Crochet Pouch: Earbud Case Crochet Pattern

Why This Crochet Pouch Holds Its Shape

Small cases need more structure than their yarn amount suggests. Lemon-peel stitch alternates single and double crochet to make a dense surface. Two flat panels keep the dimensions easy to verify, while the contrasting seam adds another layer around the three closed edges.

• Measured panels. Both body pieces are 20 stitches by 16 rows.
• A shaped flap. Paired decreases bring the cream flap from 20 stitches to a two-stitch point.
• Soft closure. A flat crochet toggle passes through a cream yarn loop.
• Reinforced carry loop. Both strap ends sit under the apricot side seam.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) mercerized cotton: 90 yd (82 m) aubergine, 45 yd (41 m) cream and 30 yd (27 m) apricot.
• 4 mm (US G-6) hook.
• Four locking markers, yarn needle, scissors and rustproof pins.

Mercerized cotton gives the flap and toggle a smooth surface. A matte cotton also works, but avoid a loose multi-ply yarn because the repeated double crochets can split when the scale is this small.

Gauge and Case Measurements

• Skill level: Easy.
• Finished exterior: about 3.75 in (9.5 cm) wide by 4 in (10 cm) high with the flap closed.
• Interior: about 3.25 by 3.5 in (8.3 by 9 cm).
• Gauge: 19 stitches and 18 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in lemon-peel stitch.

Measure the device case before starting. Add about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) to both its width and height for ease and seam thickness. If your gauge differs, changing the foundation chain is cleaner than forcing a tight case into the finished pouch.

Stitches and Texture

The pattern uses US terms. The body repeat is simple once the first two stitches are established.

• Lemon-peel stitch: alternate sc and dc across an even number of stitches.
• dec: single crochet two stitches together.
• inc: two single crochets in one stitch.
• sl st: slip stitch.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains do not count as stitches.
• Begin every lemon-peel row with sc and end with dc.
• Block both panels to the same rectangle before seaming.
• Test the flap position with the intended case inside before sewing it permanently.

How to Crochet a Pouch from Flat Panels

Make two identical aubergine rectangles. The alternating low and tall stitches create small raised clusters without a bulky bobble. A separate cream flap begins at the same 20-stitch width, stays straight for eight rows and then decreases at both edges.

The apricot join travels down one side, across the foundation edge and up the other side. Keep the top open. The wrist strap ends are caught under the first side seam and then sewn again inside for strength.

Assembly Order

1. Place the panels with wrong sides together and pin the three closed edges.
2. Tuck both wrist-loop ends 0.75 in (2 cm) between the layers at the upper left side.
3. Join with apricot single crochet through both panels, working 52 stitches around the U-shaped edge.
4. Sew the straight edge of the cream flap to the outside of the back panel, one row below the opening.
5. Sew the closure loop under the flap point and the apricot toggle to the body where the loop reaches without stretching.

Fit and Finish Adjustments

• Case too wide: add two foundation chains and keep an even stitch count for lemon-peel stitch.
• Case too tall: add body rows to both panels before seaming.
• Flap point curls: block the flap separately and keep the decrease stitches loose.
• Toggle slips out: shorten the cream loop by two chains before moving the toggle.

Other Uses for a Crochet Small Pouch

The same crochet pattern pouch can hold stitch markers, coins or a folded charging cable. For a crochet mini pouch used as jewelry storage, leave off the wrist loop and line the panels with cotton fabric before seaming.

Color blocking helps the three parts read clearly. Try charcoal with a blush flap, or sage with a natural flap and cocoa edge. Keep the toggle in the edge color so it is easy to find.

Care

Remove electronics before cleaning. Hand wash the empty pouch in cool water, reshape the flap and dry flat with the toggle unfastened. Do not put a damp device into the pouch. Inspect the wrist-loop join if the case is carried from a bag handle.