Checkered Crochet Case Pattern
My secret to organizing my bags and purses is having a small crochet case to hold random and small items!
I wasn't sure what to call this project but I thought of the junk drawer everyone has - the drawer in the kitchen or bedroom or office where you stash miscellaneous things like rubber bands and measuring tape or journals and gum.
Well, I don't know about you but I tend to have random things in my purse or backpack that I do use and/or need but they end up all over the place. And even more frustrating is when I change purses and I forget to transfer every little random item from one bag to another!
Keys, wallet, and phone are pretty standard items that I won't leave the house without but there are other things I usually forget like chapstick, tissues, hair ties, etc.
To solve this problem I made a crochet pouch to store the small items so that when I change bags, all I need to do is grab this pouch and not worry about forgetting my lip balm or asthma inhaler. Of course, this would also be great as a make-up bag, phone case, sunglasses case, or even a pouch to store crochet/knit/sewing notions!
Checkered Crochet Case Pattern
To make this pouch I went with a basic single crochet stitch and, because I'm still practicing, I did it in a checkered tapestry crochet design.
You can create this case in a solid color or you can use multiple colors and combinations!
Finished size: approx. 7.5” x 4.5”
Gauge: 18 sc sts x 18 rows = 4” square
Materials
3.75mm crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn, I’m using Bernat Super Value in Soft Grey, True Grey, and Dark Grey, approx. 50 grams total
6” zipper
Needle and thread for sewing zipper
Yarn needle for sewing
Stitch marker
Scissors
Optional fabric lining
Pattern Notes
This crochet case pattern is worked in rows of single crochet stitches.
If you are adding a liner to this tapestry crochet project, I recommend using floats, which is to leave unused yarn loosely hanging, as pictured.
If you are not adding a liner, I recommend carrying your yarn throughout so there are no loose strands inside your bag.
Case Pattern
Row 1: ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn.
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 2 40 more times, making color switches if desired.
Cut the yarn and proceed to the next steps.
If you are adding a fabric liner measure and cut the fabric using your completed rectangle as a sizing reference.
After making the rectangle I sewed the sides together but because I did not want a flat case, I added a bit of width to the sides.
I picked up stitches in the center, decreasing as I got to the top, and then sewed the rectangle to the sides.
I made a liner with some scrap fabric and stitched it into the case.
For the zipper I used a sharp yarn needle to sew chain stitches, which I later sewed directly to the second last row of the crochet pouch.
Now I have a fancy, and functional, case where I can safely store the little things I forget!
If you make this checkered crochet case I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
Looking for more tapestry crochet projects? Then you might like these:
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com
