Easy Crochet Glasses Case for Beginners – Free Step-by-Step Pattern

If you can make a chain and a single crochet, you can turn those two basic skills into something you will actually use.

This easy crochet glasses case is small enough for a first project, but it teaches several useful skills along the way: working around a foundation chain, crocheting in continuous rounds, keeping straight sides, checking size as you work, and making a simple button closure.

The finished case is approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall, which works well for many everyday reading glasses and sunglasses.

Skill level: Beginner
Crochet terms: US terminology
Main stitch: Single crochet
Construction: Bottom-up, worked in the round
Finished size: Approx. 3.5 × 6.5 in (9 × 16.5 cm)

What You'll Need

You only need a small amount of yarn for this project.

• Medium #4 cotton or cotton-blend yarn
• 4 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• One button, approximately 0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm)
• A pair of glasses for checking the fit

Yarn Tip

A smooth, light-colored yarn is especially helpful for your first case because you can see each stitch clearly.

Cotton gives the pouch a firm, neat shape. A cotton blend can work well too.

Avoid very fuzzy yarn for your first attempt. The project is still possible, but finding the top of each stitch becomes unnecessarily difficult.

Crochet Abbreviations

This pattern uses only a few terms:

ch – chain
sc – New to this stitch? See our beginner guide to single crochet.
sl st – slip stitch
st / sts – stitch / stitches
rnd – round

That's all you need for the main case.

Before You Start: Check Your Glasses

Do this before making the foundation chain.

Lay your glasses flat and measure across their widest point.

The finished crochet case should be slightly wider than the folded glasses. You want enough room for them to slide inside without stretching the stitches heavily.

Don't try to make the case extremely tight.

A little breathing room makes it much easier to use.

A Simple Fit Test

After you have completed a few rounds, place your folded glasses beside your crochet.

If the case already looks narrower than the glasses, restart with a slightly longer foundation chain.

Fixing the width now takes a few minutes.

Fixing it after 25 rounds usually means undoing almost the entire project.

Step 1: Make the Foundation Chain

Make a slip knot and place it on your hook.

Chain 17.

Try to keep the chains relaxed and similar in size.

Do not pull each chain tight around the hook.

A very tight foundation chain can make the bottom of your glasses case curl or feel stiff.

Step 2: Crochet Around the Foundation Chain

This is the part that turns a simple chain into the closed bottom of the pouch.

Starting in the second chain from your hook, work:

1 sc in each chain across.

When you reach the last chain, do not turn your work as you normally would when crocheting flat.

Instead, rotate the chain so you can work along the opposite side.

Work single crochet stitches back along the unused loops on the other side of the foundation chain.

You are essentially crocheting around the chain in a long oval.

Beginner Note

The first round may look a little strange.

That's normal.

The shape becomes much easier to recognize after another round or two.

Step 3: Begin Working in Continuous Rounds

Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of your new round.

Now work:

1 sc in every stitch around.

Do not turn.

Continue moving in the same direction.

When you reach your stitch marker, remove it, crochet the first stitch of the next round, then replace the marker.

This little habit is worth learning early.

Without a marker, it can be surprisingly difficult to see where one round ends and the next begins.

Step 4: Build the Body of the Case

Continue working:

1 sc in each stitch around

until the case measures approximately 6–6.5 inches (15–16.5 cm) from the bottom.

Every few rounds, stop and look at the edges.

They should rise fairly straight.

More importantly, occasionally count your stitches.

If the pouch suddenly becomes wider, you may have accidentally added a stitch.

If it becomes narrower, you may have skipped one.

Step 5: Test the Fit Before Finishing

Don't fasten off yet.

Slide your folded glasses gently into the unfinished case.

Check three things:

Width: The glasses should slide inside without forcing the fabric apart.

Height: The top of the glasses should sit below the final edge.

Opening: You should be able to remove them easily with one hand.

If the case is too short, simply crochet another few rounds.

If it is slightly loose, that is usually better than making it too tight.

Remember that the exact dimensions can change depending on your yarn, hook and natural crochet tension.

Step 6: Make the Button Loop

Once you're happy with the height, stop near the center of one side.

Slip stitch into the next stitch.

Now chain enough stitches to create a loop that comfortably passes over your button.

For many 1-inch buttons, 8–12 chains is a useful starting point.

Before securing the loop, test it.

Place the button against the opposite side of the case and pull the chain loop around it.

Too small?

Add a chain or two.

Too loose?

Remove a couple.

Once the size feels right, slip stitch the loop back into the stitch near its starting point.

Fasten off.

Step 7: Sew on the Button

Thread your yarn needle with a strong length of matching yarn.

Position the button so the loop reaches it comfortably without pulling the top edge out of shape.

Sew through the button holes several times.

Secure the yarn on the inside of the pouch and weave the tail through several stitches before trimming it.

Now test the closure again with your glasses inside.

The button should close easily without stretching the case.

Step 8: Weave In the Ends

Thread each remaining yarn tail through your yarn needle.

Instead of simply cutting the tails close to the fabric, weave them back and forth through several stitches on the inside.

Change direction once before trimming the excess yarn.

This small finishing step helps keep the ends from working loose with regular use.

Your Crochet Glasses Case Is Finished

Slide your glasses inside and close the button.

You have just turned a foundation chain and one basic stitch into a useful everyday accessory.

More importantly, this little project practices skills that appear again and again in crochet:

• working around a foundation chain
• crocheting in continuous rounds
• using a stitch marker
• maintaining stitch count
• adjusting a project to fit a real object
• making a simple closure
• weaving in ends neatly

Those skills will make your next project much easier.

Common Beginner Problems

My Case Is Getting Wider

You are probably adding extra stitches.

This often happens near the stitch marker because the first stitch of the round can accidentally be worked twice.

Count your stitches and make sure you move the marker every round.

My Case Is Getting Narrower

A stitch has probably been skipped.

Look especially carefully at the final stitch before your marker.

That stitch can hide along the edge.

The Bottom Is Curling

Your foundation chain may be tighter than the stitches above it.

Try relaxing your tension when making the starting chain.

If your chains are naturally very tight, you can also make the foundation chain with a slightly larger hook and switch back to your regular hook afterward.

My Glasses Barely Fit

Don't depend on the crochet stretching.

If you're still early in the project, restarting with a few additional foundation chains will usually produce a better finished case.

If you've almost finished, test whether your glasses can be inserted and removed comfortably before deciding.

The Button Pulls the Case Out of Shape

Your button loop is probably too short.

Undo the loop and add one or two chains.

A closure should hold the case shut without noticeably stretching the top edge.

How to Adjust the Size

One advantage of this simple construction is that you don't need to use exactly the same glasses I used.

For Wider Glasses

Add chains to your foundation chain.

Make small adjustments rather than adding many chains at once.

For a Longer Case

Simply continue crocheting additional rounds before making the closure.

For a Smaller Case

Use fewer starting chains and stop at a shorter height.

The same basic construction can even be adapted into a small hook pouch, pencil pouch or notions case.

Make Your Second Case Better Than Your First

Once you've completed the basic version, try changing only one feature.

You could use a contrasting button, add a narrow stripe near the top, make the loop in a second color, or experiment with a slightly different case height.

Changing one thing at a time is useful when you're learning.

You can see exactly how that adjustment changes the finished project without turning a simple pattern into something confusing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this crochet glasses case suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. You should be comfortable making a chain and single crochet before starting. The most unfamiliar part for many beginners will be crocheting around both sides of the foundation chain.

What yarn is best for a crochet glasses case?

Smooth medium-weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn is a practical choice because it gives the case clear stitch definition and enough structure for everyday use.

Do I need to check gauge?

Exact gauge isn't essential for this project because you can compare the pouch directly with your own glasses while crocheting.

Fit is more useful here than chasing an exact measurement.

Can I make the case without a button?

Yes. You can leave the top open for an even simpler first project. Just make sure the case is tall enough that your glasses sit securely inside.

Why are my edges uneven?

The most common reason is accidentally adding or skipping stitches. Use a stitch marker and count your stitches every few rounds.

Can I use leftover yarn?

Absolutely. This is a small project, making it a useful way to use part of a leftover skein as long as you have enough of the same yarn to complete the case.

Final Thoughts

Small crochet projects are useful because they let you practice a complete process—from the first chain to the final woven-in tail—without committing to weeks of work.

Your first glasses case doesn't need perfectly identical stitches.

Focus on keeping the stitch count steady, checking the fit as you work, and finishing the ends securely.

Then make another one.

The second usually feels much easier than the first.