Crochet Hook Case
March 14th, 2007 by HeatherI’m constantly searching for my crochet hooks, so as a part of my quest to organize my craft area, I decided to sew up a crochet hook case.
I cut two pieces of fabric 12″ x 18″, and a third piece of fabric 6″ x 18″. I cut the third piece of fabric on a slight angle along one long side, so accommodate for different lengths of hooks (this will be the pocket). Take the smaller piece, and iron the edges in approximately 1/4″ to finish the pocket.
Place the two larger pieces right side together, and sew around the edges using a 1/4″ seam allowance, leaving one side partially unsewn to turn the pieces right side out. Turn it right side out, and pin the pocket to the front of it. Ideally, if the same 1/4″ seam was used for the sewing and ironing, the pieces should fit together perfectly. Also attach ribbon for tying the case when its finished.
When I took the above picture, I had placed the ribbon wrong…you want to have both ribbon pieces on the same side of the case, not one on each side. Topstitch around the case to attach the pocket and for finishing. Then you will want to mark lines for the pockets that hold the hooks. I marked them at 1″ spacing, and then stitched over the chalk lines.
I added snaps to my case, so that the top stays put when folded over and the hooks don’t fall out. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, except that I used a stretchy fabric, which didn’t sew up too nicely, my case isn’t exactly square 
But that’s fixable with adjusting the tension, and I just didn’t take the time to do that. Otherwise, it does its job and its cute too!
March 14th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Hey there — Your needle roll is beautiful! I love it!! (ok your hook roll – sorry)
I wanted to share the needles rolls I made out of two napkins (I don’t sell them anymore): http://couldbefun.blogspot.com/2006/01/needle-rolls-for-sale.html
It’s a really fun and easy project because you don’t have to sew up ends, cut fabric, etc. – they are already finished for you!!! And you can go crazy with buying napkin fabrics and hardly spend anything!
Just a suggestion for making your fun go further
Oh then if you are really board – you can buy some placemats and make them into cute purses: http://couldbefun.blogspot.com/2005/11/from-placemats-to-purses.html
Yes – My name is Alison, I shop in Target’s home department for crafts supplies and I have NO life – LOL
March 14th, 2007 at 10:50 am
If only one of those would hold all my hooks. I think I would have to make about 20. Bad habbit of collecting tools I guess.
March 14th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
I have no clue what a Crochet hook is, I don’t knit, but that is very neat looking and very cute:)
March 14th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
very cute! Oh you could also make one for makeup brushes for trips.
That fabric is really cute.
March 15th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Very cute, I love the fabric. To keep stretchy fabric from stretching, you can use fusible interfacing, which would make it a little sturdier. I love the snap idea.
April 22nd, 2007 at 6:44 am
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I made one myself. It’s like opening a present every time I pull out a crochet hook!
April 22nd, 2007 at 6:46 am
Oops! I posted a link to this post from when I linked you on my blog! Sorry! Here’s the link to my case.
May 8th, 2007 at 11:18 am
I couldn’t find my hooks either and crocheted myself a hook case out of recycled plastic bags. Here is the link http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/05/05/recycled-hook-case/ if anyone is interested. The pattern is free for private use. It’s a fun little project and a great way to use those plastic bags in an eco-friendly way.
October 1st, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Here’s mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicola/1470187426/
March 9th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I did the case yeasterday!!! I love it!!! You can see it here http://cherriss.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-wish-came-true.html