Crochet Phone Bag: A Slim Crossbody Pouch (Free Pattern)
A snug sleeve for your phone on a long strap — slim enough to disappear under a jacket, strong enough to trust on a night out.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 120 yd
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- About 2 hours
- Finished size
- Made to fit your phone
You'll need
- 100% cotton worsted weight (#4) yarn — about 120 yd
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- A button, or a small magnetic snap
- Tapestry needle, pins, scissors
In this post
A phone bag is the smallest useful bag there is, and the one you'll reach for when you don't want to carry anything else. Because phones vary so much, this pattern is written to be measured to yours rather than to a fixed size.
Measure your phone
- Width across the phone, plus ¼ in (6 mm) of ease.
- Height of the phone, plus ¾ in (2 cm) so it doesn't poke out.
At this gauge (18 sc = 4 in / 10 cm), multiply the width in inches by 4.5 to get the stitches for the front, then double it for the round. A 3 in wide phone → 3 × 4.5 ≈ 14 → 28 stitches per round.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The pattern
Written for a 28-stitch round — adjust to your own number from the step above.
Body
- Foundation: Ch 14.
- Rnd 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 11, 3 sc in the last ch. Work back along the underside of the chain: sc 11, 2 sc in the last. (28)
- Rnd 2 (BLO): Sc in the back loop of each st around. (28)
- Rnds 3 onward: Sc in each st around until the pouch is as tall as your phone plus ¾ in — usually 24–28 rounds. (28)
Drop your phone in as you go; it should slide in snugly without forcing.
Flap
- Row 1: Sc across 14 sts (the back half only). Ch 1, turn. (14)
- Rows 2–7: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14)
- Row 8: Dec, sc 10, dec. (12)
- Buttonhole row: Sc 5, ch 3, skip 2, sc 5. (12 + a ch-3 loop)
- Edging: Sc around the flap edges, 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Strap
- Row 1: Ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. (3)
- Rows 2 onward: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only to 44 in (112 cm).
Sew each end inside the pouch at the side seams with a square-and-cross of stitches, then sew the button to the front to match the loop.
Make it your own
- Card pocket: add a flat 12-stitch, 8-row rectangle sewn to the back.
- Striped strap: a two-colour strap looks sharp against a plain pouch.
- Festival version: add a zip instead of a flap, using the method in our coin purse pattern.
- Matching set: make it alongside the mini bag.
Common questions
How do I make it fit my exact phone?
Measure the width, multiply by 4.5 at this gauge, and double it for the round. Then check by dropping the phone in every few rounds as you work.
Will the strap stretch?
Not if you work it in back loops only in cotton. A chain-only strap will stretch and is not worth the time saved.
Is it safe for a night out?
Crossbody and worn in front, yes. Add the button closure rather than leaving it open, and sew the strap ends with the square-and-cross method so they can't pull free.
Can I fit a phone with a bulky case?
Measure the phone in its case and add the same ¼ in ease. Cases add more width than people expect.
Two hours for the bag you'll wear every weekend. 📱
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