​Crochet Sun-Glasses Case

You’ll need:

1 skein of green 100% cotton yarn (165m/50g);

1 skein of the same yarn, but in white color;

Crochet hook 2,5;

4 buttons in shape of flower 15 mm diameter;

10 x 40 cm piece of cotton fabric for backing.

Size: 9 х16 cm.

Instructions

Make 20 chain sts with green yarn.

1^st row: 2 single crochets in the 2^nd chain st from the crochet hook, * skip 2 sts, 5 double crochets in the same st (= 1 shell), skip 2 sts, 1 single crochet*; repeat from * to *;

2^nd row: turn, 3 chain sts increase, 2 double crochets in the 1^st single crochet, * 1 single crochet in the central out of 5 double crochets (shell), 5 double crochets in the next single crochet*; repeat from * to *,1 single crochet in the center of the last shell, 3 double crochets in the last st;

3^rd row: turn, 2 chain sts increase, 1 single crochet in the 1^st double crochet, 5 double crochets in the next single crochet, * 1 single crochet in the center of the next shell, 5 double crochets in the next single crochet*; repeat from * to *, 1 single crochet in the 3^rd chain st of the previous row.

Repeat 2^nd-3^rd rows (= totally, 20 times).

Change to white yarn in 8 rows.

Assembly

Connect sides (along side and lower edges) with single crochets. Make 14 chain sts for loop and fasten them with “crab stitch”. Embroider 3 stems on with green yarn on white part of case, sew buttons. Sew button for fastener.

Cut 2 rectangulars from fabric 9 x 16 cm with 1 cm left for seam. Put the details RS sides up and sew along side and lower edges. Insert backing in the case, fold upper cut and sew to the upper edge.