Free Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern

Let’s learn how to make The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern, by following this free crochet pattern, that’s fast and fun to work up, just in time for Summer!

The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern is rated intermediate, and comes with a full video to help you through every step of the way. If you’re looking to increase your crochet skills, this will be an easy one to start on. It features a fun new stitch I learned, called the linked single crochet.

In the video instructions we’ll learn how to join new colors and seem up the sides. We’ll talk about Bernat Maker (my favorite yarn to use), some alternative yarns, as well as some tips and tricks.

There are so many fun color combinations with Bernat Maker, I can’t wait to get started on The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern, and see what colors you choose!

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Uses For The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case

The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern is the perfect fit for eyeglasses or a big chunky pair of sunglasses, but it can also be repurposed for various other items. The functional construction makes it a practical and stylish accessory for organizing different items on-the-go!

Here are a few of my favorite uses:

• Crochet on-the-go pouch, to hold a few crochet hooks, scissors, tapestry needle, etc.
• To hold Chapstick, lipstick, and a make-up compact.
• To discreetly hide hygiene products.
• Use it as a small clutch or cross-body bag. (See alternative yarn options below, which create a slightly larger size)
  

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Yarn

The Rainbow Crochet Sunglasses Holder Pattern is written using Bernat Maker. This is a size 5, bulky, tube style yarn made of cotton on the outside and nylon in the center of the tube. You’ll need four colors total, a small amount of each color for the rainbow (about 16 yards total), and about 40 yards for the main color.

Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)

Below are some fun color combinations I made with Bernat Maker, as well as their current color chart.

Yarn Alternatives

Feel free to experiment with different size 5 yarns when working on The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern, but please note the gauge may turn out slightly smaller or larger depending on what you use. Remember to use a soft fiber that won’t scratch your lenses.

I also tried the pattern with two strands of Bernat Maker and one strand of Lion Brand Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn.  I loved the results, they were a bit larger and denser.  The size was perfect as a small clutch.  I also added a cute strap to create a cross-body bag. 

Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)

Sizing

The pattern is offered in two sizes. To make the larger crossbody style, use two strands of the Bernat Maker held together, or switch to Lion Brand Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn.

Blocking is not required; however, a light steam may help the piece lay a bit nicer.

– The Glasses Holder measures approximately 7 x 4 ¼ inches and fits a standard pair of glasses.
– The Crochet Crossbody Bag measures approximately 7.5-8 inches x 4 ½ – 5 inches.

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Stitch Key | US Terms

beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
flo – front loop only
hdc – half double crochet
linked sc – linked single crochet
rs – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
ws – wrong side

Materials

Shop supplies on Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)

Size 5, bulky yarn (8.8oz/250g (317yds/290m)
Approximately 56 yards total, 16 yards rainbow flap & 40 yards main color/body (you’ll need double the amount for the crossbody bag)
I prefer Bernat Maker Home Dec (results will vary depending on yarn used)
L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Flexible Measuring Tape
Optional – sew on snap closure, needle, thread & strap

Gauge | Working In Rows

10 Rows and 14 Linked Single Crochet = 4 Inches with L Hook (with one strand of Bernat Maker)
Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.

Special Stitches

Linked Single Crochet (linked sc)
Note: Always start with a single crochet as the first stitch of the row or round.
Insert hook in vertical loop/bar from previous stitch (as photographed below), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through three loops on hook.

Video instructions here, fast forward to minute 30.38 to skip ahead to the linked single crochet:

Special Stitch: Invisible Join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, weave tail end under both loops of the first stitch of the round. Next, weave through the back loop only, of the last stitch of the round. Weave in tail.

Video Instructions

Pattern Notes & Instructions

– Beg ch of each row does NOT count as 1^st st, work 1^st st in same st as beg ch.

Rainbow Flap

– When working in blo, work last st of each row under both loops.
– After joining new color, fasten off previous color.
– For crossbody bag, use two strands of Bernat Maker held together or one strand of Lion Brand Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn.

Starting with Color A (center of rainbow) & L Hook.
Row 1 RS. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 6 hdc in circle, turn. (6hdc)
Row 2 WS. Ch1, 2 hdc in each st across, turn. (12hdc)

Join Color B
Row 3. Ch1, working in BLO, hdc across, turn. (12hdc)
Row 4. Ch1, working in both loops, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (18hdc)

Join Color C
Row 5. Ch1, working in BLO, hdc across, turn. (18hdc)
Row 6. Ch1, working in both loops, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (24hdc)
Row 7. Ch1, loosely sl st across. (24sl st)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Body

– We’ll now join the main color to the rainbow flap and start working on the body of the holder.
– For additional length, repeat rnd 3 until desired, making sure to end on an odd number of rows.

Row 1. Switch to K Hook, attach main color at flap fasten off point & ch1 (flap should be rs facing). Working under only one loop of chs, loosely work 22 sl st evenly across row ends of flap, turn. (22 sl st)

Row 2. Switch to L hook, ch1, working in flo, sc in next st, linked sc in remaining sts across, turn. (1sc, 21 linked sc)

Row 3-17. Continue working in both loops, ch1, sc in next st, linked sc in remaining sts across, turn. (1sc, 21 linked sc) (Finished rectangle in main color measures approximately 6 ½” x 6 ½” & 9 ¾” x 6 ½” including flap)

Seaming Sides Together

With ws facing, place rectangle flat, the short side should run horizontally, with the rainbow at the top and the working yarn on the bottom left. Fold short side up (to match up with row 1 of the main color), just under the flap (as shown below).

With working yarn on your hook, insert hook under both layers of the side of rectangle, to join. Work 8 sc evenly across row ends, add an extra sc in the corner.

Evenly sc across bottom of rectangle, (work under one loop only, as shown below).

Join the remaining side, inserting hook under both layers, work 2 sc in the corner, 8 sc evenly across row ends.

Switch to K hook

Working across the top of the flap, in remaining loop of sl st from row 1 of the body (will be in main color), 22 sl st across.

Fasten off using the invisible join method.
Your sunglasses holder is complete.  Add optional snap or snap and enjoy!!

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If you try The Rainbow Crochet Glasses Case Pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin

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