Crochet and knitting have been experiencing a fashionable revival in recent years, there’s even been quite a few celebrities getting in on the fun. Whether you are an avid Knitter, Crocheter or general Hobbyist, then chances are you have a stash of threads/wool left over from previous projects. But there’s no need to consign them to the rubbish bin, with todays Crochet phone case pattern.
I actually wrote this pattern several years ago for the Boden Community but I think it would make a great homemade present so thought I’d share it again today.
We all seem to live our lives through our mobile phones and Crocheted phone cases are not only pretty, they’re practical too! First they help to protect your screen, second they don’t muffle the ringing tone as solid cases can.
What You’ll Need
Left over DK Wool or DK Cotton yarn
A Mobile Phone
3.5mm Crochet Needle
To Begin
Begin by making a chain long enough to go right around your phone. Mine was 26 chains and then use a slip stitch to join into a ring.
Round 1ch 1, 25 dc, (this is one dc into every chain stitch), then sl st into first chain to close up the circle. Round 2ch 3 and then work 1 tr into each stitch until you have completed the circle and then join with a sl st. Round 3Join second colour into top of any tr st from last round, ch 3 and the work 1 tr into each stitch until you have completed the circle and then join with a sl st. Rounds 4 – 13. Join in new colours , ch 3 and then work 1 tr into each stitch until you have completed the circle and then join with a sl st. You may need to adjust the amount of rounds you complete here depending on the size of your phone.
Last Round
ch 1, dc into each stitch of the last round and join with a sl st.
Sewing Up
To sew up, turn your phone case inside out and use a large needle to weave in all the loose ends. To close the bottom of the case, sew along the edge with an over sewing stitch.
Once all ends are sewn in, turn the case the right way out. To close, sew on a button and then join the yarn to the top edge and make enough chain stitches to be fit over the button.
Mine was 18 chain stitches. Finally weave in these ends and place your phone in its smart new case. Here are some more examples of cases I have made.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch: chain dc: double crochet sl st: slip stitch tr: treble crochet
I am useless at knitting, and the whole crochet thing being honest lol will share this with my sister though, she is very good at crochet x
How pretty – I think my New Years resolution will be to learn to crochet as I’d love to be able to make things like this x
This would make a great home-made Christmas present for someone crafty! Whilst I have done a little knitting before, I wouldn’t have a clue with crochet but I enjoyed reading how to do it!
These are really pretty, I would love to learn to crotchet. Maybe i will give it a go this year x
I’ve never tried crochet but I have a few friends who love it, maybe I’ll give it a go theis Christmas for some hand made loveliness although I doubt it look as good as yours x
They look beautiful your crocheted phone cases, with I had the talent to learn and make myself one!xx
love the colours. Crochet is something I would love to learn how to do
So impressed with those who can be creative with crafts – what a lovely gift this would make!
Oh these are so cute, what a lovely little idea and a great present as well. x
I’d love to be able to knit and crochet but I’m really hopeless. These cases are cute and original.
How fabulous! Well done you for doing this, very clever. It’s been a long time since I created something with wool. Maybe one day I’ll find the time to be able to do it!
Oh this would make a great christmas gift. I still can not crochet, I have tried and even took lessons!