The Crafty Chic Crochet Cell Phone Bag is the perfect blend of style and functionality, making it a must-have accessory for crocheters. This easy crochet project is designed with basic crochet stitches, making it perfect for beginners. Whether you’re looking for a simple crochet phone case pattern for your own use or a thoughtful handmade gift, this pattern has you covered.
I created the Craft Chic Crochet Cell Phone Bag as a solution for carrying my cell phone when I need to travel light but my pants have no pockets. Seriously, what is it with women’s pants not having pockets?!
Its cross-body strap is comfortable and stylish. I get compliments every time I wear mine out.
The Crafty Chic Cell Phone Bag makes a great gift and can be customized in your favorite colors to add a personal touch. Get ready to create a stylish and practical accessory with this fun and easy crochet pattern!
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What can I use to crochet a bag for my cell phone?
For this phone pouch project, you can use any DK weight yarn that you have in your stash.
You’ll need less than 100 yards of a single color to complete this project so if you have leftover yarn from a previous project, this is a great project to use it up.
I chose to use King Cole Simply Denim DK yarn for this project because it a a solid workhorse yarn but is still incredibly soft so I’m not worried about any potential damage to my phone as it goes in and out of the crochet case.
Simply Denim DK is machine washable so if it needs cleaning, a quick trip in the wash is all it takes for it to look great again.
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Skill Level:
- Easy
Terminology:
- US Terms
Supplies:
- E / 3.5 mm Crochet Hook –> I used these ergonomic crochet hooks
- King Cole Simply Denim DK (50% Cotton, 50% Antipilling Acrylic yarn, DK (3), 306 yds/280 m, 100g/3.5oz) –> Available at your local yarn store, on Amazon or Lovecrafts
- 1 skein of the color of your choice. I used Turquois Denim (Shade 5507) (approx. 83 yds/27 g)
- 1 skein of the color of your choice. I used Turquois Denim (Shade 5507) (approx. 83 yds/27 g)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Purse Strap in Desired Length – I used a 48” long leather strap from Amazon
- 2 – 10mm D Rings – I used these ones from Amazon
Abbreviations:
(Click links in list to view a photo & video tutorial for that stitch / technique)
- CH(s) = Chain(s)
- FO = Finish Off
- SC = Single Crochet
- SCINC = Single Crochet Increase / 2 Single Crochet Stitches in the Same Stitch
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST(s) = Stitch(es)
- TR = Treble Crochet
Special Stitches & Techniques:
- Invisible Finish/Join: FO leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. Skip a stitch and place the tapestry needle through the top of the next stitch from front to back and pull the yarn tail through to the back. Place the tip of needle into the top of the last stitch worked, under the back loop only of the stitch and pull through to the back of the work. Weave in the end. Find a tutorial here: https://www.theloopylamb.com/invisible-finish-crochet-tutorial/
Finished Size:
- Approx 3.75” across x 6.5” tall when laid flat.
- Fits phones that measure up to 3.75” across x 6.25” tall x 5/8” thick.
- If your phone is taller, see the notes for instructions for adjusting the height of the project.
Gauge:
- Approx. 24 sts x 26 Rounds = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Gauge is vital to the project to ensure that it fits as expected.
- A 3.5mm crochet hook is recommended for this pattern but I suggest using whatever hook size is needed to match the given gauge.
- Reading the Pattern: Instructions in brackets: I.e.: (SC, SCINC) x 6, this means you’ll work 1 SC stitch in the first stitch and then SCINC in the next and you’ll repeat that pattern a total of 6 times.
- Numbers indicated in () at the end of a Round/Row indicate the number of stitches you should have at the end of the Round/Row. I recommend counting your stitches at the end of each Round/Row before moving on to the next.
- Where SC is followed by a number (i.e. SC 14), you’ll work 1 SC stitch in the next 14 stitches or chains, unless the pattern specifies to work those stitches into the same stitch or chain.
- This pattern is worked in continuous Rounds (unless where stated otherwise). Do not join at the end of the Round, unless indicated. A stitch marker is used to keep track of the beginning of the Round.
- This pattern is worked from the bottom of the case to the top.
- To adjust the height of the case, repeat Rows 3 – 8 until the case has almost
reached the desired size and then continue on to Rounds 37 – 42 – adding any additional rows of single crochet as necessary to fit your phone.
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Crafty Chic Crochet Cell Phone Bag Pattern
CH 20.
Round 1: SCINC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC 17, work 3 SC in the last CH, working on the other side of the chain, SC 18. (40)
Not sure how to work on both sides of a crochet chain? Check out my tutorial How to Crochet on Both Sides of a Foundation Chain here.
Round 2: (SCINC) x 2, SC 17, (SCINC) x 3, SC 17, SCINC. (46)
Rounds 3 – 7: SC around. (46)
Round 8: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 9 – 11: SC around. (46)
Round 12: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 13 – 15: SC around. (46)
Round 16: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 17 – 19: SC around. (46)
Round 20: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 21 – 23: SC around. (46)
Round 24: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
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Rounds 25 – 27: SC around. (46)
Round 28: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 29 – 31: SC around. (46)
Round 32: SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 33 – 35: SC around. (46)
Round 36: (SC in the first ST, TR in the next) x 23. (46)
Rounds 37 – 42: SC around. (46)
FO using invisible finish (see Special Stitches & Techniques) and weave in ends.
Finishing:
Using a length of yarn threaded onto a tapestry needle, sew a D-Ring to each side of the case, near the opening/top of the case.
Sew along the long, flat edge of the D-Ring. FO and weave in ends. Attach one end of the strap to each D-Ring.
That’s it! I hope that you enjoyed making my Crafty Chic Cell Phone Bag Crochet Pattern. I’d love to see your finished bags! If you share your crochet projects on social media, please tag me @theloopylamb and/or use the hashtag #theloopylamb so I can see your project and share it as well.
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