Creating a crochet makeup brush holder involves making a sturdy base and decorating it with beautiful crochet flowers and leaves. This pattern provides step-by-step instructions to help you craft a lovely holder that will keep your brushes organized and easily accessible.
Worsted weight yarn in various colors for the base and flowers
Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G-6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Zipper (optional)
Fabric lining (optional)
Hot glue gun (optional)
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st: stitch
Instructions:
Base:
Foundation Chain:
Ch 41.
Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (40 sts)
Rows 2-40 (or desired height):
Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Joining the Sides:
Fold the piece in half with the right sides facing each other. Sl st the sides together to form a tube. Turn right side out.
Bottom:
Round 1:
Join yarn at the bottom edge of the tube. Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 2-3:
Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Top Edging:
Round 1:
Join yarn at the top edge of the holder. Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 2:
Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional Lining and Zipper:
Cut a piece of fabric to fit the inside of the holder. Sew the edges to prevent fraying.
Attach the zipper to the top edge of the holder using a sewing needle and thread.
Insert the fabric lining into the holder and sew it in place along the top edge.
Flowers and Leaves:
Large Flower (make 2):
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 10 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (20 sts)
Round 3: Change color, ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st around. Join with a sl st. (10 ch-3 loops)
Round 4:In each ch-3 loop, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.
Small Flower (make 3-4):
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 5 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (5 sts)
Round 2: Change color, ch 2, sl st in next st around. Join with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Leaves (make 4-5):
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in last ch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly:
Arrange the flowers and leaves on the holder as desired.
Attach the flowers and leaves to the holder using a hot glue gun or by sewing them in place.
Place your makeup brushes in the holder and enjoy the charming and organized addition to your vanity. Your beautiful and functional Crochet Makeup Brush Holder is now ready to use!
