Quick & Cute Knitted Pen Holder — Easy Garter Stitch Pattern

Keep your pens tidy and add a handmade touch to your desk with this quick Knitted Handy Pen Holder. This simple project uses DK yarn held double and garter stitch throughout, making it an ideal fast gift or useful accessory for beginners.

Materials

• 5.5 needles
• Oddments of DK yarn in 2 colours

Knit with 2 strands held together. The piece is worked entirely in garter stitch for a squishy, textured fabric.

Instructions

1. Cast on 8 stitches.
2. Knit every row (garter stitch) until the piece measures 26 cm.
3. Cast off.
4. Sew the two short sides together to form a tube.
5. Add a bow, button or other embellishment if desired.

Tips: Holding two strands together gives a thicker, sturdier fabric — perfect for a pen holder. Use contrasting colours for a striped effect or match colours for a subtle look. If you want a wider holder, increase the number of cast-on stitches and adjust the length to suit taller pens or pencils.