Organize your essentials in style with this Free Crochet Spike Stitch Pencil Case Pattern, offering textured charm, durability, and handmade elegance.
Add a touch of handmade charm to your desk or bag with this beautifully textured pouch. The Free Crochet Spike Stitch Pencil Case Pattern creates a stylish, practical container using tall, eye-catching stitches that give it depth and dimension. Perfect for organizing pens, pencils, crochet hooks, makeup brushes, or other small essentials, this pouch balances function and flair effortlessly.
Quick Crochet Spike Stitch Pencil Case Pattern to Store Your Essentials
Its sturdy yet flexible structure ensures that it holds its shape while remaining soft to the touch. The repeating spike stitch not only adds a striking visual pattern but also makes the stitching process enjoyable and relaxing.
Compact enough to fit in a backpack yet spacious enough to keep your items neatly arranged, it’s an ideal companion for school, work, or crochet projects. Beyond its practicality, the finished pencil case serves as a delightful handmade accessory, showcasing skill and creativity in every stitch.
Whether gifting it to a friend or enjoying it yourself, this piece combines beauty, utility, and the satisfaction of creating something unique.
Every stitch contributes to a tactile, functional, and stylish item that elevates everyday organization into a small, charming work of art.
Spike Stitch Pencil Case Pattern
Materials and Tools
To crochet the pencil case, gather the following:
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Yarn: Dongbang Cotton Yarn, 18-ply (동방 면사 18 합실) or a similar-weight cotton yarn.
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Crochet Hook: A 4 mm hook (or a 3 mm hook if you prefer a tighter tension). The tutor uses a 4 mm hook for a slightly looser, more relaxed fabric.
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Accessories: A pair of snap buttons (똑딱 단추) for the flap closure, and a sewing needle and thread to attach them.
Special Features
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Spike Stitch (Deep Single Crochet): The main body utilizes the Spike Stitch (겹 짧은뜨기), where you alternate between a regular single crochet (SC) and a deep single crochet (DC) inserted into the row below. This technique creates a distinct V-shaped texture and results in a thick, firm fabric that holds its shape well.
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Vertical Pouch Design: The finished product is a vertical case designed to stand up, allowing pens to be easily accessible.
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Flap Closure: The case seals with a simple, fold-over flap secured by snap buttons, offering a secure way to keep items contained.
Level of Difficulty
The project uses basic crochet stitches, making it suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with single crochet and ready to try a simple variation like the Spike Stitch. The steps are clearly demonstrated, which makes it accessible for intermediate beginners.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Adjusting Length: Crochet a long rectangle for the body. The length of the finished rectangle must accommodate twice the length of the items you intend to store, plus the length of the flap closure. The tutor worked 94 rows for the sample case.
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Starting and Ending Rows: Always begin and end every row with a regular single crochet (SC) into the top chain of the previous row. This ensures a clean, straight edge that is easy to seam.
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Alternative Seaming: The sample case in the video demonstration used a tapestry needle to stitch the sides closed, while the tutorial uses a single crochet seaming technique for a cleaner finish.
Uses
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Pencil/Pen Case: The primary use is a sturdy holder for pens, pencils, and other stationery items.
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Gift Idea: The tutor notes that because many schools prohibit loud, metallic pencil cases, this quiet, handmade crochet case makes an excellent gift for children or nephews/nieces.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Create a sturdy, vertical pencil case using the unique Spike Stitch (also called the Deep Single Crochet or Centered Single Crochet) technique. This pattern constructs a simple flat rectangle and then folds it, seaming the sides to form a durable pouch with a neat snap-button flap closure.
Conclusion
You have successfully crocheted and assembled a vertical pencil case featuring the textured Spike Stitch. This method results in a robust, structured pouch that stands easily and offers a quiet, secure way to store your writing tools.
Tip
When you work the side seam by crocheting two layers together with Single Crochet, do not pull the stitches too tightly. Maintaining a loose tension here prevents the finished case from curving inward, ensuring that the sides lie straight and the case stands upright properly.