Dainty Crochet Hook Case

Hello All!

I've been in the process of creating some new projects, and I finally finished one that I've been thinking about for months now - A Dainty Crochet Hook Case. There is one case in particular that  not only have I been eyeing up on Etsy, but was my inspiration for this project. It is the Linen Crochet Hook Case sold by Namolio.

 

It's a really beautiful case, but it is $38.50 plus $5.70 shipping puls tax. As much as I love it, I know I could create it myself for much cheaper. Mine came to a total of $13.24, and this is how it turned out:

 Supplies:

• 1 piece of Outer Material cut 9 1/2"x10"- I had left over pink satin ($5 per yard)
• 1 piece of Inner Material cut 9 1/2"x10" - I had left over white linen ($1.50 per yard)
• 1 piece of Inner Material cut 7"x10" for hook pockets
• 1 package of Light Weight Iron-On Fusible Interfacing - I used Heat n Bond ($2.99 for 20"x36" piece)
• 2 pieces cut 9 1/2"x10"
• 1 piece cut 7"x10"
• 1 Ball of thin white yard ($3 a skien)
• 1 3.25mm (US= D-3, UK=10) crochet hook
• Sewing Machine
• Iron that can produce steam and ironing board
• 1 Button, needle and thread
• Scissors
• Fabric marker or Pen
• Ruler

Step 1: *Crochet the Doily

1. Round 1: With yarn and 3.25mm hook - Ch. 5, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch3, dc in ring (count as 2 dc tog), (ch 3, 2 dc in ring tog) 7 times, ch 1, hdc in first st.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in ch space, (ch 5, sc in next ch space) 7 times, ch 5, sl st in first st.
3. Round 3: Ch 5, sc in 3rd ch of 5 ch (ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of 5 ch) 7 times, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of 5 ch.
4. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, (7 dc in next sc, sc in next dc) 7 times, 7 dc in next sc, sl st in fist st.
5. Round 5: Ch 7, sc in 4th dc of 7 dc, (ch 4, dc in next sc, ch 4, sc in 4th dc of 7dc) 7 times, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of 7 ch.
6. Round 6: Ch 4, dc in same st, (ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in same st) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of 4 ch.
7. Round 7: Sl st in ch space, ch 6 dc in 2nd ch of 3 ch, (ch 3, dc in next ch space, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of 3 ch) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of 6 ch.
8. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around, sl st in first st.
9. Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, (skip 3 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 3 sts, sc in next st) 15 times, skip 3 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 3 sts, sl st in first st.
10. Round 10: Sl st in first 4 sts, ch 8, sl st in same st, sl st in each st around, fasten off.

*Note: Those who are not able to create their own crocheted doily, you can always go pick one up from a thrift or antique shop.


Step 2:
Iron the fusible interfacing to the back of each 9 1/2"x10" and 7"x10" pieces of fabric according to the interfacing's instructions.

Step 3:



Fold and iron the 7"x10" Inner fabric 2" down lengthwise, so it is now 5"x10". Place this piece of fabric (right side up) over the piece of the inside material (right side up) along the bottom straight edge (10" side) with the raw edge along the bottom of the case. Pin in place.

 

Step 4:

Using your ruler, draw a line with your marker/pen to mark where you will stitch the lines between each hook to create the pockets. I have included a sketch and a list of sample sizes of the pockets. I also included an additional pocket for my tape measure, yarn needle, and small scissors (Section 2 in drawing). I have multiple hooks of certain sizes, so I have factored that into my layout. You can rearrange the sizes however you see fit. Note: Section 1 and 17 are 1/2" each, and I have included them for when you sew the Inner and Outer Material together (Step 8).

Step 5:

Using your sewing machine, stitch each lined mark to create the hook pockets. Do not worry about the bottom of the hook pockets being open, they well be sewed closed in Step 8.



Step 6:

Pin the doily (right side up) to the piece of Outer Material (right side up). You are going to aline the diameter of the doily along the right edge 9 1/2" edge of the Outer Material and center it. Using your sewing machine, you are going to sew around the circular edge of the doily to the fabric. You will then sew across the diameter of the doily to the fabric.  

 

Step 7:

Sew the button to the right side of the fabric so that from the bottom left corner (doily on the right side) measure up 4 3/4" and over  2 1/2". Stitch your button into place.

Step 8:



Pin the Outer and Inner Material together (wrong side up, right sides facing eachother). Sew 1/2" around the 3 sides  of the case that the doily is not on. You need to keep the doily side open so you can turn the case inside out so that the hook pockets and Outer Material are right side out.

(After sides are sewn and turned inside out.)

 

Step 9: (Last Step YAYYY!!!)

Fold the open edge under and pin in place. You will now sew closed. I had to hand sew this step, because the fabrics with the doily were too think to fit through my sewing machine. Iron the edges when complete to ensure a nice crisp edge.

 (Pinned together.)

 

You are now done! You can now slide your hooks and accesories into the pockets.

 

 

You are now the owner of your own custom crochet hook case! I'm so proud of you!

 

Happy Crafting!

<3 Katie