Crochet Dog Glasses Holder
If you're tired of misplacing your glasses or want to add a touch of fun to your daily routine, the Crochet Dog Glasses Holder is the perfect solution! This adorable accessory not only keeps your glasses safe and easily accessible but also brings a smile to your face every time you see it. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this charming dog will become your newest companion in no time. Say goodbye to searching for your glasses and hello to a playful and practical way to keep them close by!
Materials:
- Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight (size 4) yarn in gray and black
- Tapestry needle
- Safety Eyes
Final measurement:
Measures 6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth.
Abbreviations:
st(s)- stitch(es)
hk- hook
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
sc2tog- single crochet two together
sl st- slip stitch
BLO- back loop only
Body:
Chain 12
Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and next 9 chains. 5 hdc in end ch, hdc next 10 chains down the other side of the foundation ch, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join (30).
Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc 10, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl to join (40).
Round 3: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, hdc 10, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, sl st to join (50).
Round 4: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc in the BLO in each st around. (50).
***You will now work in the round, place stitch marker here if you need to***
Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around, sl st to join (50).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
Ch 5
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hk and each st across, turn (4).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, twice, turn (2).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, turn (2).
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog (1).
Ch 1, turn,
Continue to sc evenly around the ear with 2 sc in each corner.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Cut a piece of yarn and sew ears onto the top of the holder on either side with tapestry needle.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Mouth and nose:
Make a magic circle and ch 2, dc 12 in the circle and pull to close.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Cut a long piece of black yarn and with your tapestry needle, sew the nose on in a triangular shape just under the outer stitch.
Sew a line from the nose to just before the bottom outer stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends on the back of the mouth.
Sew onto the bottom middle of the holder.
Fasten off, weave in end.
Eyes:
Attach safety eyes to the middle of your holder.
Tip: Lay glasses down first to pick the placement of the eyes.