DIY: How To Crochet A Drawstring Sunglass Case! 4 Free Crochet Patterns!

Hello There! It's the Summer time and I wanted to create a free crochet pattern for an accessory that I will be utilizing a lot! Being a massive collector of numerous sunglasses and almost always on the hunt for new ones, this crochet pattern was an absolute make. 4 easy drawstring cases that you can make for yourself or for a loved one!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>1 Skein of each color from Sugar N' Cream
White/Green/Yellow/Hot Pink/Black/Orange
 
Stitch guide:  
HDC= half double crochet    
SC= single crochet
SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= stitch(es)
CH= chain
R[number]= Row 

Switching colors Guide:
How to Switch colors Crocheting #1
How to Switch colors Crocheting #2

The Starburst Light Drawstring Crochet Case 

Using your green skein.

CH 45
Connect the last ST to the very first ST.
Connect the chain by slip stitch, you will be working in rounds!
 
R1-R11: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
R12: HDC into the first [two] STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method until the very end of the Row, SS to complete entire work.]

Sewing the bottom of the drawstring case.
Using your yarn sewing needle, turn the case inside out, to sew the bottom of the case securely.

For the drawstring chain.
CH 67
Insert the complete drawstring through the open stitching from Row 12.

Detailing (orange/white/yellow)
Starting with the white yarn, I used my yarn sewing needle and started [randomly] sewing from the inside of the drawstring case, creating a star. By sewing through one ST, from the back unto the front of an adjacent ST from above. [see photo below for reference.]

The Sun Waves Drawstring Crochet Case

Using the yellow and orange skeins.
CH 45
Connect the last ST to the very first ST.
Connect the chain by slip stitch, you will be working in rounds and switching colors!

Yellow/R1: HDC the entire row into All of the STS, connect work by SS.
Yellow/R2: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work. 
Switch to orange yarn.
Orange/R3: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Yellow/R4: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Orange/R5: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Yellow/R6: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Orange/R7: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Yellow/R8: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Orange/R9: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Yellow/R10: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Orange/R11: HDC into the first 4 STS, into the 5th ST, HDC [3 times] HDC into the following 4 STS, SKIP 2 STS, [for the following 5th and 6th ST]...[Repeat this method until the very end of the Row.] SS to complete work.
Yellow/R12: HDC into the first [two] STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method until the very end of the Row, SS to complete entire work.]

Sewing the bottom of the drawstring case.
Using your yarn sewing needle, turn the case inside out, to sew the bottom of the case securely.

For the drawstring chain.
CH 67
Insert the complete drawstring through the open stitching from Row 12.

 The Dotted Drawstring Crochet Case

Using your white and black skeins.

CH 45
Connect the last ST to the very first ST.
Connect the chain by slip stitch, you will be working in rounds! 

R1-R11: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
R12: HDC into the first [two] STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method until the very end of the Row, SS to complete entire work.]

Sewing the bottom of the drawstring case.
Using your yarn sewing needle, turn the case inside out, to sew the bottom of the case securely.

For the drawstring chain.
CH 67
Insert the complete drawstring through the open stitching from Row 12.
Detailing 
To create the circles, the dots. Using the black yarn.
CH 3
SS to connect and SC into the hole [six times]
SS to complete work.
I created 8 total circles in which I sew unto the case, using the yarn sewing needle and using black yarn. Sewing from the inside of the case unto and through the front.

The Hot Springs Drawstring Crochet Case

Using your black/white/hot pink skeins.

CH 45
Connect the last ST to the very first ST.
Connect the chain by slip stitch, you will be working in rounds and switching colors as well!

Black/R1: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
White/R2: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
Black/R3: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row. 
White/R4: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
Hot Pink/R5-R11: HDC for all of the Rows into All of the STS, SS at the End of each Row.
R12: HDC into the first [two] STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method until the very end of the Row, SS to complete entire work.]



Sewing the bottom of the drawstring case.
Using your yarn sewing needle, turn the case inside out, to sew the bottom of the case securely.

For the drawstring chain.
CH 67
Insert the complete drawstring through the open stitching from Row 12.

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