Category: Tunisian crochet

Patterns for my Tunisian Mobile Phone Cozies

Last updated on January 25, 2026

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 ready now!

I created these little bags while experimenting with different Tunisian crochet techniques. If you’ve just started Tunisian crochet, they are great for practising new techniques and/or stitches. Or perhaps they will inspire you to create something beautiful with Tunisian crochet yourself.

The bags are designed for an iPhone 14 Pro and measure approximately 9.5 x 17 cm. However, the size of all 4 patterns can be easily adjusted.

Each cosy, including the flap, is worked in one piece and then sewn together.

I used Stylecraft Special DK in various colours and a 4.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook. Each bag requires approximately 20 to 25 g of yarn, making the patterns ideal for using up leftover yarn.

If you need help or want to refresh your knowledge of the basics of Tunisian crochet, please have a look at these tutorials

The special stitches used are explained in the corresponding patterns.

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.

How I define skill levels in my Tunisian crochet patterns

There is no official, universally agreed system for skill levels in Tunisian crochet. What is considered easy or advanced can vary depending on personal experience and familiarity with certain techniques.

For my patterns, I define the skill level based on a combination of the stitches used, the techniques involved, and the amount of shaping or pattern complexity.

  • Beginner / Easy patterns use basic Tunisian stitches and simple, repetitive row structures with little to no shaping.
  • Intermediate patterns combine different stitches and may include colour changes or simple shaping techniques.
  • Advanced patterns introduce more specialised Tunisian stitches, multiple techniques within one project, and/or more complex construction.

Each cozy below includes a short overview of the required stitches and techniques, so you can easily decide if it matches your current skill level.

Phone Cozy #1

A simple and easy pattern to practise the Tunisian simple stitch.

The cozy is decorated afterwards by weaving in some colourful threads.

The pattern was already featured earlier.

Just have a look at this post.

  • Skill level: Easy
  • Stitches used: Tunisian simple stitch
  • Techniques used: only basic techniques such as foundation, forward-, and return pass


Phone Cozy #2

This design uses the Tunisian brick stitch. The pattern is good to practise colour changes and a stitch that also can be used in Tunisian mosaic crochet.

This pattern also was featured earlier.

Just have a look at this post.

  • Skill level: Easy
  • Stitches used: Tunisian simple stitch, extended Tunisian front post double crochet
  • Techniques used: basic techniques, colour changes on the right-hand side

Phone Cozy #3

This cozy also has a two-colour design, yet the look is more woven.

It demonstrates another colour-changing technique and shows how to decrease stitches on the left side.

The free pattern is available to download here

  • Skill level: Easy – Intermediate
  • Stitches used: Tunisian simple stitch
  • Techniques used: basic techniques, colour changes on the left-hand side, and decreases on the left-hand side

Phone Cozy #4

This is a slightly more complex pattern that requires a bit more concentration when working on it.

It goes a little beyond the basic stitches and shows how to decrease stitches on the right side.

The free pattern is available to download here

  • Skill level: Intermediate
  • Stitches used: extended Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian slip stitch
  • Techniques used: basic techniques, colour changes on the right-hand side, and decreases on the right-hand side

Additional notes

The stitching of a button and a corresponding closure is optional for the cosies. Therefore, I did not go into more detail with the individual patterns, except for #2.

For the loops I simply crocheted a small chain to form a little eyelets.

The size and position of the eyelet naturally will depend on the size and position of the button.

Here some pictures of what I did:

But there are, of course, other ways to close the bags, such as small straps or press studs for instance. It is also possible to dispense with a fastener altogether and simply leave the pouches open.

I hope you found some inspiration for your next Tunisian crochet project. Happy hooking!

Tunisian Phone Cozy II

Last updated on January 25, 2026

I’ve finally written down the pattern for my second Tunisian crochet phone pouch.

This pattern is slightly more challenging than Cozy #1 because it uses two colours. Nevertheless, it is a simple pattern that even beginners can easily master.

Pattern details

The cozy is designed for an iPhone 14 Pro and measures approximately 9.5 x 17 cm.

Stitch pattern

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

It is usually worked in two colours to enhance the visual effect, but it can also be made in a single colour, which really highlights the structure.

The pattern uses a combination of Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian front post double crochet stitch. The Tunisian front post double crochet stitch is worked similarly to a front post stitch in regular crochet and is also used in Tunisian mosaic crochet.

Both, the Tunisian front post double crochet stitch and the colour change are explained in the PDF-pattern.

Sizing

The pattern has a four-row repeat and works in multiples of 4 stitches plus 1. The size can be easily adjusted by adding or subtracting stitches or repeats as needed.

Shaping

The cozy is worked in one piece, including the flap. So, there’ s only minimal sewing required.

cutaway diagram of the cozy
cutaway diagram

Only the bottom and sides need to be joined.

Of course, it is also possible to work the pouch without the flap. In that case, simply continue working the instructions for binding off (row 23 in the PDF-pattern) until the end of the row.

Finishing

After binding off, the flap of my cozy rolled up a little. Smoothing it with my fingers and adding a small border solved this issue.


To close the flap, I sewed on two buttons. This is optional, but I think it adds a nice finishing touch.

Yarn and colours

I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn and a 4.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook.

In total, I used just over 20 g of yarn. The pattern is therefore perfect for using up leftovers!

My colours are Grey and Buttermilk. I love the way they go together! They even remind me a little of honeycombs when combined with this stitch pattern.

Other colour combinations or yarn types work just as well. Just make sure to use somewhat contrasting colours, and remember that different yarn weights will affect the size of your cozy..

Ressources

Download the Tunisian Phone Cozy II pattern PDF for free.

Refresh your knowledge of Tunisian crochet basics on this page.

I hope you like the little bag – have fun crocheting 💕

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 💕