Crochet Gift Card Holder Pattern (Free Printable Stashbuster)
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It’s a proper stashbuster (hello, DK scraps), it works up fast, and it instantly makes a gift card feel so much more thoughtful—even if you’re wrapping at the last minute.
In this post, you’ll find three easy crochet designs:
- a simple beginner holder
- a candy cane stripe version
- and a cute Christmas tree option
All three are made the same way: crochet one long rectangle, then fold and seam it into a pocket.
Before You Get Started
- Aim for a dense fabric so the card doesn’t show through. If your stitches feel loose, go down a hook size (or tighten your tension).
- Single crochet makes a great “no-see-through” fabric, which is exactly what we want here.
- Weave in ends as you go (especially for stripes). It makes seaming quicker and the inside neater.
- There’s no “perfect” right side—just pick the neater side for the front.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight scraps (small amounts)
- Total yarn needed (one holder): ~16–22 meters (18–24 yards) DK (includes a little extra for seaming + weaving in)
- Hook: 4 mm (US G-6)
- Notions: tapestry needle, scissors
Optional extras:
- Contrast scraps for tiny embroidery (star, heart, initial)
- A small button + yarn loop or ribbon closure
- Mini pom-poms (especially cute for the tree version)
Size Info
Fits a standard gift card/credit card.
Approx: 3.5” (9 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall when folded.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
Pattern Instructions
Construction (all three designs)
You’ll crochet one long single crochet rectangle, then:
- Fold it to form a pocket
- Seam both sides
- Add any cute extras (embroidery, button loop, pom-poms)
Design 1: Simple Single Crochet Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
A super simple, clean little holder—perfect if you want something quick and classic.
Yarn
Scraps of Sirdar Snuggly Replay (DK).
Instructions
Row 1: Ch 16, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc to end, turn.
Rep Row 2 until the piece measures about 24 cm / 8.5″ long.
Finish with a sl st and cut a longer yarn tail for seaming.
Fold to form the pocket
Lay the rectangle flat and choose the neater side for the front.
Fold the starting edge up to create a pocket deep enough to cover the gift card.
Seam the sides
Using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew up both sides of the folded pocket with whip stitch or mattress stitch.
Weave in ends securely on the inside.
Optional: Add a small embroidery detail, a button/loop closure, or a little crocheted chain you stitch into an initial on the front.
Design 2: Candy Cane Stripes Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
Festive stripes that look adorable peeking out of a stocking (or tied onto a present like a gift tag!).
Yarn
Yarn Art Christmas (novelty yarn)
- Yarn A: Red
- Yarn B: White
Instructions
Row 1 (Red): Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st to end, turn.
Work 2 more rows in Yarn A (so you have 4 rows total in red).
Change to Yarn B (white) and repeat Row 2 until 4 rows have been worked in white.
Continue working 4 rows in Yarn A then 4 rows in Yarn B until the piece measures around 24 cm / 8.5″, finishing with Yarn A (red).
Fold to form the pocket
Lay the rectangle flat and choose the neater side for the front.
Fold the starting edge up to create a pocket deep enough to cover the gift card.
Seam the sides
Using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew up both sides with whip stitch or mattress stitch.
Weave in ends securely on the inside.
Design 3: Christmas Tree Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
This one is simple, then you decorate it with tiny pom-pom “ornaments.”
Materials
- DK green yarn (Yarn Art Christmas novelty yarn is fun here!)
- Scrap yarn for mini pom-poms (I used a Clover 3/4 inch pom-pom maker)
- Optional: fabric glue or stitch pom-poms on
Instructions
In green yarn:
Row 1: Ch 16, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc to end, turn.
Rep Row 2 until the piece measures about 24 cm / 8.5″ long.
Finish with a sl st and cut a longer yarn tail for seaming.
Fold + Seam
Fold to form the pocket and seam both sides as in the other designs. Weave in ends.
Decorate
Make a few mini pom-poms and glue or stitch them onto the front like ornaments.
FAQ
What size gift cards does this fit?
A standard credit-card-sized gift card.
If you need it wider, chain 18–20 to start instead of 16 (and keep everything else the same).
Can I use worsted/aran yarn?
Yes—your holder will be thicker and slightly bigger.
For a neat fit, try a smaller hook and keep the fabric dense.
Can I crochet this in the round?
You can, but honestly? Flat + fold + seam is faster and gives you a nice, sturdy pocket (especially in single crochet).
Free Printable
Want to keep this tutorial handy while you crochet? Grab the free printable version of the pattern below!
Whether you’re curled up on the couch or crafting on the go, this easy-to-follow card makes it simple to work through each round at your own pace.
Crochet Gift Card Holder
Make a crochet gift card holder with DK yarn scraps using this free beginner pattern.
Includes three designs—single crochet, candy cane stripes, and a Christmas tree holder—plus sizing, materials, and finishing steps.
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight scraps (small amounts)
- Total yarn needed (one holder): ~16–22 meters (18–24 yards) DK (includes a little extra for seaming + weaving in)
Tools
- Hook: 4 mm (US G-6)
- Notions: tapestry needle, scissors
- Optional extras:
- Contrast scraps for tiny embroidery (star, heart, initial)
- A small button + yarn loop or ribbon closure
- Mini pom-poms (especially cute for the tree version)
Instructions
Construction (all three designs)
You’ll crochet one long single crochet rectangle, then:
- Fold it to form a pocket
- Seam both sides
- Add any cute extras (embroidery, button loop, pom-poms)
Design 1: Simple Single Crochet Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
A super simple, clean little holder—perfect if you want something quick and classic.
Yarn
Scraps of Sirdar Snuggly Replay (DK).
Instructions
Row 1: Ch 16, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc to end, turn.
Rep Row 2 until the piece measures about 24 cm / 8.5″ long.
Finish with a sl st and cut a longer yarn tail for seaming.
Fold to form the pocket
Lay the rectangle flat and choose the neater side for the front.
Fold the starting edge up to create a pocket deep enough to cover the gift card.
Seam the sides
Using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew up both sides of the folded pocket with whip stitch or mattress stitch.
Weave in ends securely on the inside.
Optional: Add a small embroidery detail, a button/loop closure, or a little crocheted chain you stitch into an initial on the front.
Design 2: Candy Cane Stripes Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
Festive stripes that look adorable peeking out of a stocking (or tied onto a present like a gift tag!).
Yarn
Yarn Art Christmas (novelty yarn)
- Yarn A: Red
- Yarn B: White
Instructions
Row 1 (Red): Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st to end, turn.
Work 2 more rows in Yarn A (so you have 4 rows total in red).
Change to Yarn B (white) and repeat Row 2 until 4 rows have been worked in white.
Continue working 4 rows in Yarn A then 4 rows in Yarn B until the piece measures around 24 cm / 8.5″, finishing with Yarn A (red).
Fold to form the pocket
Lay the rectangle flat and choose the neater side for the front.
Fold the starting edge up to create a pocket deep enough to cover the gift card.
Seam the sides
Using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew up both sides with whip stitch or mattress stitch.
Weave in ends securely on the inside.
Design 3: Christmas Tree Gift Card Holder (Beginner)
This one is simple, then you decorate it with tiny pom-pom “ornaments.”
Materials
- DK green yarn (Yarn Art Christmas novelty yarn is fun here!)
- Scrap yarn for mini pom-poms (I used a Clover 3/4 inch pom-pom maker)
- Optional: fabric glue or stitch pom-poms on
Instructions
In green yarn:
Row 1: Ch 16, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc to end, turn.
Rep Row 2 until the piece measures about 24 cm / 8.5″ long.
Finish with a sl st and cut a longer yarn tail for seaming.
Fold + Seam
Fold to form the pocket and seam both sides as in the other designs.
Weave in ends.
Decorate
Make a few mini pom-poms and glue or stitch them onto the front like ornament
Notes
Size Info
Fits a standard gift card/credit card.
Approx: 3.5” (9 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall when folded.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
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