Standup Remote Caddy

Standup Remote Caddy

This sturdy 7-pocket caddy stands upright on your coffee table and holds all your remotes, sonic screwdriver, and of course crochet hooks. It's a frugal, customizable, unisex thing that would be a great gift especially for a man.

MATERIALS

• Wide-mouth glass jar 2.75 to 3 inches diameter and 6 inches high (a heavy 24-28 ounce food jar).
• 325-350 yds of any medium weight strong, non-stretch yarn (cotton, string/twine). I used acrylic carpet yarn.
• 4.5 mm crochet hook (for a tight, dense crocheted fabric, use a hook at least 1/2 size smaller than recommended for yarn)
• 7 stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Standup Remote Caddy, loaded, top-down view

ABBREVIATIONS

• beg - beginning
• bl - back loop
• ch - chain
• fl - front loop
• inc - 2sc in same st (increase)
• irj - invisible round join, for instructions see https://youtu.be/lRfha_R_PZY
• mm - move marker
• pm - place marker
• sc - single crochet
• WS - wrong side
• RS - right side

FINISHED SIZE:  6.5 inches tall x 7 inches wide

GAUGE:  13 sc and 18 rows = 4 inches.

PATTERN NOTES

• Gauge is not important since pattern is customizable to fit any size jar. 
• Ch 1 at beg of rnds does not count as a st.
• Pattern is written in US terms.

Suitable wide-mouth heavy glass jar

INNER BASE

Make as many rnds as will create a disc about 1/4 inch smaller across than jar's inside diameter. My size jar's inside diameter is 2.75 inches, so I made my inner base 2.5 inches across.

Rnd 1:  Slip knot, ch2, 6sc in 2nd loop from hook, irj to beg st. [6 sts]
Rnd 2:  Ch 1 (does not count as a st), inc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st. [12 sts]
Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join, inc in next st, pm, (sc in next st, inc in next st, pm) around, irj to beg st. [18 sts]
Rnd 4:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st until marked st, inc in marked st, mm, (sc in ea st until marked st, inc in marked st, mm) around, irj to beg st. [24 sts]
Rnd 5:  Rep rnd 4 ending with fl-irj to beg st. [30 sts]

INNER SIDES

Make as many rnds as is a good fit from rim down to inner bottom of jar.

Rnd 6:  Remove markers, ch 1, fl-sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st. [30 sts]
Rnd 7-31:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st (use bl-irj on last rnd). [30 sts]

RIM FOLD

Rnd 32:  Ch 1, bl-sc in same st as join, bl-sc in next 3 sts, bl-inc in next st, (bl-sc in next 4 sts, bl-inc in next st) around, bl-irj to beg st. [36 sts]
Rnd 33:  Ch 1, bl-sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st. [36 sts]

OUTER SIDES

Make as many rounds as will fully cover outside of jar.

Rnd 34-57:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st (use fl-irj on last rnd). [36 sts]

OUTER BASE

Make as many rnds as will create a pocket space 1/2 to 3/4 inch larger in girth than your thickest remote. My thickest remote is 1 1/4 inch, so I made my pocket space about 2 inches.

Standup Remote Caddy, underside

Rnd 58:  Ch 1, fl-sc in same st as join, fl-sc in next 4 sts, fl-inc in next st, pm, (fl-sc in next 5 sts, fl-inc in next st, pm) around, irj to beg st. [42 sts]
Rnd 59:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st until marked st, inc in marked st, mm, (sc in ea st until marked st, inc in marked st, mm) around, irj to beg st. [48 sts]
Rnd 60:  Rep rnd 59. [54 sts]
Rnd 61:  Rep rnd 59. [60 sts]
Rnd 62:  Rep rnd 59. [66 sts]
Rnd 63:  Rep rnd 59. [72 sts]
Rnd 64:  Rep rnd 59 ending with fl-irj to beg st. Do not remove markers. [78 sts]

Standup Remote Caddy, empty

POCKET

Rnd 65:  Ch 1, fl-sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st. [78 sts]

By continuing in-the-round, you will be working on the WS (showing back of fabric), which looks nearly the same to me as the RS. If you prefer, turn project and you will be working on the RS. Make as many rnds as will create pockets deep enough to hold remotes upright. Mine is about 1 inch less than height of outer sides.

Rnd 66:  Ch 1, sc in same st as join and ea st around, irj to beg st. [78 sts]
Rnd 67-87:  Rep rnd 66. [78 sts]
Rnd 88:  If you're still working on WS, turn before starting final row. Rep rnd 66. [78 sts]

Standup Remote Caddy, empty, top-down view

POCKET DIVIDERS

Follow column of sts from first st marker up to final rnd, pm. Push loop between sts on final rnd from outside to inside of pocket. If loop doesn't align with marked column, sl st to marker.

Row 1:  Working on inside of pocket, in a loop on back of st, ch 1, sc in same st and in next st on ea row of marked column, leaving last row unworked, turn. [21 sts]
Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in same st and ea st across. [21 sts]
Row 3-8:  Rep row 2. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. [21 sts]

For ea of 6 remaining dividers, follow column of sts from next st marker up to final rnd, slip knot, and attach yarn. Rep row 1-8.

Thread divider tails onto yarn needle, and seam each divider to outer sides along its column of sts from top to bottom. Weave in ends.

TAGS:  3-dimensional, cozy, freestanding, electronics, gift, in-the-round, seamed, tabletop, written-pattern, unisex

Minimalist Guitar Pick Keychain Pouch

There’s no button, snap, or any clasp to catch on things in your pocket or purse, or add weight. The simple flap works perfectly. A minimalist, utilitarian, and unisex design.

FINISHED SIZE:  2 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches. Opening for pick slot is about 3/4 inch wide; crocheted fabric will stretch to accommodate width of pick. Gauge is unimportant.

MATERIALS

• #10 cotton crochet thread, 10 or 15 yards
• Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
• Stitch markers
• Large-eye sewing needle
• Small key ring

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• dec - single crochet 2 together (decrease)
• ea - each
• inc - 2 single crochet in same stitch (increase)
• MC - magic circle
• PM - place marker
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern is written in US terms.

BACK

ROW 1:  Make MC, 2 sc in MC, PM in circle, draw MC loosely closed. [2]
ROW 2:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, inc in last st. [4]
ROW 3:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [4]
ROW 4:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st. [6]
ROW 5:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [6]
ROW 6:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, inc in last st. [8]
ROW 7:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [8]
ROW 8:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 6 sts, inc in last st. [10]
ROW 9:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [10]
ROW 10:  Rep row 9, PM in first and last sts of row. [10]
ROW 11:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 6 sts, dec in next and last st. [8]
ROW 12:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 4 sts, dec in next and last st. Continue to FLAP. [6]

FLAP

ROW 13:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [6]
ROW 14:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in net 4 sts, inc in last st. [8]
ROW 15:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 6 sts inc in last st. [10]
ROW 16:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [10]
ROW 17:  Rep row16, PM in first and last sts of row. [10]
ROW 18:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 6 sts, dec in next and last st, fasten off. [8]

FRONT

ROW 1:  Attach yarn in MC, 2 sc in MC. [2]
ROW 2:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, inc in last st, remove marker from MC, draw MC fully closed. [4]
ROW 3-12:  Rep rows 3-12 of BACK. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

1. Weave in all ends. 
2. Flip up and align FRONT over BACK, and fold FLAP over top. Use 1 stitch marker to pin together the 3 edge stitches of marked rows (row 10 on BACK, 16 on FLAP, and 10 on FRONT) on left side of piece, then repeat on right side. It may also be helpful to pin the edge stitches on row 12 of BACK and FRONT and the corresponding stitch on FLAP.
3. Thread a length of yarn onto sewing needle and seam edges. Weave in tails. 
4. Slip keyring around a group of 3 or 4 stitches near top center edge of BACK (not on FLAP).

Tags:  bag, cozy, keychain, pouch, seamed, unisex, worked-flat, written-pattern

Cell Phone Belt Pouch

The costs of assembling your garb for a renaissance faire, LARP, or cosplay event can really add up. Making your own crochet cell phone pouch is an appropriate and affordable way to keep your phone handy and hidden. Instructions are written to fit iPhone 6s but it's easy to adjust for your own phone size.

Pattern is written in US terms.

SIZE:  Body of pouch is 3 inches wide x 6 inches high which fits iPhone 6s (adjust pattern to fit your phone dimensions). Strap from top of pouch to semicircle flap is 3 inches wide x 7.5 inches long. Semicircle adds about 2 inches to strap length.

MATERIALS

• H / 8 / 5 mm crochet hook
• About 66 yards of any #4 / medium / worsted cotton yarn
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE:  8 sc x 8 rows = 2 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• ea - each
• fsc - foundation single crochet
• inc - increase (2sc in same st)
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. SEMICIRCLE FLAP:  Magic circle, ch1, 4 sc in circle. (4)
2. Turn, 2sc in same st and ea st across. (8)
3. Turn, * sc in same st, inc in next st, rep from * across. Tighten circle. (12)
4. Turn, * sc in same st and next st, inc in next st, rep from * across. (16)
5. Turn, * sc in same st and next 2 sts, inc in next st, rep from * across. (20)
6. Turn, * sc in same st and next 3 sts, inc in next st, rep from * across. Cut yarn. (24)
7. BODY OF POUCH:  Fsc to a length that fits the width of your phone (about 11 sts for iPhone 6s). 
8. Working in the round, sc around perimeter of foundation row, adding 1sc at each end to form an oval shape. 
9. Continue sc around, forming an oval tube, until phone fits completely inside tube (about 23 rows for iPhone 6s).
10. BELT STRAP:  Flatten piece. Working in rows just on half the sts, sc from one end of opening to the other. * Turn, sc in same st and ea st across, rep from * until strap is about 8 inches (or desired length). Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and use whip stitch to sew together flat edge of semicircle and edge of strap. 
11. FINISHING:  To smooth ragged row edges and the join of semicircle to strap, sc down side of strap, continue around semicircle and up other side of strap. Cut yarn.
12. Thread a length of yarn onto tapestry needle. Fold strap over front of case so that tip of semicircle reaches halfway down length of case. At 2 inches from the fold, sew across to form belt loop. Weave in ends.

TAGS:  3D, belt-pouch, bottom-up, carrier, case, cosplay, cover, cozy, holder, LARP, pouch, rectangle, renaissance-faire, renfaire, ren-faire, seamed, unisex, worked-flat, worked-in-the-round, written-pattern

Pouch for Crystals

A washable, breathable, comfy cozy for carrying crystals next to your body. Tuck between your "girls" or your pocket. Use a few yards of any soft cotton fingering yarn. Gauge is unimportant.

Pattern is written in US terms.

MATERIALS

• Cotton fingering yarn
• Size D / 3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• ea - each
• hdc - half double crochet
• hdc2tog - half double crochet 2 together decrease
• rep - repeat
• rnd - round
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

NOTE:  Ch-2 at beginning of row counts as first dc or hdc.

1.  RND 1:  Magic ring, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch. Pull tail to draw ring tightly closed. (12 sts)
2.  RND 2:  Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 2nd ch. (24 sts)
3.  RND 3:  Ch 2, dc in same st, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch. (36 sts)
4.  RND 4:  Ch 2, dc in same st, * dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch. (48 sts)
5.  Thread center tail onto yarn needle and weave through center stitches a few times; cut excess.
6.  RND 5:  Ch 2, * hdc2tog, hdc, hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch. (36 sts)
7.  RND 6 to about 10:  Ch 2, * [hdc2tog, hdc, hdc] OR [hdc2tog, hdc], rep from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch... continue decrease rows until st count is about 12.
8.  Fasten off leaving about a 6-inch tail. Continuing in the same direction as crocheting, weave tail through front loop of ea st around. Insert crystals. Pull tail as a drawstring to cinch pouch closed. Tie a slip knot near the cinch to secure.

TAGS:  3D, cozy, in-the-round, drawstring, bottom-up, one-piece, seamless, unisex, written-pattern