Easy Crochet Pencil Case
Cute Back-to-School Pencil Case / Makeup Pouch
Skill Level
Easy / Beginner Friendly
Crochet Terms
US crochet terminology
Materials
The tutorial uses:
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- Zipper
- Fabric for lining
- Sewing needle
- Sewing thread
- Scissors
- Pins or clips for holding the zipper in place
Note: The transcript does not specify the yarn weight, hook size, zipper length, gauge, or exact finished measurements.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- st(s) — stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The pencil case body is crocheted as one shaped piece.
- Work back and forth in rows.
- The tutorial uses ch 1 and turn between normal sc rows.
- The turning ch-1 is treated as a turning chain only in this written version because the tutorial continues to state the same sc stitch totals for each row.
- Pay attention to the first and last stitch to keep the edges straight.
Pencil Case Body
Foundation
Ch 51.
Row 1
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
Sc in each ch across.
Stitch count: 50 sc
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–8
Sc in each st across.
50 sc
Ch 1, turn after each row.
After Row 8, you should have a rectangular section measuring 50 stitches wide × 8 rows high.
First Narrow Section
Row 9
Sl st in the first 8 sts.
Sc in the next 34 sts.
Leave the remaining 8 sts unworked.
Working stitch count: 34 sc
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 10–23
Sc in each of the 34 sts across.
34 sc
Ch 1, turn after each row.
Continue until you have completed Row 23.
Widen the First Side
Row 24
At the end of Row 23:
Ch 9.
Turn.
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
Sc in each of the next 8 ch.
Then sc across all 34 sts of the main section.
Total: 42 sc
At the end of the row:
Ch 9, turn.
Widen the Second Side
Row 25
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
Sc in each of the next 8 ch.
Continue working sc across the previous row.
Total: 50 sc
Ch 1, turn.
The piece is now back to its original width of 50 stitches.
Rows 26–40
Sc in every st across.
50 sc per row
Ch 1, turn after each row.
Continue until you complete Row 40.
Second Narrow Section
Row 41
Ch 1 and turn.
Sl st in the first 8 sts.
Sc in the next 34 sts.
Leave the remaining stitches unworked.
Working stitch count: 34 sc
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 42–55
Sc in each st across.
34 sc
Ch 1, turn after each row.
Continue until you complete Row 55.
Widen Again
Row 56
Create the first side extension:
Ch 9.
Turn.
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
Sc in each of the next 8 ch.
Continue with sc across the 34 sts of the narrow section.
Total: 42 sc
At the end:
Ch 9, turn.
Row 57
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:
Sc in each of the next 8 ch.
Continue with sc across the entire row.
Total: 50 sc
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 58–64
Sc in every stitch across.
50 sc per row
Ch 1, turn after each row.
Row 64 is the final crochet row.
After Row 64:
Ch 1.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Weave in the yarn ends.
Add the Fabric Lining
Lay the finished crochet piece flat.
Place your lining fabric over or underneath the crochet body.
Cut the fabric so that it follows the general shape of the crocheted piece.
Position the fabric on the inside/wrong side of the crochet piece.
Using a sewing needle and thread, hand sew the lining securely around the edges.
Take care to keep your stitches neat and avoid pulling the crochet fabric out of shape.
Attach the Zipper
Fold the crochet piece into its pouch shape with the inside facing outward.
Position the zipper along the top opening.
The zipper should be placed so that its right side will face outward when the pencil case is turned right-side out.
Pin or clip the zipper into position.
Hand sew one side of the zipper securely to one crochet edge.
Then sew the opposite side of the zipper to the other crochet edge.
Make sure the zipper can open and close freely before continuing.
A zipper long enough to reach across the full opening is preferable.
Sew the Main Sides
Keep the pouch turned inside out.
Align the edges carefully.
Sew the corresponding side sections together.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Make sure both sides are secure.
Shape the Four Corners
The construction creates four small corner openings.
For each corner:
Open and flatten the corner.
Align the opening so it forms a straight seam.
Sew straight across the opening.
Secure the seam firmly.
Repeat this process for all four corners.
This creates the dimensional pouch shape.
Finishing
Open the zipper.
Carefully turn the pencil case right-side out through the zipper opening.
Push out and shape the corners gently.
Straighten the lining.
Check all seams.
Weave in or trim any remaining threads.
Your crochet pencil case is complete.
Optional Decoration
The tutorial leaves the finished pouch plain but suggests that it can also be decorated.
You could add optional crochet embellishments such as:
A small flower
A heart
A star
A bow
Initials
A small applique
The pouch can be used as either a:
Pencil Case
or
Makeup Pouch
depending on your preferred use.
