Rnd 4:<\/strong> ch 1, (sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) nine times.<\/p>\nMake sure the magic ring is pulled completely closed. Thread the starting yarn tail onto a needle and weave it through a few stitches around the base of the circle (Figure 1); you don’t need to be neat, as the inside of the holder won’t be seen, but make sure you weave the end through enough stitches that it’s secure. Snip off the remaining tail close to the stitches. <\/p>\n
You don’t need to count rounds or mark the start of each round from this point, just continue to crochet the following stitch pattern:<\/p>\n
Rnd 5:<\/strong> (sc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next st) around.<\/p>\nNote:<\/strong> Each round is automatically offset by one stitch so the pattern can continue seamlessly as you spiral around. <\/em><\/p>\nComplete 2 or 3 rounds of this stitch pattern, then test the lip balm holder for size (Figure 2). See Gauge<\/em>, above, and follow the instructions to correct if it is too wide or narrow.<\/p>\n![\"Lip](\"\/blog\/tut_images\/lipbalm1.jpg\")
\nL: Figure 1 (weaving in the starting tail on the inside of the base)
\nR: Figure 2 (testing the width of the lip balm holder to make sure the lip balm will fit snugly inside)<\/em><\/p>\nContinue to work in the same stitch pattern, working in a continuous spiral, until the lip balm holder is long enough (approx 19 rounds of the stitch pattern). Test the length by sliding a lip balm tube inside the holder, then remove it to continue. Stop crocheting when the holder reaches the join between the lip balm base and cap, ending with a sc in next ch-sp. <\/p>\n
Do not fasten off…<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> It\u2019s very easy to make a shorter or longer hanging loop if you\u2019d prefer. In Rnd 6, below, instead of the ch 5 to create the loop, chain as many stitches as you\u2019d like. When you work the rsc edging, work the same number of rsc stitches into the ch-sp as the number of chain stitches you worked, or as many as you need to work all the way around the loop.<\/em><\/p>\nRnd 6:<\/strong> ch 5, sc in next ch-sp (Figure 3), ch 1, sl st in next ch-sp, ch 1, rsc in previous ch-sp. Working backwards around the edge, rsc in previous sc, 5 rsc in ch5-sp (Figure 4), rsc in each sc and each ch-sp around. In final stitch, still working backwards, insert yarn back into same stitch and complete a sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end.<\/p>\nThread the yarn end onto a needle, and weave it in around the top of the lip balm holder, passing the needle under each rsc (Figure 5). Snip off the remaining yarn end.<\/p>\n
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\nL-R: Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5<\/em><\/p>\nHow to Use it<\/h2>\n
You can attach all sorts of clasps to your lip balm holder for different uses.<\/p>\n
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\nA wide selection of hardware including key chains, lobster claw clasps, clips and straps is available from general craft stores or bead stores.<\/em><\/p>\nFor example, you can attach it to your belt loop, to your key chain, or to your purse strap, as shown in my examples:<\/p>\n
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