Crochet Glasses Holder

I also made one to use as a crochet hook holder that sits on the coffee table where I crochet in the living room.

And I made a couple for my teenage daughters. They’re using them to help organize their vanity drawers.

Why Use a Crochet Glasses Holder?

A crochet glasses holder is more than just a decorative accessory. Here’s why you should consider making one:

• Keeps Glasses Secure: Prevents your glasses from getting scratched or lost.
• Customizable: Choose colors, patterns, and designs that reflect your style.
• Eco-Friendly: Handmade crochet baskets reduce the need for plastic or synthetic cases.
• Great for Gifts: A thoughtful, handmade gift for friends and family who wear glasses.

Yarn

I chose a couple different yarn weight options for the crochet glasses holders shown in the photos.

For the blue glasses holder, I used two strands of Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton worsted weight yarn held together as one. And for the cream colored sample, I used one strand of Lion Brand Yarns Hue & Me, bulky weight yarn.

During our Mini-Mystery Crochet Along for this eyeglasses holder, some crocheters even used super bulky yarns for their crochet glasses holders and that worked just fine as well. They may have been a tad larger, but this is a crochet basket pattern and not a wearable item, so size isn’t crucial.

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• bpsc: back post single crochet
• Rep: repeat

Gauge

• See individual sections for measurements as you go.

Sizes

• Worsted Weight Sample: 6.75″ L x 3″ W x 2″ H
• Bulky Weight Sample: 6.5″ L x 3.25″ W x 2.375″ H

Special Stitches

• Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not counted as stitches, unless noted otherwise.
• The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the beginning chain, unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: The bulky weight sample was made using Lion Brand Yarns Hue & Me and Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton was double stranded for the worsted weight basket. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Lion Brand Yarns Hue & Me was used for the bulky weight sample, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (137 yards / 125 m / 125 g / 4.4 oz).
• Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton was used for the worsted weight sample. (3.5oz / 100 g / 186 yards / 170 meters / 100% mercerized cotton).
• Yardage
  • Worsted Weight Yarn Basket: 140 yards (2 strands of yarn held together)
  • Bulky Weight Yarn Basket: 70 yards
• Basket Construction: This crochet glasses holder is crocheted in one piece from the base up. You’ll begin by crocheting an oval in continuous rounds (aka a spiral). After completing the oval, you’ll work a bpsc around and then begin working in the granny stitch to create the sides of the basket. Lastly, you’ll sc around followed by a slip stitch around.

Crochet Glasses Holder Instructions

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Worsted Weight Eyeglasses Holder Pattern

Note: The worsted weight basket is made using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together as one.

Basket Base

Note: The base of the basket is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With 2 strands of yarn held together as one & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 18, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 15 chs, 3 sc in the last ch, rotate to work into the bottom loops of the foundation ch, sc in each of the next 15 chs. Do not join. (36 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.25″ L.

Rnd 2: (2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 15 sts) work from ( to ) 2 times. (42 sts)

Rnd 3: * (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 15 sts, rep from *. (48 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.75″ L x 1.75″ W.

Rnd 4: * sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 times, sc in each of the next 16 sts, rep from *. (54 sts)

Rnd 5: * (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 15 sts, rep from *. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (60 sts) Approximate size at this point: 6.75″ L x 3″ W.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Body of Basket.

Body of Basket

Note: As you crochet the Body of Basket, if the sides flare out too much, try going down a hook size or two.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work a bpsc around each st. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (60 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), work 2 dc in the first st, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 19 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (60 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), skip each of the next 3 dc, work 3 dc into the sp after the 3 dc just skipped, work 3 dc into each sp around to the last sp, work 2 dc into the last sp. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (60 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), work 2 dc into the first sp, work 3 dc into each remaining sp around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (60 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc into each st around. Do not join. (60 sts)

Rnd 6: Sl st into each st around. Use the Special Join Technique to join the round.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Bulky Weight Eyeglasses Holder Pattern

Basket Base

Note: The base of the basket is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With 1 strand of bulky weight yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 15, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 12 chs, 3 sc in the last ch, rotate to work into the bottom loops of the foundation ch, sc in each of the next 12 chs. Do not join. (30 sts) Approximate size at this point: 4.25″ L.

Rnd 2: (2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 12 sts) work from ( to ) 2 times. (36 sts)

Rnd 3: * (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 12 sts, rep from *. (42 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.25″ L x 1.75″ W.

Rnd 4: * sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 times, sc in each of the next 13 sts, rep from *. (48 sts)

Rnd 5: * (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 12 sts, rep from *. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (54 sts) Approximate size at this point: 6.5″ L x 3.25″ W.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Body of Basket.

Body of Basket

Note: As you crochet the Body of Basket, if the sides flare out too much, try going down a hook size or two.

Color Notes: I used scraps of leftover yarn to add a little color to my crochet basket. I worked Rounds 2 & 3 of my basket in contrasting colors. All other rounds were worked in cream color yarn.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work a bpsc around each st. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (54 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), work 2 dc in the first st, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 17 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (54 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), skip each of the next 3 dc, work 3 dc into the sp after the 3 dc just skipped, work 3 dc into each sp around to the last sp, work 2 dc into the last sp. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (54 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), work 2 dc into the first sp, work 3 dc into each remaining sp around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (54 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc into each st around. Do not join. (54 sts)

Rnd 6: Sl st into each st around. Use the Special Join Technique to join the round.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Related: If you need an eyeglass holder to take with you on-the-go, we also have a cute crochet eyeglass case pattern.

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