11 Crochet Bedside Remote Control Holder Ideas
If you’ve ever reached over in the dark searching for the TV remote, only to knock your water glass off the nightstand, you already understand the problem this post is here to solve. Bedside clutter is one of those everyday annoyances that sneaks up on everyone, and remotes are almost always part of the chaos. The good news is that crochet offers one of the most charming, customizable, and affordable solutions imaginable. A handmade crochet remote control holder can hang neatly from your bed frame, drape over the arm of your sofa, or sit upright on your nightstand — keeping everything within reach without the mess.
Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for your next weekend project or a beginner searching for something small and practical to build your skills, crochet bedside remote control holders are genuinely one of the most satisfying makes you’ll find. They use modest amounts of yarn, work up quickly, and make wonderful gifts for anyone who loves a tidy bedroom. In this post, we’re walking through eleven creative ideas — ranging from classic and minimal to whimsical and textured — so you can find the style that speaks to you and get started.
Why Crochet a Remote Control Holder?
Before we dive into the ideas themselves, it’s worth talking about why crochet is such a natural fit for this kind of organizer. Unlike plastic containers or fabric pouches sewn from a flat pattern, crocheted holders have a natural structure that holds its shape without being rigid. You can make them as stiff or as flexible as you like by choosing different yarn weights and hook sizes, or by using stiffening spray on the finished piece.
Crochet also allows you to personalize the color, texture, and size of your holder in ways that store-bought options simply can’t match. If your bedroom is decorated in dusty sage and warm terracotta, you can make a holder that fits right in. If you love a boho aesthetic with fringe and natural fibers, that’s absolutely achievable too. And because most of these projects use only a skein or two of yarn, they’re a great way to use up leftovers from bigger projects sitting in your stash.
There’s also the practical dimension: you can design the holder around exactly what you need to store. Some people just need a slim pocket for one remote. Others want multiple compartments for the TV remote, the soundbar remote, a phone charging cable, and maybe a small notebook. Crochet lets you engineer that to your exact specifications.
1. The Classic Bedside Caddy with Two Pockets
The most popular version of this project is the over-the-mattress or over-the-headboard caddy with two pockets of different sizes. One pocket holds the remote, and the other is deep enough for a phone, a paperback, or a small journal. This design typically works up in a flat panel with the pockets attached to one side, and a long flap that tucks under the mattress to keep everything secure.
For this style, a medium-weight worsted yarn in cotton or cotton blend is ideal. Cotton holds structure well, washes easily, and gives the pockets enough firmness to stay open. A simple half-double crochet stitch throughout creates a dense, sturdy fabric that won’t stretch out and drop your remote onto the floor. Dimensions are easy to adjust — just work more or fewer rows to make the tuck flap longer or shorter, and resize the pockets to fit whatever you’re storing.
This is the kind of project that’s beginner-friendly from start to finish. If you know how to chain, single crochet, and work in rows, you have everything you need. It’s a genuinely practical weekend make that you’ll use every single night.
2. The Hanging Bedside Organizer with Granny Square Pockets
If you love the vintage, colorful charm of granny squares, this idea puts them to work in a functional way. Instead of building pockets through traditional shaping, you create individual granny squares — each one becomes a pocket when sewn onto a larger backing panel along three of its four sides. The top remains open, forming a perfect slot for a remote, phone, or small book.
The beauty of this design is that you can make each square a different color or stick to a cohesive palette. A trio of squares in muted neutrals looks modern and bedroom-appropriate. A rainbow of bright squares brings playful energy and works wonderfully in a child’s room, where little ones can keep a tablet remote, a nightlight switch, and a small toy all neatly stored.
The backing panel can be made with a simple crochet mesh or a solid stitch pattern, and ties or loops at the top allow you to hang the organizer over a bedpost or hook it onto the wall beside the bed. This is also a great stash-busting project since granny squares are small enough to make from almost any leftover yarn.
3. The Boho Macramé-Style Holder with Fringe
Crochet and macramé aesthetics overlap beautifully, and this project leans into that overlap with intention. Using a natural cotton rope or chunky jute-style yarn, you can crochet a remote control holder that looks like it belongs in a Pinterest-perfect boho bedroom. The design typically features a deep, wide single pocket worked in a loose mesh or open stitch pattern, with long fringe hanging from the bottom.
To attach it to the bedside, you’d crochet a looped hanger at the top — or attach the holder to a short length of driftwood or a dowel rod, which adds to the handmade, artisan feel. This style works beautifully in rooms with macramé wall hangings, woven throws, and natural wood furniture.
The yarn choice matters here. Cotton rope in natural, bleached white, or tan gives the most authentic boho look. You can also experiment with a slubby or textured yarn that adds visual interest to the fabric even when worked in simple stitches. Add a few wooden beads at the ends of the fringe for an extra touch of personality.
4. The Armchair Caddy for the Living Room
Remote control holders aren’t exclusively a bedroom item. If your main TV-watching happens from a favorite armchair or recliner, a caddy designed to drape over the arm of the chair is going to change your life. This design is wider than a bedside version, with a longer flat section that covers the arm of the chair on both sides, and one or two pockets facing outward where you sit.
This is a project that works best in a durable, washable yarn since armchair caddies see a lot of daily use. Acrylic works well for practicality, and if you choose a superwash wool blend you’ll get the added bonus of a softer, more luxurious feel. A tighter stitch like single crochet is smart here because it creates a fabric dense enough that smaller items — like earbuds or a phone — won’t poke through.
Color-wise, many people choose to match or complement the upholstery of their chair, which is one of those satisfying touches that makes a room look thoughtfully put-together rather than cluttered.
5. The Mini Clip-On Holder for a Single Remote
Sometimes simple is exactly right. If you only need to store one remote and you want it attached directly to the side of your bed frame or bedside table, a small clip-on holder worked in the round is the perfect project. This works up in under an hour and uses only a small amount of yarn.
The basic shape is a tube — essentially a small cylinder worked in continuous rounds, closed at the bottom and open at the top, with a looped or buttoned attachment on the back. The loop slips over a bedpost or hooks onto a small command hook on the side of the nightstand. Some versions include a button closure at the top to keep the remote from falling out if the holder gets bumped.
This is a wonderful project for practicing working in the round, and because it’s so small and quick, it’s a great gift idea to make in bulk. A few different sizes — one for a standard TV remote, one slimmer for a streaming stick remote — and you have a practical, charming set.
6. The Textured Basketweave Remote Holder
For crocheters who want to showcase a more advanced stitch pattern while creating something useful, the basketweave texture is a natural choice. The alternating raised and recessed columns of the basketweave stitch create a fabric that looks woven and impressive, and it’s more structurally rigid than many other stitch patterns, which is a genuine advantage for a holder that needs to keep its shape.
A basketweave remote holder can be worked as a flat panel (following the same basic construction as the classic caddy idea above) or as a standalone upright holder if you work it in the round and add a flat base. Either way, the texture does most of the visual work, so this is a project where a simple, solid yarn color lets the stitch really shine. A deep navy, a rich burgundy, or a warm camel brown all look wonderful in this pattern.
Because the basketweave stitch uses front post and back post double crochets, this is best suited to intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with post stitches and working in rows without losing count.
7. The Colorblock Bedside Holder
Color blocking is one of those design approaches that feels both modern and timeless. A colorblock remote holder uses two, three, or four distinct blocks of color, worked in clean horizontal or vertical sections, to create a graphic, visually satisfying piece. The stitches themselves are typically kept simple — basic single crochet or half-double crochet — so the color transitions do all the work.
This design is especially good for matching a bedroom’s color scheme. If your bedding is white with navy accents, a two-tone holder in white and navy looks intentional and polished. For a more playful room, three colors in equal sections create a bold, cheerful look that fits right in with eclectic décor.
The colorblock approach is also beginner-friendly because the stitch is uncomplicated — you’re just changing colors at set intervals. Learning to carry the unused yarn neatly or join new colors cleanly is a useful skill that will serve you in many future projects.
8. The Woodland or Nature-Inspired Appliqué Holder
This idea is for the crafter who loves adding little decorative touches to functional pieces. Start with a basic remote holder design — the flat caddy with pockets works best here — and then embellish the front panel with crocheted appliqués in nature-inspired shapes. Think small leaves, mushrooms, flowers, acorns, or tiny animals like foxes or owls.
Appliqués are crocheted separately and then sewn or slip-stitched onto the holder. Because they’re added after the main piece is complete, they’re a low-pressure way to personalize the work and don’t require you to follow complex colorwork charts while building the structure. You can search for free appliqué patterns online — there are hundreds of options for any theme you can imagine — and mix and match to create something completely one-of-a-kind.
This style is particularly popular for children’s rooms, where a remote holder decorated with little woodland creatures adds a sense of whimsy. But an adult version in a more muted, sophisticated color palette can be just as beautiful — imagine a deep forest green caddy with small cream-colored leaf appliqués.
9. The Zero-Waste Scrap Yarn Holder
If you have a big, tangled pile of yarn scraps and odds and ends from previous projects, a striped or multi-color remote holder is the perfect way to use them up. This is a deliberately unplanned, scrappy approach: you simply work in whatever color you have until it runs out, join the next color, and keep going. The result is a cheerfully chaotic stripe pattern that’s different every time.
The zero-waste holder is also a great practice project for beginners because there’s no pressure around color decisions — you just work with what you have. The slight variation in yarn weights (which often happens with scrap yarn) adds visual texture and character rather than looking like a mistake.
A stiffening spray or a simple lining of felt or fabric sewn inside can help even out any inconsistencies in the fabric and give the holder a more finished look, especially if you’ve mixed very different yarn weights throughout.
10. The Tunisian Simple Stitch Holder
Tunisian crochet uses a special elongated hook to create a fabric that’s denser and more structured than standard crochet, and it looks remarkably similar to woven fabric or even knitting. A remote control holder worked in Tunisian simple stitch has an almost professional, store-bought appearance that surprises people when they learn it’s handmade.
This is a technique worth learning if you haven’t tried it yet. The basic Tunisian simple stitch is straightforward once you understand the two-pass system — a forward pass picking up loops across the row, and a return pass working them back off the hook — and the resulting fabric is excellent for functional projects because it holds its shape so well.
For a remote holder, you’d work a flat panel in Tunisian, fold it, and seam the sides to create the pocket shape. The fabric is naturally a little stiffer than standard crochet, which means the pockets stay open and accessible without any additional stiffening needed. This is a great introduction to Tunisian technique if you’ve been curious about it but haven’t had a reason to start.
11. The Giant Chunky Bedside Organizer
For bedrooms that lean into the cozy, hygge-inspired aesthetic of oversized textures and thick, snuggly materials, a chunky remote holder worked in super bulky yarn on a large hook is both fast and deeply satisfying to make. These holders work up in an hour or two, which makes them an ideal project for when you need a quick win or a last-minute gift.
The chunky texture means every stitch is visible and impactful, so even simple stitch patterns look dramatic and interesting. A basic single crochet in a thick, merino-blend yarn has a cloud-like softness that makes the finished piece look expensive and intentional. Earth tones, creamy whites, and warm grays suit this style best, fitting naturally into Scandinavian-inspired or minimalist bedroom décor.
The main consideration with super bulky yarn is that the holder will be larger and heavier than versions made with standard yarn, so the attachment method needs to be secure — a long tuck flap under the mattress or a sturdy hook rather than a simple looped tie.
Yarn and Hook Recommendations for Remote Holders
Whatever style you choose, yarn choice plays a big role in how your holder looks and functions. Cotton and cotton blends are the most popular choice because they’re durable, washable, and hold structure well without stretching. They also come in a huge range of colors. Acrylic is another excellent option for its affordability and ease of care — it’s machine washable and holds up well to daily use. If you want the most luxurious feel, a merino or merino blend is beautiful but should be hand-washed to maintain its shape.
For hook sizes, most worsted-weight remote holder patterns work well with a 5mm or 5.5mm hook. If you’re using bulky yarn, a 6mm to 8mm hook is typical. Tunisian projects will need a special Tunisian hook, which you can find at most craft stores or online. For a firmer fabric with more structure, go down a hook size from what your yarn label recommends — this tightens up the stitches and reduces stretching.
Final Thoughts
A crochet bedside remote control holder is one of those projects that sits at a perfect intersection of practical and creative. It doesn’t demand much yarn or time, it’s adaptable to any skill level, and the finished piece genuinely improves your daily life in a small but meaningful way. Whether you gravitate toward the clean simplicity of the colorblock caddy, the rustic warmth of the boho fringe holder, or the impressive texture of a Tunisian stitch pocket, there’s an idea in this list that will suit your style and your space.
Start with the design that excites you most, make it yours with the colors and yarns already in your stash, and enjoy the process. There’s something especially satisfying about crocheting an object you’ll reach for every single day — and even more satisfying when you stop knocking your water glass over in the dark.
