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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Bags, Totes, and Purses

    Nifty Needle Case

    Published: Dec 31, 2015 · Modified: Oct 7, 2020 by Tamara Kelly · 77 Comments

    The year I'm making a resolution I make every year - to get and stay organized! And a super fun way to start is with making something pretty for your craft supplies... Introducing the free Nifty Needle Case crochet pattern!

    Free Crochet Patterns for Home Organization made with Lion Brand Yarn - get the collection on Mooglyblog.com!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    The Nifty Needle Case keeps your yarn and tapestry needles in one place - that isn't the carpet! Easy enough for beginners, and handy for all, this free crochet pattern can even store a small pair of scissors - making it the perfect grab and go item for your crochet bag!

    Nifty Needle Case: FREE crochet pattern on Mooglyblog,com! Keep your yarn needles handy and organized (and out of the couch cushions!)

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    Nifty Needle Case

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    • US - F, 3.75 mm hook (Furls Odyssey recommended)
    • 55 yds Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted/10 ply; 100% cotton; 186 yds/170 m; 3.53 ounces)
      Colorways: Tangerine (40 yds) and White (15 yds)
    • 1" Button (Crafting with Buttons Coral Dot shown)
    • Stitch Markers (Clover Lock Ring Markers recommended)
    • Gauge: 11 sts x 10 rows = 2" in sc, but gauge is unimportant as long as you get tight, solid fabric
    • Finished Size: 7" x 4" unfolded; 3" x 4" folded
    • Helpful Tutorials: BLO (back loop only), working into the edge. Also see the Crochet Abbreviations page if needed.

    PART 1: This is the inner (white) portion.

    Row 1: Ch 11, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the remaining 10 chs; turn. (10 sts)

    Row 2 - 19: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (10 sts)

    Row 20: (edging round) Ch 1, sc in each st across, then turning corners and working around piece, sc along side, bottom, and last side, joining to first sc of row; break yarn and finish off.

    PART 2: This is the outer (tangerine) portion.

    Row 1: Ch 21, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the remaining 20 chs; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 2 - 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 15: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 16 - 30: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 31: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 32 - 38: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 39: Ch 1, sc in the first 8 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in the last 8 sts; turn. (16 sts, 4 chs) NOTE: This creates the button hole - you will need to adjust the number of sts skipped/chained if your gauge or button is different.

    Row 40: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch across; turn. (20 sts)

    Row 41: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (20 sts) THEN before proceeding with the next row, attach Part 1 to the center panel of Part 2, as shown in the photos, using stitch markers to hold it in place.

    Row 42: Ch 1, sc in each st across, then turning corners and working around piece, sc along side working through both Part 1 and Part 2 in center section, sc along bottom, and sc along last side working through both Part 1 and Part 2 in center section, then join to first sc of row; break yarn and finish off.

    Nifty Needle Case: FREE crochet pattern on Mooglyblog,com! Keep your yarn needles handy and organized (and out of the couch cushions!)

    Assembly: Sew button to first section of Part 2, opposite the button hole. Weave in all ends.

    And that's it! The white inner part isn't attached on the sides, making it that much easier to put the needles in/out, and leaving a space to slip a small pair of scissors as well! I can't wait to see what you all make with this pattern - it's ripe for personalization! Add appliques, surface crochet initials, or even sew on a patch or extra fun buttons, it's up to you. Here's to a more organized craft room!

    Nifty Needle Case: FREE crochet pattern on Mooglyblog,com! Keep your yarn needles handy and organized (and out of the couch cushions!)


    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2015, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print this pattern for personal use, please use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!

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    1. 1

      Albertine

      December 31, 2015 at 10:18 am

      I love the way it looks! You could also use it for something else, like small crochet hooks.
      It's pretty simple but very effective 🙂

      Have a crocheting new year!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Gillian

      December 31, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks for the sweet pattern. Completed the project in a couple of hours and is in use. Happy new year x

      Reply
      • 3

        Tamara Kelly

        January 01, 2016 at 10:50 am

        😀 Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Gillian!

        Reply
      • 4

        franak

        March 30, 2016 at 6:50 am

        Tamara God bless U. I m from India 57 years old . My mother used to send me to an aunt to learn crochet when i waas a school girl two years back i picked up the art and now i m crazy to crochet and knit toys. Please share patterns like these. I m truly grateful . Franak

        Reply
        • 5

          Tamara Kelly

          March 30, 2016 at 8:44 am

          🙂 Thank you so much Franak! If you search toys in the search bar on the right hand side of the screen you'll get some great options! 🙂 I also have finger puppet patterns on the Free Patterns page!

          Reply
    3. 6

      Marielle

      January 01, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      I loved to make this needlecase. I made one for myself, and nkw i am going to make one for my friend as a thank you gift.
      Thank you for this lovely pattern.
      Happy new year from Holland.

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        January 03, 2016 at 2:12 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Marielle! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    4. 8

      Missgwend

      January 02, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Took just a couple of hours to whip out. Thanks for the idea. Now on to cleaning all my milk crates for my skeined yarn.

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        January 03, 2016 at 1:54 pm

        😀 Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. 10

      pam

      January 02, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Cute! gotta make this one. I was wondering what you keep your crochet hooks in. I have the plan ones and some with the wooden handles in them. Please share your ideas. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        January 03, 2016 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you!! I have a LOT of hooks, and a set of drawers for sorting them in my craft room. 🙂

        Reply
    6. 12

      Paula

      January 03, 2016 at 9:44 am

      The green print button doesn't show up any more at the bottom of the patterns. Is there something I can do on my end to make them show up again? I love the pattern and can't wait to make some!

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        January 03, 2016 at 1:57 pm

        I'm sorry it's not showing up for you, I don't know what that is. You can go to PrintFriendly.com and enter the URL there to print it out.

        Reply
    7. 14

      Sheryl

      January 03, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Love this cute and very useful case! Whipped it up yesterday and stocking it now. I'll be making more for my friends. Thank you so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        January 03, 2016 at 1:49 pm

        😀 Thank you Sheryl, I'm so glad to hear it!

        Reply
    8. 16

      Cheyanne

      January 04, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      This is pretty much a LIFE SAVER. I'm the worst at keeping my yarn/tapestry needles organized!

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        January 04, 2016 at 4:22 pm

        😀 I'm glad you like it!

        Reply
    9. 18

      Yoka Bazilewich

      January 09, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Love the needle case and it will give me inspiration to make my own crochet case for my hooks..
      Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
      Happy New year and happy crocheting,
      Yoka

      Reply
      • 19

        Tamara Kelly

        January 11, 2016 at 11:17 am

        Thank you so much Yoka! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    10. 20

      Brittany

      January 10, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      Awesome pattern! I'll definitely be making at least one to hold my needles and little scissors (they're always first to get buried in my hook bag if I'm looking for them!)
      I was wondering if you could describe the feel of the yarn (24/7 Cotton). Is it the same feel as mercerized cotton crochet thread, like Aunt Lydia's Fashion 3? Thanks so much for the lovely free pattern!

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        January 11, 2016 at 10:59 am

        Thank you! 😀 It's a little bit like mercerized thread, though being bigger it is of course softer to the touch. It's not as shiny as thread.

        Reply
        • 22

          Brittany

          January 11, 2016 at 11:18 am

          Thank you for the reply, Tamara! 😀

          Reply
    11. 23

      june

      January 22, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      You say not to sew up sides- for white part- but if scissors go in there, and one side is not sewn, won't they just fall out? Maybe I'm missing something, and I cannot see clearly on the bright orange side? Maybe the orange side is where there's some pocket open on only one of 3 sides to put scissors in? I wish your pic would have a pair of scissors showing up in the area where ever they will be going-can you change pic here to show them please?

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        January 25, 2016 at 12:27 pm

        The scissors don't fall out because when you button up the case, the white part holds them in on the top and bottom, and the orange part on the sizes. Does that make help?

        Reply
    12. 25

      Floy

      February 21, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      How do you make blo sc? I have been working with yarn along time and I don't remember that strich

      Reply
      • 26

        Tamara Kelly

        February 21, 2016 at 4:45 pm

        Hello Floy! Blo is Back Loop Only, and sc is single crochet. 🙂

        Reply
    13. 27

      Kimberly Johnson

      March 23, 2016 at 2:55 am

      Love this pattern! A much needed accessory. About to try my hand at this right now. Thank you!

      Reply
      • 28

        Tamara Kelly

        March 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

        😀 Thank you Kimberly, I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    14. 29

      Jenna

      March 23, 2016 at 5:37 am

      How do I attach the white piece, just sew it on?

      Reply
      • 30

        Tamara Kelly

        March 23, 2016 at 8:57 am

        The instructions for attaching the parts are in Rows 41 and 42. 🙂

        Reply
    15. 31

      Kimberly johnson

      March 23, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Hi again! I have been working on this since last night. Have a little funny story. Let me start off by saying I have been crocheting since I was a child so I consider myself to be pretty skilled. As I was going along with the inner part, it just seemed off. Then I realized I was counting my rows all wrong. Long story short, I have a very nice new bookmark! Already started the outer part and am paying special attention to my rows. Going to do the inner part again once I'm done with the outer. THANX r letting me share with U and everyone!

      Reply
      • 32

        Tamara Kelly

        March 24, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Whoops! 😀 Ah well, bookmarks are handy too!

        Reply
    16. 33

      Kimberly johnson

      March 23, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Me again 🙂 When I first found your pattern, my mind registered 'crochet HOOK case'. Now that I am almost finished with the outer part, I was wondering why it is so small. Then it all hit me! Its for needles not hooks. I really do love this pattern so with your permission I am going to extend it to fit crochet needles. Finding your pattern has really helped me to broaden my creativity! Thank you again!

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        March 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

        Ahh! Sorry about the confusion! 😀 Some people have indeed "up-sized" it for hooks, I think it's fantastic! Thank you so much Kimberly!

        Reply
        • 35

          Kimberly johnson

          March 24, 2016 at 2:19 pm

          Oh no need to apologize! My confusion was due to not paying attention in my excitement!! I have completed the first case and working on the next. The original one works fine for my small hooks. Getting my measurements together for the 2nd to fully cover my larger hooks. Started the outer part first by chaining 36 instead of 21. I'm on row 3 of 35 sc stitches. So I got the length on point. Still figuring out if I want the same width for both pieces. Any and all suggestions welcomed! Is there a way to post here or send U a photo of my finished piece? I look forward to your response.

          Reply
          • 36

            Tamara Kelly

            March 24, 2016 at 4:59 pm

            Awesome! You can share photos on the Moogly Facebook page, or email me at TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com! 😀 Thank you!

            Reply
            • 37

              Kimberly johnson

              March 24, 2016 at 9:20 pm

              I will post a few to Facebook. Thank you!!

    17. 38

      JoAnn

      March 30, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern, I had a bit of yarn left over from a project and am ALWAYS getting made I loose my yarn needles and stitch markers How sweet this is!! nd made in a little over an hour, would have been faster but I was talking on the phone too..haha I am going to sew the one long end up to keep my tape measure in there too. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL FREE PATTERN!!!

      Reply
      • 39

        Tamara Kelly

        March 31, 2016 at 8:56 am

        😀 Thank you so much JoAnn! I'm so glad you like it!!

        Reply
    18. 40

      Carol

      July 08, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      I loved it! Quick and easy and so useful. Thank you, I love all of your patterns.

      Reply
      • 41

        Tamara Kelly

        July 11, 2016 at 12:22 pm

        😀 I'm so glad! Thank you Carol!

        Reply
    19. 42

      Emma

      July 16, 2016 at 3:32 am

      So simple yet so so effective! I love it! Made 2 yesterday for my needles and im making another for my stitch markers. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • 43

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2016 at 10:42 am

        thank you so much emma!

        Reply
    20. 44

      Jo

      July 31, 2016 at 10:48 am

      This is the prettiest needle case! And great stash buster for the times when I need a break from a big project. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        August 01, 2016 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you so much Jo!

        Reply
    21. 46

      Jana

      September 11, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I made mine last night and today. Turned out great. I have a little plastic case that I've been keeping these things in, but I'm always fumbling around trying to get that one needle out! This solved the problem. For the edging, I went up a hook size to avoid any puckering.
      How can I post pics?

      Reply
      • 47

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2016 at 10:26 am

        I'm so glad to hear it! Unfortunately I cannot host photos in the comments, but you are welcome to share them on the Moogly Facebook page!

        Reply
        • 48

          Jana

          September 12, 2016 at 8:02 pm

          Cool! I just wondered where the pics came from in your newsletter.

          Reply
          • 49

            Tamara Kelly

            September 13, 2016 at 10:44 am

            Ah! I have a link in the newsletter to email them to me! If you'd like to do so, it's tamarakelly at mooglyblog dot com. Thank you!

            Reply
    22. 50

      ilna castelyn

      February 15, 2017 at 4:02 am

      Thanks for this cute pattern. I made the needle case a few weeks ago and use it ever since. It is so handy. I'm a very beginner at crochet and found the pattern easy to follow.

      Reply
      • 51

        Tamara Kelly

        February 15, 2017 at 10:47 am

        😀 Thank you Ilna! I'm so glad to hear it!

        Reply
        • 52

          Suzie

          March 02, 2017 at 10:22 am

          HI Tamara. I don't know if I am missing something , I have followed the pattern but only ended up with the centre and button hole part what have I missed?????

          Reply
          • 53

            Tamara Kelly

            March 02, 2017 at 10:30 am

            Hi Suzie! I'm not sure what parts you have from your description, so I'm a bit confused. There are instructions for Part 1, which is the white inner rectangle, and Part 2, which is the outer orange section. Rows 15 and 31 of Part 2 are worked in the blo to create the folds. Does that help?

            Reply
    23. 54

      Debbie

      June 24, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Cute pattern! What are the red and blue items in your case and what are they used for? I've never seen them before and I've been crocheting my whole life.

      Reply
      • 55

        Tamara Kelly

        June 29, 2017 at 10:03 am

        Thank you Debbie! Those are Susan Bates Finishing Needles (on Amazon (aff link) at http://amzn.to/2sll2Ab ) - they are another style of yarn needle, quite handy when you are dealing with short ends, and so much easier to thread since the eye runs the length of the needle!

        Reply
        • 56

          Debbie

          June 29, 2017 at 9:02 pm

          Thank you so much Tamara! I definitely need these in my life! And thank you for sending the link, they are in my cart now! Maybe the smallest one will help with cross stitching. You have just made my life so much easier, and tucking in threads less dreaded. Have a great crafty day!

          Reply
          • 57

            Tamara Kelly

            June 30, 2017 at 10:43 am

            You are very welcome! I always keep them with my other needles - so handy to have the right needle at the right time for each project! 🙂 You too!

            Reply
    24. 58

      Madeleine Maddocks

      August 13, 2017 at 4:50 am

      It looks great. I keep saying I must get organised too, so have been looking for ideas. Thank you.

      Reply
      • 59

        Tamara Kelly

        August 13, 2017 at 5:47 pm

        😀 Thank you so much!

        Reply
    25. 60

      Verna goldsmith

      August 14, 2017 at 10:17 am

      I love this, I use mine all the time, very handy, thanks much.

      Reply
    26. 61

      Lesley Innes

      October 18, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Hi Tamara, love this pattern. Made one for myself and one for each of my friends. It is always in my current project bag.

      Reply
      • 62

        Tamara Kelly

        October 18, 2017 at 11:24 am

        😀 Thank you so much, I'm glad you find them useful!

        Reply
    27. 63

      Mary Alice

      June 02, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Thank you for this project, Tamara. I am having fun searching my yarn stash and button box to make this needle case. Several of my friends will receive these as gifts.

      Reply
      • 64

        Tamara Kelly

        June 04, 2018 at 10:01 am

        😀 I hope you enjoy making it!

        Reply
    28. 65

      Sharon M.

      July 07, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      I made this for myself in April, 2016, and I loved it. So I made one for my mom for Mother's Day the next month. It was so easy to follow and to make. Thank you.

      Reply
      • 66

        Tamara Kelly

        July 09, 2018 at 10:22 am

        Thank you so much Sharon!

        Reply
    29. 67

      Nancy Pilgrim

      July 20, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      I just finished the nifty needle case and I think it is the cutest thing yet. It is just the perfect size for needles and stitch markers. Thank you for sharing this pattern.

      Reply
      • 68

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
        • 69

          Anita

          September 04, 2019 at 5:49 pm

          How do I get a free pattern

          Reply
          • 70

            Tamara Kelly

            September 05, 2019 at 9:50 am

            Hi Anita! It's right here on the page! You can use the Print Friendly button to print it out or create a downloadable PDF if needed. 🙂

            Reply
    30. 71

      L'Atelier de Lunina

      November 13, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Thank you for your tuto
      My version : https://latelierdelunina.blogspot.com/2020/11/diy-petite-trousse-special-crochet.html

      Reply
      • 72

        Tamara Kelly

        November 13, 2020 at 11:49 am

        It looks great! ♥ Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    31. 73

      Dianne

      February 04, 2022 at 9:39 am

      Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. I added 2 more inner pieces to mine that way I'm able to separate my different needles and then my stitch markers. It looks so awesome and easy to find everything.

      Reply
      • 74

        Tamara Kelly

        February 04, 2022 at 11:08 am

        Thank you, I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    32. 75

      Laura

      April 10, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you for sharing! Finding such lovely crochet patterns like yours for free can be difficult. I added an extra inner piece for a mini pocket, and gifted it to a sewing lover. Turned out great!

      Reply
      • 76

        Tamara Kelly

        April 11, 2022 at 10:23 am

        ♥ Thank you so much!

        Reply
    33. 77

      Katty Abdullah

      December 07, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      wow i would love to make it one day..

      Reply

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