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Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern

Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern

This pattern creates a compact phone pouch with a separate back pocket, a decorative flower, and a Romanian cord strap. The pouch is worked flat in a textured HDC/SC pattern and finished with a contrast edge and sewn pocket. Photos accompany each key step to help you follow the technique and finishing.

Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for hard cotton or polyester yarn to avoid stretch when carrying a phone. The pattern includes instructions for pocket edging, strap construction, and assembly.

Why You'll Love This Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a refined, textured pouch that looks far more intricate than it is. I enjoy how easy it is to customize with different colors for the edge and flower, letting each finished pouch feel unique. The Romanian cord strap adds handmade charm and sturdy function, and the back pocket is a practical detail I use all the time. I also appreciate that the pattern includes clear photo references so you always know you are on the right track.

Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pouch by simply changing colors; try a neutral body with a bright contrast edge for a modern look.

Want a softer pouch? Use a lighter-weight cotton and a smaller hook to create a more delicate fabric suitable for smaller phones or sunglasses.

For a sturdier, chunky version, use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook to make a cozy, protective pouch perfect for tablets or larger phones.

I often swap the flower for a crocheted initial or a small pocket-sized charm to personalize gifts for friends and family.

Try adding a lining made from fabric to increase durability and protect delicate phone finishes; simply measure and stitch a fabric rectangle to slip inside before final assembly.

Change the strap style by replacing the Romanian cord with a chain strap or a braided yarn cord for a different aesthetic and length.

If you prefer a zip closure, sew a short zipper into the top opening instead of the magnetic button for extra security when carrying valuables.

I sometimes add pockets or card slots inside the pouch by crocheting small rectangles and sewing them to the inner back panel for added function.

Experiment with two-color petals or variegated yarn for the flower to create bold, eye-catching accents without changing stitch structure.

For gifting, stitch a small loop on the inside and include a key ring or carabiner so the pouch can be clipped to bags or belts for hands-free carrying.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker on each row can make it hard to identify the first stitch and cause uneven edges; place a marker at the first stitch of each row to keep track. ✗ Using a stretchy yarn for this pouch will cause it to sag when holding a phone; choose a non-stretchy hard cotton or polyester cord to maintain shape. ✗ Not changing color correctly at the end of the row can leave loose loops and messy joins; pick up the new color over the hook through the 3 loops as instructed then CH1 to secure and hide ends immediately. ✗ Sewing the pocket without pinning can result in a crooked placement; pin the pocket carefully and sew through the back loops for a clean, strong seam. ✗ Pulling the Romanian cord too tight while working can distort the cord width; keep even tension and measure the cord as you go to the desired length before finishing. ✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails when attaching the pocket or flower makes sewing difficult; leave about 50cm for the pocket and a generous tail for the flower center to secure pieces properly.

Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern

Make a stylish, compact phone pouch with a secure back pocket and decorative flower. This pattern uses a textured stitch and includes step-by-step photos and clear instructions so you can crochet a durable pouch that fits most phones. Youll learn a simple change-of-color edge, a Romanian cord strap, and how to make a layered flower for a personalized finishing touch.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Phone Pouch with Back Pocket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted, hard cotton or polyester yarn - Approx 150 meters total (use main color for body and contrast color for edge/flower)
  • 02
    Main color yarn (example: grey/green) - majority of the 150 meters for pouch body and strap
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    Contrast color yarn (example: beige/tan) - small amount of yarn for edge and flower petals (approx 20-50 meters)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm
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    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Sewing pin
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    Magnetic button
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    Leather label (optional)
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together

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— Pouch body :

Starting :

CH 31 (Main color yarn)

Row 1 :

HDC into 3rd CH from hook, skip 1 ST, *SC, CH2, SC* into the next ST. [Skip 2 STS, *SC, CH2, SC* into the next ST] x 8 times, skip 1 ST, HDC into last CH. CH 1, turn.

Row 2 :

HDC into next ST, [*SC, CH2, SC* into CH 2 SP from last row] x 9 times, HDC into last ST. CH 1, turn.

Row 3-62 :

Repeat Row 2 for 60 times or about 38 cm long.

Info :

Photo 3, Photo 4

Change color :

Before finishing HDC of the last row, lay the new strand of contrast color yarn over the hook, and hold the yarn end to the back of the work. Then, pull the contrast color through the 3 loops on the hook to complete the stitch, then CH 1, turn. Photo 5,6,7. Fasten off and cut the main color yarn and hide the yarn end. Continue with contrast color.

Row 63-65 :

Repeat Row 2 for 3 more times. Photo 8,9. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end. Total length is about 40 cm.

— Back pocket :

Starting :

CH 25 (Main color yarn)

Row 1 :

HDC into 3rd CH from hook, skip 1 ST, *SC, CH2, SC* into the next ST. [Skip 2 STS, *SC, CH2, SC* into the next ST] x 6 times, skip 1 ST, HDC into last CH. CH 1, turn.

Row 2 :

HDC into next ST, [*SC, CH2, SC* into CH 2 SP from last row] x 7 times, HDC into last ST. CH 1, turn.

Row 3-14 :

Repeat Row 2 for 12 times for a total of 14 rows or until piece measures 8.5 cm long.

Change color (refer to page 2) :

Row 15: Repeat Row 2 for 3 more times. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end. Photo 10. Total length is about 10.5 cm.

SC along the edge of the pocket :

Use new strand of main color yarn, join top part side of the piece. Photo 11. CH 1, 15 SC along the side, INC at the corner, 14 SC along the bottom, INC at the corner, 15 SC along another side. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and leave a long yarn about 50cm to sew the pocket into the pouch. Photo 12.

— Strap - Romanian cord :

Strap - Romanian cord :

(This can be color of your choice) Leave 20 cm long yarn before beginning the CH for attaching the handle to the bag. Start with a slip knot. Photo 13. CH 2, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Photo 14,15,16. Turn your work from right to left and you will work in the one loop on the bottom ST. Photo 17. 1 SC through the one loop on the bottom of ST. Photo 18,19. Turn your work from right to left again, this time you need to work through 2 loops in the next row. Photo 20. 1 SC through 2 loops. Photo 21,22,23. Repeat until 25 cm long or your desired length. Please leave two loops on the hook at the strap's end because you will need to connect the other end. Leave a yarn tail, cut the yarn but do not fasten off.

— Flower - petal :

Round 1 :

MR, CH 1, 5 SC into the MR. SLST into the top of CH 1. (5)

Round 2 :

CH 1, INC x 5 times (10), SLST into CH 1 from the beginning. Photo 24.

Round 3 :

*CH 3, yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop as tall as your beginning CH 3 to form a long loop. [Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a long loop] x 2 times. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a long loop, [Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a long loop] x 2 times. Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. CH 2, SLST into next stitch*. Photo 25. Repeat pattern from * to * 4 more time. SLST into CH of the 1st petal, continue CH 10, SLST into the base of CH 10 to form a loop. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end. Photo 26,27.

— Flower - center :

Flower - center :

(make 2 for front and back) (Main color yarn) CH 3, yarn over and insert the hook into the 1st CH and pull up a loop as tall as your CH 3 to form a long loop, repeat for another 8 times, yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook, CH 1. Photo 28. Fasten off, leave a yarn tail to sew it into both side middle of the flower. Photo 29.

— Finishing :

Step 1 :

Fold the piece about 15.5 cm toward the upper portion of the piece. Photo 30.

Step 2 :

Cut a piece of yarn about 25 cm long, thread it through a tapestry needle, and sew the two right sides of the pieces together using a running stitch. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end. Photo 31. Repeat on other side.

Step 3 :

Place the pocket piece to back of the lower pouch. Use the sewing pin to secure the piece. Sew it to the pouch through the back loops of the pocket. Feel free to stitch through the front to back for a strong seam. Photo 32.

Step 4 :

Thread the strap through the flower's loop. Photo 33,34. Then go through the side of the pouch. Photo 35. Put your hook through two loops on one end of the strap Photo 36, then insert it through further on the other end Photo 37. Yarn over, pull the yarn through the loops. Use the yarn ends to tie the two pieces together. Weave the ends in the opposite directions. Photo 38.

Step 5 :

Sew the magnetic button inside of the flap so they match up to the magnet button on the bag. Photo 39.

Step 6 :

Sew the leather label to the above center of the cover. Photo 40.

Info :

Well done! Your Phone bag with back pocket is complete. Remember to share your finished project on Instagram and Facebook using #Vivmade.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the completed pouch so the flap overlaps the front by about 15.5 cm, then sew the side seams with a running stitch and hide the yarn ends for a neat finish.
  • Position the back pocket on the lower back of the pouch, pin in place, and sew through the back loops of the pocket to the pouch, leaving strong, even stitches and a 50 cm yarn tail to secure.
  • Thread the Romanian cord strap through the flower loop, then attach each end of the strap to the pouch side by inserting the hook through both loops and pulling yarn through; tie and weave ends securely.
  • Sew the magnetic button inside the flap so it aligns with the magnet on the body of the pouch, checking closure alignment before finishing.
  • Attach the flower by sewing the two flower centers together (front and back) and using the center tail to stitch it onto the flap or strap loop as desired.
  • Sew the leather label centered above the flap for a professional handmade look and press seams flat for a tidy final appearance.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a hard cotton or non-stretchy polyester cord for the pouch so it does not stretch when holding a phone.
  • 💡Place a stitch marker at the first stitch of each row to help maintain consistent stitch counts and even edges.
  • 💡Change colors by pulling the new color through the three loops on the hook to complete the last HDC of the row, then CH 1 to secure the new color.

This phone pouch pattern is perfect for quick handmade gifts and everyday use, combining practicality with pretty details. Make it in contrasting colors, add a leather label, and give it as a thoughtful, handmade present. Share your finished piece with pride and enjoy the compliments! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pouch measures approximately 16 cm (6.3") height and 11 cm (4.33") width when using the recommended yarn and 3 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size—use a thicker hook with heavier yarn for a larger pouch or a smaller hook for a tighter, smaller pouch.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic skills like HDC, SC, CH, and working in spaces are recommended, along with familiarity with changing colors and sewing pieces together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pouch in about 2-4 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on finishing and assembly.