Haunted House Crochet Phone Case

Materials Needed:

• Crochet yarn in colors: purple, black, white, orange, green, and yellow
• Crochet hook suitable for the yarn weight
• Tapestry needle for sewing
• Stuffing (optional, for pumpkins)
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Increase (inc) – 2 single crochets in the same stitch
• Decrease (dec) – single crochet 2 stitches together
• Magic Ring

Instructions:

1. Phone Case Base (Purple Background):

• Start with a chain that fits the width of your phone plus one additional chain.
• Row 1: Sc in each chain across. Ch 1, turn.
• Rows 2–End: Repeat Row 1 until the piece covers twice the length of your phone.
• Fold the piece in half and use sc to seam the sides, creating a pocket. Leave the top open for the phone.

2. Full Moon (White Circle):

• Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
• Continue increasing if necessary until the circle is the desired size for the moon. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
• Position the moon on the upper left corner of the case and sew it on.

3. Haunted House (Black Yarn):

• Base of the House: Ch 7.
  • Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
  • Rows 2–6: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
• Top of the House (Roof):
  • Decrease on each side over the next 3 rows by skipping the first and last stitch in each row until you reach a point.
• Door and Windows: Use orange yarn to sew or embroider small rectangles for windows and a door onto the house.
• Position the haunted house on the case, below the moon, and sew it securely in place.

4. Bats (Black Yarn):

• Small Bats: For each bat, ch 5.
  • Wing: In the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Sl st into the next chain.
• Make 3-5 bats and sew them flying around the moon and the haunted house.

5. Pumpkins (Orange and White Yarn):

• Pumpkin Body: With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
  • Round 1: 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
  • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
• Pumpkin Details: Use black yarn to embroider a face on each pumpkin.
• Pumpkin Stem and Leaves:
  • Stem: With green yarn, ch 3, sc back down the chain. Attach at the top of the pumpkin.
  • Leaves: With green yarn, ch 5, sl st in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next, hdc in the next, and sl st in the last. Attach on either side of the stem.
• Make 3 pumpkins (2 orange, 1 white) and place them at the bottom of the case. Sew them onto the case along with any green vine details you like.

6. Vines and Leaves (Green Yarn):

• Vines: Ch a length to fit along the bottom edge of the case and add small loops by chaining and sl st back into the chain.
• Leaves: To create small leaves, ch 4, sl st in the second ch, sc in the next, hdc in the last. Attach leaves sporadically along the vine.
• Sew the vine along the bottom of the case, weaving it around the pumpkins for a natural effect.

7. Final Assembly:

• Once all the pieces are sewn on, weave in any loose ends.
• Check that all elements are securely attached, especially around the edges, so they do not come loose with use.
• Slip the case onto your phone to ensure a snug fit.

Your Haunted House crochet phone case is now complete! This fun and spooky accessory will add a touch of Halloween spirit to your phone. Enjoy!