Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, practical, and utterly adorable project, you are going to love this crocheted animal eyeglass wallet pattern. It combines everyday functionality with playful design, creating a soft yet sturdy pouch that keeps your glasses safe from scratches and dust.
Whether you choose to make a sleepy cat, a wise little owl, or a cuddly bear, this project is endlessly customizable and makes a fantastic handmade gift. Grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s dive into this fun and rewarding make!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight or Worsted weight cotton yarn (cotton provides the best structure and durability for protecting glasses).
- Crochet Hook: Size US D/3 (3.25mm) or E/4 (3.5mm) to ensure tight, firm stitches.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
- Facial Details: Safety eyes (6mm–8mm) or scrap embroidery thread for animal features.
- Closure: One small button, a snap fastener, or a short zipper.
- Optional: Small scrap of soft fabric for lining the pouch.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- invdec: Invisible decrease
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- Note: Work in continuous rounds without joining unless specified, using a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation: Using your main yarn color, ch 25 (or a chain length matching the width of your glasses plus 1 inch). Join with a sl st to form a loop, taking care not to twist the chain.
- Base Pouch:
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch around. (25 sc)
- Rounds 2–20: Work 1 sc in each st around in a continuous spiral until the pouch measures the length of your glasses. Sl st to the next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the bottom shut if working flat, or simply finish the round if working in the round.
- Animal Features (Ears/Snout):
- Ears (Make 2): With secondary color, ch 4. Row 1: Working in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch, turn. (3 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, invdec, 1 sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Snout (Optional): Ch 4. Work 1 round of sc around the chain oval, increasing at the ends to keep it flat. Fasten off.
- Assembly:
- If you worked your pouch in a tube, sew the bottom edge closed from the inside.
- Attach the ears securely to the top edge of the pouch using your tapestry needle.
- Sew or glue the safety eyes and embroider a cute nose and whiskers onto the front of the wallet.
- Closure & Lining:
- Sew a button securely onto the front of the wallet, and create a small chain loop on the back flap to hook over it (or sew your snap fastener in place).
- If using fabric lining, hand-stitch the folded fabric pouch to the inside of your crochet work for an ultra-professional finish.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Tight Tension: Use a hook size smaller than normally recommended for your yarn weight to create a dense fabric that won’t let glasses arms poke through.
- Weave Ends Securely: Securely weave in all loose yarn ends on the inside of the pouch before adding a lining to keep your work looking tidy.
- Customize the Animal: Swap ear shapes easily—pointed triangles make great cats or foxes, while rounded semi-circles turn your pouch into a sweet bear!
- Safe for Kids: If gifting this to a child, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes to ensure it is completely baby and toddler-safe.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: