Easy Cell Phone Pouch Free Crochet Pattern
The Easy Cell Phone Pouch is a small bag that you can carry your cell phone, and small items in on the go. Make the handle long so you can wear it across your body to keep your hands free. This unique but fun way of making the stitch is rewarding in this quick project.
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A work in progress photo here, I usually take a small portable project with me to work on when I’m away from home.
Cell Phone Pouch
Skill Level: Easy
Size/Measurements: 6” wide x 7” tall, excludes handle
Supplies:
Yarn: Color A: Solid 60yds; Color B: Variegated 60yds, #3 weight
Hook: 5.0 mm [US H] or size to obtain gauge
Charm with tassel
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Yarn needle
Gauge: 17 stitches X 14 rows = 4 inches
Abbreviations – In US Terms:
ch(s) – chain(s)
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
yu – yarn under
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Yarn Over (yo): yarn over your hook from back to front.
Yarn Under (yu): yarn over your hook from front to back. See video HERE.
Yarn Under & Over Single Crochet: With Color A, insert in specified stitch, yo, pull up loop, 2 loops on hook, with Color B, yu, 3 loops on hook, with Color A, yo, pull through 3 loops on hook. Tug on Color B slightly to pull into place. (1 sc made). Check back or WS of work to see Color B loop is uniform across.
Notes:
- Use both colors on each row throughout, carry Color B on top of current row.
- Give a slight tug on Color B after you complete the sc.
- Check back of work to see Color B loop is uniform across, current side will not have the Color B loop showing.
Instructions:
Color A – Ch 26 (leave long tail for seaming)
Color B – lay yarn on top of chain to begin (normal tail for weaving in).
Row 1: *With Color A, insert in next st, yo, pull up loop, yu with Color B, yo with Color A, pull through 3 loops on hook, give a slight tug on Color B* repeat *-* across. (25 sc).
Front:
Back:
Row 1 complete, Color B makes horizontal loops going across.
Row 2: With Color A, ch 1, turn, *with Color A, insert in next st, yo, pull up loop, yu with Color B, yo with Color A, pull through 3 loops on hook, give a slight tug on Color B* repeat *-* across. (25 sc).
Repeat Row 2 until desired length or approximately 44 rows. DO NOT END OFF.
Fold in half lengthwise. Using both Colors held together, loosely slip stitch around top opening of bag, all the way around. DO NOT END OFF, continue to handle.
HANDLE:
Use both Colors held together from above.
Ch 145, or desired length.
Careful not to twist chain, slip stitch to opposite side. Leave long tail to seam side.
SEAM:
Thread long tail, Color A only, onto yarn needle. Use the running stitch to sew both edges together along one side with RS facing. Repeat for the other side. Weave in all ends.
Embellish with a button, fringe, tassels, beads, etc. Get the charm HERE.
End of Pattern
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