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Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from naztazia.com Today I'm going to show you how to crochet a crochet
hook case. This pattern was written by Mrs. Priscilla Hewitt from priscillascrochet.net
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link on YouTube, and turn on subtitles. From there, you can pick from over 100 different
languages. To begin, you'll need 4-5 ounces of worsted weight yarn. Caron Simply Soft
will make your case a bit, and Red Heart will make it a bit larger, like mine. You can use
a size F or G crochet hook, plus a button, some needles and scissors. This is an intermediate
level pattern, so please also download the free pattern from Mrs. Hewitt's website to
follow along with this video. By the way, I like to pierce each pocket halfway down
with another hook, allowing me to fit more items in the case. To begin, make a slipknot,
then chain 31. If you need help with the basics of crochet, please see my beginner crochet
videos on YouTube. Skip that first chain, then single crochet in the next chain from
the hook. Then single crochet in each stitch across. You will have a total of 30 single
crochets on that row. Once completed, chain 2 and turn your work. Now we will begin Row
2. This is a very important row since we will repeat it throughout the pattern. Do 1 double
crochet in each of the first 10 stitches. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Then, do 1 double crochet
in each of the next 20 stitches, this time inserting your hook in the back loops only.
Once completed, pivot your work clockwise. Do 1 double crochet in each of the 20 remaining
front loops. We previously worked in the back loops, now we're creating a back and front
sides of a hook pocket by working in the front loops. Once completed, chain 1 and turn. Take
note of where the 2 double crochet stitches line up. You might need to use a stitch marker
to help you better align them. Now, insert your hook through the first double crochet
of the front pocket and through the first double crochet of the back pocket. Then complete
your single crochet stitch. Insert your hook through both layers for the remaining stitches.
Keep repeating this for a total of 20 single crochet stitches. Once completed, chain 1
and turn your work. Now we will work with Row 3, which will also be repeated throughout
this pattern. Do 1 single crochet in each of the 20 single crochets from the row below.
Once completed, do 1 double crochet in each of the 10 double crochet stitches from two
rows below. At the end, chain 2 and turn your work. Rows 2 and 3 have just formed one pocket.
For Row 4, repeat row 2. For Row 5, repeat row 3. For row 6, repeat row 2. For Row 7,
repeat row 3. For Row 8, repeat row 2, For row 9, repeat row 3, For Row 10, repeat row
2. For row 11, repeat row 3. Now, instead, at the end of Row 11, chain 1 and turn your
work. For Row 12, single crochet in each stitch across. Once completed, chain 1 and turn your
work. For Row 13, single crochet in the back loops only of each stitch for a total of 30
stitches. Once completed, place a stitch marker in a front loop to mark this row. Chain 1
and turn your work. For row 14, single crochet in each stitch across. Once completed, chain
1 and turn your work. For row 15, single crochet in the back loops only of each stitch for
a total of 30 stitches. Once completed, place a stitch marker in a front loop to mark this
row. Chain 2 and turn your work. For Rows 16-25, we're going to repeat row 2-11. You
will basically be making 5 more pockets on this side of the hook holder now. For row
26, single crochet in each stitch across. Once completed, chain 1 and turn your work.
For row 27, single crochet in each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn your work. For row
28, single crochet in the back loops only of each stitch across. At the end, chain 2.
Place a stitch marker in a front loop to mark this row. And turn your work. Now we're going
to work on row 29, which is another important row, because we will repeat this row quite
often as we now begin the Outside Cover for the crochet hook case. Double crochet in the
first stitch. Skip the next stitch, and then double crochet in the next stitch. Then go
back, and double crochet in the skipped stitch. Skip the next stitch, and then double crochet
in the next stitch. Then go back, and double crochet in the skipped stitch. Keep repeating
this process. Skip the next stitch, and then double crochet in the next stitch. Then go
back, and double crochet in the skipped stitch. At the very end, double crochet in the last
stitch. Chain 2 and turn your work. For Rows 30 through 38, you will repeat this process.
For row 39, do 1 single crochet in each stitch across. At the end, chain 1 and turn your
work. Now that we've finished half of the outside cover, we're going to connect it to
the case's spine. Fold the outside of the cover towards the outside of the spine. Insert
your hook into the first double crochet near our hook, then insert it into the first free
front loop of the spine, which we previously marked with a stitch marker. Complete the
single crochet stitch. The pattern suggests that you use only the back loop of your Row
39, but I'm going under both loops just to make it easier for those who might be more
of a beginner. Continue joining these two sections together across the row. Once completed,
chain 1 and turn your work. For Row 41, just do 1 single crochet across. At the end, chain
1 and turn your work. For Row 42, just do 1 single crochet across. At the end, chain
1 and turn your work. For Row 43, we're going to connect to the spine again. Insert your
hook into the first free loop on the marked row, and insert the loop on the row you just
completed. Then complete your single crochet stitch. As before, Mrs. Hewitt suggests to
use the front loops only of your Row 42, but you can also go under both loops if it's too
confusing. Once completed, chain 1 and turn your work. For your next row, do a single
crochet across. Now, for the next 10 rows, you will repeat Row 29. That is the row with
the cross stitches on them. This forms the other side of the cover. For your final row,
connect the cover edge to the beginning foundation chain, and single crochet through both layers
to connect them. Your crochet hook case probably looks something like this. I like to add some
plastic canvas to give the hook case some support. You can cut the canvas to fit each
side, and insert the canvases inside the hook case before we close it up along the edges.
There are several options in the written pattern for a closure. I'm going to use the button
method for this hook case. First, single crochet around the entire crochet hook case. You'll
go along this edge. I like to put 3 single crochet stitches in each corner but you don't
have to. Then it's a little tricky to do the edges that are opened. You will need to insert
your hook through both thicknesses to close these sections. There is no exact science
as to where to put your hook. Just do your best and estimate how far apart on the edging
you should place your stitches. As before, I like to put 3 single crochet stitches in
each corner, but it's not mandatory. Once you have gone all the way around your case,
slip stitch to the first edging stitch you made. Now it is time for the button's loop.
Slip stitch relatively loosely along the next 14 stitches. Then, chain 12 tightly for the
button's loop. Once completed, slip stitch in the next stitch, and continue to slip stitch
around the entire crochet hook case. Join with a slip stitch to the first slip stitch.
At the end, fasten off, cut your yarn, then take a yarn needle and properly weave in all
your ends. Finally, you will want to sew a button to the front cover. I like to sew the
button extra securely. Once completed, tie and knot your ends tightly, then trim the
ends. Put a dot of glue if you need to to secure that knot. And here is the finished
case. Remember you can put other items in the pockets too like thin scissors, needles
and stitch markers. Plus if you crocheted your pockets a little on the looser side,
you can pierce the pockets with another hook about half way down. I hope this video has
helped you. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, check out the description of this
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