Crochet Daisy Phone Charging Pocket Pattern: A Free Step-by-Step Tutorial

If you’ve ever fumbled for your phone on a nightstand, knocked it off a dresser, or watched it dangle awkwardly from an outlet while charging, you already know the small frustration that a phone charging pocket solves beautifully. This free crochet daisy phone charging pocket pattern gives you a practical, cheerful little wall pocket that slips right over your phone charger plug and holds your phone snugly while it charges. It’s one of those projects that takes just a couple of hours to complete, uses very little yarn, and makes a genuinely useful gift or a sweet addition to your own bedroom.

The daisy design adds a lovely handmade touch that sets this apart from plain, functional versions you might find elsewhere. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a confidence-building project or an experienced crocheter in need of a quick, satisfying make, this pattern walks you through every step clearly. Let’s get into it.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Phone Charging Pocket

Before we dive into the actual pattern, it helps to understand what makes this particular project worth your time and yarn. Phone charging pockets are sometimes called phone charging holders, phone charger wall caddies, or outlet phone holders — and they’ve been a popular crochet project for a good reason. They require minimal materials, work up fast, and land somewhere between decorative and genuinely necessary.

The daisy motif is worked into the front panel of the pocket using a simple color change technique. You don’t need any special skills beyond basic crochet stitches — single crochet, half double crochet, and a little surface work. If you can make a granny square, you can make this. If you’re even newer than that, this pattern explains each step in plain language so you won’t feel lost.

These also make wonderful gifts. You can whip up three or four in an evening, tuck them into a small bag with a note, and have something personal and handmade that anyone with a phone charger will actually use.

Materials You’ll Need

One of the best things about this project is how little it costs to make. You likely already have everything you need sitting in your stash.

For yarn, you’ll want a worsted weight (size 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn. Cotton is the ideal choice here because it holds its shape well, doesn’t stretch out over time the way acrylic sometimes does, and feels sturdy enough to hold a phone without sagging. You’ll need roughly 50 to 75 yards of your main color (the body of the pocket), about 15 yards of white or cream for the daisy petals, and about 5 yards of yellow or gold for the daisy center. Exact yardage will depend on your tension and the size of your phone.

For the hook, a size 5mm (H/8) crochet hook works beautifully with most worsted weight cottons. If your tension tends to run loose, try a 4.5mm hook. The finished pocket should be firm enough to support a phone without flopping open.

You’ll also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends and joining colors, scissors, and a stitch marker if you like to mark the beginning of rows. No other special tools are required.

Gauge and Sizing

For a pocket that fits most standard smartphones comfortably, aim for a gauge of about 14 single crochet stitches and 16 rows to four inches using your chosen yarn and hook. This gives you a finished pocket that measures approximately 4 inches wide by 6 inches tall, which fits most phones including larger models with cases.

If you have a particularly large phone or prefer extra room, simply add 2 stitches to your starting chain and 4 rows to the body before joining. If your phone is on the smaller side or you prefer a snugger fit, reduce accordingly. The beauty of a project this small is that swatching takes almost no time at all.

Understanding the Pattern Structure

This phone charging pocket is made in two main panels — a front and a back — that are then joined along three sides, leaving the top open. The daisy is worked onto the front panel using surface slip stitches and embroidery, or alternately as a colorwork panel if you prefer a more integrated look. Both methods are described below so you can choose the one that feels most comfortable to you.

The back panel includes a horizontal slit near the top, which is where the charger cord passes through. This slit holds the pocket snugly on the cord when it’s plugged into the wall outlet and keeps everything tidy and secure.

The Pattern

Abbreviations

ch — chain
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
sl st — slip stitch
st(s) — stitch(es)
RS — right side
WS — wrong side
rep — repeat
sk — skip

Back Panel (Make 1)

The back panel is worked in rows of single crochet. It’s the plain panel that sits against the wall.

Using your main color yarn, chain 16.

Row 1: sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 15 sc. Chain 1, turn.

Rows 2 through 8: sc in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn at the end of each row.

Row 9 (Cord Slit Row): sc in the first 5 stitches, chain 5, skip the next 5 stitches, sc in the remaining 5 stitches. Chain 1, turn.

Row 10: sc in the first 5 stitches, sc in each of the 5 chain spaces from the previous row, sc in the remaining 5 stitches. You should be back to 15 stitches. Chain 1, turn.

Rows 11 through 22: sc in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn at the end of each row. Fasten off at the end of row 22, leaving a tail for joining.

Front Panel (Make 1)

The front panel is the decorative side. It’s the same size as the back but doesn’t have the cord slit. The daisy will be worked onto this panel once it’s complete, or incorporated as you go using the colorwork method described later.

Using your main color yarn, chain 16.

Row 1: sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 15 sc. Chain 1, turn.

Rows 2 through 22: sc in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn at the end of each row.

After row 22, do not fasten off. You’ll use this yarn to begin the joining round if you like, or fasten off and rejoin for a cleaner finish.

Joining the Panels

Place the front and back panels together with wrong sides facing each other (so the right sides face out on both sides). The top of each panel — the open end — should be aligned at the top.

Starting at one of the top corners, join your main color yarn if you haven’t already and work a single crochet join stitch through both layers simultaneously along the sides and bottom. Work 1 sc through both layers in each row end along the sides and 1 sc through both layers in each stitch along the bottom edge.

When you reach a corner, work 3 sc into the corner stitch to help it lie flat. Continue around all three closed sides. When you return to the starting top corner, sl st to the first joining sc to secure. Do not join the top — this remains open to receive the phone.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Top Edge Finishing

To give the open top edge a clean, polished look, join your main color yarn at the top corner and work a row of hdc across the top through both layers together. This reinforces the edge and keeps it from stretching or rolling over time. Alternatively, work a simple sc edging or a picot trim if you want something a little more decorative. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adding the Daisy

This is where the project gets truly charming. The daisy can be added two ways.

Method One: Surface Crochet Daisy

This is the easier method and works beautifully for beginners. Once both panels are finished and joined, you work the daisy directly onto the surface of the front panel using a slip stitch technique.

Using your white or cream yarn and a crochet hook, insert the hook through a stitch near the center of the front panel (approximately rows 10 through 14 from the bottom, centered horizontally). Draw up a loop and begin working surface slip stitches in a petal shape by moving the hook through stitches on the fabric surface in an elongated oval, then returning to the center. Each petal requires about 6 to 8 surface slip stitches along the outer edge and the return path to the center.

Work 6 petals evenly spaced around the center point, turning the piece as you go. Once all petals are complete, use your yellow or gold yarn to work a small circle of surface slip stitches at the center where all petals meet. Alternatively, use a yarn needle and your yellow yarn to work a few French knots or small straight stitches clustered at the center for a textured finish.

Method Two: Worked-In Daisy Panel

For a more integrated look, you can work the daisy into the front panel using simple color changes as you crochet rows 10 through 16 of the front panel. This requires carrying your white yarn along the back of work and switching colors at the designated stitches.

In this method, rows 10 through 16 become a color chart. The petal positions are worked in white against the main color background, and the yellow center is worked in a small cluster on rows 12 and 13 in the center 3 stitches. Because this is a relatively small panel, the color changes are manageable even for beginners who haven’t worked colorwork before. Simply carry the unused color loosely across the back of the work and pick it up when the chart indicates.

A basic stitch chart for the daisy, working in a 15-stitch-wide panel, would position 6 petals symmetrically: two reaching left and right from center, one reaching up, one reaching down, and two angling diagonally. Each petal is approximately 3 stitches wide at its widest point and 2 rows tall. The yellow center occupies the middle 3 stitches on the middle 2 rows.

Both methods produce a lovely result. The surface crochet method gives the petals a raised, textured look. The worked-in method gives a flatter, more graphic look, almost like a woven motif.

Finishing Touches and Tips

Once your daisy phone charging pocket is assembled and the daisy is added, weave in any remaining yarn ends securely. Blocking your finished piece is optional but recommended if you’re using cotton, as it evens out the stitches and helps everything sit flat.

To block, simply dampen the piece with cool water, gently press it into shape, and allow it to dry flat. This takes less than a minute of active effort and makes a noticeable difference in how polished the finished piece looks.

If you’d like to add extra stability, you can add a small piece of plastic canvas inside the pocket (cut to size) before joining the panels. This keeps the pocket from sagging under the weight of the phone, though most well-tensioned cotton versions hold their shape well without it.

Using Your Phone Charging Pocket

To use the pocket, simply thread your charger cord through the horizontal slit on the back panel before plugging it into the wall outlet. The slit sits flush against the wall around the plug body, allowing the pocket to hang securely without any additional attachment. Slide your phone into the front pocket while it charges, and that’s it — tidy, cheerful, and functional.

The pocket works with most standard wall outlets and charger plug styles. If your plug body is particularly large (some fast-charger bricks are quite bulky), you may want to widen the slit by a stitch or two when you work row 9 of the back panel.

Yarn and Color Ideas

The design works in virtually any color combination you enjoy. A few ideas that look particularly stunning:

A dusty sage green body with a white daisy and a buttery yellow center gives a soft, cottagecore feel that works beautifully in a bedroom. Navy blue with a bright white daisy is crisp and graphic and suits a more modern or minimalist space. Terracotta with a cream daisy and a rust-gold center feels warm and earthy. You can also work the entire pocket in a single neutral color and let the texture of the daisy surface stitches provide the visual interest.

If you’re making a batch of these as gifts, working each one in the recipient’s favorite color makes the gift feel especially thoughtful.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few questions come up often about this type of pattern, so here are some quick answers.

Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton? You can, and it will work up fine, but the finished pocket may stretch more over time, especially with a heavy phone. If you go with acrylic, choose a firmer, less stretchy variety or crochet at a tighter tension.

Will this work with a surge protector or extension cord outlet? The cord slit design is meant for a standard wall outlet where the charger plug inserts directly into the wall. It won’t work the same way with an extension cord, but you could modify the design to hang from a hook or dowel rod instead.

Can I make this bigger? Absolutely. Simply add more stitches to your starting chain and more rows to the body. The daisy motif can be scaled up proportionally. A larger version could even hold a tablet or small e-reader.

How do I care for the finished pocket? If made with cotton, it can be hand washed in cool water and laid flat to dry. Machine washing on a gentle cycle in a lingerie bag also works well for most cotton yarns.

Final Thoughts

This crochet daisy phone charging pocket is one of those small projects that punches well above its weight in terms of how delightful and useful it turns out to be. It’s quick enough to make in a single sitting, practical enough to use every single day, and pretty enough to make your space feel a little more curated and intentional. The daisy motif gives it personality without being complicated, and the simple construction means you don’t need much experience to get a great result.

Whether you’re making this for yourself, for a friend, or as a craft fair item, it’s the kind of pattern you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again — trying new color combinations, making them as last-minute gifts, or simply enjoying the satisfaction of a functional, handmade object that solves a tiny everyday problem with a bit of floral charm.

Happy crocheting.