Looking for a stylish way to carry your phone? This crochet phone bag combines beauty and functionality into a versatile accessory. It's compact yet spacious enough for your essentials, making it perfect for daily use or as a thoughtful handmade gift to showcase your crochet skills!
This crochet phone bag is perfect for keeping your phone safe, organized, and easily accessible. Its durable design ensures long-lasting use, while the appealing stitch patterns add a modern, handcrafted charm. Lightweight and practical, it’s an ideal companion for errands, walks, or casual outings.
Crochet Bag for Everyday Use
Creating this crochet phone bag is a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels. The customizable pattern allows you to experiment with colors, yarns, and sizes, letting you showcase your creativity while crafting a functional, chic accessory you can take anywhere.
Materials and Preparation:
To make the Crochet Phone Bag, you'll need the following materials:
- Yarn: Medium weight yarn (4) – approx. 50g
- Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.00 mm)
- Additional Tools: Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Abbreviations and Notes:
Throughout this pattern, the following abbreviations will be used:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- ST(S): Stitch(es)
Important Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is worked in rounds unless stated otherwise.
- Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of your place.
- Ensure your tension is consistent throughout the pattern for a uniform finish.
Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:
- Gauge: 16 SC x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) square.
- Ensure you check your gauge before starting to ensure the correct sizing.
- Finished Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches tall.
- No special techniques are required; this pattern uses basic crochet stitches.
Step-by-Step Pattern:
Base/Foundation:
- CH 15
- Round 1: SC in the 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across, 3 SC in last CH. Working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, SC in each CH across, 2 SC in last CH (total 32 STS). Do not join, work in a continuous round. Place a stitch marker in the first SC to mark the beginning of the round.
Body:
- Round 2: SC in each SC around. (32 STS)
- Repeat Round 2 until the piece measures 6 inches from the base.
Top Border:
- Final Round: SL ST in the next ST, CH 3, skip 1 ST, SL ST in the next ST around. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Optional Strap:
- CH 80 or your desired length.
- Attach one end of the chain strap to one top corner of the phone bag with a SL ST, and the other end to the opposite top corner. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Your Crochet Phone Bag is now complete! Feel free to personalize it with embellishments or different colors.
Pattern Question
Question: Can I adjust the size of the bag to fit a larger or smaller phone?
Answer: Absolutely! Simply increase or decrease the starting chain and adjust the number of rows for both the bag body and flap as needed for a perfect fit.
Conclusion
Crocheting this cute phone bag is a fulfilling project that combines style, function, and creative expression. With endless ways to customize, it’s a perfect beginner-friendly craft that adds a touch of handmade charm to your everyday life. Try it—you’ll love it!
