Tasseled Phone Case in Caron Simply Soft Party - Downloadable PDF

Tasseled Phone Case in Caron Simply Soft Party

What is Being Made

This tasseled phone case is a practical yet decorative accessory designed to protect your phone from bumps and thumps while serving as a cute fashion statement. The finished case measures approximately 4½ inches (11cm) high and 3½ inches (9cm) wide, making it suitable for standard smartphone protection. The design combines knitted and crocheted elements to create a textured, embellished accessory that doubles as wearable art.

Craft and Techniques

This project utilizes both knitting and crochet techniques, making it an excellent introduction to combining multiple fiber crafts in a single accessory. The primary construction method is knitting, which creates the main body of the case, while crochet elements—including chain stitches and slip stitches—are incorporated for decorative finishing details and the signature tassels that give this case its distinctive character.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches to create the tassel embellishments and finishing touches:

• Chain stitch (Ch)—creates the foundation and decorative elements
• Single crochet (sc)—provides structure and texture
• Single crochet 3 together (sc3tog)—decreases stitches by inserting the hook knitwise with yarn in front of work, drawing up loops, and pulling yarn through all loops on the hook
• Slip stitch (Sl st)—joins rounds and secures stitches
• Slip stitch with yarn in front (Sl1wyif)—creates decorative slip stitches worked on the wrong side

Materials and Tools

This beginner-friendly project is worked in Caron Simply Soft Party, an aran-weight yarn offering vibrant sparkle and texture. The pattern requires two contrast colors from this yarn line:

• Contrast A: Fuchsia Sparkle (0002)—one skein (85g/3oz; 150m/164 yards)
• Contrast B: Black Sparkle (0007)—one skein (85g/3oz; 150m/164 yards)

Essential tools include one pair of US size 8 (5.5mm) knitting needles for the main case construction and one US size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for crocheted details. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, pins for blocking, and optional embellishments: 44 fuchsia seed beads (Size 8) and 22 black tube beads to add extra sparkle and dimension to the finished piece.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, this tasseled phone case is ideal for crafters new to combining knitting and crochet techniques. The straightforward stitch patterns and manageable finished size make it an accessible introduction to creating functional accessories with decorative flair.