After writing my article of the Top 10 Free Crochet Patterns to try in 2025, I was heavily inspired by the Tulip Lipstick Pouch to create my own design for a crochet lip balm holder. While brainstorming, I kept an eye out for fresh ideas, and the other day, as I was scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon an adorable Stanley cup style lipstick holder. That’s when it hit me: why not make a crochet tumbler lip balm holder ? I hadn’t seen anything like it before, so I knew I had to give it a try!

Now, I’m excited to share this super easy and quick project that makes a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. Let’s get started!

Material – Crochet Tumbler Lip Balm Holder

Sport cotton yarn of three different colors
Embroidery floss for the flowers
a 2 mm and 2, 5 mm crochet hooks
a cute button
1,5 mm craft wire
Optional: polyester fiberfill, a piece of cardboard or flexible plastic sheet for the lid

Abbreviations

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

inc: increase

FLO: front loops only

BLO: back loops only

R: round / row

Pattern Notes

Every rounds ends with a slip stitch in the 1st stitch of the round. Every row ends with a chain 1 then turn.

The finished crochet tumbler lip balm holder measures 8.8 cm in height (11 cm with the straw) and 6.5 cm in width.

We will be using the yarn under technique for this project.

The gauge for the sport cotton yarn is: 5 x 5 cm = 13 sc x 16 rows.

Crochet Tumbler Lip Balm Holder Keychain

The Bottom Part

With your main yarn color and the 2,5 mm hook, make a magic circle.

Round 1: 6 sc (6)

Round 2: sc inc x 6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

R4: 18 sc BLO (18)

R5 to 6: 18 sc (18)

R7: (5 sc, sc inc) x 3 (21)

R8 to 11: 21 sc (21)

R12: FLO: 3 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sc inc, 3 sc (24)

R13: (3 sc, sc inc) x6 (30)

R14: 30 sc FLO (30)

R15 to 26: 30 sc (30)

Change color to light pink.

R27: 30 sc (30)

Cut the yarn and weave in all ends. Your crochet tumbler lip balm holder’s base is now complete!

The handle

Chain 14, and starting the 2nd loop from the hook:

R1: 2 sc, sc inc, 7 sc, sc inc, 2 sc (15)

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Make two identical pieces, then place them back to back and sew them together. Before finishing the seam, insert a small piece of craft wire between the layers to add sturdiness to the handle.

Once your handle is ready, sew it on the side of your crochet lip balm holder.

The Lid

The Top of the Lid

With the white yarn and the 2,5 mm hook, make a magic circle.

Round 1: 6 sc (6)

Round 2: sc inc x 6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)

R5: (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)

R6: 30 sc BLO (30)

Cut the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.

The Bottom of the Lid

Make a magic circle.

Round 1: 6 sc (6)

Round 2: sc inc x 6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)

R5: 24 sc (24)

R6: FLO (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. Sew the bottom to the top to complete the lid of your crochet lip balm holder. To fill the inside, you have a few options: add a bit of polyester fiber for a soft feel, insert a piece of cut cardboard for a sturdier lid with a better closure, or, if you want it to be washable, use a small piece of flexible plastic instead. The choice is yours!

The Straw

Chain 5, then slip stitch in the 1st loop of the chain, making it 6 loops in total.

Round 1 to 5: 6 sc (6)

Cut the yarn and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the straw on the top of the lid.

The Hinge

Chain 4, then starting the 2nd loop from the hook:

Round 1 to 4: 3 sc (3)

Cut the yarn and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the bottom of the hinge on the bottom of the cup, right next to the handle, then sew the top of the hinge to the lid.

The Cord Loop And Button

Chain 14, then cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the cord to the lid, ensuring a loop from the chain remains loose enough to slip over the button for a secure closure. Sew the button onto the cup, aligning it with the loop to keep the lid closed.

The Flowers

With the embroidery floss (1 strand) and the 2 mm crochet hook, make a magic circle.

Round 1: (Ch2, 1 dc, ch2, sl st in the magic circle) x 5

Cut the thread, leaving a tail for sewing. Make 10 flowers in the same way, then sew them onto the cup as decoration.

You can also make stars instead of flowers by making a magic circle then:

Round 1: 5 sc (5)

Round 2: (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in each stitch x 5

With this, your crochet lip balm holder is complete! Simply attach a keyring to the handle to transform it into a cute keychain or a stylish bag charm.

I had so much fun bringing this idea to life, and I can’t wait to see how yours turns out. If you make this crochet tumbler lip balm holder, I’d love to see it! Share your creation with me on Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest, and don’t forget to tag me. And if you enjoy crochet tutorials, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fun projects.

Happy crocheting, and see you in the next pattern!