Crochet iPhone 18 Sleeve with Heart Appliqué
A slim crochet phone sleeve sized for an iPhone 18, finished in charcoal with a bold red heart appliqué on the back.
Skills used in this project
Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.
Make the sleeve, then add the heart detail.
Crochet the front and back panels to fit the phone, seam the sleeve neatly, then finish with a bold red heart appliqué and clean edging.
1Measure and chain
Use the iPhone 18 dimensions as the target width and make a foundation chain that matches the phone with a little ease.
2Crochet the first panel
Work rows of single crochet until the panel reaches the full phone height.
3Make the second panel
Crochet a matching second panel in the same charcoal yarn and keep the edges straight.
4Check the fit
Place the phone or a paper template between the panels and confirm the sleeve width and length before seaming.
5Shape the red heart
Crochet a small heart appliqué in bright cherry red, keeping the curves even and rounded.
6Attach the heart
Sew the red heart onto the center-back panel with neat, nearly invisible stitches.
7Seam and edge the sleeve
Join the front and back panels around the sides and bottom, then add a clean top edging in charcoal or soft cream.
8Finish and test
Weave in all ends, slide the phone into the sleeve, and check that the heart sits centered on the back.
Small details make the finish better.
- Test the fit with a paper phone template if you do not want the real phone near the yarn.
- Cotton yarn gives the sleeve more structure and helps the heart appliqué stay crisp.
- If your phone case is bulky, add 1 or 2 extra starting chains before crocheting the panels.
- Block the heart appliqué lightly before sewing for a cleaner shape.
- A cream edging can soften the dark body color and make the red heart pop even more.
Common questions before you start
Is the Cherry Heart iPhone 18 Sleeve beginner friendly?
This project is labeled Beginner-friendly. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 8 steps.
How long does the Cherry Heart iPhone 18 Sleeve take?
The estimated making time is 1.5–2 hours. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.
What do I need for this crochet project?
The materials section lists Worsted-weight cotton yarn in charcoal or soft black, Small amount of cherry-red cotton yarn for the heart, Small amount of soft cream yarn for optional edging, 4.5 mm crochet hook, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.
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