Armchair Caddy

Armchair Caddy Crochet Pattern by Nicole Riley

What You'll Make

The Armchair Caddy is a practical home accessory designed to drape over the arm of your armchair, providing convenient storage for remote controls, magazines, reading glasses, and other items you want within easy reach while seated. This finished project measures 28 by 14 inches, though the pattern allows for customization to create larger or smaller versions based on your specific armchair dimensions and storage needs.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This beginner-friendly crochet project uses fundamental stitches and techniques that make it accessible to crafters new to the fiber arts. The primary stitch used throughout the pattern is the linked double crochet, which creates a structured, even fabric with excellent drape and stability—ideal for a functional caddy that will hold items without stretching out of shape.

The pattern incorporates the following essential crochet stitches and techniques:

• Linked double crochet (linked dc) — the main stitch that forms the body of the caddy, providing a neat, uniform appearance
• Chain (ch) — used for foundation and turning chains to establish rows
• Slip stitch (sl st) — employed to join rounds or secure stitches
• Mattress stitch — a seaming technique used to join pieces together with an invisible, professional finish
• Running stitch — a hand-sewing technique for attaching components or finishing edges

Video tutorials are provided for the linked double crochet stitch to ensure you master this foundational technique before beginning your project.

Materials and Gauge

This crochet caddy is worked in worsted weight yarn, a medium yarn thickness that works up quickly and creates a fabric with good structure. The pattern calls for Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Heather yarn in Red Heather, requiring three skeins (180 yards/165 meters total). The anti-pilling treatment helps the finished caddy resist pilling and wear, extending its lifespan with regular use.

You will need a 5.0mm crochet hook to work this pattern. The gauge is 4 double crochets by 2 rows equals 1 square inch, which helps ensure your finished caddy reaches the intended dimensions. Additional supplies include scissors, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and basic hand-sewing materials for the running stitch finishing work.