A glasses case is a small accessory with plenty of room for personality. A bright stripe, a textured stitch or a carefully chosen button can turn a practical everyday object into a thoughtful handmade gift. These thirteen distinct crochet projects range from simple slip sleeves to drawstring designs, folded cases and a clever circular wrap.
Every idea below links to an opened original designer or publisher project page. The generated illustrations offer color and styling inspiration; they are not photographs of projects we made or tested. Follow the linked instructions and designer photographs for exact shaping, stitches and finishing. Soft crochet is not a crushproof case and cannot guarantee scratch protection. Keep fabric and lenses clean, check the fit of your folded frames and avoid allowing buttons, beads or other hard fittings to rub against lenses.
1.) A Color-Blocked Case With a Hanging Loop
Coral and cream give a small glasses case a cheerful look without requiring a complicated color arrangement. Jess Crafting’s design combines a long sleeve, button closure and hanging loop, making it an interesting option if you like accessories that can sit beside a bag handle. Measure the folded glasses rather than judging fit from their lens width alone. A bulky hinge can need more room than expected. Keep the button positioned away from the lens surfaces and check that the closure sits comfortably. The illustration changes the original colors and enlarges the visible stitch texture; use Jess’s photographs for the actual thread-work scale.
Pattern: Sunglasses Case by Jess Crafting. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern and linked subtitled video. Uses crochet thread and a 2 mm hook; no finished dimensions stated, so compare the actual case with your frames. US stitch names with UK equivalents for selected stitches.
2.) A Simple Striped Slip Sleeve
A striped slip sleeve is a quiet way to bring two favorite colors into an everyday accessory. Try denim blue with soft white for a look that feels easy beside a canvas bag or a summer shirt. The Simply Yarn tutorial uses two flat pieces joined together, so the neatness of the side seams contributes to the finished appearance. Check the width after joining, not only while the pieces are flat. A narrow sleeve can lose useful space at the seams. The illustration substitutes a blue palette and shows more pronounced color bands than the green example; it is styling inspiration rather than an exact stitch diagram.
Pattern: Crochet Sunglasses Case by Simply Yarn, published tutorial credited to Phoebe Burt. Access and fit: Free complete web tutorial. UK terminology. Two flat pieces are sewn together; no specific finished measurement, yarn weight or hook size is supplied on the page. Choose suitable materials and check your dimensions as you work.
3.) A Rainbow Sleeve With a Small Side Loop
Slim rainbow bands make a little glasses sleeve easy to recognize inside a larger bag. Ida’s Lemon Bee design is worked as a continuous sleeve with an optional hanging loop, and the simple surface gives color changes most of the attention. Keep the transitions deliberate by choosing a repeated order instead of adding every available shade. The published example dimensions are relatively narrow, so check whether your own folded glasses need extra room. A hanging loop is a carrying detail, not a secure closure. The illustration uses muted rainbow colors, a wider silhouette and an added metal clasp not included in the pattern; follow Ida’s sizing guidance for your actual frames.
Pattern: Crochet Case for Sunglasses by Ida of Lemon Bee Designs. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern. UK terminology with a US conversion table. Cotton or cotton blend in aran/worsted weight. Example adult size about 5.5 cm wide and 15 cm tall; size is adjustable and tension-dependent.
4.) A Neatly Textured Cotton Case
A single warm mustard shade lets a neat textured cotton fabric become the main feature. MadeByAsya’s case is a useful design to examine if you prefer a clearly stated finished size and photographic guidance. Compare its width and length with the glasses you actually use, including any part that projects when the arms are folded. A similar yarn color will not compensate for a different gauge or a much thicker fabric. Keep the styling simple with one neutral background and a contrasting pair of frames. The illustration changes the original palette and adds more pronounced raised vertical columns; consult the designer’s photographs for the precise stitch arrangement and opening.
Pattern: Sunglasses Case by Asya Zaslavska of MadeByAsya. Access and fit: Free English PDF offered through the designer’s Ravelry listing. US terms; six-page photo-supported pattern. Listed finished size 10 x 18 cm. Follow the download flow; an account or sign-in may be requested by the host.
5.) A Circular Wrap With a Bead Closure
Fay’s circular wrap offers a different silhouette from a conventional long sleeve. A folded circle surrounds the front of the glasses, while the arms sit outside at the back, so this project should not be mistaken for a fully enclosed case. Try dusty pink with a wooden-looking bead for a soft, understated accessory. Consider how the clasp and bead will sit against the bag and the frames before choosing hardware. Keep hard parts away from the lenses. The illustration uses a solid rose color and simplifies the decorative edge; the designer’s photographs show exactly how to place and fasten the glasses in this unusual wrap.
Pattern: Easy Crochet Glasses Case by Fay of Stitch by Fay. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern in US terms. Approximate folded size 14 x 6.5 cm; made from a circle with bead/buttonhole closure and a bag clasp. The glasses arms fold outside at the back rather than being enclosed in a full sleeve.
6.) A Classic Drawstring Cotton Sleeve
A plain cotton sleeve with braided drawstrings has a relaxed, everyday character. KaperCrochet’s pattern keeps the body straightforward and puts the finishing interest at the opening, where the cords gather the fabric. Forest green works nicely for a case intended to accompany a neutral tote or a dark backpack. Measure the glasses before deciding the sleeve height, and remember that gathering the top uses some space. The cords should close without forcing the frames against the fabric. The illustration uses a deeper green, slightly larger stitches and longer cord tails than the example; keep the designer’s drawstring placement and construction as your project reference.
Pattern: Crochet Glasses Case by KaperCrochet. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern. Worsted cotton and a 4.5 mm hook; the body is worked to about 6.5 inches before the drawstring section, or to the desired length. Braided cords finish the closure.
7.) A Striped Tunisian Case With a Button Strap
Tunisian crochet creates a compact, gridded surface that looks particularly effective in restrained stripes. Becky Skuse’s case uses separate front and back pieces, plus a small fastening strap that reaches over the opening to a button. Try cream, sage and dusty peach for an accessory that feels gentle rather than brightly nautical. Check the finished width with the actual folded glasses before closing the seams. A tidy strap should fasten without pulling the case into a curve around the lenses. The illustration substitutes a softer palette and emphasizes the woven appearance; the original publisher’s photographs remain the guide for exact Tunisian stitch texture and strap proportions.
Pattern: Tunisian Crochet Sunglasses Case by Becky Skuse, published by Simply Yarn. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern with a linked printable PDF. UK terminology; DK cotton and a 4 mm Tunisian hook or suitable straight-shank hook. Finished size about 7.5 x 17 cm. Includes the fastening strap and assembly.
8.) A Woven-Look Drawstring Case
A woven-look fabric gives a small drawstring case more depth than a plain sleeve while still feeling practical. The SASS Crochet design uses its interlocking row stitch for that surface interest, so choose a color that allows the texture to remain visible. Muted teal works well beside natural linen and brown frames. Check the gathered opening against the full length of the glasses, especially if the arms have bulky ends. The illustration shows larger basket-like blocks than the designer’s interlocking rows and changes the designer’s colors. Follow the linked stitch tutorial for the real fabric, and use the free web instructions rather than assuming an old promotional PDF download is still available.
Pattern: Everyone’s Everyday Sunglasses Case by SASS Crochet. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern with interlocking-stitch tutorial links. Optional paid premium PDF; the June 2026 one-day free PDF offer has ended. Finished flat size about 3.75 x 7 inches, with an approximately 13-inch drawstring.
9.) A Moss-Stitch Case With a Fold-Over Flap
Moss stitch gives a fold-over case a small-scale rhythm that can look especially attractive in a quiet neutral. Sandra’s design is made from a rectangle and finished with a button closure, making the folded proportions important to its final usefulness. Try warm oatmeal with a dark button for a simple gift-friendly combination. Measure after folding and seaming because a flat rectangle’s dimensions do not describe the usable interior. Keep the flap loose enough to close without squeezing the glasses. The illustration changes the color and makes the flap more defined; the source’s dimensional wording needs checking before relying on it for a particular pair of frames.
Pattern: Crochet Glasses Case by Sandra Regev of Sandra Stitches. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern; optional paid ad-free PDF. Uses aran/#4 yarn and a 5 mm hook. One rectangle folds into a buttoned case. The page lists 7.5-inch length and 6.5-inch height without clearly distinguishing the flat rectangle from the finished folded case; check dimensions against your glasses.
10.) Pool Ripples in Two Soft Colors
Two strands held together can produce a gently mixed color surface rather than a sharply striped one. Marie’s Pool Ripples design pairs that effect with raised stitch texture and a button-loop fastening. Aqua and pale blue suit the pattern’s watery inspiration, but two close neutrals could make it more understated. Check the thickness of the resulting fabric before deciding whether it will accommodate your glasses comfortably. A case that looks roomy from the front can still be tight around folded hinges. The illustration intensifies the raised texture and changes the balance of the two colors; follow the designer’s actual fabric and closure photographs for construction.
Pattern: Pool Ripples Sunglasses Case by Marie of Cosy Rosie Crochet. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern; optional paid printable PDF. Uses two DK cotton-blend strands held together and a 4 mm hook. Raised ripple/Alpine-style texture, button-loop closure. US terms with UK equivalents. An unrelated tea-cosy heading appears on the page; use its Pool Ripples sunglasses-case instructions.
11.) A Soft Sedge-Stitch Drawstring Case
A softly textured drawstring sleeve offers another way to give a simple case a little movement. Crochet ‘n’ Create’s design uses a half-double-crochet sedge texture and finishes with a chain tie near the opening. Deep plum gives that small-scale surface interest a richer look without needing extra decoration. Check the stated measurements against the folded glasses, allowing room for the gathered top and the thickness around the hinges. The illustration changes the original colors and makes the stitch texture more pronounced; it does not show an exact stitch sample. Follow the source’s chosen UK or US instructions consistently, and keep the drawstring free of the lenses.
Pattern: Sunglasses Case CNC412 by Crochet ‘n’ Create. Access and fit: Free complete written web pattern in separate UK and US terminology. Approximate finished size 7 x 3.5 inches; DK/light worsted yarn and a 4.5 mm hook. Includes the chain drawstring and finishing. No lining is part of the published design.
12.) A Woven-Look Slip Case With a Contrast Edge
A contrast edge can make a woven-look slip case feel carefully finished without adding a flap or a button. Heather Gibbs’s design offers a simple accessory format with texture doing most of the decorative work. Navy with a small rust-colored edge creates a restrained combination that suits many everyday bags. Check the downloadable pattern for the intended dimensions and compare the finished opening with your folded frames. The hosting page’s size labels are not consistent enough to use as a fit guarantee. The illustration changes the palette and emphasizes the woven texture; consult the designer’s PDF photographs for the actual stitch arrangement and finishing details.
Pattern: Woven Look Glasses Case by Heather Gibbs of Keep Calm and Crochet On UK. Access and fit: Free English downloadable PDF from the designer’s LoveCrafts listing. Download routes to account sign-in. Cotton DK and a 4 mm hook. Listing size labels are inconsistent, including a generic 6-inch selection and conflicting generated measurement text; use the PDF and measure your frames rather than relying on those labels.
13.) A Suzette-Stitch Case With a Tapered Flap
A tapered flap held beneath a narrow strap gives this case a different finish from a conventional button closure. Breann’s design uses Suzette stitch to create a softly pebbled fabric, which looks appealing in a single terracotta shade. Choose the yarn for both texture and flexibility, then compare the finished dimensions with the folded glasses before completing the seams. The strap should retain the flap without making it difficult to open. The illustration changes the color and exaggerates the stitch definition; the PDF photographs show the intended construction. Notice the source’s skipped row number in the flap section and seek clarification if you need help interpreting it.
Pattern: Sunglasses Case by Breann Mauldin of Hooked on Homemade Happiness. Access and fit: Free complete original designer PDF. US terms; worsted yarn and a 5 mm hook. Approximate closed size 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Uses Suzette stitch, a tapered flap and separate retaining strap. The flap section jumps from row 51 to row 53 in its numbering; consult the designer if that label causes uncertainty.
Choosing a Case for Your Own Glasses
Choose a case by the shape of your folded glasses before choosing its color. A narrow slip sleeve, a gathered drawstring top and a circular lens wrap offer different kinds of coverage. Compare the designer’s photographs and finished measurements, check your gauge and keep seams and hardware clear of the lenses. Use a suitable rigid case whenever the glasses need protection from pressure; these crochet projects are soft handmade accessories rather than impact-resistant eyewear cases.
