Knitted Chapstick Holder Pattern, Type 2
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 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.