Crochet Raccoon Glasses Holder

Looking for a cute and practical way to keep your glasses safe? Look no further than the Crochet Raccoon Glasses Holder! This adorable accessory not only adds a touch of charm to your daily routine but also ensures you never misplace your glasses again. With its soft yarn and intricate details, this little raccoon is sure to put a smile on your face every time you reach for your specs. Embrace both style and functionality with this delightful glasses holder that doubles as a cute companion for your eyewear.

Materials:

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn in gray, white and black
• 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

sc2tog- single crochet two together

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Body (gray):

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 next 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 white):

Ch 5

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

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, twice, turn (2).

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, turn (2).

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog (1).

Ch 1, turn,

Continue to sc evenly around the ear with 2 sc in each corner, sl st to join.

Switch to gray yarn, ch 1, sc in the BLO in each st around, sl st to join.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Cut a piece of gray yarn and sew ears onto the top of the holder on either side with tapestry needle.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Mouth and nose:

With white yarn make a magic circle and ch 2, hdc 12 in the circle and pull to close.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Cut a long piece of black yarn and with your tapestry needle, sew the nose on in a triangular shape just under the outer stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends on the back of the mouth.

Sew onto the bottom middle of the holder.

Fasten off, weave in end.

Eyes (with black yarn make 2):

Ch 5

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hk, sc in next, hdc in next, 5 dc in end st,

*working your way back down the other side of the foundation chain*

hdc, sc in last 2 sts, sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Attach safety eyes to the middle of the thinner side of the eye.

Sew onto holder with the smaller side facing up.

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

Weave in ends.