A crochet lip balm holder is a tiny fitted tube sized for a standard lip balm tube, usually finished with a small keychain loop. These make great stocking stuffers. This guide gives materials and the pattern.

Materials and Pattern
- About 10 yards worsted weight yarn
- A 3.5mm hook for a snug fit
- A small keyring
- Chain 2, work 6 sc into the second chain from the hook, closing the ring.
- Work straight rounds of single crochet with no increases for about 3 inches to form the snug tube.
- Chain 6 at the top, attach a keyring, and fasten off.

Frequently asked questions
How long does a lip balm holder take to make?
About 30 minutes, making it a realistic project to finish several of in one sitting for gift-giving in bulk.
Want more tiny keychain projects?
Small fitted holders make quick, low-cost stocking stuffers.
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