Looking for a fun and practical way to charge your phone by the bed?
This adorable avocado-shaped crochet pouch hangs neatly from a bedpost or hook, holds your phone securely, and features a sweet smiling face with rosy cheeks.
Description
This cheerful phone holder is crocheted in the shape of a ripe avocado. The main body is worked in soft light green with a dark green outer edge. A cute embroidered face with black eyes, a simple smile and pink cheeks gives it a friendly expression. The lower pocket is designed as the avocado pit in cream and brown, perfectly sized to hold a smartphone while it charges. A braided green loop at the top allows it to hang easily from a bed frame, hook or doorknob. Ideal for keeping your phone close at night in a playful, handmade style.
Finished Size (approximate)
- Width: 18–20 cm / 7–8 in
- Height: 25–28 cm / 10–11 in
- Pocket: fits most standard smartphones
- Hanging loop: approximately 15–20 cm / 6–8 in
Materials
- Yarn: DK or worsted weight cotton or acrylic
- Main colours: Light green, dark green, cream, brown, pink
- Hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, black embroidery thread or yarn for the face
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The holder is worked as a flat avocado shape with a pocket added on the front.
- The pit pocket is crocheted separately and sewn on.
- Facial features are embroidered after assembly.
- A firm tension helps the pouch keep its shape when hanging with a phone inside.
- The hanging loop is braided or crocheted for strength.
Step-by-Step Overview
- Crochet the main avocado body in light green with a dark green border.
- Make the cream-and-brown pit pocket and sew it securely onto the lower front.
- Embroider the eyes, smile and pink cheeks.
- Attach the braided hanging loop at the top.
- Weave in all ends and gently shape the finished holder.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent. Do not wring. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Do not tumble dry or iron.
