Crochet Pencil / Hook Case Pattern With Buttonhole A Beginner's Pattern

This crochet pencil or hook case pattern is a fun and easy DIY project, perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. The simple yet effective design provides a protective home for your pencils, crochet hooks, or other small tools.

Crochet Pencil / Hook Case

The customizable flap with a buttonhole adds a neat finish, making it both functional and stylish. Whether you choose to use a bold color or something more subtle, this pattern gives you the flexibility to match your personal style. It’s a great way to organize your tools while adding a personal touch to your crafting essentials!

Starting the Base

Use yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Make a slip knot.
Chain 21 stitches.
Skip the first chain and single crochet into the second chain from the hook.
Continue single crocheting into each chain across the row until the end.

Building the Body

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet into each stitch across the row.
Repeat this process, chaining one and turning at the end of each row, until you reach the desired height for your case. This will create a rectangular piece.

Decrease Row 1

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet decrease over the first two stitches.
Single crochet in each stitch until the last two stitches.
Single crochet decrease over the last two stitches.

Normal Row 1

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet in each stitch across the row (no increases or decreases).

Decrease Row 2

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet decrease over the first two stitches.
Single crochet in each stitch until the last two stitches.
Single crochet decrease over the last two stitches.

Normal Row 2

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet in each stitch across the row.
Continue alternating decrease rows and normal rows until the flap reaches the desired length and shape.

Adding the Buttonhole

Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet into the first five stitches.
Chain three (this creates the buttonhole space).
Skip the next three stitches.
Single crochet into the fourth stitch from the skipped ones and continue single crocheting to the end of the row.
Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet into each single crochet stitch.
When you reach the chain-3 space, work three single crochet stitches into the space.
Continue single crocheting to the end of the row.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Assembling the Case

Fold the rectangular body of the case in half, bringing the two long edges together.
Using a different colored yarn (or the same color if preferred) and a crochet hook, join the two sides together by single crocheting along the raw edges.
Start by making a slip knot and inserting the hook through both layers of the fabric.
Chain one and single crochet into the same stitch to secure the yarn.
Continue single crocheting along the side, working through both layers, until you reach the end of the side.
Repeat this process for the other side of the case.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Attach a button to the main body of the case, aligning it with the buttonhole on the flap.