Category: Tunisian crochet

Patterns for my Tunisian Mobile Phone Cozies

Finally I managed to write down the two missing patterns for my Tunisian phone cozies. Yes, I know, it took some time…

But all are now ready – YAY!

These little bags were created when I was experimenting a bit with different techniques in Tunisian crochet. In case you just started with Tunisian crochet they are great to practice some new techniques and / or stitches. Or perhaps they will inspire you to make something beautiful yourself in Tunisian crochet.

My little pouches are made for an iPhone 14 Pro and measure about 9,5 x 17 cm. However, the size is easy to adjust for all 4 patterns.
I used Stylecraft Special DK in different colours and a 4,5 mm Tunisian hook. You will need about 20 – 25 g of yarn for one pouch, so the patterns are also great to use up some left overs.

If you need some help or refreshment with the basics of Tunisian crochet you can find all the information here.

The special stitches that are used are explained in the respective pattern. Informations about the different methods used to change colours and decreasing stitches can be found here.

Please note: the patterns are not tested yet. So, if you find any mistakes or have any question, please don‘t hesitate to contact me.

Phone Cozy # 1

The first one is the easiest one and was already featured in a previous post.

It is made only with Tunisian simple stitch and decorated by weaving in some colourful threads.

Easy to make but great effect as I think.


Phone Cozy #2

The pattern for the second one was also already published.

This pattern uses

  • Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian front post double crochet
  • the colour is changed in every row, always at the end of the return pass

and it has a straight flap.

Phone Cozy #3

Number 3 is my personal favorite! I love the woven and rustic look and the slanted flap!

The pattern uses

  • Tunisian Simple stitch
  • decreasing a stitch on the left edge (for the flap)
  • colour change at the beginning of the return pass

The first one I made – shown in the photo above – is in the colours Grey and Parchment. The second one is made in a combination of Grey and Grape.

You can download the pattern here.

Phone Cozy #4

This one is a bit more complicated but I think the stitch pattern creates a very nice effect.

The pattern uses

  • extended Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian slip stitch
  • decreasing a stitch on the right edge (for the flap)
  • colour change at the end of a return pass

The colours I used are Grey and Vintage Peach for the one on the left and Grey combined with Buttermelk for the other one.

You can download the free pattern here.

Except for pattern #2, I didn’t go into detail about how I made the eyelets to close the pouches. Closing the bags really is an optional thing and not necessarily needed.

The size and position of the eyelet naturally will depend on the size and position of the button. So, here just some pictures of what I did.

But there are of course other possible methods of closing them – maybe just straps or press studs?

Used techniques

For these patterns I used the following techniques

  • colour Change at the left edge
  • colour Change right edge
  • decreasing left edge
  • decreasing right edge

You will find detailed information on how to work them here.

That‘s all for today. Hope you got some inspiration!

Tunisian Phone Cozy II

I finally managed to write down the pattern for my second phone pouch made in Tunisian crochet.

It is a bit more advanced than the first one as two colours are used. Yet, I think it is still an easy one that can be made by a beginner. If you have already mastered the Tunisian Simple Stitch, it is a great way to get to know a new stitch and to practice a way of changing colours in Tunisian crochet.

The Pattern

The pattern is based on a common Tunisian stitch pattern called Brick or Grid stitch.

This stitch is usually worked in two colours to enhance the visual effect. But I have also seen it made in a single colour, which shows off the texture well. It is made in a combination of Tunisian Simple Stitch and Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet which is also used in Tunisian mosaic crochet.

Both, the Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet and the colour change are explained in the pattern.
For the basics in Tunisian crochet just have a look here.

Again my phone cover is made for an iPhone 14 Pro.
Worked with Stylecraft Special DK and a 4,5 mm Tunisian crochet hook my cover measures about 9,5 x 17 cm.

The pattern is a 4 row repeat and works in multiples of 4 stitches plus 1. So I think the size should be easy to adjust by adding or decreasing repeats and / or rows.

There is only a little sewing as it is made in one piece. Just the bottom and the sides are to be joined.

I have fitted my little pouch with a flap. But of course you can leave that off if you prefer. In that case just bind off the complete row 23 – or whenever you have reached the desired length.


Sewing on and closing with buttons is also optional.

I had only a little curl on my flap and after adding the small border and smoothing it a bit with my fingers it lay absolutely flat.

I just thought it would look nice with some buttons.

Yarn

And finally, some information about the yarn. As said before I used Stylecraft Special DK. My colours are Grey and Buttermilk. A combination that I wanted to try for a LONG time. I am absolutely pleased with the result and think they go together very well! Even though the colours are a little difficult to capture in photos – well …

I bet other colour combinations will look great too! They just should have a bit contrast. And of course any other yarn will work as well.

Unfortunately I didn’t pay attention on my yarn consumption. I only can tell that I needed a bit over 20 g. So it will be great to use up some leftovers.

If you like this little cozy you can download the pattern here.

Have fun 💕

Tunisian Phone Cozies

As you may know, I’ve been experimenting a bit with Tunisian crochet lately.

I have mastered the basic stitches in Tunisian crochet for a long time and years ago I have also crocheted several patterns. But I never worked Tunisian crochet using two different colours or tried Tunisian mosaic crochet. I have also never looked into the possibilities of decorating a finished piece with cross stitch or weaving. And, besides a kind of ‚join as you go‘-method, I‘ve never joined pieces made with Tunisian crochet. So really time for me to experiment a bit!

The results are 4 different mobile phone covers for my iPhone that I would like to show you here. I will write down the patterns one by one, so that you can make one for yourself if you like.

In case you have never done Tunisian crochet before (or need a refresher), you can find the basics of this technique here.

Tunisian Mobile Cozy I

The first one is a really simple one and absolutely beginner friendly. It is more or less just made from a rectangle made with Tunisian Simple Stitch. No changing colors, no decreases, just some basics. So it’s a great starter piece!

My cozy – made for an iPhone 14 Pro – measures about 9,5 x 16 cm. If you need a different size, the pattern is easy to adjust.

If you are new to Tunisian crochet, please take a look at the detailed explanations first:

Materials

  • Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK, colour 1005 Cream
  • some leftover yarns in different colours
  • 4,5 mm Tunisian crochet hook
  • scissors
  • yarn needle

If you decide to use a different yarn or if you want your phone cover to be a different size, you will have to make a few adjustments:

  • you will probably have to adjust the number of chains you cast on.
    My phone is 7, 2 cm wide and 0,8 cm heigh. I made my chain about 9,5 cm long which is equal to: 1 times the width of my phone plus 2 times the height plus 0,5 cm (7,2 + 1,6 + 0,5 cm). The 0,5 cm are just to give it a bit ‚room‘ for joining.
  • you will probably also have to adjust the number of rows you work. You can easily measure this while working, your crochet piece should have twice the length of your phone. Just wrap it around your phone from time to time and you will know when you have to stop.

Stitches / Abbreviations

FwPForward Pass
RtPReturn Pass
TSSTunisian Simple Stitch
Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next stitch, pull up a loop and keep it on the hook
yoyarn over

Pattern

  • Foundation / Row 1
    • Cast on 16 chains loosely
    • FwP: Start in the 2nd chain from hook and pick up a loop from the back bar of every chain – 16 loops on hook
    • RtP: don’t turn your work, just work from left to right now
      yo and pull through the 1st loop on the hook, *yo and pull through the next 2 loops on hook, repeat from * until there is only 1 loop on hook
  • Row 2
    • FwP: working from right to left, skip first vertical bar, 14 TSS, work end stitch (16 loops on hook)
    • RtP: work Standard Return Pass like explained above
  • Row 3 – 43
    • repeat row 2
  • Bind off

My rectangle measured about 9,5 cm in width and 32 cm in length.

Decorating

Now you can start decorating your cozy by „weaving“ different yarns under the vertical bars of the Tunisian Simple Stitches.
If you like to do it similar to mine, here is what I’ve done:

I used some left over yarns from King Cole Comfort DK in the colour 1729, Glacier and Stylecraft Special DK in 1390, Clematis and 1064, Mocha.

I started in row 23, counted bottom up. (If you are unsure how to count the rows, this picture will help.)

Thread a needle and bring the yarn up under the horizontal bar of the last stitch (end stitch) on the left side (pic 1). Weave the yarn under the front vertical bar of the next stitch in the same row. Then go up a diagonal line, always going one stitch to the right and one row to the top (pic 2) until you reach the right edge (pic 3).
Continue doing the same with the next thread, starting in the same row but one stitch to the right (pic 4).
Gently sew away the loose yarn ends on the back.

Finishing

I simply joined the edges with a row of slip stitches. I used my main colour, so my stitches are nearly invisible. But it also can be a nice effect to use a contrasting colour.
Just fold the rectangle to the half. If you did 43 rows the middle will be row 22. Grab both loops of the first / last stitch of rows 21 and 23 and start with your first slip stitch. (Row 22 stays unworked.) . Go up the edge until the last stitches are joined. Finish off and work away the tails. Do the same on the other side. Finished!

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I hope you enjoyed it 💗

Time flies …

I don’t know where the time is. This year just seems to be flying past me … We’ve just been on holiday, got a new car, celebrated Easter and now it’s already May – my birthday month …

To be honest, I haven’t done that much crochet recently. At least not much I am able to show right now.
I am still playing around with Tunisian crochet. So far I have never worked with two colours in Tunisian crochet. So I am just practicing different techniques and I’m curious to see what effects you can achieve with it.

Besides, I am currently working on a shawl in Tunisian crochet, designed by Rachel Henri.

Comme un Air de Printemps

means Spring is in the Air in English and is available on Ravelry.

I love the construction of this shawl! It is more ore less worked in strips that are connected as you go. Therefore you even don‘t need a Tunisian crochet hook. A normal hook is absolutely sufficient as long as it is long enough to carry 12 stitches or so.

I am using a 4-ply sock yarn with 76% Cotton. The colours are a soft mixture of grey, pink and lilac. Unfortunately they do not show so well in my picture.

And I was also able to do two small tests.

Easy Come Easy Go

is the new pattern by Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity that was just released. Her the link to Ravelry, but it’s also available her other platforms.

I was happy to test this pattern a few days ago and am very pleased with the result.

My version is made Stylecraft Special DK and a 4 mm hook. I followed colourway 1 – Pam offers two different ones in her pattern – and replaced the colours as follows

  • Colour A – 1067 Grape
  • Colour B – 1026 Apricot
  • Colour C – 1240 Soft Peach
  • Colour D – 1832 Mushroom

First I was a bit unsure about this colour combination but I think it worked quite well. However, I am sure this square will also look great in just one colour.

The finished square has 39 stitches per side. Of course the final size will depend on the yarn you use. Mine measures about 26 cm / 10 inch.

At the moment I’m thinking about making a wall hanging from different afghan squares. This one would be a good start. Let’s see….

Dream, Sparkle, Shine

I also helped testing a new pattern designed by Ana. Her lovely Dream, Sparkle, Shine.
Ana had chosen a great colour combination from Hobbii Mocktail yarn.

The pattern is available on Ravelry too.

I had no suitable colour changing yarn in my stash so I had to experiment a bit with my Stylecraft Special DK.

Photo credit: Ana Morais Soares / One Skein of Love

This turned out to be more tricky than I thought and I was not quite able to achieve the effect I had in mind. That‘s why I made only a smaller piece over a few repeats.

I used Cream as background colour and always used the 5 contrasting colours in the same order. I love the colour combination! (Although I didn’t get the desired effect and although a bit more contrast might be better for mosaic crochet.)

  • Background – 1005 Cream
  • Colour A – 1064 Mocha
  • Colour B – 1844 Toy
  • Colour C – 1832 Mushroom
  • Colour D – 1218 Parchment
  • Colour E – 1240 Soft Peach

Originally I wanted to make a cushion out of it, but then I had another idea. I had a simple cotton bag, a promotional gift from a pharmacy, with logo on one side. My patch had the perfect size to fit on the front side. So I made a small border – just one round of single crochet – and sewed it on. Voila – a new project bag.

And that’s all there is for today! Have a lovely time 💕