Crocheted mushroom lipstick holder

The Charm of Crochet: How to Create a Crocheted Lipstick Holder (and More)

One of the most viral trends on YouTube and TikTok lately is creating these small details, made by crocheting, to be applied on bags and backpacks to carry lipstick, lip balm, house keys, and other little trinkets essential for our daily lives.

But what's behind this trend and how is it made?

In this article, we'll guide you step by step in creating this delightful accessory, combining the art of crochet with today's youthful freshness.

It's also a great solution to use up leftover yarn tucked away in a drawer.

Prepare your yarns and hooks, and dive with us into this fascinating handmade world!

Materials for creating the lip balm holder in crochet

1. White Cotton:

Worked in double, this yarn is the main base for your lip balm holder. Its neutral shade will make the red even more vibrant and will highlight every detail of your work.

• IGGY WHITE

2. Red Cotton:

Also worked in double, the red cotton will add that touch of liveliness and contrast to your accessory, making it instantly recognizable and special.

• IGGY RED

3. Crochet Hook:

You will need a size n. 4 crochet hook. This size is perfect for working with doubled cotton to get a dense texture, yet soft and flexible at the same time.

• HOOK 35

4. Marker:

Useful for marking specific points in your work, the marker will help you keep track, especially if you need to pause and resume later.

• MARKER

5. Scissors:

Essential for cutting the yarn once the work is done or for refining any excesses.

• SCISSORS

6. Sewing Needle:

This will be needed to join the different parts of the accessory or to refine details. Make sure you have a needle suitable for the yarn size.

• NEEDLE

Now that you have all the materials at hand, you are ready to start creating your crocheted lip balm holder. Good work!

Procedure for Creating the Crocheted Mushroom Lipstick Holder

First part.

Technical description of the crochet project, white part:

Row 1:

Using white cotton yarn, start with a magic circle and work 8 single crochets (8sc) inside.

Row 2: 

Make one increase stitch (1inc) followed by 2 single crochets (2sc). Repeat this pattern for the entire row.

Row 3-13: 

Work one single crochet (1sc) in each of the single crochets from the previous row, continuing evenly for all rows from the third to the thirteenth.

After completing the thirteenth row and reaching the desired height, make the last stitch and, without closing, start a chain of 50 stitches (50 ch).

Note:

Ensure you maintain a consistent yarn tension throughout the work to achieve a uniform result.

Second part.

Technical description of the crochet project, red part:

Row 1:

Make a magic circle with 6 stitches

Row 2:

Make an increase in every stitch, thus you will have 12sc

Row 3:

Work 1 single crochet and 1 increase, thus you will have 18sc

Row 4:

Work 1 single crochet, followed by 1 single crochet and then 1 increase, thus you will have 24sc

Row 5:

Work 1 single crochet in every single crochet, you will have 24sc

Row 6:

Work 2 single crochets, followed by 1 single crochet, followed by 1 increase, thus you will have 30sc

Row 7:

Work 1 single crochet in every single crochet, you will have 30sc

Row 8:

Work 2 single crochets, followed by 1 increase, and then 4 single crochets, followed by 1 increase, thus you will have 36sc

Row 9-10-11:

Work one single crochet in every 36sc for 3 rows.

Cut the yarn and we have completed the mushroom cap.

Third part.

Technical description of the crochet project, mushroom spots.

Create 5 spots, just execute a magic circle worked with 6 single crochets, close the work with a slip stitch and make a chain, cut the yarn 2cm, and complete for 5.

Use the crochet hook and the leftover threads you didn't cut from the magic circles to tie them onto the red mushroom cap.

Assembling the Crocheted Mushroom Lipstick Holder

With the crochet hook, thread the chain we created near the center of the red work into the mushroom cap, sew and tie.

Project successfully completed.

Rosaria Tessiland®