How to Sew a Simple Crochet Hook Case

This is a simple case that can be made with scraps of fabric to hold your crochet hooks together.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two pieces of fabric 15" by 8"
• Sewing machine
• Ribbon
• Thread
• Self Healing Cutting Mat
• Rotary Cutter
• 24"x6" Acrylic Rotary Ruler
• Scissors
• Fray Check liquid ribbon sealer

1. 
   Rotary cutting tools make accurate measurements

   Using the rotary cutter, cut two pieces of fabric 15" by 8". A cutting mat and acrylic rotary ruler make this easier, but you can use scissors if desired. They can be the same fabric or contrasting, one piece will not be visible when the case is tied closed. A quilter's weight cotton is fine, but scraps of drapery weight fabric would be a little sturdier.

2. 
   Stitch around rectangle

   Pin the two pieces together, right sides facing. Stitch around, using a 1/4" seam allowance. Leave an opening of about 2" to turn the piece right side out. Trim the corners to make turning easier. Turn right side out and press with a hot iron. You can slip stitch the opening closed, but it is not necessary, as the next steps will stitch it closed.

3. 
   Pin ribbon to fabric

   Cut a piece of 3/8" ribbon 24" long. Satin ribbon or grosgrain ribbon would be appropriate. Trim the ends at an angle and seal them with FrayCheck or similar liquid sealer for ribbons. Pin the folded end of the ribbon about 6" from the corner, along the right side long edge. See photo.

4. 
   Use sewing machine to stitch around folded fabric

   Fold the bottom short edge up about 5", pin in place. Top stitch around the whole piece, this will form a pocket.

5. 
   Quilter's ruler and Crayola Colored Pencil

   On the pocket, mark the fabric with lines 1/2" and 3/4" apart, parallel to the long edges of the piece. This will form the channels into which the crochet hooks will slide. Crochet hooks in the range of sizes D through G will need about 1/2" and larger hooks, such as J/K will need 3/4". To mark the lines, you can use disappearing ink pens, found at any fabric or quilt store. The ink either vanishes within a few minutes or some are removed with cold water. In my example, I am using a contrasting thread to the fabric, so I used a colored pencil, found in my son's art supplies, that was the same color as the thread. The clear acrylic rotary ruler helps because you can see the previous ines through it. Stitch along these lines, be sure to backstitch at the opening end, for extra strength. Trim all extra threads.

6. 
   Crochet Hooks in Case

   Slide your hooks into the channels.

7. 
   Almost Done

   Fold the top down over the hooks. Roll from the side without the ribbon, so that the folded flap is on the outside. Tie the ribbon to secure.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add lace trim or other embellishments, if desired.
• Always use caution with rotary cutting tools, they are very sharp!
• Always use caution with a hot iron!

Resources

• Sewing for a Baby with Special Needs
• Sewing a Simple Jewelry Case

[jenng]

on 8/13/2009 Great article on How to Sew a Simple Crochet Hook Case 5*

[Elizabethknows]

on 4/23/2009 cool I wish I could crochet. 5*

[Susanh]

on 1/21/2009 This is so clever! There's no end to what we can do with fabric, is there? 5*****

[RiteNow]

on 1/8/2009 Great article. Thanks.

[cynvela]

on 1/8/2009 Great idea! I love to sew. Wish I could crochet....