We need to talk about those ultra-trendy phone slings you’ve seen online. You know the ones, the "3D knitted" pouches with straps that somehow cost more than a week’s groceries. At that price, you might expect them to come with a personal assistant, a mini bodyguard, and a motivational pep talk every morning. But nope. Just… a strap and a pouch.

If you're a crafter, you probably looked at it (and many other things) and thought: I can make that! We thought so, too.... Enter: our crochet version of the chic phone sling. It’s stylish, functional, and, best of all, completely free to make (well, the yarn will cost you... but if you make it yourself it's almost free right?). Available with either a short or long strap, it can be handheld, tied to a bag, or worn directly on the body to offer an additional pocket for your phone, keys, or other essentials. This pattern is flexible, too: if you have a knitting machine, it’s easy to adapt, and hand knitting works just as well. Our crochet version keeps the sleek aesthetic while adding that cozy, handmade charm.

So let’s ditch the overpriced pouch and craft our own chic, handmade phone sling. You wallet (and our yarn stash) will thank you!