If you are like me, and your sunglasses end up getting thrown in your purse or bag because you don’t have any idea what happened to the case, then make yourself one of these for each of your purses! Make some for friends and family too. They don’t use a ton of yarn and are very simple to crochet. Even though it’s a soft-shell case, it still protects your glasses/sunglasses from getting scratched up by various items in your bag and also helps protect from “purse gunk” – not sure of the proper terminology, but you know that stuff like lint, hair, dust, etc. Read on to learn how to make this DIY simple rochet sunglass case.
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**All terminology and abbreviations are in US terms. **
Stitches and Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sl st = slip stitch
scflo – single crochet front loop only
scflo3tog = single crochet front loop only 3 together
scflo2tog = single crochet front loop only 2 together
Materials
Yarn– Whatever color choice you want. I prefer 100% cotton for this project. I used Lily Sugar’n Cream in the color Pebble Beach. It is a medium 4 weight cotton yarn.
Crochet hook – Any size H/5mm will do. If you are looking for crochet hooks, check these out.
Scissors – I prefer a small pair to keep in my crochet hook kit. These ones are perfect!
Darning or tapestry needle – Don’t have one? These ones are great!
Button – The one I used is a 3/4 in. wood button. I lost the original package but it is from a multi-pack of wood buttons.
Thread – I used embroidery thread to sew on the button. You can use any thread you have on hand.
How to Crochet this DIY Simple Crochet Sunglass Case
Begin by making a slip knot and chaining 14.
Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook and sc, sc in each chain across row (stitch count will now be 13).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn work, scflo (single crochet front loop only), scflo in each stitch across row.
Repeat row 2 until finished with row 40.
Row 41: We will start decreasing here. Ch 1, turn work, scflo2tog in first 2 stitches, scflo in each of the next 9 stitches, scflo2tog in last 2 stitches.
Row 42: Ch 1, turn work, scflo2tog in first 2 stitches, scflo in each of the next 7 stitches, scflo2tog in last 2 stitches.
Row 43: Ch 1, turn work, scflo2tog in first 2 stitches, scflo in each of the next 5 stitches, scflo2tog in last 2 stitches.
Row 44: Ch 1, turn work, scflo2tog in first 2 stitches, scflo in each of the next 3 stitches, scflo2tog in last 2 stitches.
Row 45: Ch 1, turn work, scflo2tog in first 2 stitches, ch 3 (this is going to make the button hole), skip the next stitch, and scflo2tog in last 2 stitches.
Row 46: Ch 1, turn work, scflo3tog using the first stitch, the stitch in the middle of the chain 3 (from previous row) and the last stitch. Chain 1 and tie off work.
Sewing together: Decide which side you want to be the “right side” (the side you want to face out when finished). Make sure the “right side” is facing up on your flat surface. Fold the bottom part up to row 40 (the last row before we started decreasing).
We will be stitching up the sides then turning it “right side” out when done.
To sew the sides: you can use whatever method you prefer, but I used the slip stitch method. Slip stitch in each stitch going up one side and tie off. Then slip stitch in each stitch going down the other side and tie off. I ended up with 19 slip stitches in each side.
Now would be a good time to weave in those ends while it is “wrong side” out, but I like to flip it right side out first just to make sure everything looks ok before I weave in the ends. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is “right side” out before moving to the next step.
Now fold the top flap over the body and figure out where you want to sew the button. It will be sewn on the front of the body and then will fit into that little slit we made by chaining 3 in row 45. I sewed my button 5 rows down from the top of the front of the body. A 3/4″ button will probably work best and whatever kind of thread you have that will fit through the button holes at least 2 or 3 times around (to make sure it’s not going anywhere).
Once the button is sewed on and the ends are weaved in, you are done crocheting this cute little sunglass case.
In just a few simple steps, you’ve created a practical and trendy crochet sunglass case! Embrace the joy of crafting while keeping your shades safe and stylish. Get ready to flaunt your handmade accessory everywhere you go!
Happy Crocheting!
