My messy friend needed a place to put all his credit cards, since he normally leaves them laying all over his desk, so here is the cardholder that I made for him, which of course can be used for business cards and cash as well. Personally I use a cardholder as a wallet since it is not as bulky as regular wallets and has fewer compartments to get lost in. Crocheting this cardholder is very fast and simple. You can even use your scrap yarn for this project.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 5 1/2” (14 cm) wide when opened, 3 ¾” (9 cm) tall

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook (3.25mm) Yarn Needle

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

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Crochet Pattern: Cardholder
Row 1: ch 21, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across
Row 2 – 48: ch 1, sc in each sc across
Finish off

Using Photo as a guide, sew in both sides 2 1/4″ (6 cm) with a yarn needle.

For additional design, you may like to change colors after each row to create stripes. See more cardholders color ideas here.

If you need help with this crochet pattern, no worries! Just leave a comment!

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