Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
How to crochet a pencil cup? In this quick and easy crochet tutorial, I show you how to crochet a versatile small basket that can be used for many different purposes. This tiny basket is great for organizing your desk or closet and finding a home for other small objects around your house. This could double as table decorations for a dinner party, baby shower, wedding, or just as a homemade gift!
Make this a set by crocheting a similar, matching pencil cup here: youtu.be/k1GrAz4Mw2g
Other Crochet Household Items: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmcifMqZH5tWQIDEVh128frSCFK0lCde
Crochet Basket Tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmcifMqZH5s8M3lP1pFVQCYBWBW3SYFC
Stitches Used in this Pattern:
Magic Loop or Magic Circle (MC): youtu.be/pTcHUJ8PDMQ
Chain (CH): youtu.be/jLP-o-RnqqQ
Double Crochet (DC): youtu.be/bA7b2sOIfzM
Attach yarn to crochet hook using a slip knot: youtu.be/IsOvsrvJhN8
Treble Crochet (TR): Shown in video.
Single Crochet (SC): youtu.be/xppth_5GBzM
Crochet Pencil Cup Pattern:
Crochet Hook: G/6/4.25MM
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns Re-up 100% Recycled Cotton and Polyester Blend
Size: 4 Medium
Colors: Full Moon & Mineral Springs
Attach yarn to crochet hook using a Magic Loop or Magic Circle (MC).
Row 1: CH 2 and place 12 DC inside MC. SL st in 1st DC to join. .
Row 2: CH 2 and place 2 DC in each st in the row – starting with next st and ending with SL st at the end of the row. SL st with 1st DC to join (24 total DC st).
Row 3: CH 2 and place *1 DC in the next st and 2 DC in the following st.* Repeat * around the row. Last st should be placed in SL st at the end of the row. SL st in with 1st DC to join (36 total DC st).
Row 4: CH 2 and place *1 DC in st 1 – 2 and 2 DC in st 3.* Repeat * around the row. Last st should be placed in SL st at the end of the row. SL st in 1st DC to join (48 total DC st).
Row 5: CH 1 and place 1 SC in the BLO of each st in the row, starting with the following st and ending with the SL st at the end of the row. SL st in 1st SC st to join (48 total SC st). Cut and tie off yarn.
For the rest of the pattern, please see my blogpost here: crochetwithjulie.com/crochet-pencil-cup
Contents of this Video:
00:00 - Materials
00:35 - Row 1
01:33 - Row 2
02:06 - Row 3
02:43 - Row 4
03:21 - Row 5
04:05 - Row 6 - Basket Weave
07:35 - Row 7 - Basket Weave
10:28 - Row 23 - Close up Bottom
12:12 - Row 24
12:57 - Row 25
13:20 - Finishing Touches
#crochet #crochettutorial #crocheting
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Crochet With Julie earns from qualifying purchases through affiliate links.
HOW DO I DO IT? (Paid Links)
Yarn (typically use Big Twist Value brand): joann.com/big-twist-collection-value-worsted-yarn/zprd_14371116a.html#q=big%2Btwist&start=1
Crochet hook set: amzn.to/30iTsCR
My YouTube Setup:
700W Lighting Kit - geni.us/LightingKit
Cell Phone - Pixel 2 XL - geni.us/FilmingPhone
Neewer Mini Table Tripod - geni.us/MiniTableTripod
How to crochet a pencil cup? In this quick and easy crochet tutorial, I show you how to crochet a versatile small basket that can be used for many different purposes. This tiny basket is great for organizing your desk or closet and finding a home for other small objects around your house. This could double as table decorations for a dinner party, baby shower, wedding, or just as a homemade gift!
Make this a set by crocheting a similar, matching pencil cup here: youtu.be/k1GrAz4Mw2g
Other Crochet Household Items: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmcifMqZH5tWQIDEVh128frSCFK0lCde
Crochet Basket Tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmcifMqZH5s8M3lP1pFVQCYBWBW3SYFC
Stitches Used in this Pattern:
Magic Loop or Magic Circle (MC): youtu.be/pTcHUJ8PDMQ
Chain (CH): youtu.be/jLP-o-RnqqQ
Double Crochet (DC): youtu.be/bA7b2sOIfzM
Attach yarn to crochet hook using a slip knot: youtu.be/IsOvsrvJhN8
Treble Crochet (TR): Shown in video.
Single Crochet (SC): youtu.be/xppth_5GBzM
Crochet Pencil Cup Pattern:
Crochet Hook: G/6/4.25MM
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns Re-up 100% Recycled Cotton and Polyester Blend
Size: 4 Medium
Colors: Full Moon & Mineral Springs
Attach yarn to crochet hook using a Magic Loop or Magic Circle (MC).
Row 1: CH 2 and place 12 DC inside MC. SL st in 1st DC to join. .
Row 2: CH 2 and place 2 DC in each st in the row – starting with next st and ending with SL st at the end of the row. SL st with 1st DC to join (24 total DC st).
Row 3: CH 2 and place *1 DC in the next st and 2 DC in the following st.* Repeat * around the row. Last st should be placed in SL st at the end of the row. SL st in with 1st DC to join (36 total DC st).
Row 4: CH 2 and place *1 DC in st 1 – 2 and 2 DC in st 3.* Repeat * around the row. Last st should be placed in SL st at the end of the row. SL st in 1st DC to join (48 total DC st).
Row 5: CH 1 and place 1 SC in the BLO of each st in the row, starting with the following st and ending with the SL st at the end of the row. SL st in 1st SC st to join (48 total SC st). Cut and tie off yarn.
For the rest of the pattern, please see my blogpost here: crochetwithjulie.com/crochet-pencil-cup
Contents of this Video:
00:00 - Materials
00:35 - Row 1
01:33 - Row 2
02:06 - Row 3
02:43 - Row 4
03:21 - Row 5
04:05 - Row 6 - Basket Weave
07:35 - Row 7 - Basket Weave
10:28 - Row 23 - Close up Bottom
12:12 - Row 24
12:57 - Row 25
13:20 - Finishing Touches
#crochet #crochettutorial #crocheting
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Crochet With Julie earns from qualifying purchases through affiliate links.
HOW DO I DO IT? (Paid Links)
Yarn (typically use Big Twist Value brand): joann.com/big-twist-collection-value-worsted-yarn/zprd_14371116a.html#q=big%2Btwist&start=1
Crochet hook set: amzn.to/30iTsCR
My YouTube Setup:
700W Lighting Kit - geni.us/LightingKit
Cell Phone - Pixel 2 XL - geni.us/FilmingPhone
Neewer Mini Table Tripod - geni.us/MiniTableTripod
