Hi all!
This post includes everything you need to know about the Hibiscus Sunglasses Pouch, a floral case for your sunnies with two closure options: flex frame or drawstring! Got any fingering weight scraps? This cute sunglasses pouch is a one-skein-wonder!
This is the sister pattern to the Hibiscus Floral Wrap (found here)—a matching wrap/shawl that uses the same lace stitch pattern!
This pattern is available as an independent PDF (Ravelry, Etsy, and other links included below) and is an original design from my new book Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes, released in spring 2025. This book includes 19 size-inclusive, warm-weather garment and accessory patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each pattern is written with an inclusive size range from XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested, thoroughly tech edited, and fully charted! We had hundreds of crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful.
You can buy this book with confidence, knowing that each pattern was written for you and your unique body measurements.
Some Quick Links Before You Begin:
- Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
- Add your finished project and view other completed projects on Ravelry here!
- Use the pattern hashtag #HibiscusPouch on Instagram to show off your makes! Be sure to check out the book hashtag, #SummerCrochetBook, too!
- Shop Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic yarn here!
- Be sure to scroll down to see other great yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing!
- For any questions about this pattern, please email knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you asap!
Where Can I Find the Physical Book?
(Both physical and e-book versions are available!)
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- Shop Summer Crochet on Barnes And Noble here.
- Shop Summer Crochet at Chapters (CA) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (CA) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (UK) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Indie Bound here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Blackwell’s here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Books-A-Million here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Books Inc. here.
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About
Keep your favorite pair of sunnies safe in this chic little pouch. The fabric on the front side features three lacy flowers, while the back remains solid to protect your lenses. The sleek flex frame closure takes this project from “great” to “wow, you made that yourself?!”
This is the sister pattern to the Hibiscus Floral Wrap (found here)—a matching shawl/wrap using the same lace stitch pattern!
Materials
Yarn: Fingering—Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic in colorway “Cream (02)”
- 100% Cotton
- 185 yds (169 m) per 1.8 oz (50 g) skein
- Find this yarn on hobbii.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.
Yardage Required: 1 skein or approximately 85 yds (79 m) for both the flex frame closure and drawstring closure options
For a three-colored version (using one color for each flower as shown in the multicolored sample shown above), you will need approximately 25 yds (23 m) of each of the two bottom colors and 35 yds (32 m) of the top color.
Yarn Substitution: Scroll down for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during pattern testing.
Yarn Tip: Because of the floral detail, multicolored yarns such as heavily variegated or speckled yarns may muddle the lace pattern, causing the flowers to become indistinct. It is recommended to use a solid-colored yarn when working this pattern for best results. Be sure to swatch and block your chosen yarn before beginning.
Hook: Size U.S. 4 (2 mm) steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle and 2 locking stitch markers, 3–4 more locking stitch markers to help with seaming the top closure (optional), 1 flex frame measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in length and 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in width (optional, as there are instructions on how to create a drawstring closure without any additional materials), pliers or some sort of tool to bend the tab of the flex frame, if using
Yarn Substitution
Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic has the following properties:
- 100% Cotton
- 185 yds (169 m) per 1.8 oz (50 g) skein
Substitute Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic with any similar fingering-weight (category #1) yarn that matches gauge. Most fingering weight yarns should work perfectly fine for this project. This particular yarn is on the lighter end of the fingering-weight category, sometimes categorized as “Super Fine”. Note that fingering weight is often referred to as “4-ply” in the U.K. and Australia.
Appropriate Yarn Substitutes:
This list below includes some yarns I added myself in addition to the yarns used and recommended by testers. I tried to link them whenever possible.
* Reminder that you will need a total of 85 yds (85 m) of your chosen yarn.
- Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal (95% Wool, 5% Cashmere)
- Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 (100% Cotton)
- Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 (100% Cotton)
- Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 (100% Turkish Cotton)
- Katia Fair Cotton (100% GOTS Organic Cotton)
- GOTS = Global Organic Textile Standard
- Malibrigo Ultimate Sock (75% Merino, 25% Nylon)
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 Ply (100% Cotton)
- Patons 100% Cotton 4 Ply (100% Cotton)
- Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply (100% Cotton)
- Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen)
- Scheepjes Cotton 8 (100% Cotton)
- WeCrochet Stroll Fingering (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
- WeCrochet Comfy Fingering (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
- Patons Grace (Testers used this yarn and made beautiful projects but say it’s a bit thicker, so be sure to adjust hooks as necessary!)
What Is a Flex Frame?
Flex frames are typically used for coin purses or glasses cases. They provide a unique type of closure—one that opens when pressure is applied and snaps back into place as soon as the pressure is released. There are plenty of flex frame options online and they can also be found in most craft stores!
Using the Flex Frame
A flex frame comes as one piece of metal with a pin in one end and a hinge on the other. The pin inserts through both metal layers. You will need to remove the pin, then insert the metal framing through the crochet tubing you have created within the top of your pouch, then re-insert the pin to secure. That’s it!
Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 30 dc and 14 rows, blocked
Finished Measurements
Finished pouch with flex frame closure measures approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide (Measurement A) and 6.5 inches (17 cm) long (Measurement B).
Finished pouch with drawstring closure measures approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide (Measurement A) and 7 inches (18 cm) long (Measurement B).
Terms + Abbreviations Used
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
- ch: chain
- ch-sp: chain space
- dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
- dcFLO: double crochet through the front loop only (trFLO in U.K. terms)
- rep: repeat
- rnd: round
- RS: right side
- sc: single crochet (dc in U.K. terms)
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- tr2tog: treble crochet 2 stitches together (all worked into the same stitch) (dtr2tog in U.K. terms)
- tr3tog: treble crochet 3 stitches together (all worked into the same stitch) (dtr3tog in U.K. terms)
Special Stitches:
- Petal: chain 4 then tr2tog into stitch at base of chain
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/rnd. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/rnd.
Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this fabric; both sides are identical. The pattern will have you designate one side as the “right side” when working the pouch closure.
Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated.
Stitch Marker: You will need one stitch marker to mark the side of your pouch, placed in your first round. The other side is marked by the round joins. The marker placed will divide your work into two sides: the front and the back. The front has three lace flowers, while the back consists of solid stitches without any lace. This is intentional to have one solid piece of fabric (the back) to protect the lenses of your glasses, although you are welcome to work the floral detail on both sides if desired.
Construction: This pouch is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up while incorporating three lacy hibiscus flowers into the front side of the fabric. Instructions are included for both a metal flex frame closure as well as a simple drawstring closure that requires no additional materials. The lacy floral design used in this pouch matches the Hibiscus Floral Wrap that can be found here.
2 Closure Options
Instructions are included below for two types of closures: A Flex Frame Closure where two rectangular flaps are crocheted, then seamed down to the inside of your work to create an opening for a metal flex frame that is inserted through the top of your pouch, or A Simple Drawstring Closure that requires no additional materials. Follow the instructions in the pattern for your desired closure.
1. Flex Frame
2. Drawstring
Pattern Testers
Below is a collection of photos that my pattern testers graciously allowed me to share with you! Below each photo I have linked each person’s social media account as well as listed their particular yarn choice and any notes they left regarding how well they thought it worked in the pattern. Thank you so much to all these lovely testers who helped make this pattern as clear and easy-to-follow as possible!
#SummerCrochetBook | #HibiscusPouch
Thanks so much for reading!
Find the pattern PDF on Ravelry, Etsy, or my website!
Shop Summer Crochet in These Places:
- Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (US) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Barnes And Noble here.
- Shop Summer Crochet at Chapters (CA) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (CA) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (UK) here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Indie Bound here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Blackwell’s here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Books-A-Million here.
- Shop Summer Crochet on Books Inc. here.
- Shop even more platforms here.
If you liked this design, you might also like the sister pattern: Hibiscus Floral Wrap (found here)—a matching wrap/shawl using the same lace stitch pattern!
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Janine
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