Welcome to your next favorite project! Whether you’re looking for a quick handmade gift or a stylish way to carry your essentials, this crochet phone pouch is the perfect solution. It’s a versatile, beginner-friendly project that allows you to play with colors and textures while creating something truly functional.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of measuring your device, working in rounds for a seamless finish, and adding those final personal touches. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Approx. 50g of worsted-weight (medium/category 4) cotton or acrylic yarn. Cotton provides great structure, while acrylic offers softness.
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm or 4.0mm (use a smaller hook than recommended on the yarn label to ensure a dense, protective fabric).
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing on closures.
- Notions: Scissors, a stitch marker, and a closure of your choice (button, snap, or Velcro).
- Optional: Small charms, appliques, or ribbon for extra flair.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Work with a tight tension to prevent your phone from slipping through the gaps in your stitches.
- Sizing: Always measure your phone’s width and height. Add 1 inch to the width to ensure a comfortable fit.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation: Chain a length equal to your phone’s width plus 1 inch. Ensure your chain count is an even number.
- Base Row: Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. In the final chain, work 3 sc to turn the corner. Continue crocheting down the other side of the foundation chain. Work 2 sc in the first chain to complete the oval base. Place a stitch marker to track rounds.
- Body: Work sc in every stitch around. Continue working in a continuous spiral (round and round) without joining until your pouch reaches the desired height of your phone.
- The Flap: Once you reach the top of the phone, stop working in the round. Turn your work and sc across only the back half of the stitches. Continue working back and forth in rows until the flap is roughly 1/3 the length of the pouch.
- Flap Shaping (Optional): To create a rounded or pointed flap, decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of each row for the last 3 rows. Fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Secure the Closure: Sew your button onto the front of the pouch. If you didn’t leave a gap in your flap for a buttonhole, simply sew a loop of yarn or a ribbon to the edge of the flap to hook over the button.
- Weaving Ends: Always weave your yarn tails into the inside of the pouch securely to ensure they don’t snag on your phone screen.
- Tension Check: If you find the pouch is too loose, don’t be afraid to pull the yarn tighter or drop down a half-hook size. A snug pouch is safer for your device.
- Add Structure: If you prefer a sturdier pouch, consider lining the inside with a piece of felt or cotton fabric, cut slightly smaller than the pouch interior.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: