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Learn how to organize glam with these DIY crochet zipper cases for everyday use and add a stylish vibe to otherwise cluttered spaces.
Let’s be honest: your makeup bag has seen better days, and that lone lipstick rolling around your purse is screaming for a permanent home. It is time to swap those mass-produced plastic pouches for these DIY crochet zipper cases.
DIY Crochet Zipper Makeup Cases
1. Moss Stitch Case
This sleek design uses the “granite” or moss stitch to create a dense, fabric-like texture that prevents your eyeliner pencils from poking through.
2. Stitch-Direct Zipper Bag
Skip the sewing machine frustration by learning how to prep a zipper with tiny holes so you can crochet your yarn directly onto the teeth. Here is more!
3. Starry Night Sparkle Purse
If you’re feeling a bit “extra,” this design uses super bulky yarn and a two-tone pattern to create a glam bag. It will look great on any dressing table.
4. Larksfoot Stash-Buster Pouch
Turn a boring, plain store-bought pouch into a textured masterpiece by crocheting a decorative “Larksfoot” stitch cover right over it. Try this tutorial here!
5. Back-to-School Pencil Case
Shape your makeup storage like a giant oversized pencil using continuous rounds of single crochet and clever color changes. It is good as a gift piece!
6. Geey Travel Case
For a beachy vibe, this tutorial explores using raffia or sturdy cotton to create a case that can handle a little bit of humidity.
7. No-Sew Stash Buster
If you have a mountain of leftover yarn and zero patience for sewing, this tutorial shows you how to join a zipper to your crochet work using a clever “no-sew” technique.
8. Pinterest-Viral Bobble Clutch
Give your makeup some high-fashion padding with rows of bobble stitches that look like tiny tufted clouds and feel amazing to hold. Here is more on the video tutorial.
9. Blue Hued Everyday Bag
This pattern uses a cool technique to eliminate those pesky gaps that usually let small items like bobby pins escape.
10. Canvas Liner Hack
For those who want a professional result without the stress, this Reddit-approved hack involves crocheting a decorative shell around a cheap, pre-made canvas pouch.
It is time to pick your favorite and start looping. Your makeup deserves a home that’s just as beautiful as the look you’re creating, so happy hooking!