41 (Buttonhole Row): Slip st in first 4 sts, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, slip st in last 4 sts.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Fold in half on row 15 and sew sides in place.

Place crayons inside and determine button placement. Sew button in place.

Weave in ends.

Here is a view of the final row with the slip stitches and chains:

That’s it!! I’m working on making one more since I have four kiddos but I couldn’t get it done in time for this pattern release. It will be added soon. 🙂

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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda