Crochet Glasses Case: A Soft Case for Glasses and Sunglasses
A dense griddle stitch case folded at the bottom and seamed up the sides, with a clip loop to hang it on your bag. Sizes for reading glasses and large sunglasses. About 1½ hours.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 50 yd
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 1½ hours
- Finished size
- Reading glasses 6½ × 3 in; sunglasses 7 × 3¾ in
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 50 yd
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- Keyring clip (optional)
- Snap or button (optional)
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet glasses case is a long rectangle folded at the bottom and seamed up both sides. Griddle stitch — alternating single and double crochet — makes a dense, slightly bumpy fabric that cushions lenses and doesn't stretch. Make it about an inch longer and half an inch wider than the folded glasses, and add a clip loop so it hangs on your bag.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The case (reading glasses)
- Row 1: Ch 16. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, *dc in the next, sc in the next* across, ending with sc. Ch 1, turn. (15)
- Row 2: Dc in each sc and sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (15)
- Rows 3–34: Repeat Row 2. The piece should measure about 13 in.
- Fold: Fold in half with the right side out. Sc through both layers up each side.
- Top: Sc around the opening, then 1 round of crab stitch for a firm edge.
Each row stacks a dc on a sc and a sc on a dc, which gives griddle stitch its little bumps.
Sizes
| Glasses | Chain | Rows | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading glasses | 16 | 34 | 6½ × 3 in |
| Regular frames | 18 | 36 | 7 × 3½ in |
| Large sunglasses | 20 | 36 | 7 × 3¾ in |
Fold your glasses and measure them; add ½ in to the width and 1 in to the length.
Finishing touches
- Clip loop: At a top corner, ch 8 and sl st back into the same st. Add a keyring clip.
- Closure: A snap inside the top edge, or a 6-row flap on one side with a button.
- Padding: Line it with felt or a microfibre cloth — which doubles as a lens cleaner.
Making gifts? Pair the case with a bookmark for a reader, or see crochet gifts for men and gifts for coworkers.
Common questions
What is the best stitch for a crochet glasses case?
Griddle stitch or moss stitch. Both are dense and padded, so lenses are protected from keys and coins in a bag.
Will a crochet case scratch my lenses?
Cotton is soft and won't scratch. Avoid metallic or rough yarns, and line the case with microfibre for extra care.
How long does a crochet glasses case take?
About an hour and a half in worsted cotton.
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