This crochet phone case is a sweet little project to protect your phone and add a handmade touch. It develops into a simple pouch, with a neat bottom seam and a button loop closure at the top.
Reasons to Love This Project
This is a small fast and easily customisable crochet project. It’s a great way to use up leftover yarn, practise basic stitches and make a cute everyday accessory.
Materials Required
- Yarn in a main colour
- Small amount of contrasting yarn
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Needle. Yarn.
- Scissors Button
- Sewing needle and thread (to sew on the button)
- Choose a yarn and hook size that gives you the fit and texture you like.
Best Yarn for This Project
A cotton, acrylic or lightweight yarn that is smooth works well, as it gives the case some structure without being too bulky. Pick a yarn that is soft but strong enough to protect your phone.
Skill Level
Simple and beginner-friendly.
Size & Fit Guide
Use a foundation chain that fits comfortably around your phone. The case should slide on, but be not too loose. Crochet the length until it covers your phone the way you want it to. Close the bottom.
Stitches Used Chain
- slip-stitch
- sc
- DC – Double crochet.
- crochet back loop
- Whip stitch to finish
How to Prepare:
Lay the foundation
Make a chain long enough to fit around your phone. Carefully join it to form a ring, ensuring the chain is not twisted.
Main Section Work
Crochet single around the ring to build up the body of the case. Maintain even tension so that the pouch remains straight and taut.
Add accent detail
Work a contrast stripe in double crochet in the back loops. This adds a simple decorative band and a little texture to the case.
Keep the Body moving
Change to the main colour and work in rounds until the pouch is long enough to hold your phone. Try it on the phone as you go so it feels right.
Shut the Bottom
Line up the bottom edge of the case straight on the edge of the table. Using a yarn needle, whip stitch the bottom closed and weave in the yarn tail.
Add button closure
Sew a button on the front of the case. On the top edge, use the contrast yarn to make a loop that fits over the button. Tie or weave the yarn tails in neatly.
How to Succeed
Crochet and try on often, especially before closing the bottom. Begin with a chain that is a little tight, but not tight. You may want to place a stitch marker to mark your beginning of round. Weave the ends toward the inside for a neat outside.
Things to Keep Away From
- Chain too tight
- Twist chain before connecting
- Crochet pouch too short
- Inserting the button without checking the size of the loop
- Leaving trailing ends of yarn in the case
Ideas for Customisation
experiment with different colour stripes, add a small bow, use a decorative button, or make the case longer for a bigger phone. You can add a simple strap, or a matching pouch for earbuds.
Style Inspiration
Use as a soft phone sleeve in your bag, give as a gift with a matching keychain or make several in different colours for friends and family.
Instructions for Care
Wash gently in cool water if necessary. Reshape pouch and dry flat. Wash without overstretching the loop button.
Time Required
This can take anywhere from a few hours depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern.
Summary
This crochet phone case is a simple and useful project with just enough detail to make it feel special. It is easy to adjust, fun to customise, and perfect for daily use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do this for any size phone?
Yes. Make the starting chain long enough to fit around your phone, then crochet until the pouch is the correct length.
Does the case require a button?
The button helps secure the phone, but you can leave it off or use another closure if you’d like.
Can a beginner make this?
Yes. It is worked in basic stitches with minimal shaping.
What kind of yarn do I need?
Choose yarns that create a firm but flexible fabric. Cotton or acrylic are both good.
Can I strap it on?
Yes. You can crochet a little strap and sew it tightly to the top or side of the case.
