Love Knot Crochet Hook Organizer: A Free Pattern by Alexis Weber

If you’ve been crocheting for any length of time, you already know the struggle. You reach into your bag for a specific hook size and instead pull out three others, a stitch marker you forgot you owned, and a mystery piece of yarn that’s been living in there since 2019. Your hooks are scattered, your case is a mess, and somehow the one size you actually need is the last one you find. Sound familiar? This pattern is here to change all of that.

The Love Knot Crochet Hook Organizer by Alexis Weber is a beautiful, functional project that every crocheter deserves to have — and to make for themselves. It’s crafted using the love knot stitch (also called the Solomon’s knot), which gives the finished piece an open, lacy texture that’s both elegant and incredibly practical. The finished organizer rolls up neatly, ties closed with a ribbon or length of yarn, and keeps every single hook in its own dedicated pocket so you can find exactly what you need at a glance.

Whether you’re a beginner who’s just started building a hook collection or a seasoned crocheter whose collection has grown completely out of control, this organizer is the kind of project that genuinely improves your crafting life. And the best part? It’s made with the same love knot stitch that gives it its name, so you’ll be practicing a beautiful and often-underused technique while making something you’ll reach for every single day.

Let’s get into everything you need to know.

What Is the Love Knot Stitch?

Before diving into the pattern itself, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate the stitch at the heart of this project. The love knot stitch, sometimes called Solomon’s knot, is one of the most distinctive stitches in crochet. It creates a series of elongated loops that lock together through single crochet stitches, producing an open, net-like fabric that has an almost handmade lace quality to it.

The stitch gets its name from its shape — each completed knot forms a small, interlocked loop that resembles a love knot in traditional jewelry. When worked in rows or joined in rounds, it creates an airy mesh that’s stronger and more structured than it looks. It’s been used for decades in shawls, bags, and wraps precisely because it’s lightweight, breathable, and visually stunning without requiring complicated techniques.

For a hook organizer, the love knot stitch is actually an ideal structural choice. The slight elasticity of the mesh means the pockets can gently stretch to accommodate hooks of various sizes. The open weave lets you see through to the hooks inside without opening or unrolling, so you can identify what you’re looking for right away. And the texture adds a lovely artisan quality to a utilitarian object — because why shouldn’t your tools be beautiful?

If you’ve never worked the love knot stitch before, this pattern is a wonderful introduction to it. The stitch itself is simple once you understand the mechanics, and an organizer is a very forgiving project because any slight variation in your knot size or tension creates character rather than noticeable mistakes.

Materials You’ll Need

One of the best things about this pattern is that it doesn’t require much. You probably already have most of what you need in your stash.

Yarn: A smooth, medium-weight worsted yarn (size 4) works beautifully for this project. You’ll want something with good stitch definition so the love knots are visible and crisp. Cotton or a cotton blend is an especially good choice because it holds its shape well, has minimal stretch, and is durable enough to stand up to being rolled and unrolled hundreds of times. That said, an acrylic yarn with some body will also work perfectly. You’ll need approximately 150 to 200 yards depending on the finished size of your organizer.

Hook: Use a size 5 mm (US H/8) crochet hook to work the pattern. This is also a wonderful opportunity to think about what hooks you’ll eventually be storing in the finished organizer, which gives this project a particularly satisfying cyclical quality.

Notions: You’ll need a yarn needle for weaving in ends, a length of ribbon, cord, or yarn for the tie closure (approximately 30 inches), and scissors. Stitch markers can be helpful for tracking your rows, especially when you’re still getting comfortable with the love knot stitch rhythm.

Optional but recommended: A small piece of non-slip fabric or ribbon to reinforce the pocket dividers if you plan to carry very heavy hooks or bulky accessories.

Gauge

Gauge is somewhat flexible in this pattern because the pocket sizes can be adjusted easily, but as a general reference, 3 love knots by 4 rows in the love knot stitch should measure approximately 4 inches by 4 inches using a 5 mm hook and worsted weight yarn. Work a small swatch before beginning if you want to ensure your organizer will be a specific finished size.

Finished Dimensions

The pattern as written creates an organizer that measures approximately 12 inches wide and 8 inches tall when laid flat. When rolled, it fits comfortably in a project bag, tote, or even a large purse. It accommodates up to 16 standard crochet hooks side by side, with pocket depth of approximately 6 inches — enough to hold hooks from 2 mm steel hooks up to a 15 mm jumbo hook when standing upright in the pockets.

If you want a smaller organizer for a travel set or a larger one for a more expansive collection, the instructions below include notes on how to adjust the dimensions.

Special Stitches and Abbreviations

Before starting, familiarize yourself with these terms as they’re used throughout the pattern.

LK (Love Knot / Solomon’s Knot): Draw up a long loop approximately ¾ inch to 1 inch on your hook, yarn over and pull through (this creates an elongated chain stitch), then insert your hook into the back single loop of the long chain you just created, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (a single crochet worked into the back of the extended chain). One love knot complete.

SC: Single crochet.

Ch: Chain.

St: Stitch.

Sk: Skip.

RS: Right side.

WS: Wrong side.

Pattern Instructions

Base Panel

The base panel forms the back layer of your organizer — the flat surface against which the pockets will sit.

Chain 40.

Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in each chain across. (39 SC) Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, SC in each stitch across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, SC in each stitch across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until your base panel measures 8 inches in length from the starting chain. Fasten off and weave in ends. Set the base panel aside.

This creates a firm, solid foundation for your organizer. If you prefer a slightly softer base, you can work the base panel in a half double crochet instead, which adds a bit of drape without sacrificing structure.

Love Knot Pocket Panel

The pocket panel is worked separately and then joined to the base panel. This is where the love knot stitch comes into play, and where the magic of the pattern really happens.

With a new length of yarn (you can use the same color or a contrasting color for a two-tone effect), chain 6.

Foundation: Work 1 LK, then SC into the 4th chain from your starting point to anchor the first knot. Continue working LK and SC pairs across until you have a row of love knots that measures 12 inches across. This will typically be about 9 to 10 love knots depending on your individual knot size.

Row 1: Turn, work 1 LK, SC into the back loop of the second knot from the hook, continue in pattern across.

Continue working in the love knot stitch pattern until the pocket panel measures 7 inches tall. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Pocket Dividers

The pockets are created by working a series of vertical seams that join the pocket panel to the base panel at regular intervals, creating individual slots for each hook.

Lay your base panel flat with the right side facing up. Place the love knot pocket panel on top of the base panel, aligning the bottom edges. The top of the pocket panel will sit slightly lower than the top edge of the base panel — this gap is intentional and creates a flap that can be folded over to keep hooks from falling out.

Using your yarn needle and a length of yarn, whipstitch along the bottom edge of both panels, joining them together securely.

Now, beginning at the left edge of the joined panels, measure and mark positions every ¾ inch across the width. These marks indicate where your pocket dividers will go, creating individual slots for each hook.

At each marked position, use your yarn needle to work a vertical running stitch from the bottom edge of the pocket panel upward for approximately 6 inches, stitching through both layers. Tie off securely on the wrong side. Repeat at each marked position across the width of the organizer.

These dividers are what transforms the open mesh panel into individual hook pockets. The ¾-inch width is perfect for most standard hook sizes, but you can widen the spacing to 1 inch or 1.25 inches for jumbo hook sections if your collection includes very large hooks.

Finishing the Edges

With your hook and yarn, join to the top right corner of the organizer.

Work a row of SC evenly around all four edges of the organizer, working 3 SC into each corner to keep the corners flat and even. Join with a slip stitch to the first SC if you prefer a continuous border, or simply turn at each corner and work back and forth if you prefer a linear finish.

Work two more rows of SC border around all edges. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.

Adding the Closure

Fold the organizer in half widthwise to find the center point of the long edge (the side). Cut your ribbon or tie cord in half, giving you two equal lengths.

Attach one length of ribbon to the center-left edge of the organizer by folding it in half and using your yarn needle to stitch the fold point securely to the edge of the organizer. Repeat with the second length of ribbon on the center-right edge.

To close the organizer for storage, lay it flat, place your hooks in their pockets, roll it from one end to the other, and tie the two ribbon lengths in a bow around the outside of the roll. The love knot mesh keeps everything visible and accessible even while rolled, so you can peek at what’s inside without untying.

Tips for Making This Pattern Your Own

One of the great pleasures of making your own hook organizer is that you can customize it completely to suit your collection and your aesthetic. Here are some ideas to inspire you.

Play with color. Use a solid base panel and a variegated or contrasting color for the pocket panel. The love knot mesh will show off the yarn’s colors beautifully, and having two distinct colors makes it easier to see the pocket structure at a glance.

Add a label pocket. Before working your pocket dividers, leave a wider undivided section on one end of the organizer — approximately 3 inches wide — to create an open pocket for storing accessories like stitch markers, a small measuring tape, or a row counter.

Adjust for your collection. If you primarily work with very fine thread hooks, tighten your love knot size and narrow your pocket dividers. If you’re a bulky crafter, widen everything proportionally. The love knot stitch is wonderfully adaptable.

Try different yarns. While cotton is the most practical choice, a soft merino or a linen blend would give this project a completely different feel. A linen yarn in particular has a gorgeous drape and an artisan quality that makes the finished organizer feel almost like a piece of heirloom craft.

Gift it. This organizer makes an absolutely lovely gift for any crocheter in your life. Pair it with a set of hooks in a size range the recipient doesn’t yet have, and you’ve put together a truly thoughtful and handmade present that will be used for years.

Why Every Crocheter Needs a Hook Organizer

There’s something particularly satisfying about organizing your tools in a way that’s also handmade and beautiful. Most commercial hook cases are fine — functional, zippered, predictable — but there’s no real joy in them. A hand-crocheted organizer made with a stitch that you chose and executed yourself, in a yarn and color that you love, made to the exact dimensions of your collection? That’s something else entirely.

The Love Knot Crochet Hook Organizer by Alexis Weber also happens to be a wonderful project for building skills you’ll use in other crochet patterns. The love knot stitch appears in countless shawl and bag patterns, and understanding how it works — how the knots interlock, how tension affects the size and openness of the mesh — makes you a more versatile and confident crocheter. You’re not just making a useful object. You’re expanding your technical range.

There’s also something lovely about the circularity of the project. You use a crochet hook to make an organizer that will hold your crochet hooks. Every time you reach into a pocket for a hook, you’re touching something you made. That connection between the maker and the tool is one of the quiet joys of this particular project, and it’s one of the reasons so many people who make this organizer report that it becomes one of their favorite finished objects even though it was never meant to be anything more than a practical container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different hook size than 5 mm? Absolutely. A 4.5 mm hook will give you a slightly tighter, more defined mesh, while a 5.5 mm or 6 mm hook will create a more open, drapey fabric. Just keep in mind that a looser gauge will produce larger pockets, which may not hold smaller hooks as securely.

What if my love knots are coming out uneven? This is incredibly common when you’re first learning the stitch. Try to be consistent about how far you pull up the initial loop — using your fingers to hold the loop at a consistent length before working the locking single crochet really helps. After a few rows, your hands will find their rhythm.

Can I machine wash the finished organizer? If you made it with cotton yarn, yes — gentle cycle, cold water, and lay it flat to dry. Acrylic is generally machine washable as well. Check the label on whatever yarn you used, and when in doubt, hand wash to preserve the structure of the love knots.

Can I use this pattern to make other organizers? Yes. The same construction method works beautifully for a makeup brush organizer, a knitting needle case (extend the length for circulars or double-pointed needles), or even a pencil roll for an artist friend. The love knot mesh is a versatile structure for any kind of roll-up organizer.

A Final Note from the Pattern

The Love Knot Crochet Hook Organizer is one of those patterns that rewards you twice — once in the making, and once in the using. The love knot stitch is meditative and lovely to work once you find your groove with it, and the finished object is something you’ll genuinely appreciate every time you sit down to crochet.

Whether you’re making this for yourself, for a fellow crocheter, or as a gift for someone who’s just discovered the craft, put a little love into every knot. That’s what the stitch has always been about.

Happy crocheting.