Crochet laptop case “Nora”
Protect your laptop without burdening the environment - crochet your own laptop case from recycled cotton yarn
MYO´s Laptop Case “Nora” is fun to make, durable and provides good protection to your computer. This case is the perfect step forward in learning how to crochet and simple enough to make you want to learn more. The instruction shows how to measure the size of the case and can make it the right size for your computer. The pattern fits to size 12'-15' (size adapts to computer size) and to most brands such as MacBook, HP, Chrome & Asus.
Yarn consumption: 330 g for a smaller computer (for example Mac 13' but for a larger/thicker computer you need a little more).
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EKO Mini tube yarn | 1000g
Narrow "Ribbon" yarn for crocheting, made of 80% recycled cotton
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Start by making a slipknot around your crochet hook. One way to do this is to put the yarn 1.5 turns around your fingers and then pull the tail through from the back so that the loop locks when you tighten. Leave a 5-10 cm tail.
The chain
Adjust the loop around your crochet hook so that it is not too tight. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook to make your first chain stitch.
Continue making chain stitches until your chain is as long as the short side of your laptop. This will determine the width of your laptop case.
Row 2
Once you are happy with the length of your chain, it's time to crochet back along it.
Skip the first chain stitch (the one closest to your crochet hook) and insert your hook into the next chain stitch.
Yarn over and pull through the chain stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops. You have now made your first single crochet!
Continue crocheting one single crochet into each chain stitch until you reach the end of the row.
When you´ve worked a full row, add an extra chain before turning your work around and continuing with the third row. Be careful here - if you forget to add a chain, your work will be uneven on the sides.
Row 3 & Continuation
Skip the first loop next to your crochet hook, just as you did in the previous row.
Look at your work from above. You will see that the loops form two lines, shaped like a “V”. You can now choose between two different ways of crocheting, depending on the texture you prefer. Try both and see which one you like best!
Option 1: Striped texture
This creates a striped pattern and makes the laptop case slightly softer and more flexible.
Insert your crochet hook under the back loop only (the loop furthest away from you). Yarn over and pull through so that you have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops.
Option 2: Solid texture
This creates a denser, firmer laptop case.
Instead of going through the back loop only, insert your hook under both loops of the “V”. Yarn over and pull through so that you have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops.
Continue using your chosen technique for the rest of the rows.
Now you continue with the rest of the work, until you are happy with the size of your case. ATTENTION! Do not forget to leave a free loop at the end of each row, before moving on to the next row. The edge will be uneven. Continue until the length you have made, when you fold it twice, covers your computer on both sides. In the next step, you will stitch the sides together.
Remember
- Remember to add an extra chain at the end of each row!
- Keep an eye on the side of your work, so that it stays straight. You can also count the number of stitches to make sure
you have the same number all the time. If the sides becomes uneven, it is likely that you either skipped the extra loop or continues and make one stitch to much. - If the size is not good, do not hesitate to change. You cannot change the size later.
How to join the sides
Fold your crocheted piece in half. Make sure the edges line up evenly before you start joining the sides.
Starting at the corner where your hook is, insert the hook through the nearest loop on the opposite side and crochet the two sides together. Continue in the same way along the entire side until it is completely joined.
Closing
Once you have joined the sides, cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 5–10 cm. Pull the yarn through the last loop and tighten to secure it. Weave in the yarn tail through a few stitches on the inside to hide it.
If you have extra yarn, you can also crochet a round of single crochet stitches around the opening to create a neat edge. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
Congratulations - now you're done with your Laptop Case! :)
Abbreviations
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
blo = back loop only
Let's crochet a practical laptop sleeve! If you need help along the way, check out the simplified version or the full video tutorial (note: no images included here).
Pattern
Row 1: Chain as many stitches as needed to fit the width of your laptop.
Row 2: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 and onward: Work 1 sc in blo across the row. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat until your work is long enough to fold in half and fit your laptop.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Single crochet along the side edges to join. Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
You're done!
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
Get started
Start by making a slipknot around your crochet hook. One way to do this is to put the yarn 1.5 turns around your fingers and then pull the tail through from the back so that the loop locks when you tighten. Leave a 5-10 cm tail.
The chain
Adjust the loop around your crochet hook so that it is not too tight. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook to make your first chain stitch.
Continue making chain stitches until your chain is as long as the short side of your laptop. This will determine the width of your laptop case.
Row 2
Once you are happy with the length of your chain, it's time to crochet back along it.
Skip the first chain stitch (the one closest to your crochet hook) and insert your hook into the next chain stitch.
Yarn over and pull through the chain stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops. You have now made your first single crochet!
Continue crocheting one single crochet into each chain stitch until you reach the end of the row.
When you´ve worked a full row, add an extra chain before turning your work around and continuing with the third row. Be careful here - if you forget to add a chain, your work will be uneven on the sides.
Row 3 & Continuation
Skip the first loop next to your crochet hook, just as you did in the previous row.
Look at your work from above. You will see that the loops form two lines, shaped like a “V”. You can now choose between two different ways of crocheting, depending on the texture you prefer. Try both and see which one you like best!
Option 1: Striped texture
This creates a striped pattern and makes the laptop case slightly softer and more flexible.
Insert your crochet hook under the back loop only (the loop furthest away from you). Yarn over and pull through so that you have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops.
Option 2: Solid texture
This creates a denser, firmer laptop case.
Instead of going through the back loop only, insert your hook under both loops of the “V”. Yarn over and pull through so that you have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops.
Continue using your chosen technique for the rest of the rows.
Now you continue with the rest of the work, until you are happy with the size of your case. ATTENTION! Do not forget to leave a free loop at the end of each row, before moving on to the next row. The edge will be uneven. Continue until the length you have made, when you fold it twice, covers your computer on both sides. In the next step, you will stitch the sides together.
Remember
- Remember to add an extra chain at the end of each row!
- Keep an eye on the side of your work, so that it stays straight. You can also count the number of stitches to make sure
you have the same number all the time. If the sides becomes uneven, it is likely that you either skipped the extra loop or continues and make one stitch to much. - If the size is not good, do not hesitate to change. You cannot change the size later.
How to join the sides
Fold your crocheted piece in half. Make sure the edges line up evenly before you start joining the sides.
Starting at the corner where your hook is, insert the hook through the nearest loop on the opposite side and crochet the two sides together. Continue in the same way along the entire side until it is completely joined.
Closing
Once you have joined the sides, cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 5–10 cm. Pull the yarn through the last loop and tighten to secure it. Weave in the yarn tail through a few stitches on the inside to hide it.
If you have extra yarn, you can also crochet a round of single crochet stitches around the opening to create a neat edge. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
Congratulations - now you're done with your Laptop Case! :)
Abbreviations
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
blo = back loop only
Let's crochet a practical laptop sleeve! If you need help along the way, check out the simplified version or the full video tutorial (note: no images included here).
Pattern
Row 1: Chain as many stitches as needed to fit the width of your laptop.
Row 2: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 and onward: Work 1 sc in blo across the row. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat until your work is long enough to fold in half and fit your laptop.
Assembly
Fold the piece in half. Single crochet along the side edges to join. Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
You're done!
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
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