Crochet iPhone 6 Case

A while back I made this crochet case for an iPhone 4s. Using the same method, I recently made a case for an iPhone 6. The only thing I changed was that I did turn after every round, making the fabric slightly thicker. Making this case was an excellent way to use up some scrap yarn.

Remix Friday: Laptop Bag

Another Friday, another Remix! I know, sometimes it's almost unbelievable how many creative people there are in the world who bend the rules and make totally unique projects. Today's Remix is no different. It's colorful, creative, and best of all functional. Check out how Marina took a granny square pattern in a new and different direction.

The Crocheter
My name is Marina, last year from Hamburg, Germany, now I live in a very small village near the north sea. My two kids are grown up. I'm married and we live with a little dog and a great garden with vegetables. Sometimes I get pleasure to knit or crochet and then I'll think of something.

The Original Pattern
Sunburst Flower Granny Square by Kasa Amend

The Story
Last year I was traveling a lot and my laptop needed a discreet pocket. 

The Remix 
This bag is invisible because it looks like a pillow and it is soft. It is very simple to make. Crochet 35 squares, two loops, and two buttons. 

What a pretty way to keep you laptop cozy! Thank you for sharing your creative idea with us today, Marina!

Crochet iPhone Case

It can be a little tricky trying to think of a project for extra sock yarn. It doesn't go very far, so one has to think of something special for small amounts. My husband needed an iPhone case, so I put two and two together and made him one.

I didn't write a formal pattern this time, but here's a brief rundown of the process if you're interested in making one yourself. This case is worked in the round and will look especially nice if you use self-patterning sock yarn. I used Berroco Comfort Sock in Dunedin.

With any sock yarn and the hook size it calls for, chain until the base chain is juuuust shy of the length of the short end of the phone. This will ensure a snug fit. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc into each ch in back loops only. When you reach the end of the chain, ch 1. Do not turn. Continuing around to the left, work 1 sc into each of the missed front loops. Ch 1. Sl st into the first st of the round to join. Ch 1 and turn. Work 1 sc into each st around, including the two ch 1 spaces. Sl st into first st of the round to join. From now on simply ch 1 and turn at the beginning of each new row, work 1 sc into each st around, and join each round with a sl st in the first st. Work as many rounds as necessary in order to cover the phone before fastening off and weaving in the ends.

If you need any help, don't hesitate to leave a comment! My husband loves his new phone case and has already received compliments on it, which pleases me greatly. I know you'll love your phone case, too!