Elf Gnome Gift Card Holder

This crochet Christmas gift card holder pattern adds a touch of whimsy to any gift card. This is the thirty-first pattern in the [third annual Giftstravaganza Blog Hop][1], 33 days of free crochet patterns for holiday gifts made with 3 skeins or less of yarn plus the chance to win one of 11 great prizes. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][2].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting flat in rows Changing colors; crocheting over yarn tails; seaming with single crochet, slip stitch, and whipstitch seams (includes video tutorials in pattern) Crocheting in the back loop, starting with a magic adjustable ring (includes links to video tutorials) Special stitch pattern: invdec (includes written description and link to video in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** To fit a standard gift card measuring approximately 3.375” (8.5 cm) x 2.125” (5.5 cm). **Materials** [Big Twist Value][3] yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Ivory (CA), Varsity Red (CB), Cream (CC), and Varsity Green (CD), *or approximately 5 yd (4.5 m) in CA, 30 yd (27.5 m) in CB, 10 yd (9 m) in CC, and 20 yd (18.5 m) in CD in any medium weight yarn*. [Tulip Etimo][4] US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. Yarn needle. Locking stitch marker. [Fiber filling][5]. **Gauge** 10 sc = 2” (5 cm) across. *Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fabric is stiff.* [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/10/31/2024-giftstravaganza-blog-hop/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/11/30/elf-gnome-crochet-christmas-gift-card-holder-pattern/ [3]: https://prf.hn/l/VxgmwLk [4]: https://prf.hn/l/EJnL40N/ [5]: https://prf.hn/l/4P4NEGW