Crocheted Sunglasses Case

This is a great first project if you are new to crochet ...and despise potholders ;)

You will need:

• 1 skein worsted weight yarn
• crochet hook size I-9 US (5.5mm)
• gauge: 3 single crochet = 1 inch

Chain 22.

Row 1: single crochet in 2nd and each chain across. Chain 1. Turn. (21 sc)

Row 2: single crochet in 1st and each sc across (21 sc)

Check that the piece measures 6 ½ inches.

Rows 3-23: Repeat Row 2 till piece measures 6 ½ inches long.

Finishing: Fold in half lengthwise. Join one set of corners with slip stitch. Single crochet around the rim of the short end.

Join long sides and other short side with slip stitch. Bind off and weave in ends with tapestry needle.

© 2005 Alexandra Lockhart