Crochet Horse Glasses Holder

Looking for a quirky and practical way to keep your glasses safe and sound? Look no further than the Crochet Horse Glasses Holder! With this adorable accessory, you can bid farewell to rummaging through your handbag or misplacing your glasses. This charming crochet creation not only adds a touch of whimsy to your daily routine but also serves as a reliable holder for your eyewear. Perfect for horse lovers and anyone looking to add a dash of fun to their day, the Crochet Horse Glasses Holder is a must-have accessory that combines style and functionality in the most delightful way.

Materials:

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn in brown, beige, ivory and dark brown
• Tapestry needle
• Safety Eyes

Final measurement:

Measures 6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth.

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Body (with brown yarn):

Chain 12

Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and next 9 chains. 5 hdc in end ch, hdc next 10 chains down the other side of the foundation ch, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join (30).

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc 10, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl to join (40).

Round 3: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, [2hdc in net st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, hdc 10, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, sl st to join (50).

Round 4: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc in the BLO in each st around. (50).

***You will now work in the round, place stitch marker here if you need to***

Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around, sl st to join (50).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2, with beige yarn):

ch 7

Round 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 4 chains, 5 hdc in end st, hdc next 5 sts (working your way down the other side of the foundation chain), sl st to join (15).

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the next 8 sts, ch 3, sc last 7 sts, sl st to join (15).

Round 3: Switch to dark brown yarn, ch 1, sc in the BLO in each st around, sl st to join.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

With tapestry needle and brown yarn, sew the ears onto either side of the top of the holder.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Stripe (with ivory yarn):

Ch 5

Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hk and each ch across, turn (4).

Rows 2-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (4).

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew onto holder.

Weave in ends.

Nose (with beige yarn):

Ch 6

Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hk, hdc next 3 chains, 5 hdc in end ch, hdc last 4 chains

, sl st to join (13).

Round 2: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Nostrils (with dark brown yarn):

Make a magic circle and ch 1.

Sc 4 in circle and pull to close, sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew on nose.

Weave in ends.

Hair (with dark brown yarn):

Cut 9″ long pieces of yarn.

Insert your hk in each st along the top inbetween the ears.

Pull the middle of the strand through each st, yarn over and pull strands through.

Repeat with every st across.

Trim to 2″ or desired length.

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes to the middle of your holder.

Tip: Lay glasses down first to pick the placement of the eyes.