by Creating an Amigurumi-style phone cover with a sunflower is a wonderful project that combines the practicality of a phone case with the cuteness of a three-dimensional motif. “Amigurumi style” refers to the dense, tight single crochet fabric used for the main body, ensuring your phone is well-protected.
Here is a detailed guide on how to crochet a sturdy phone case with a cheerful, attached sunflower.
Materials Needed
- Yarn:
- Color A (Case Body): A durable, non-stretchy yarn (like cotton or acrylic) in your preferred color.
- Color B (Sunflower Center): Brown or dark yellow.
- Color C (Sunflower Petals): Bright yellow.
- Crochet Hook: The size recommended for your yarn. Using a hook one size smaller than recommended will help create that tight, dense Amigurumi fabric.
- Stuffing: A tiny amount of fiberfill for the sunflower center.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing the sunflower.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work two single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (work a single crochet two together, or sc2tog)
- st(s): stitch(es)
Part 1: The Phone Case Body (Amigurumi Style)
The case is worked in rounds starting from a foundation chain to create a seamless, sturdy bottom. Measure your phone’s width and length before starting.
A. Foundation and Bottom Shaping
- Foundation Chain: With Color A, ch a number of stitches slightly less than the width of your phone (e.g., if the phone is 3 inches wide, chain about 2.5 inches worth of stitches).
- Round 1: sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across until you reach the last chain. Work 3 sc into that last chain (this starts the turn). Continue working sc along the opposite side of the starting chain. When you reach the last stitch, work inc in that final stitch. Join with sl st to the first sc.
- Round 2: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in each stitch around, working inc over the stitches at both ends where you did the initial increases. The goal is to keep the piece flat and create an oval base.
- Check Fit: Place your phone on the base. If the base matches the phone’s footprint, you are ready for the sides.
B. Building the Sides
- Round 3: ch 1. Working in the back loop only (BLO) for this round, sc in each stitch around. This creates a sharp edge and defines the bottom of the case.
- Rounds 4 – Final Round: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Working through both loops, sc in each stitch around. Continue repeating this row until the case is just tall enough to cover your phone.
- Finishing: sl st into the next few stitches for a smooth edge. Fasten off and weave in the end securely.
Part 2: The Sunflower Motif
The sunflower is crocheted flat and then sewn onto the case.
A. Flower Center (Brown or Dark Yellow)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: [sc in the next st, inc] 6 times. (18)
- Round 4: Working in the BLO, sc in each stitch around. (18)
- Fasten off Color B, leaving a tail for sewing the center closed. Lightly stuff the center and cinch the top hole closed using the tail.
B. Petals (Bright Yellow)
The petals are worked into the front loops leftover from Round 3 of the flower center.
- Join Color C (yellow) to any unworked front loop from Round 3 of the flower center.
- Petal 1: [ch 3, dc in the same loop, ch 3, sl st in the same loop].
- Repeat Petal: sl st into the next unworked front loop, then repeat the Petal 1 instructions.
- Continue making petals until you have worked all 18 front loops. Join with sl st to the first stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the sunflower to the case.
Part 3: Assembly and Finishing
- Weave in Ends: Use the tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends on the back of the sunflower and the inside of the case.
- Position the Sunflower: Place the finished sunflower onto the front of the phone case. Position it near the top for a stylish look.
- Sew the Sunflower: Use the long tail from the sunflower and your tapestry needle to securely sew the sunflower to the phone case. Sew through the back of the petals and the edge of the center, ensuring the stitching is neat and hidden.
- Optional Strap: For a wristlet or cross-body strap, ch a long chain (e.g., 60-80 stitches) and sl st back down the chain to make it thicker. Sew the strap ends to the top corners of the case.
Your cute and sturdy Amigurumi sunflower phone case is now complete! Sources
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