Sunglasses Case

This is a simple knitting pattern to make a sunglasses case.

What you need

Needles: US 3
Yarn: Regia 6 Ply – Crazy Colors
(or any sock yarn calling for US 3 needles)

Instructions

ABBREVIATIONS:

k = knit
p= purl
sts = stitches
rev st st = reverse stockinette stitch
– Using US 3 needles, cast on 28 sts using the cable cast on method
– k 4 rows
– (RS) starting with p row, work 7 rows rev st st
– next k row: k9, p7, k12
– next p row: p12, k7, p9
repeat above two rows 4 more times (total of 10 rows)
– starting with k row, work 28 rows rev st st
– k 4 rows
– bind off knitwise

FINISHING:

Fold the knitted rectangle with WS in, showing the rev st st on the outside. take some yarn and work 7 single crochet from edge towards the center with an E crochet hook. cut yarn and do the same for the other side, making a tube with the middle open. (or you can sew along the edges)

You can leave both ends open, or sew them shut.

Insert sunglasses through the rolled opening, with the lenses facing down.

The rolled part of the knit with “hug” the sunglasses inside on the little square of st st, you can embroider your initials!

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