Crochet Hook Case

For crochet on the move

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I have recently taken up crochet and am really enjoying it! So I bought a set of hooks but they came in this horrible plastic case, so I decided to make a nice fabric one. I really like working with tartan print materials as they already have a nicely marked out grid that really helps when measuring and cutting. Top tip: If you have a cat then let them get into at least one of your photos . It makes them feel as if they are “helping” and keeps a grumpy mood at bay.

You will need

Cat Sewing Machine Ribbon Patterned Fabric Plain Fabric Thread Bias Tape Chalk Scissors

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I have recently taken up crochet and am really enjoying it! So I bought a set of hooks but they came in this horrible plastic case, so I decided to make a nice fabric one. I really like working with tartan print materials as they already have a nicely marked out grid that really helps when measuring and cutting. Top tip: If you have a cat then let them get into at least one of your photos . It makes them feel as if they are “helping” and keeps a grumpy mood at bay.

Instructions

1. 

   Cut pattern material to about two and a half times the length of your hooks. This should give plenty of extra material for seams and any extra can be trimmed off as you go

2. 

   Cut your plain material to about an inch shorter than the length of your hooks

3. Fold edges and iron down on both pieces of material

4. Sew around the edges of both pieces of material. This helps to prevent fraying and makes them easier to pin later

5. 

   Take a piece of bias tape and sew along one of the long edges of your plain material (on the front) using zigzag stitch

6. 

   Take a small piece of bias tape and fold the ends under and stitch at both ends onto the pattern material on the outside. This will make a loop to thread a cord though to tie it closed later. You could sew on some ribbon if you prefer.

7. 

   Pin the plain and pattern material together, and pin bias tape around the edges (see pic)

8. 

   Sew bias tape down using zigzag stitch

9. 

   Space your hooks out in the pocket as shown and put a little chalk mark where you want to sew in the divides for each section. Remember to allow more room for big hooks and less room for little ones.

10. 

    Remove hooks and use a ruler to mark out the divides

11. Using straight stitch sew along the chalk lines.

12. Use a damp cloth to remove any excess chalk from your material when you are done

13. 

    Take picture with cat (optional)