Knitted Chapstick Holder Patterns Victoria Trauger ::: Beloved Brown-Eyed Girl :::::::::: ABBREVIATIONS :::::::::: k = knit p = purl k2tog = knit the next two stitches together ssk = slip next two stitches knitwise, one at a time; return to left needle and knit them together through the back loop kfb = knit next stitch through front loop without removing it from the left needle; knit same stitch again through the back loop and remove from left needle yo = yarn over :::::::::: TYPE 1: RIBBED :::::::::: Using smaller needles, CO 16 sts, arrange to work in the round. Work 4 rounds of k1,p1 ribbing. Switch to larger needles and work 18 rounds in stockinette (knit every round). Round 23: *k1, k2tog*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, k1 (11 sts) Round 24: (k2tog) twice, k1, (k2tog) 3 times (6 sts) Cut yarn leaving a 4-5" tail. With tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining stitches and remove from knitting needles. Pull tightly towards inside of tube to close hole. Turn tube inside out and weave in both tails. Return to rightside-out and attach hanging device to edge of ribbing, being sure to catch at least 3 threads. :::::::::: TYPE 2: FLAP :::::::::: CO 6 sts and arrange to work in the round. Round 1: (kfb) 5 times, k1 (11 sts) Round 2: (kfb, k2) twice, (kfb, k1) twice, kfb (16 sts) Work 19 rounds in stockinette (knit every round). Round 22: BO 8, k8, turn Work 8 rows in garter (knit every row). Row 31: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, turn Row 32: k1, ssk, yo, k2tog, k1, turn Row 33: knit across, turn Row 34: knit across, turn BO all stitches. Cut yarn, leaving 3-4" tail. With beginning tail, weave around open hole at the bottom of the tube, bring to inside of tube, and pull tightly to close hole. Turn the tube inside out and weave in both yarn tails. Return to rightside-out. Insert chapstick into the tube, fold flap down, and mark where the button should go with an extra sewing needle or other pointy object. Lift flap and sew button on in marked spot. Attach hanging device in the top of the tube, either on the right or left side next to flap opening, being sure to catch at least 3 threads in the clasp.