Cute and Practical Crochet Pencil Case Stylish

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors (pink, blue, white, yellow, green, and orange)
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Zipper (matching or contrasting color)

Techniques Used:

• Magic ring
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Chain stitch (ch)
• Increasing and decreasing stitches
• Color changes
• Appliqué

Pattern:

Pencil Case Base:

1. Base:
   • Using blue yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
   • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
   • Round 3: Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around (18).
   • Continue increasing evenly until the base reaches the desired size for the pencil case bottom.
2. Sides:
   • Work even rounds of sc without increasing until the pencil case reaches the desired height.
   • Switch colors as desired to create stripes: white, orange, pink.
   • Continue working in sc until the pencil case is tall enough to accommodate your stationery.

Flowers and Leaves Appliqués:

1. Flowers:
   • Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
   • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
   • Petals: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in next sc repeat around.
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
   • Create additional flowers using different colors if desired.
2. Leaves:
   • Using green yarn, chain 6.
   • Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across (5).
   • Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next stitch, sc2tog (3).
   • Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next stitch (2).
   • Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog (1).
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
   • Make several leaves to attach around the flowers.

Assembly:

1. Attach the flowers and leaves to the front of the pencil case using a yarn needle.
2. Ensure all pieces are securely sewn on and weave in any loose ends.
3. Attach the zipper to the top opening of the pencil case using a yarn needle and matching thread or yarn.
4. Weave in all loose ends and ensure all parts are securely attached.

Your crochet pencil case is now complete and ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your desk or bag. Enjoy your new creation and the practicality it brings!

Cute and Practical Crochet Pencil Case Stylish