FREE CROCHET PATTERN - Sunrise Sunglasses Pouch

I'm always looking for ways to use up those partial skeins of yarn that seem to multiply overnight in my craft room. You know the ones - there's too much to throw away, but not enough for a big project. So, I have baskets, lots of baskets, full of yarn balls, and I'm running out of space! Because of how my brain works, these baskets are organized by yarn type - cotton, worsted acrylic, bulky, etc. One day, while trying to decide on my next project, the cotton basket caught my eye. About an hour later, the Sunrise Sunglasses Pouch was finished!

You can find the free pattern below or purchase the full pattern in an easily printable PDF here or here.

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The Yarn!

This pouch was made with the tried and true Lily's Sugar n Cream. I know it might not be as flashy as some of the other cotton yarns on the market like Lion Brand 24/7, Caron Cotton Cake, or All Day Cotton, all of which would work for this pattern. But I have a soft spot for Lily. I love the colors, and although it can feel stiff when you first start working with it, it softens up beautifully the more you use it.

Supplies:

Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

US 8/H (5.00 mm) crochet hook

 Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

 Abbreviations

CH: Chain

SLST: Slip Stitch

YO: Yarn Over

HHDC: Herringbone Half-Double Crochet:  YO and insert in next stitch.  YO and pull up loop and through first stitch on hook.  YO and pull through remaining loops on hook.   Stitch will have a slant to it.

Gauge: 6 stitches x 5 rows = 2" sq

Finished size: 6.5" long  x 4" wide when laid flat

Pattern Notes:

Chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as stitches

You will be working in turned rounds, when you get the end of each round you will slip stitch to join, chain, and turn your work as if you were working in rows

Pattern:

Chain 23, slst to join being careful not to twist your chain, CH 1

Row 1: HHDC in 2nd chain from hook, HHDC across, slst to join, CH 1 turn

Row 2: HHDC in every stitch, slst to join, CH 1, turn

Row 3—15:  Repeat Row 2

Row 16: HHDC in every stitch, slst to join, fasten off

Turn piece inside out and seam the bottom, beginning chain edge, of the pouch closed.

Weave in all ends, turn piece right side out.

Make Ties

Cut 2 lengths of yarn between 14’” - 16” long

With piece lying flat start on the one side and weave 1st draw string through stitches. Knot the ends together, so the string is now a loop.

With the second piece of yarn start on the opposite side and weave through stitches in the opposite direction of the 1st piece.

Knot ends together getting the drawstring to as close to the same length as the 1st one.

Trim all ends.

Customization:

You can make the pouch longer by working a few more rows or wider for your cell phone by adding stitches to your beginning chain.

Grab your low cost printable pattern on Etsy or Ravelry here!

Share Your Creations!

I love seeing your finished projects! If you make the Sunrise Sunglasses Pouch, please share your photos and tag me @slfcreations on Instagram. Your creativity and unique touches inspire me and the entire crochet community.

Copyright Notice:

This pattern and all accompanying photos are the property of SlfCreations and Sheri-Lynn Fournier. This pattern is for personal use only. Reproduction, redistribution, or resale of this pattern is strictly prohibited.