This is a crochet pattern, using simple stitches and techniques, for a ribbed carrying case. Good for many uses, but with your portable mp3 player or cell phone in mind.

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Skill Level: Easy
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For those of you who don’t want to wait for the PDF to download, here’s the pattern…

This pattern is for a crocheted cozy/case, designed by Brianna Mewborn. It is crocheted entirely in the single-crochet stitch with a size H hook and Worsted Weight yarn. This project is rated Easy, and is perfect for both beginner, intermediate and advanced crocheters.

Note: the Rib Case in the photographs is
2 ¼” wide x 4 ½” tall, and is large enough
to hold an iPOD Nano (if stretched it could
fit the larger iPODs) .

The Body
Row 1:
Ch to the length of your portable mp3 player. Count the sts and  double the number. Continue chaining until you reach that number then add 3 more chs.

Row 2:
Skipping the first ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Sc once in each of the remaining sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3:
Sc into the back loop of first st. Continue to sc in each of the remaining sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Rows 4-*:
Repeat Row 3. This will create a ribbed effect, giving your rectangle a ridged look with stretch.

Cut a 4-6” tail and pull through last st, tightening to bind off. Weave tail into sts being careful not to pull too tautly or the ribs will be affected. Once you’re done, fold the rectangle in half lengthwise. Sc the two pieces together along the longer sides, leaving the shorter side to remain open. Once finished, bind both sides and turn inside out.

The body of the case should now be closed on three sides (the folded bottom and the two sides), with one opening.

* The final repeated row will be the width of your portable mp3 player.

The Tab (optional)
Row 1:
Insert hook into the outermost st of whichever side you choose to place the tab. Draw up a loop and sc. Sc into the sts to the left, finishing with a sc into the closest st of the opposite side of the case from where you began. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2:
Sc into the first and remaining sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3:

Repeat Row 2 until desired length. Find your desired length by folding it in half and touching it to the base row of your tab. Continue to increase in length until the tab is large enough. Ch 1 and turn.

(If crocheted long enough, it could become a wrist handle or, if you connect it to the opposite side of the case, a strap for around your neck.)

Row 4:
Sc into the next st inward from your original starting point (see Row 1 of your tab). Sc into the next st inward from the last st of the tab’s Row 1.

Cut a 4” tail, bind off, and weave in the end.

The Closure
Before you begin the closure, look at the side of the case that is to be the front. Take your button and gauge where you would like it to sit on your case.

Having located that position, take your yarn needle and a length of yarn, sew your button into place. Secure it on the inside of the case and make certain it won’t be going anywhere.

Now, to start your closure, count down, from the top of your case, the number of sts that looks best to you. Keep in mind that this is where you will be starting the closure.

Where you place your hook into the body of the case will depend on the width of your case. If your case is 12 rows** wide, then count 2 rows in on each side. Continuing with the possibility of 12 rows, 2 from each side
would leave you with 8 in the middle.

Row 1:
From the right side of the case, count down the number of sts from the top, then two rows to your left. Insert your hook into the st, yo, draw up a loop and sc. Sc into the next 7 (or whatever your number is) sts. CH 1 and turn.

Row 2:
Sc into the 1st st and in each remaining st. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3-***:
Repeat Row 2 until it begins to fold over the top of the case.

When you have reached the middle-to-bottom of the button, sc into the 1st 2 sts (we’re still assuming that you made a flap that is 8 sts wide). Ch 4 and sc into the 2nd to last st. Sc into the last st, then ch 1 and turn.

2nd to last Row:
Sc into the 1st st and each remaining ch and st. Ch 1 and turn.

Last Row:
Sc into the 1st st and each remaining st. Cut a 4” tail, pull through final st and bind off. Weave in end.

** With rib stitches it can be difficult to count rows. Look at them as if they were mountains and valleys. Count up one side of the mountain as 1 row. From the top of the mountain to the next valley is 1. So each ridge/ribbing should equal 2 rows. Another way to make this even easier is to have noted how many rows you crocheted as you were crocheting them.

*** Number of rows will vary dependant on the size of your project.

This pattern, wording, and images, are copyright © Brianna Mewborn. Entirety of pattern, and work within, is for personal use only. It may not be adapted, copied, or reproduced in any form, or with the intent to sell, unless permission is granted by the author. If you have questions or comments, visit my website, thecrochetside.com, to contact me.