Pouches and cases are small, useful and very giftable. This collection gathers every free crochet pouch pattern on the site: a dinosaur, a panda, a bear and a carrot pencil case, a granny square phone cover, a mobile pouch, a fish AirPods case, a passport cover, a diary cover and a monster key case for kids.
Cards are ordered from easiest to most involved by the designer's skill rating, and show the hook and yarn for each case. For full-size bags, keychains and hair accessories, browse our main bag and accessory patterns.
Free crochet pouch and case patterns
Cute Crochet Fish AirPods Case: 5 Easy DIY Ideas
Beginner–Intermediate · 2.5 mm hook · worsted / cotton yarn
Quick Crochet Monster Key Case Pattern for Kids
Beginner–Intermediate · 2.5 mm hook · about 10–12 cm
Colorful Crochet Passport Cover – Easy Travel Pattern
Beginner–Intermediate · 3.5 mm hook · worsted / DK yarn · about 18.5 cm
Quick Crochet Mobile Pouch Pattern: Best Easy Case
Intermediate · 3.5 mm hook · cotton yarn · about 18 cm
Pencil cases for school and kids
Pencil cases are a great back-to-school project, and the animal designs here are a hit with kids.
- The easiest: the dinosaur pencil case rated beginner works on a 2.5 mm hook. Its shape is simple and the personality comes from the details.
- Plush and soft: the panda case in chenille-style yarn and the carrot case in velvet yarn both use a 3.5 mm hook. They look like toys but hold pens and pencils.
- Small and neat: the bear pencil case on a 2 to 2.25 mm hook uses a smaller hook for firm, tidy fabric.
For younger kids, the monster key case is a fun way to keep house keys from getting lost, and it clips easily onto a school bag.
Cases for phones, earbuds and travel
Phone covers: the granny square phone cover is rated beginner and uses worsted or DK yarn on a 3.5 mm hook. The mobile pouch is a little more involved and finishes at about 18 cm.
Earbud cases: the fish-shaped AirPods case is rated beginner to intermediate. Small cases like this are quick, but measure your own case before you start: the fit needs to be snug.
Travel: the passport cover is about 18.5 cm and the diary cover uses cotton on a 3.25 mm hook. Both are slim covers that slip over a book.
Measure before you crochet
A case has one job: to fit its contents. A little planning helps:
- Measure the item, including its thickness, before you start.
- Swatch with your yarn and compare your gauge to the pattern. A case that is 1 cm too small will not close.
- Allow for stretch. Cotton has very little give. Acrylic and chenille stretch more, so a case can be slightly smaller.
- Try the item in the case before you add the closure or edging.
For pencil cases, think about what goes inside. Long pencils need a longer case, and a case for markers needs more depth. It is easy to add a few rows before closing, but hard to fix afterwards.
Closures and lining
| Closure | Pros | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Zipper | Secure, nothing falls out | Pencil cases, pouches |
| Button and loop | Easy to sew, decorative | Phone covers, diary covers |
| Snap or magnet | Quick to open | Small cases |
| Drawstring | No hardware needed | Soft pouches |
To sew a zipper into crochet, pin it in place first and use a backstitch with sewing thread. Choose a zipper slightly shorter than the opening, so the crochet does not ripple around it. A fabric lining makes pencil cases stronger and stops pencil points from poking through.
Matching sets and gift ideas
Pair a pencil case with a matching keychain from our mini charm patterns for a back-to-school gift. For a full bag to carry your case in, the bag patterns linked below have totes, crossbody bags and mini bags.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest crochet pencil case?
The dinosaur pencil case is rated beginner by its designer. Simple rectangular pouches are also good first projects.
What yarn is best for crochet cases?
Cotton gives firm, durable cases that hold their shape. Chenille and velvet make soft, plush cases, great for kids.
How do I add a zipper to a crochet pencil case?
Pin the zipper along the opening, then sew it in with a backstitch using sewing thread. A lining hides the zipper tape inside.
How do I make a phone case fit my phone?
Measure your phone, including any cover, and swatch first. Try it on while you work and adjust the number of rows before finishing.
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