Crochet Sunglasses Pouch Guide for Beginners
Crafted with 100% organic cotton yarn, this crocheted sunglasses pouch combines style and function. The design features vibrant granny squares, adding a touch of classic charm to protect your sunglasses or reading glasses. The compact and soft pouch is perfect for summer outings, ensuring your eyewear remains scratch-free.
Materials:
- 100% organic cotton yarn in three different colors
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Pair of scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- dc: double crochet
- sc: single crochet
Pattern Notes:
- Cluster: 3 dc stitches worked into the same space.
- Corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc worked into the same space.
Uses & Shape:
This sunglasses pouch is not just functional but also versatile. Its soft, rectangular shape ensures easy handling and fits comfortably in pockets or bags. Besides sunglasses, it is also ideal for protecting reading glasses, making it a wonderful handmade gift.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Granny Squares:
- Round 1: Start with a slipknot and chain (ch) 4. Slip stitch (sl st) to close the ring. Create a cluster: ch 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), then 2 double crochet (dc) in the ring. Ch 3, then 1 cluster (3 dc) and ch 3. Repeat this twice more, then sl st on top of the initial ch 3. Finish with 1 sl st in the next 2 stitches, ch 1, pull to cut and weave the tails.
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- Round 2: With the second color, make a standing dc: yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Complete the corner with 2 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc. Continue with 1 cluster into the next space. Sl st on top of the standing dc, ch 1, pull and cut the yarn.
- Round 3: Switch to the third color, repeat the corner pattern: 1 standing dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. Place 1 cluster (3 dc) into the next space. Complete the round with corners and clusters, then sl st in the next 2 stitches.
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- Round 4: Make a fake dc: single crochet (sc), pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through the 2 loops. Complete the corner with 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. Place 1 cluster (3 dc) into the next 2 spaces.
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- Round 5: Switch back to the second color, make 1 standing dc. Continue with 1 cluster into the next 3 spaces. Repeat to make 4 identical granny squares, optionally stretch them on a foam board.
- Joining Squares:
- Slip stitch through the corresponding stitches of each square, ensuring the tail ends up at the back of your work. Join all four squares forming the pouch body.
- Creating the Pouch:
- Attach the first color yarn in one of the corners. Work 1 sc into each stitch, passing through both loops. Make 2 sc in each corner, working around the pouch opening one side at a time. Join the last stitch with a sl st, ch 1, pull and cut the yarn.
- Handle:
- Insert the hook into the middle of the pouch edge, chain 50 (adjust based on preference), sl st back into the starting stitch. To create a closure loop, insert the hook into the middle and ch 5, closing with either a sl st or sc. Finish by weaving in the ends.
Credit Hook & Loop Crochet Tutorials
Conclusion:
Following these steps, you can craft a beautiful and functional sunglasses pouch, perfect for everyday use or as a thoughtful gift. Enjoy the satisfaction of making something both useful and beautiful with these easy-to-follow instructions!
