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Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern

Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern

This pattern creates a compact, crocheted lip balm (chapstick) holder with a loop strap for carrying or hanging. You can make a solid-color holder or a striped multi-color version using fingering weight yarn or embroidery floss. The construction uses half double crochet clusters and a simple finishing strap to secure the holder.

Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Easy to personalize with your favorite colors and quick to work up, making great gifts or small shop items. Includes clear notes and photos to guide placement of stitches and finishing steps.

Why You'll Love This Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it is quick, satisfying, and completely practical. I enjoy how a few yards of yarn and simple stitches turn into a useful accessory you carry daily. The pattern offers both a solid and multi-color version so I can switch up colorways and make many variations. I also love that the loop strap makes it easy to attach the holder to bags or keys, keeping lip balm handy at all times.

Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern step 1 - construction progress Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up the colors to make coordinated sets; try ombre or high-contrast stripes for a bold look.

You can make a smaller or larger holder by changing yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky cozy while thin floss makes a delicate mini version.

I sometimes add a tiny button and loop closure across the top for extra security if the lip balm is prone to slipping out.

Try attaching a keyring or lobster clasp to the loop strap to turn the holder into a keychain accessory that clips to bags or belt loops.

I often embroider initials or a small motif on the outer rounds to personalize gifts and make each holder unique.

For a more washable version, use mercerized cotton or embroidery floss which is durable and comes in many colorways.

I also experiment with different strap lengths: a short strap for a keyring or a longer strap to hang from a bag strap or stroller.

Want a textured look? Try substituting front post or back post hdc for the final rounds to create ribbing around the barrel of the holder.

I sometimes line the inside with a small fabric tube for extra structure and to make color changes neater on the inside.

Lastly, I recommend making a few at once in different colorways — theyre small, quick, and make wonderful gifts or market-ready items.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the test of the first round gauge can make the holder too loose for your lip balm; finish the first rnd and compare circumference, then adjust hook size accordingly. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave in tails after rounds can leave loose ends; always fasten off when instructed and weave in the 10 inch tail before final attachment. ✗ Not folding and securing the loop strap properly will make the strap weak and prone to coming loose; fold strap in half, attach with the loose end and your 10 inch tail using a small yarn needle and weave securely. ✗ Miscounting clusters when working the 3-hdc groups will result in uneven rows; count stitches after each round and ensure the total in parentheses matches (12 sts).

Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern

Make a handy, portable lip balm holder you can clip or hang anywhere. This quick crochet pattern guides you through both solid and multi-color versions with a simple loop strap. Youll get clear, photo-referenced instructions so you can customize colors and finish a lovely little accessory in an afternoon.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    For single color holder: 9 yards Fingering weight yarn (or 1 skein embroidery floss)
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    For multi color holder: 3 yards fingering weight yarn in 4 different colors (or 1 skein each of 4 different colors of embroidery floss)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size B (2.25 mm)
  • 02
    Small yarn/tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional to mark rounds)
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    Photos provided in pattern for stitch placement reference

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— Materials :

Infos :

For single color holder: 9 yards Fingering weight yarn (or 1 skein embroidery floss) For multi color holder: 3 yards fingering weight yarn in 4 different colors (or 1 skein each of 4 different colors of embroidery floss) Crochet hook size B (2.25 mm) To test your gauge you can just finish the first rnd and then check to see if it is about the same circumference as the bottom of your lip balm, if it is pretty close then you are good. If it is way too big then size down your hook and if it is way too small then size up your hook.

— Abbreviations :

Info :

St(s) - stitch(es). Ch - chain. Sc - single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. Sl st. - slip stitch.

— Notes on reading this pattern :

Infos :

1: Chain sts in beginning of row count as first st. 2: The numbers in the ( ) at the end of each row is the total number of sts in that row. 3: In the pattern, you will be instructed to place 2 hdc in the 'last space made before join in previous rnd'. The arrow in the picture is pointing to that space. (picture was taken after ch 2, and turn.) 4: You will also be instructed to place stitches between two hdc groups. The arrow in the next picture is pointing to this space.

— Solid Color Lip Balm Holder :

Round 1 :

Rnd 1: 11 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st. (12 sts)

Round 2 :

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same stitch as ch 2, skip 2, [3 hdc in next st, skip 2] 3 times, join with sl st to the top of the ch 2. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in the last space made before join on previous rnd, [3 hdc in space between next two hdc groups] 3 times, join with sl st to the top of the ch 2. (12 sts)

Round 4-9 :

Rnds 4-9: Repeat rnd 3.

Round 10 :

Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch in rnd, join with sl st to ch 1. (12 sts)

Round 11-13 :

Rnds 11-13: Repeat rnd 10.

— Loop Strap :

Item - Loop Strap :

Ch 25

Row 1 :

Sl stitch in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in each remaining ch on strap. Join with slip stitch to the next ch over from start of ch sts (See picture A), fasten off leaving a 10 inch tail, before weaving in ends, fold loop strap in half and attach the loose end of the strap with small yarn needle and your 10 inch tail. (See pictures B and C)

Info :

When loose end of loop strap is firmly attached weave in remaining ends.

— Multi color Lip Balm Holder :

Round 1 :

With main color chain 3: Rnd 1: 11 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st, fasten off. (12 sts)

Round 2 :

Rnd 2: With color 1 and starting in any stitch in rnd ch 2, 2 hdc in same stitch as ch 2, skip 2, [3 hdc in next st, skip 2] 3 times, join with sl st to the top of the ch 2, fasten off. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

Rnd 3: With color 2 and starting in any space between two hdc groups, ch 2, 2 hdc in the same space, [3 hdc in space between next two hdc groups] 3 times, join with sl st to the top of the ch 2, fasten off. (12 sts)

Round 4 :

Rnd 4: repeat rnd 3 with color 3

Round 5 :

Rnd 5: repeat rnd 3 with color 4

Round 6 :

Rnd 6: repeat rnd 3 with main color

Round 7 :

Rnd 7: repeat rnd 3 with color 1

Round 8 :

Rnd 8: repeat rnd 3 with color 2

Round 9 :

Rnd 9: repeat rnd 3 with color 3

Round 10 :

Rnd 10: With color 4 and starting in any stitch in rnd, ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch in rnd, join with sl st to ch 1. (12 sts)

Round 11-13 :

Rnds 11-13: repeat rnd 10.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the loop strap in half and line up the loose end with the folded top, then attach the loose end of the strap to the folded strap using a small yarn needle and the 10 inch tail from fastening off.
  • After completing the rounds for the holder, weave in all color changes and tails before fully closing or finishing the top to create a neat opening for inserting lip balm.
  • Attach the loop strap to the top edge of the holder so the strap sits centered; secure firmly with small stitches and weave in the tail to hide and reinforce the join.
  • Fasten off each color as instructed for the multi-color version, then weave ends into the inside of the holder so they are hidden and will not catch when inserting the lip balm.

Important Notes

  • 💡Test your gauge by completing the first round and comparing the circumference to your lip balm bottom before continuing.
  • 💡Fasten off and leave a 10 inch tail for the loop strap so you have enough length to sew and secure it properly.
  • 💡Fold and attach the loop strap securely with a small yarn needle, then weave in remaining ends to prevent unraveling.

This Handy Dandy Lip Balm Holder pattern is perfect for quick handmade gifts and small shop items. Customize with bright stripes or subtle solids to match any bag or keyring. Easy to make, fun to gift, and always practical when youre on the go! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished holder fits a standard lip balm (chapstick) and measures to match the circumference of most lip balm bottoms when using fingering weight yarn and a B (2.25 mm) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; adjust your hook size and test the first round gauge to ensure the lip balm fits snugly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly and uses basic stitches (hdc, sc, sl st), so basic crochet knowledge is recommended and the notes/photos help with stitch placement.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 2-3 hours, depending on experience and whether you make a solid or multi-color version.