Gift cards have become a go-to present for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. While they’re practical and appreciated, their packaging can sometimes feel impersonal. That’s where a crochet gift card holder comes to the rescue! Adding a handmade touch transforms your gift into something unique, heartfelt, and creative.
In this blog post, we’re sharing a free crochet pattern for a charming gift card holder. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up leftover yarn. Plus, it’s customizable, so you can make it in your recipient’s favorite colors or with festive details for the holidays.
Read on to find out what materials you’ll need and step-by-step instructions to crochet your own thoughtful gift card holder. It’s a delightful way to add a personal touch to your gift-giving this season!
Skill level
Beginner
Materials
- Puli (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn
- 2 colors of your choice
- Crochet hook: 3.50 mm
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- Ch – chain
- Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Sc – single crochet
- Sl st – slip stich
- (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round
Size of the finished gift card holder
I made this gift card holder for a gift card that is the size of an ATM card (3.370 inches × 2.125 inches). The size of the gift card holder is 3.7 inches by 2.5 inches, if you use similar weight yarn. In case you use a thicker yarn, your gift card holder will be bigger, if you use thiner yarn, your gift card holder will be smaller.
Pattern Instructions
For the gift card holder you can use any color combination and yarn you like. As you need small amounts from each yarn, this is also a perfect way to use up your yarn scarps from your stash.
The Gift “Box”
I started with red yarn.
Row 1: fhdc*20 (20), ch 1 to turn
Row 2 – 19: hdc * 20 (20), ch 1 to turn
Do NOT cut the yarn.
Fold the piece at row 8.
Crochet a border along the longer side by crocheting 1 single crochet in each stich. As you folded the piece at row 8, it means that after crocheting the border for the first 3 rows you will crochet 2 rows together for the next 8 rows to create the “pocket” for the gift card. The first side is now done. Fasten off. Cut the yarn.
On the opposite side follow the same steps, but start from row 8 (the folded part). Fasten off. Cut the yarn.
The Ribbon
1 sl st in each st in row 3 and 14
ch*85
Tie the ribbon in a bow around the gift card holder.
Congratulations! Your gift card holder is now finished. We would love to see your finished gift card holder in our Facebook Group.
More Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials
Here are a few more crochet patterns and tutorials you may be interested in.
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