Crochet Case for a Portable Hard Drive
Crochet Case for a Portable Hard Drive
Today, let's make a simple case for a portable hard drive, which can also fit a USB cable.
The case is made from embroidery thread using a 3.00 mm crochet hook. We start by making 80 stitches long chain. We work it using the double crochet stitch, changing the colour of embroidery thread as desired, until we get a 13 cm wide rectangle.
Next we make a smaller rectangle, which will be used to make a pocket. We start by making 37 stitches long chain and work it using the double crochet stitch, until we get an 11 cm wide rectangle.
After waving in all the threads we should have two rectangles of approximate dimensions: 30 x 13 cm and 14 X 11 cm. One should remember that depending on the tightness of the stitch, the rectangles' dimensions can differ from the ones given above.
After waving in all the threads we should have two rectangles of approximate dimensions: 30 x 13 cm and 14 X 11 cm. One should remember that depending on the tightness of the stitch, the rectangles' dimensions can differ from the ones given above.
Schema showing the larger rectangle.
To make the case you need to do the following:
1. Fold the big rectangle in half along the fold marked on the schema above (this exposes the inside of the case, which is what we will work on in the following steps).
2. Sew together the sides marked by continuous black lines on the schema below.
3. Sew the small rectangle to the big one along the orange lines as shown on the schema below, leaving a gap of about 0.3-0.5 mm from the edges.
The small rectangle will divide the case in two, forming two pockets: a big one for the hard drive and a small one for the USB cable.
4. Turn the case inside-out.
5. Sew the zip in the place marked with the red line on the schema below.
Schema showing the larger rectangle folded in half, and the placing of the pocket.
In this simple way we can make our own case for a portable hard drive. Unfortunately, this case will not protect the hard drive from damage caused by a fall from height. It will, however, for sure protect it against scratches when put in a crowded drawer.
Crochet Case for a Portable Hard Drive, view showing inside.
Crochet Case for a Portable Hard Drive, angle view.
Crochet Case for a Portable Hard Drive, top view.
Note: The case can fit without problems a hard drive with dimensions of 11 x 8 x 1.5 cm, and a USB cable. If your portable hard drive is larger than the dimensions given here, simply add more stitches to the initial chrochet chain and work a few more rows forming a larger rectangle.