CROCHET SILVERWARE HOLDER

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
• Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm or size recommended for your yarn)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Pattern:

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

1. Base: Chain 31.

Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 sc in each chain across. (30 sc) Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across. (30 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.

2. Flap: Row 1: Join the yarn to the top right corner of the base. Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same stitch and in each of the next 8 stitches. (9 sc) Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
3. Button Loop: Row 1: Join the yarn to the top left corner of the base. Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same stitch and in each of the next 4 stitches. (5 sc) Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across. (5 sc) Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first stitch. Ch 3, skip the next 3 stitches, and work 1 sc in the last stitch. (1 sc, 3 ch) Fasten off and weave in ends.
4. Finishing: Fold the base in half widthwise, with the flap on top. Sew the sides of the base together using the yarn needle and yarn tail. Leave the top open for inserting silverware.