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Crochet car organization accessories · added 8 Oct 2026
Crochet visor sunglasses pouch with daisy appliques
Double crochet mesh with open chain spaces, airy but firm, folded into a visor pouch with flower appliques and loop straps.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Hook
- 3.5 mm
- Yarn
- Sport
- Rounds
- 8
About this pattern
Under your hand this fabric has give but not sag, the kind of open structure that lets light through without feeling flimsy. The alternating rows of solid double crochet and chain-1 spaces build a grid you can see into, so the panel stays light in weight while the dc blocks keep it from stretching out of shape when sunglasses are tucked inside.
The piece starts as a single flat rectangle, worked straight up in rows rather than in the round, which is what lets it fold into a pocket afterward instead of being shaped as one. Once the rectangle is off the hook, fold it into the pouch form, stitch the sides, sew on the flower appliques and straps, and it is ready to loop around a visor.
The swatch in numbers
- Rounds
- 8
- Parts
- 4
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Hook
- 3.5 mm
- Yarn
- Sport
The yarn and the hook
- Sport-weight cotton yarn in main color, approximately 150 yards (137 meters)
- Small amounts of cotton yarn for flowers in white or cream and yellow
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (US E-4)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Optional
- small snap or button closure
Stitches, spelled out
ch chain; sl st slip stitch; sc single crochetDense; dc double crochetDrape; sk skip; sp space; st stitch; rep repeat.
Tension and hand-feel
After Row 2, lay the swatch flat and check that the 48 dc stitches still measure close to the rectangle's intended width rather than bunching or spreading, since every later row builds directly on that stitch count.
Main Pattern
Crochet Flower Applique
Make 3 to 5 flowers depending on your preferred arrangement.
Center: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
Lightly shape each flower and sew securely onto the pouch flap.
Visor Straps
Make two straps.
Strap: Ch 18.
Special Stitch
Open Mesh Stitch: Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch. Repeat across the row. This creates a lightweight open texture while keeping the fabric stable.
How the texture is built
- The 4th-ch-from-hook start on Row 1 sets a firm double crochet base of 48 stitches, which stays constant through all 22 rows since the piece is a straight rectangle with no increases or decreases.
- Rows 3 and 4 alternate a chain-1 mesh row with a solid dc-into-every-stitch row, repeated nine more times across Rows 5-22, which is what produces the airy-but-sturdy texture instead of one uniform block of fabric.
- The flower center is worked in the round and closed with a slip stitch to the first sc, giving a tight flat disk, while the petal round works directly into that same ring with slip stitches between petals so each petal sits free and raised rather than joined into a solid round.
Putting the pieces together
If you swap the yarn
| Mercerized cotton, sport weight | Gives the dc mesh a crisper hand and sharper stitch definition in the chain spaces; hold the same 3.5 mm hook since the weight matches. |
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| DK weight cotton blend | Produces a slightly thicker, heavier pouch with less give through the mesh rows; move up to a 3.75-4 mm hook and expect the finished rectangle to run a little larger than 10 x 9 inches. |
| Cotton-linen blend, sport weight | Adds a dry, slightly stiff texture that holds the open chain-1 spaces very cleanly without sagging, useful if the pouch needs to keep its shape without blocking as often. |
Colorways
- Soft meadow Muted green sport-weight cotton for the full Main Pattern rectangle and straps, cream or white petals with yellow centers for the flower appliques.
- Modern minimalist A darker solid cotton, such as charcoal or deep navy, for the Main Pattern rectangle and Visor Straps, with a single pale petal color and yellow centers kept small and sparse on the flap.
Washing and blocking
Hand wash the finished pouch in cool water, since cotton holds shape well but can lose definition in a hot machine wash.
Lay flat to dry rather than hanging, so the weight of damp cotton does not pull the chain-1 mesh rows out of square.
Reshape gently while damp, easing the rectangle back to its blocked dimensions and smoothing the flower petals flat before it fully dries.
When it does not look right
- The mesh rows look tight and closed instead of airy
- Tension is pulling the chain-1 spaces shut; loosen your hold on the working yarn on Rows 3 and the odd-numbered repeats, or go up half a hook size.
- The rectangle comes out narrower or wider than 10 inches
- The foundation chain count has drifted from the 48-dc base; recount Row 1 before continuing, since every later row depends on that stitch count staying fixed.
- The flower petals curl or sit flat instead of standing up
- The petal round was worked too loosely into the ring; pull the ch-3 petal loops a touch snugger and block the flower gently before sewing it onto the flap.
Questions people ask
Can this pouch be made wider for larger sunglasses?
Yes, increase the foundation chain by multiples of 2 before starting Row 1. Keep the Row 3-4 chain-1 mesh pattern multiple intact so the texture repeats evenly across the new width.
Does the mesh texture stretch out if the pouch is packed full?
The chain-1 spaces have some give, but the solid dc rows on Rows 2 and 4 keep the overall rectangle from sagging under light items like sunglasses or notes. It is not meant to hold heavy or rigid objects.
How many flowers does the flap need?
The pattern calls for 3 to 5 flowers depending on preferred arrangement. Fewer flowers keep the flap closer to a minimalist look, while a full set of 5 gives a denser floral cover.
Can the straps be adjusted for a thicker visor?
Yes, the strap length is set by the 18-chain foundation and its 17-sc row, so adding a few chains before Row 1 will loosen the loop for a bulkier visor edge. Keep both straps the same length so the pouch hangs level.
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