A mobile phone covers pattern is a practical way to crochet a colorful, protective sleeve for your phone. This design is worked in joined rounds from the foundation chain upward, creating a compact fabric with an attractive open stripe texture. Two color arrangements are included: Version 1 uses warm brown with bright blue, tangerine, and green, while Version 2 combines sage green, warm brown, hot green, and hot blue. The project is suitable for crocheters who enjoy practicing single crochet, chain spaces, color changes, and simple button closures.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- Useful handmade accessory: The finished cover gives your phone a soft crocheted sleeve for carrying or storing it.
- Colorful striped design: Alternating colors create visual interest without complicated stitchwork.
- Good practice project: The pattern reinforces chain spaces, single crochet, slip-stitch joins, and working around both sides of a foundation chain.
- Easy to personalize: The two supplied versions provide different color palettes, and the same stripe structure can inspire additional combinations.
- Gift-friendly: A handmade phone cover is a practical small gift for birthdays, holidays, or care packages.
Crochet Mimi Tip: Keep the first round relaxed enough to work around both sides of the foundation chain. A tight foundation can make the cover difficult to begin and may affect the shape.
Before You Start Crocheting
This pattern makes one mobile phone cover at a time. The cover begins with a chain of 14 and is worked around the foundation chain to create an oval base. After the first two rounds, the sides continue in joined rounds of single crochet separated by chain-1 spaces.
The pattern includes two color versions:
- Version 1: One ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 8 Covers.
- Version 2: One ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 6 Covers.
Each version has 20 main rounds, followed by a 24-chain button loop. A button is sewn to the front so the loop can close the cover.
The approved pattern uses a 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5) crochet hook, or the size needed to obtain gauge. It does not provide a finished measurement, so compare the developing cover with the intended phone as you work if needed.
Helpful Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- rnd: round
- sp: space
- rep: repeat
Materials You’ll Need
Version 1
- Lily® Sugar’n Cream® yarn 70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds:
- Contrast A, Warm Brown 01130: 15 m / 16.5 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast B, Hot Blue 01742: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast C, Tangerine 01699: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast D, Hot Green 01712: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Crochet hook: 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5), or size needed to obtain gauge
- Button: 1 button
One ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 8 Covers.
Version 2
- Lily® Sugar’n Cream® yarn 70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds:
- Contrast A, Sage Green 00084: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast B, Warm Brown 01130: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast C, Hot Green 01712: 5.5 m / 6 yds or 1 ball
- Contrast D, Hot Blue 01742: 18.5 m / 20 yds or 1 ball
- Crochet hook: 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5), or size needed to obtain gauge
- Button: 1 button
One ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 6 Covers.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
The following instructions preserve the approved construction and color sequence. Work the foundation and first rounds as written for Version 1, then follow the color-specific instructions for your chosen version.
Foundation and Base Rounds
Round 1
With A, ch 14.
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 5 times.
Ch 1. Miss next ch.
(1 sc. Ch 1) twice in last ch.
Working across opposite side of foundation ch, (miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Ch 1) 5 times.
1 sc in last ch.
Ch 1.
Join with sl st to first sc.
28 sts.
Round 2
Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1.
1 sc in same sp.
Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * around, ending with ch 1.
Miss last sc.
Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Round 3
Join B with sl st in last ch-1 sp of previous rnd.
Ch 1.
1 sc in same sp.
Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * around, ending with ch 1.
Miss last sc.
Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 4
As 2nd rnd.
Fasten off.
Version 1 Color Sequence
Continue the cover as follows:
Rounds 5 and 6
With C, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 7 and 8
With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 9 and 10
With D, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 11 and 12
With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 13 and 14
With C, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 15 and 16
With B, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 17 and 18
With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds. Do not fasten off A.
Round 19
With A, as 2nd rnd.
Round 20
With D, as 3rd rnd. Do not fasten off.
Version 2 Color Sequence
After completing Round 4, continue the cover as follows:
Rounds 5 and 6
With C, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 7 and 8
With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 9 and 10
With B, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 11 to 14
With D, as 3rd and 4th rnds twice.
Rounds 15 and 16
With C, as 3rd and 4th rnds.
Rounds 17 to 20
With D, as 3rd and 4th rnds twice. Do not fasten off.
Button Loop
Complete the button loop after the last main round.
Cont as follows for button loop:
With D, sl st across each st and ch-1 sp to center back of last rnd.
Ch 24 (button loop).
Join with sl st in center back.
Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew button to front to correspond to button loop.
Creative Ways to Use Your Finished Crochet
- Everyday phone sleeve: Use the cover as a soft layer for carrying your phone inside a bag or tote.
- Handmade gift: Pair a finished cover with a card, small notebook, or other practical accessory.
- Color-coordinated set: Make several covers in Version 1 and Version 2 colorways for family members or friends.
- Seasonal palettes: Substitute colors only as an optional styling choice, using bright shades for summer or deeper tones for fall and winter.
- Small handmade collection: Display completed covers in a basket or gift box when preparing several handmade presents.
- Personalized closure: Choose a button that complements the dominant stripe color while keeping the approved button-loop construction.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Handle the cover gently, especially around the button loop and sewn button. Remove dust with a soft, dry cloth or gentle shaking rather than pulling on the stitches.
For small marks, use careful spot cleaning with minimal moisture and avoid soaking the cover. Allow it to dry completely before placing a phone inside. Do not expose the yarn to excessive heat, which can affect the shape and appearance of the crocheted fabric.
Store the cover flat or loosely folded in a clean, dry place. Avoid placing heavy objects on it for long periods, as the chain-space texture may become flattened.
Tips for Better Results
- Count the foundation chain carefully. The first round depends on the 14-chain foundation and must be worked across both sides of it.
- Keep the chain spaces visible. Each single crochet is separated by a chain-1 space in the repeating rounds, so avoid accidentally working into a single crochet instead of the next ch-1 space.
- Mark the beginning if needed. A removable stitch marker can help you identify the first single crochet while joining each round.
- Join colors neatly. When joining B in Round 3, insert the slip stitch into the last ch-1 space of the previous round as directed.
- Watch the fasten-off instructions. Some color rounds end with a fasten-off, while the final A or D sections specifically say not to fasten off.
- Keep the button loop flexible. Chain 24 with even tension so the loop can pass over the button without becoming stiff or overly tight.
- Position the button after the loop is complete. Use the finished loop to determine the button placement, then sew the button to the front so the closure aligns properly.
- Secure yarn ends carefully. Weave in ends without pulling the open chain-space fabric out of shape.
Color and Styling Variations
The following ideas are optional and do not change the approved pattern instructions:
- Use the supplied Version 1 palette for a warm, high-contrast design with Tangerine and Hot Green accents.
- Choose Version 2 for a cooler arrangement centered on Sage Green, Hot Blue, and Hot Green.
- Create a coordinated set by making some covers in each approved version.
- Select a button in a contrasting color for a playful finish, or use a button that blends with the main color for a quieter look.
- If you substitute a different yarn, choose a comparable yarn carefully. A change in yarn weight, fiber, or texture can affect the cover’s size, drape, stitch definition, and yarn requirements.
- If you change the hook size, the finished dimensions and fabric density may change. Use the hook size needed to obtain gauge when following the original specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this mobile phone cover suitable for beginners?
The pattern uses single crochet, chain stitches, slip stitches, joined rounds, and color changes. Beginners who are comfortable with these techniques can practice them in a small, useful project.
What yarn is recommended?
The specified yarn is Lily® Sugar’n Cream® with 70.9 g/2.5 oz and 109 m/120 yds per ball. Follow the listed color and quantity requirements for your selected version.
Which crochet hook should I use?
Use a 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5) crochet hook, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
How many covers can the yarn make?
For Version 1, one ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 8 Covers. For Version 2, one ball each of A, B, C, and D will make 6 Covers.
Can I change the color sequence?
Yes. Color changes are an optional customization. Keep the approved version unchanged if you want to follow the supplied pattern exactly, or rearrange the colors for a personal palette while remembering that color substitutions may alter the amount of each shade needed.
How is the cover closed?
The cover has a 24-chain button loop worked after the last main round. Sew one button to the front so it corresponds with the loop.
When should I sew on the button?
Sew on the button during assembly after completing the button loop. Position it so the loop closes securely without stretching the crocheted fabric.
Can I use another yarn?
You can experiment with another yarn, but changes in yarn weight, fiber, texture, and hook size can affect the cover’s size, structure, stitch definition, and yarn consumption.
Conclusion
This mobile phone covers pattern combines a simple oval foundation, open single-crochet rounds, bold stripes, and a practical button closure. Choose Version 1 or Version 2, or use the color sequence as inspiration for your own palette. For another approach to customizing a phone sleeve, compare it with this custom mobile phone case pattern.
