Crochet Owl Phone Case
Have you ever seen a cuter way to protect your phone than with a crochet owl phone case? These adorable cases not only keep your phone safe from scratches and dings but also add a touch of whimsy to your everyday life. The intricate designs and vibrant colors of crochet owls make them a fun and stylish accessory to showcase your personality. Whether you're a lover of all things cozy and handmade or simply a fan of cute animal motifs, a crochet owl phone case is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use your phone. So, why not treat yourself to a practical yet delightful accessory that will make you stand out from the crowd?
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3 inches wide x 5 inches tall
MATERIALS
- Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds per ball; solids: 350 yds per ball):
- 1 ball #451 parakeet
- 70 yds each #422 golden yellow and #494 victory red
- 25 yds each #486 navy and #1 white
- Sizes D/3/3.25mm and I/9/5.5mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- 18mm heart-shaped red button
- Snap fastener
GAUGE
With 2 strands cotton held tog and size D hook: 10 sc = 1 1/2 inches; 10 sc rows = 1 1/2 inches
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Work with 2 strands of cotton held together unless otherwise stated.
Use size I crochet hook only to work loop stitch.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Next foundation single crochet (next foundation sc): [Insert hook in last ch-1 made (see illustration A), yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook (see illustration B—ch-1 completed), yo, pull through all lps on hook (see illustrations Cand D—sc completed)] as indicated in instructions.
Loop stitch (lp st): With WS facing, wrap cotton around handle of size I crochet hook twice, insert size D hook in indicated st, draw both lps through, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.
PHONE CASE
Body
Row 1: With 2 strands parakeet (see Pattern Notes) and size D hook, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, ending with 2 sc in last sc, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 4-7: Rep row 3. (14 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 3. (16 sc)
Row 10: Rep row 8.
Row 11: Rep row 3. (18 sc)
Rows 12 & 13: Rep row 8.
Row 14: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, sc in each of next 18 sc, starting in base of last sc, 3 next foundation sc (see Special Stitches), turn. (24 sc)
Row 15: Rep row 8.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sc, turn. (22 sc)
Row 17: Rep row 8.
Row 18: Rep row 16. (20 sc)
Row 19: Rep row 8.
Row 20: Rep row 16. (18 sc)
Rows 21-52: Rep row 8. At the end of row 52, change color (see Stitch Guide) to yellow in last sc. (18 sc)
Row 53 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each of next 2 sts, lp st (see Special Stitches and Pattern Notes) in each of next 14 sts, continuing with size D hook, sc in each of next 2 sts, turn. (18 sts)
Row 54: Rep row 8.
Rows 55-64: [Rep rows 53 and 54 alternately] 5 times.
Row 65: Rep row 8, change color to parakeet in last sc, turn.
Rows 66-77: Rep row 8.
Row 78: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (20 sc)
Row 79: Rep row 8.
Row 80: Rep row 78. (22 sc)
Row 81: Rep row 8.
Row 82: Rep row 78. (24 sc)
Row 83: Rep row 8. Fasten off.
Trim
Row 1: Using size D hook, join (see Pattern Notes) red in side edge of row 13, ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, work 1 sc in side edge of each row, work 1 sc at center in opposite side of foundation ch of row 1, sc in each row across opposite edge, ending with last sc in row 13. (27 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) in each of next 27 sc. Fasten off.
Wing
Make 2.
Row 1: With 2 strands of red held tog and size D hook, beg at top of Wing, ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, ending with 2 sc in last sc, turn. (8 sc)
Rows 5-20: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Rnd 21: Now working in rnds, ch 1, reverse sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 reverse sc in next st, reverse sc in side edge of each row, reverse sc in 2 sts on opposite side of foundation ch, reverse sc in side edge of each row, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Eye
Make 2.
Rnd 1: Beg at center of Eye, with navy and size D hook, make slip ring (see illustration), ch 1,10 sc in ring, change color to white, join in first sc. (10 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same st as beg ch-3,2 dc in each sc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (20 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, reverse sc in each dc around, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Pupil
Cut a 6-inch strand of yellow, fold in half and knot at center. Draw cut ends through center of Eye, knot at back of Eye to secure. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using photo as a guide, sew Eyes between rows 68-79 with 1/4-inch sp between Eyes. Sew heart-shaped button to row 68, centered below Eyes for beak. Sew snap fastener centered between Eyes.
Fold Body at center as indicated in diagram and sew side seams closed.
Position Wing at side of Body centered over side seam, sew in place. Rep for 2nd Wing on opposite edge. Fold down flap.
