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Caterpillar Lip Balm Holder Keychain

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Say goodbye to misplaced lip balms! This practical & adorable Caterpillar Lip Balm Cozy crochet pattern will help keep your lips hydrated & bring a touch of nature into your daily life.

There are some pre-designed printable “Love Bug Jars” available for sale in my shop.

You can complete the polished look of your handmade lip balm holders with these lip balm holder display cards inserts (sold separately),

BUNDLE SALE:
This Bee Lip Balm Holder Crochet Pattern can be bought in a bundle with the Ladybug and Caterpillar at a discount

Materials Needed

Yarn in 4 colors - Ricorumi DK 100% cotton, 25 g (57.5 m) in dark green & light green, red and a small piece of black yarn for the mouth.
Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm).
Trimits Toy Eyes Solid Black – 6mm, Googly eyes, black fiber art beads, fabric paint or a permanent marker (see 15 worry worm eye options to choose from)
A darning needle
Stitch markers
A pair of scissors
Metal spring hook or keyring (optional)

Abbreviations
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hdc in 3rd loop = half double crochet in the third loop
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off

Skill Level
Intermediate.

Gauge
13 stitches and 11 rows = 5 cm in single crochet

Size
This lip balm holder measures approx. 3.3“ (8.5 cm) in height to the top of the head.

PLEASE NOTE

This product is for a CROCHET PATTERN only.

This is NOT for a finished physical item. Nothing will be shipped to you by post. You will download a digital file that you can save on your computer/tablet or cell phone.

NO RETURNS or REFUNDS will be issued on Instant Downloads after pattern/s have been downloaded.

This pattern explains how I make this project. It is NOT GUARANTEED that your finished project looks exactly the same. This will depend on a number of reasons: yarn and hook you use, your crocheting skills, style, tension, etc.

This pattern or its parts may not be REPLICATED, ALTERED, SHARED or RESOLD without permission.

You may SELL physical items made from this pattern, but please GIVE CREDIT to me as the designer (see below).

Rights are NOT transferrable.

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them for you before or after your purchase.

Design and photos are copyright of Start Crochet May Shehab © 2024.

A big THANK YOU to my Pattern Testers:

Kim McGary
Janice penner
Donna Vasquez
Shumaila
Jess Matos
Hanelie Liebenberg