Instructions
Crocheted Facing:
ch 70.
Row1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, then dc in each ch to the end. ch2 and turn.
Row2: dc in first dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch1, skip1, *[dc in next 4, ch1, skip 1, dc in next]** ten times in total, ch1, skip 1 dc in last dc.
Rows 3 - 22: repeat Row 2.
Bind off yarn, leaving 4" to weave in.
Your final piece should be approximately 25cm x 35cm. Or if you choose to make a tool-roll for keeping knitting needles in then just crochet more rows until the piece is at least an inch longer than the longest needles you have.
Edging:
Using a contrasting colour, *[3sc along any edge, ch3 then slip stitch in first ch]** all along the outer edge of the piece. Secure to the first stitch in this colour yarn using a slip stitch.
Continue to make a chain of 40. Cut the yarn leaving 4" and pull through. Weave the loose end back through the chains you've just made.
Attach the same accent yarn to the base of the first chain tie and repeat to make another tie. Bind off yarn, leaving 4" to weave in. Weave in all loose yarn ends.
Finishing off:
Pull into shape, place a light piece of cotton (or a towel) over the piece and lightly press with a warm iron.
Lining your tool-roll:
1. Measure out a piece of cotton fabric that is twice the size of your crocheted piece, fold it in half then add more so it's 1" bigger around three edges. Cut this piece of fabric out.
2. Fold the four edges of the fabric 1" all the way around the fabric. Use a hot iron to mark the folded edges.
3. Fold the lining so that the two top edges don't meet. There should be about an inch between the two edges.
4. Thread your needle with 30cm of pearle cotton thread (No.10) in any of the colours from the cotton lining fabric. Use a very simple running stitch to attach the two layers together to create the pockets for the tools. You can make the number and width of the pockets as you wish, depending on the size of the tools you will store in the hook-roll.
5. Pin the cotton fabric to the crocheted fabric all the way around, using tailor's pins. Using thread to match the colour of your main crochet yarn colour, attach the fabrics using a simple whip-stitch all around the four sides.
6. Lightly press the cotton fabric with a warm iron.
Crocheted Facing:
ch 70.
Row1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, then dc in each ch to the end. ch2 and turn.
Row2: dc in first dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch1, skip1, *[dc in next 4, ch1, skip 1, dc in next]** ten times in total, ch1, skip 1 dc in last dc.
Rows 3 - 22: repeat Row 2.
Bind off yarn, leaving 4" to weave in.
Your final piece should be ...
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Difficulty:
Category: Crocheting
Type of item: Functional
For: Unisex
Style: Retro / Vintage,
Funky,
Classic
Materials
50g worsted yarn
Hook size: 5mm
- Lining fabric: I used a re-purposed scarf (minimum size required: double the final size and add 2" to this length and width)
- Needle and crochet thread no.10 in colour to match either the yarn or lining fabric
What was your inspiration?
I saw a similar item on http://mmm-fruit.com/2011/03/ondori-crochet-hook-case/ but it had no pattern so I decided to write my own as I crocheted along.
What are you most proud of?
The hand-stitched lining as I am usually very reluctant to do any serious stitching!
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
This may seem like a lot of work but it is in fact, very simple and quick to complete. Well-worth the final product which you will be using regularly. Also a wonderful gift idea for crafty friends.
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