Holly Jolly Crochet Phone Cozy: A Festive DIY Accessory Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Holly Jolly Crochet Phone Cozy: A Festive DIY Accessory Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Dark Green (approx. 50g)
• Worsted weight yarn in Bright Red (approx. 50g)
• Worsted weight yarn in White (approx. 20g)
• Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in Brown, Light Brown, Black for appliques
• Crochet hook (e.g., 4.0 mm H/6)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Small amount of fiberfill for appliques (optional, for shaping)
• Optional: Small red pom-pom or red bead for reindeer nose

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• rnd(s): round(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec: decrease (sc2tog)
• FO: finish off
• MR: magic ring

Instructions

This pattern creates a cozy approximately 3.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall, suitable for most smartphones. Adjust starting chain and rounds for different phone sizes.

Main Phone Cozy

• Start with Dark Green yarn.
• Ch 15.
• Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 12 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 12 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (29 sts)
• Rnd 2-9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (29 sts)
• Change to Bright Red yarn.
• Rnd 10-17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (29 sts)
• Change to Dark Green yarn.
• Rnd 18-25: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (29 sts)
• Change to White yarn.
• Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (29 sts)
• FO and weave in ends.

Appliques (Make separately and sew onto cozy as desired)

Create each applique and then securely stitch them onto the cozy using a yarn needle, following the placement shown in the image.

• Gingerbread Man (Make 1 – Light Brown)
  • Head: MR, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to join. FO. (6 sts)
  • Body: MR, 7 sc into ring. Sl st to join. FO. (7 sts)
  • Arms/Legs (Make 4): Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch. FO.
  • Assemble by sewing head to body, and arms/legs to body. Using White yarn, embroider eyes, mouth, and ‘icing’ details. Using Red yarn, embroider a small bow tie on the body. Position on the Red stripe.
• Reindeer (Make 1 – Brown)
  • Head: MR, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to join. FO. (6 sts)
  • Antlers (Make 2 – Light Brown): Ch 5, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in next 3 ch. FO.
  • Nose (Red): Either sew on a small red pom-pom or bead, or create a tiny red circle (MR, 3 sc, sl st to join).
  • Assemble by sewing antlers to head. Attach nose. Using Black yarn, embroider small eyes. Position on the Red stripe.
• Snowflakes (Make 2 – White)
  • Using White yarn and a yarn needle, embroider simple 6-pointed star snowflakes directly onto the top and bottom Dark Green sections of the cozy.
• Holly (Make 1 set – Dark Green and Red)
  • Leaves (Make 2 – Dark Green): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sc in last ch. Sl st to the first sc to form a leaf shape. FO. (Repeat for second leaf).
  • Berries (Make 2 – Red): MR, 3 sc into ring. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a tail for sewing. (Or use small red beads/French knots).
  • Sew leaves together and attach berries. Position on the bottom Dark Green stripe.
• Striped Ornament (Make 1 – Dark Green, Red, White)
  • Base: MR, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to join. FO. (6 sts)
  • Using Red and White yarn, embroider or surface crochet stripes onto the green circle. Add a small white loop for hanging. Position on the top Dark Green stripe.

Finishing: Double-check all appliques are securely sewn. Weave in any remaining loose ends for a neat finish.