This clever little case is worked in Tunisian crochet which makes it the perfect sunglasses protector at the beach. The tight stitches paired with its drawstring closure ensure your sunnies stay safe and sand free!
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Skill Level: Easy
Size: 3.5” / [9 cm] wide x 7” / [18 cm] high
Gauge: 9 sts = 2” [5 cm] in dc
Materials
Yarn: Three Bears Yarn 100% Aran Cotton (100% Cotton; 93 yards [85 meters]/50 grams): 16
Mousey (A, 1 ball), 07 Duck Egg (B, 1 ball), 17 Nautical Blue (C, 1 ball)
Hook: Tunisian US size G (4 mm), US size G/6 (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, two 15mm wooden beads
Abbreviations
tts = Tunisian simple stitch
sc = single crochet
Pattern Notes
All chs are counted in this pattern.
Pattern
Row 1: With Tunisian hook and A, ch 18, work tss across, close.
Rows 2-19: Rep Row 1, change colour on the last st to B.
Rows 20-25: Rep Row 1, change colour on the last st to C.
Rows 26-42: Rep Row 1, change colour on the last st to B.
Rows 43-48: Rep Row 1, change colour on the last st to A.
Rows 49-67: Rep Row 1.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.
Making up
You should have created a long strip of fabric, fold in half with the WS facing, so that Row 1 meets Row 67.
Sew together each of the long sides, leaving the top open, lining up each row and whip stitch together with corresponding yarn color.
Top of pouch
Rnd 1: With crochet hook, sl st to the first st on the top right-hand side, sc in same st, sc in each st around, continuing onto the other side of the case and sc in each st, sl st to the top of the first sc to join. (32 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 1, sk first st, sc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to top of the first sc to join
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around, sl st to the top of first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in any rem ends.
Drawstring Tie
With A, leave about 6” / [15 cm] yarn tail, ch 70. Fasten off and leave 6” / [15 cm] tail.
Tassels
With A, make two tassels 2” / [5 cm]
Finishing
Weave Drawstring Tie in and out of the ch spaces on the top of the glasses case, ending in the same loop as you started.
Thread a wooden bead onto each of the tail ends of the Drawstring Tie
Attach a Tassel onto the end of the Drawstring Tie after the beads. Fasten off and trim any rem ends to match the tassel.
Picture is not like color changes in pattern. Chart is confusing.
Hello Nancy! We’ve reached out to the designer for clarification and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola
“I’ve been looking for something to use Tunisian “ in the round” . This looks great !
What is a tunisian hook and a tunisian stitch?
Hi Sharon! Also known as “afghan crochet,” Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that combines elements of both knitting and crocheting. A special hook (called an afghan hook or cro hook) is needed to complete this method of crochet. (https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Tunisian-Crochet-Stitch-Easy-Patterns)
Hope this helps! – Nicola