Knitted Lucky Stripes Eyeglass Case

Introducing the Vibrant Striped Eyeglass Holder: Step up your eyewear game with our brand new Knitted Lucky Stripes Eyeglass Case! This eye-catching accessory is not only practical but also adds a touch of style to your everyday routine. Crafted with love and care, this vibrant striped eyeglass holder is designed to keep your glasses safe and secure while showcasing your unique personality. Made from high-quality materials, this eyeglass case not only looks great but also provides excellent protection for your glasses. The soft and durable fabric ensures that your eyewear remains scratch-free and safe from any accidental damage. With its convenient size, it easily fits into your bag or pocket, making it perfect for travel or everyday use.

Yarn – Knitca Woolly Warmth yarn, 100% wool, 100m / 110ds in a 50g / 1.7oz ball: 1 ball of #0128 Maize, 1 ball of #1655 Tangelo and 1 ball of #0002 Black.

Needles – 4mm (US6) knitting needles

Crochet hook – 4mm (G-6)

Notions – wool needle for weaving in ends

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length – 20cm / 8”, Width – 9cm / 3.5”

GAUGE

18.5 sts and 24.5 rows = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch

SPECIAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SSK – slip 2 stitches separately knitwise, return them back to the left needle and knit them together through the back loop.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. With maize colour cast on 36 stitches.

2. Work in stockinette stitch (knit all stitches in one row, and purl all stitches in the next row) in the colour pattern as follows:

Rows 1-4: maize
Rows 5-6: tangelo
Rows 7-8: maize
Rows 9-10: black
Rows 11-14: tangelo
Rows 15-16: black
Rows 17-18: maize
Rows 19-20: tangelo
Rows 21-22: maize
Rows 23-26: black
Rows 27-28: maize
Rows 29-44: repeat rows 5-20
Rows 45-48: maize

3. Shape the top part of the eyeglass case:
Row 49: SSK, knit 14 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, SSK, knit 14 stitches, knit 2 stitches together

Then finish 2 sides separately:
Row 50: SSK, purl 12 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, turn your work
Row 51: SSK, knit 10 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, turn your work
Row 52: SSK, purl 8 stitches, knit 2 stitches together, turn your work
Row 53: bind off remaining 10 stitches.

4. Weave in loose ends.

5. Make a seam at the side and the bottom of the eyeglass case:
With knit side of the fabric facing to you, align the sides of the piece and stitch the sides and bottom of the eyeglass case together using mattress stitch.

6. With yarn in tangelo colour finish the top of the eyeglass case using backwards crochet stitch (crab stitch).