A crochet glasses holder is a brilliant way to keep your glasses safe and accessible. It’s a small, lightweight case that’s both practical and stylish, and you can even make it unique with adorable features like ears, eyes, or other fun accents! Whether it’s for carrying your glasses or simply as a charming addition to your accessories, this crochet pattern is a creative and functional solution.
Once finished, your glasses holder will stand up like a small, reliable basket. Its raised edges offer protection, while additions like handles or “ears” give it a playful, delightful look that makes it even more special. If you want to keep your glasses secure in your bag or display them on your nightstand, this holder is portable and useful for daily life.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Bulky yarn (size 5) made of wool and acrylic mix (you may use any type of yarn).
- Hook Size: 6 mm crochet hook.
- Other Tools:
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- A few stitch markers.
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Finished Size: The glasses holder size will depend on the number of rounds you complete. As shown in the tutorial, the finished size fits standard eyeglasses. To adjust for larger glasses, continue increasing the rounds as described.
- Customization Ideas:
- Embellish with crocheted decorations like a small heart or add embroidered facial details (eyes, blush, etc.).
- Experiment with different yarn colors for a striped or ombre effect.
- Adjust the number of rows to make the holder taller or shorter.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- st: Stitch
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc into the same stitch)
- tr: Treble Crochet (yarn over twice before inserting into the stitch)
Note: This pattern uses US terminology.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Base of the Glasses Holder (Rounds 1-5)
- Start with a foundation chain:
- Make a slip knot and chain 11.
- Round 1:
- Work 3 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. Place a stitch marker in the first sc.
- Work 1 sc into each of the next 8 chains.
- In the last chain, work 3 sc.
- Continue working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: work 1 sc into each of the next 8 chains.
- Join the round by slip stitching into the first sc.
- Stitch count: 22 stitches (8 + 3 + 8 + 3).
- Round 2:
- Chain 1. Make 1 sc in the first stitch (place a stitch marker here to mark the beginning of the round).
- In each of the next 3 stitches, make 2 sc (inc).
- Work 1 sc into the next 8 stitches.
- In the next 3 stitches, make 2 sc (inc) in each.
- Work 1 sc into the next 8 stitches.
- Join with a sl st into the first sc.
- Stitch count: 28 stitches (8 + 6 + 8 + 6).
- Round 3:
- Chain 1. Make 1 sc in the first stitch (mark the first sc with a stitch marker).
- Work the following pattern around the rounded corners: 1 sc, inc (repeating 3 times).
- Work 1 sc into the next 8 stitches.
- Repeat the corner pattern: 1 sc, inc (repeating 3 times on the second rounded corner).
- Work 1 sc into the next 8 stitches.
- Join with a sl st into the first sc.
- Stitch count: 34 stitches.
- Round 4:
- Chain 1. Make 1 sc in the first stitch (mark the first sc).
- Work the following pattern for the round edges: 1 sc, 1 sc, inc (repeat three times for a total of 12 stitches on the round corners).
- Work 8 sc across the straight side.
- Repeat the pattern for the second rounded edge: 1 sc, 1 sc, inc (12 stitched in total from these sections).
- Work 8 sc across the other straight side.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Stitch count: 40 stitches.
- Optional Rounds (If Needed):
- If your glasses do not yet fit the oval, continue increasing the size.
- For example, in Round 5, use the pattern 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, inc along the rounded edges (and continue accordingly for subsequent rounds) while maintaining 8 sc on the straight sides.
Building the Walls of the Holder
- Starting to Build the Walls:
- Chain 1. Turn your work.
- To create an edge, work only in the front loops of each stitch. Make 1 sc in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Subsequent Rows for the Walls:
- Chain 1, turn your work, and now work into BOTH loops of each stitch.
- Continue working in rows of single crochet until the holder reaches your desired height.
Adding the Ears (Optional)
- After completing the first row of the walls, begin working in the area where you want to place the ears.
- Ears:
- Work 12 single crochets along the edge where the first ear will be placed.
- Chain 2. In the next stitch, work 4 treble crochets.
- Chain 2 and single crochet into the next stitch.
- Work slip stitches across to move to the second ear placement.
- Repeat the ear pattern (12 sc, chain 2, 4 tr in the next stitch, chain 2, sc in the next stitch).
Finishing Touches
- After completing the final rows of your holder, secure the end of your yarn by cutting and threading it through your yarn needle. Weave in the ends carefully to hide them.
- Optional Embellishment:
- Attach decorations such as crocheted hearts or embroider facial details (e.g., eyes, blush) using scrap yarn.
- For the eyes, make a simple oval with brown yarn and a tiny white highlight on one side. Add blush underneath the eyes using pink thread.
Customization & Assembly Tips
- You can adjust the height and design of your glasses holder by adding or removing rows from the wall section.
- To add personality, use scrap yarn to embroider facial details or sew on crocheted shapes for added cuteness.
