I’m really excited to share with you all another 1 hour project which also makes a perfect gift. This Crochet Glasses Case is created using the Even Moss Stitch which is one of my favorite stitches due to the interesting texture it creates.

In most post for my Cocoon Hanging Basket I mention that I have a LOT of sunglasses. I’ve been looking for a way to keep them safe and scratch free in my 3 Hour Tote bag when I throw everything in it for a day out. This glasses case is perfect.

But it doesn’t work for sunglesses only (and I usually wear pretty big, clunky, Jackie-O type sunglasses) it also works for regular glasses too. To be perfectly honest, you could also use it as a crochet hook case or as a case for anything else you want for that matter. I’m thinking comb or a few pens in your purse with a tiny notebook. This pattern is highly adaptable so as long as you shorten or widen each side by the same number of rows or stitches, you can create a pouch that suits your needs perfectly.

The very, very best thing about this quick crochet project is how quickly it works up. Lightning quick even. You can make this gorgeous and elegant case in under an hour! I’ve made 3 already just for my sunglasses and glasses and plan to make a few more for gifts in the coming weeks.

LET’S GET MAKING! Scroll down for the free pattern below OR you can get the Ad-Free, printable version from my Etsy store HERE

SUPPLY LIST – 5 mm hook, Yarn Used: Caron One Pound [4 weight yarn acrylic] in light Medium Grey, Approx 100 yards (92 metres), a 1 x 1” button, Scissors, Tapestry needle

STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS – CH – chain, SL ST – slip stitch, HDC – half double crochet

SIZES – N/A

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – 7” height by 4.25” width

GAUGE – N/A

DIFFICULTY LEVEL – Intermediate (just due to the assembly)

PATTERN & SIZING NOTES –

• This case is done using the EVEN MOSS STITCH which alternates between a SL ST and a HDC across a row
• This case is made with 2 assembled pieces (front and back)

INSTRUCTIONS –

CROCHET GLASSES CASE FRONT PIECE

CH 12 + 1 to turn and work 1^st ST in to the 2^nd CH from the hook

ROW 1 to 25: Alternate each ST across the row with a SL ST then a HDC ending on an HDC, CH 1 & turn (12)

EDGING: After completing row 25, CH 1 and SC around the entire piece, top bottom and sides, remembering to do 3 SC in each corner (total ST 78)

Tie off and cut

CROCHET GLASSES CASE BACK PIECE

CH 12 + 1 to turn and work 1^st ST in to the 2^nd CH from the hook

ROW 1 to 30: Alternate each ST across the row with a SL ST then a HDC ending on an HDC, CH 1 & turn (12)

EDGING: After completing row 30, CH 1 and SC around the entire piece, top bottom and sides, remembering to do 3 SC in each corner (total ST 88)

Tie off and cut

CROCHET GLASSES CASE ASSEMBLY

– Put the 2 pieces together with the right sides out (wrong sides in together on the inside) and the longer piece in the back

– Find your bottom left corner (the middle SC in the corner of the 3 SC) and start from here, joining your piece of yarn to edge/join the pieces

– SC in each stitch around to join the 2 pieces – when you get to the end of where the 2 join, continue SC’ing across the longer part of the back piece to ST 6 of the top, where you will CH 5 and join back in to ST 7 to make your button hole, continue SC’ing until you come around the other side and continue to join the 2 pieces together on the other side

– Tie off and weave in ends

– Attach/sew on button in the appropriate spot (mine is attached at approx. Row 7 from the top, not including the edging row – use your own glasses as a guide

Voila! A cute and functional crochet glasses case that is a great stash for your purse!