This easy crochet phone pouch pattern uses dense single crochet and a made-to-measure foundation to fit your device. It is worked from the base upward in continuous rounds, then finished with a small flap.
The pouch offers light scratch protection only. It is not waterproof, impact-rated, or a substitute for a protective phone case.
Quick pattern details
- Skill level: beginner
- Construction: seamless body worked around a chain
- Fit: customized to your phone and case
- Optional short wrist strap
Materials
- 90–150 yd (82–137 m) worsted cotton or cotton blend
- 3.5–4 mm crochet hook for dense fabric
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, and measuring tape
- Optional flat button
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Before you begin
Measure the phone while it is inside its everyday case. Add about 0.25–0.5 inch to the width. Make a tight swatch and confirm that the phone cannot push through large stitch gaps.
Step-by-step instructions
Foundation
Chain until the chain equals the phone width plus thickness and a small amount of ease. Sc in the second chain and across.
Work around the chain
Place 2 extra sc in the final chain, rotate, and sc into every unused loop along the opposite side. Place 2 sc in the first chain.
Build the body
Continue in a spiral, marking the first stitch. Sc in every stitch until the pouch reaches the top edge of the phone.
Check access
Insert the phone and confirm that buttons, charging ports, and cameras are not pressed by the edge. Remove the phone before continuing.
Make the flap
Sc across half the stitches only, chain 1, and turn. Continue in rows until the flap reaches one-third of the pouch height.
Add a loop
On the final flap row, crochet to the center, chain enough to fit the button, skip one stitch, and continue. Fasten off.
Sew the button
With the phone removed, center the button on the pouch front and sew through the outer fabric only.
Optional wrist strap
Chain 35–45, slip stitch back along the chain, and sew both ends firmly to an upper side seam. Test it gently before use.
Troubleshooting and useful tips
- Always remove the phone while sewing or blocking.
- Cotton gives structure; very stretchy yarn can let the device sag.
- Keep the optional strap short and inspect its seam regularly.
- Avoid magnetic, metal, or glued decorations near the device unless the manufacturer confirms compatibility.
Ways to customize it
- Add a narrow contrast stripe before the flap.
- Skip the button and use a longer tuck-in flap.
- Sew a fabric lining for extra smoothness, keeping all seams away from buttons.
Frequently asked questions
Will this protect a dropped phone?
No. It provides light scratch protection and style, not certified drop protection.
Can I add a long crossbody strap?
A long strap requires stronger construction and secure hardware. This beginner version recommends only a short wrist loop.
How tight should the pouch be?
Snug enough that the phone does not slide out, but loose enough to remove it without stretching the opening hard.
Keep learning
The seamless base uses skills from the easy crochet tote bag. If your stitches are too open, compare sizes in the hook guide.
Photo: Andrijana Bozic / Unsplash.