Description: Create an adorable Totoro-themed card holder with this step-by-step crochet tutorial! Whether you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli’s iconic character or just love cute and functional crochet projects, this free pattern will guide you through the process.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and blue (or desired Totoro colors)
  • Crochet hook (size G/6 – 4.0mm recommended)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers
  • Small button for closure
  • Sewing needle and thread (matching the button)

Instructions:

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

Body (Gray):

  1. Start with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Single crochet 6 stitches into the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring.
  3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).
  4. Round 3: 1 single crochet, 1 increase around (18 stitches).
  5. Round 4: 2 single crochet, 1 increase around (24 stitches).
  6. Rounds 5-15: Single crochet in each stitch around (24 stitches).
  7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Belly (White):

  1. Start with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Single crochet 6 stitches into the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring.
  3. Rounds 2-3: Single crochet in each stitch around (6 stitches).
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Gray – Make 2):

  1. Start with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Single crochet 5 stitches into the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring.
  3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Blue – Make 2):

  1. Chain 5.
  2. Slip stitch into the second chain from the hook to form a ring.
  3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the eyes and belly onto the body using the long tails and a yarn needle.
  2. Position the ears on top of the body and sew them in place.
  3. Attach the button to the front of the body for closure.
  4. Weave in any remaining yarn tails.

Your Totoro card holder is complete! You can use it to store credit cards, business cards, or even as a small wallet. It also makes for a wonderful handmade gift for fellow Studio Ghibli fans. Enjoy your cute and functional creation!

Feel free to customize your Totoro card holder with different colors or embellishments to make it uniquely yours. Happy crocheting!