Hanging Cozy for JBL Clip 2 Bluetooth Portable Speaker

A sling that solves the problem of how to hang your speaker after the carabiner's silicone attachment breaks. I have two of these speakers, and they both broke the exact same way!

MATERIALS

•  Cotton yarn, medium/worsted weight

•  4.5 mm crochet hook

•  Stitch markers

NOTE: Ch-3 at beg of a rnd counts as a dc.

RND 1 Ch 28, PM on 1st ch, 7th ch, 14th ch, and 21st ch, sl st join to 1st ch. [28]

RND 2 Ch 3, dc in first MS [result is a dc-inc], PM, dc around to next MS, dc-inc, PM, dc around to next MS, dc-inc, PM, dc around to last MS [the last ch], dc-inc, PM, sl st join to top of 1st dc. [32]

RND 3 Ch 3, dc around except dc-dec over every 4th-5th st. [26]

RND 4 (Ch 2, dc-dec) over 1st 2 sts, dc-dec around. [13]

RND 5 Sl st around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

HANGING LOOP (optional; you could just use the original or similar carabiner)

Fit cozy onto speaker. At top where there's a short row of dc, sc-join yarn around post of 2nd dc from end, ch 10, 2 sc around post of dc 2nd from opposite end, turn, 10 sc around string of chs, sc around starting post. Fasten off, weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

beg – beginning

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

dc-dec – double crochet decrease (dc2tog)

dc-inc – double crochet increase (2 dc in same st)

MS – marked stitch

PM – place marker

rnd – round

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

Four of Diamonds Plant Hanger

Four of Diamonds Plant Hanger

This plant hanger is a great frugal way to dress up a cheap plastic planter from the dollar store. Any non-stretchy medium weight yarn from your stash will do fine.

FINISHED SIZE:  BODY laid flat is 6 to 7 inches in width x 6 to 6 1/2 inches in length, depending on hook and yarn used. Fits a plant pot about 5 inches in height, 3 inches in diameter at base, and 6 inches in diameter at rim.

MATERIALS

• 55 to 65 yds of any #4 / medium / worsted non-stretchy yarn
• 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Locking stitch marker
• Plant pot 5 inches in height, 3 inches in diameter at base, and 6 inches in diameter at rim

Pictured sample was made with acrylic carpet yarn and 4.5 mm crochet hook. The pot is a common $2 lightweight plastic 1-quart planter.

GAUGE:  7 dc x 4 rows = 2 inches (but not really important)

Four of Diamonds Plant Hanger, bottom

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• beg - beginning
• ch(s) - chain(s)
• dc(s) - double crochet(s)
• dc2tog - double crochet 2 together decrease
• ea - each
• rnd - round
• sc - single crochet
• sc2tog - single crochet 2 together decrease
• sk - skip
• sl st - slip stitch
• yo - yarn over

SPECIAL STITCH:  Ch-3+dc2-tog - Chain-3 and double crochet 2 together decrease - ch 2, yo, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

BODY

NOTE: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as st.

RND 1: Make magic circle, ch 3, dc in circle, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1 in circle) 3x, cinch circle, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts]

RND 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, sk next ch, ch 5, (dc in next 2 dc, sk next ch, ch 5) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts]

RND 3: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 5 chs, ch 4, (2 dc in ea of next 2 dcs, sk next 5 chs, ch 4) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts]

RND 4: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next 2 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 4 chs, ch 4, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 4 chs, ch 4) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [40 sts]

RND 5: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in ea of next 4 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 4 chs, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, dc in ea of next 4 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 4 chs, ch 2) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [40 sts]

RND 6: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in ea of next 6 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 2 chs, ch 1, (2 dc in next dc, dc in ea of next 6 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next 2 chs, ch 1) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [44 sts]

RND 7: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in ea of next 8 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next ch, (2 dc in next dc, dc in ea of next 8 dcs, 2 dc in next dc, sk next ch) 3x, sl st join to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts]

RND 8: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, ch 2, (dc2tog in next 2 dcs, dc in ea of next 8 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, ch 2) 3x, sl st join to beg st. [48 sts]

RND 9: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, dc in ea of next 6 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 2 chs, ch 4, (dc2tog in next 2 dcs, dc in ea of next 6 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 2 chs, ch 4) 3x, sl st join to beg st. [48 sts]

RND 10: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, dc in ea of next 4 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 4 chs, ch 7, (dc2tog in next 2 dcs, dc in ea of next 4 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 4 chs, ch 7) 3x, sl st join to beg st. [52 sts]

RND 11: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, dc in ea of next 2 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 7 chs, ch 10, (dc2tog in next 2 dcs, dc in ea of next 2 dcs, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, sk next 7 chs, ch 10) 3x, sl st join to beg st. [56 sts]

Continue to HANGING CORDS.

HANGING CORDS

ROW 1: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, dc2tog in next 2 dcs, turn. [2 sts]

ROW 2: Ch-3+dc2-tog in same st and next st, turn. [1 st]
Ch 40 (about 12 inches), mark ch, ch 5, sl st in back ridge loop of marked ch (remove marker) and ea ch across, continue sl st in loop on edge of row 2, and on row 1, continue sl st in ea ch along top row of BODY, sl st into next dc.

Repeat Rows 1-2 3x.

FINISHING:  Fasten off. Weave in ends. Straighten hanging cords, gather the ch-5 loops together, and hang.

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

Belt Pouch for Water Bottle or Umbrella

Here's a pouch for keeping your water or umbrella handy at an outdoor event. I use mine at the renaissance faire.

Pattern is written in US terms.

MATERIALS

• About 84 yds / 48 g of  #4 / medium /worsted cotton yarn
• Size 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 stitch markers (optional)
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE (not really important):  9 reps of pattern (dc, ch, sk next st) x 9 rows = 2 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• dec - sc 2 together decrease
• inc - 2 sc in same st increase
• sc - single crochet
• sk - skip
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

NOTE: If desired, mark first and last st of each row and move markers up as you go.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. BASE, ROW 1:  Magic ring, 6sc in ring, sl st join to first sc. [6]
2. ROW 2:  Ch 1, sc in same st, inc around, sl st join to ch. [12]
3. ROW 3:  Ch 1, inc, (sc, inc) around, sl st join to ch. [18]
4. ROW 4:  Ch 1, sc, inc, (sc, sc, inc) around, sl st join to ch. [24]
5. ROW 5:  Ch 1, sc, sc, inc, (sc, sc, sc, inc) around, sl st join to ch. [30]
6. ROW 6:  Ch 1, sc, sc, sc, inc (sc, sc, sc, sc, inc) round, sl st join to ch. Piece should measure about 2 1/2 inches across. [36]
7. BODY, ROW 7-8:  Ch 1, sc around, sl st join to ch.  [36]
8. ROW 9-12:  Ch 3, sk next st, (dc, ch, sk next st) around, sl st join to ch2. [36]
9. ROW 13-14:  Rep row 7-8. [36]
10. ROW 15-18:  Rep row 9-12. [36]
11. ROW 19-20:  Rep row 7-8. [36]
12. ROW 21-24:  Rep row 9-12. [36]
13. ROW 25:  Rep row 7. [36] Ch 1, sl st in next 2 sts. Piece should measure about 8 inches from row 7 to top.
14. STRAP, ROW 26:  Ch 1, turn, dc in next 6 sts. [7]
15. ROW 27:  Ch 1, turn, sc across. [7]
16. ROW 28-49 (about 8 inches) or to desired length:  Rep row 26-27. [7]
17. FINISHING:  (Sc down side of strap to pouch opening, dec in corner where strap meets opening, sc around opening, dec in corner where other side of opening meets strap, and sc up strap) 2x. 
18. Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing. Thread tail onto tapestry needle, fold strap over about 2 1/2 inches (or as will accommodate belt), and sew to make belt loop. Alternatively, if you don't want the loop size to be permanent, make a few inches of chain to thread through stitches and make a bow. Weave in ends.

TAGS:  3D, bag, belt-pouch, bottom-up, carrier, case, cozy, festival, holder, mesh, one-piece, pouch, renaissance-faire, renfaire, ren-faire, sleeve, sling, umbrella, water-bottle, worked-in-the-round, written-pattern

Belt Pouch for Hand Fan

SIZE:  For a 13-inch (large) hand fan; if needed change hook size or number of initial chains to fit your fan.

Pattern is written in US terms.

MATERIALS

• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• 25 g / 100 yds cotton or bamboo fingering yarn (more than half skein)
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE:  13 sc x 23 rows = 2 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• ea - each
• dec - decrease (sc2tog; sc 2 together)
• inc - increase (2sc in same st)
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. POUCH:  Slip knot, ch 9. Sc in top loop of 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. Sc again in last ch. (9 sts)
2. Continuing around other side of piece, sc in bottom loop of ea ch across. Sc again in last ch. Oval should be 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches across. (18 sts)
3. Working in the round, sc in ea st, until length of piece is 11 1/2 inches. After every few rounds, slip fan hinge-end first into piece and check fit. To accommodate fan's widening girth and prevent case from becoming snug, inc at ea end of oval. My fan required 5 sets of inc.
4. STRAP:  Working in rows, sc halfway across top edge. * Ch 1, turn, dec in first st, sc across, dec in last st, rep from * until row is reduced to 10 sts. 
5. * Ch1, turn, sc across, rep from * until length of strap is 7 inches (or desired length).
6. FINISHING:  Sc down side of strap to smooth ragged row edges, continue around opening of case and up other side of strap. Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fold end of strap over 2 inches (or as will fit your belt), thread tail onto tapestry needle, and sew to create belt loop. Weave in ends.

TAGS:  3D, bag, bottom-up, carrier, case, cozy, festival, holder, one-piece, pouch, ren-faire, renaissance-faire, renfaire, worked-in-the-round, 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