Credit Card Holder
In the bottom-less pit that is my pocketbook, I can reach in and tell by touch when I have my wallet. Made out Malabrigo scraps, this uses about 15 yards of worsted yarn! Plus, it allows you to show off, and put to good use, a funky, one of a kind button.
Approx 15 yards of worsted weight yarn
Size G / 4.00mm crochet hook
Foundation - Chain 11. Weave the tail end in over the first few rounds, and trim even with work.
Sc in second ch from hook and in next 8 ch sts (9 sc). Work 3 sc in last ch st. Turn foundation chain and work 8 sc across each foundation ch loop. Work 2 sc in the same loop as first sc.
Without joining, work around these sts until holder is approx 4.5 inches long. As you work, the piece will warp into a lovely spiral. Finish on the left "side" - flatten the piece so that you are about to work across the back. Because of the spiralling, this will not be the same part of the round as your foundation chain is at, and that's part of the secret behind the bag's stretch.
Work 3 or 4 sc, and *tightly* slip into next sc. You will now be about 1/3 or the way across the back of the bag.
Chain about 15, tightening up each chain as you go so that the strap is firm. Join with a tight slip stitch to the other side of the back, 2 or so sts across. Slip stitch in the next 3 sc, end off and weave in end.
Attach a button to the front, and sew on tightly. The button loop will stretch, so don't worry if it seems too tight at first.