ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain; dc = double crochet;
sl st = slip stitch; st/s = stitch/es
OUTER CASE
Side one
If you’re using the assorted yarns,
fi rst, cut a 90cm (1yd) length of one
colour for the foundation chain and
then cut several lengths of each
colour, varying between about 30cm
(12in) and 45cm (18in). Knot the
lengths together in a random colour
order, leaving tails for weaving inlater. If you run out of the joined yarn,
cut further lengths of each colour.
Using the long length of one colour,
work 32ch for the foundation.
Round 1 – 1dc in the second ch from
the hook, work 1dc in each of the
next 30 ch, working into the back
loops only. Work 3dc in last ch, then
rotate the work and work 1dc in next
30 ch along the other side of the
foundation ch, work 2dc in fi rst ch,
sl st into fi rst dc. Turn.
Round 2 – 1ch, dc in the same place
as the sl st, work 2dc in each of the
next two dc, work 1dc in next 30 dc,
2dc in each of next three dc, work
1dc in next 30 dc, join with a sl st to
the fi rst ch. Turn.
Round 3 – 1ch, dc in the same place
as the sl st, work 1dc in each of the
next 31 dc, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in
next dc) three times, work 1dc in
next 30 dc, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in
next dc) twice, join with a sl st to
fi rst ch. Turn.
Round 4 – 1ch, 1dc in the same
place as the sl st, work 1dc in each
of the next two dc, (2dc in next dc, dc
in next two dc) twice, 1dc in each of
the next 30 dc, (2dc in next dc, 1dc
in next two dc) three times, work 1dc
in each of the next 30 dc, join with
sl st to fi rst ch. Turn.
Round 5 – 1ch, 1dc in the same
place as the sl st, work 1dc in each
of next 31 dc, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in
next three dc) three times, work 1dc
in each of next 31 dc, (2dc in next dc,
1dc in next three dc) twice, join with
a sl st to fi rst ch. Turn.MATERIALS
Q Small amounts of 8 ply
yarns in eight assorted
colours OR one 50g ball of
8 ply multi-coloured yarn
- see Note
Q 3 .50mm (UK 9/US 4/E)
crochet hook
QWool needle
QFat eighth of solid
homespun fabric to match
one of the yarn colours
QFat eighth of medium-
weight fusible interfacing
QMachine-sewing thread
to match the lining fabric
QHand-sewing needleFinished size:
21-22cm (8^11 ⁄ 4 -8^1 ⁄ 2 in) long
and 8-8.5cm (3-3^1 ⁄ 4 in)
wide approx.Note: This is an intermediate
skill-level crochet project.
Read all the instructions
before you start. This is an
ideal stash-busting project.
When selecting your assorted
yarns, try to have them as
similar in fibre type, weight
and texture as possible.
Eight assorted cotton and
linen yarns were used in
the photographed project.
Crochet instructions are
provided using Australian/UK
crochet terminology. North
American readers shouldconsult a crochet manual
to ensure they interpret the
instructions correctly. This
project is worked on a size
smaller crochet hook than
usually specified for 8 ply yarn
to result in a firmer fabric.
No tension is given for this
project – the finished size
of your piece may vary from
the measurements given
depending on the particular
yarns you select and your
normal working tension. You
can add or subtract rounds to
adjust the size of your case.04
PROJECT