A crochet remote control holder is a pocketed caddy that drapes over a couch or chair arm, with one or more open pockets to hold remotes, phones, or small clutter within easy reach. A remote caddy is a practical fix for remotes that keep disappearing into the couch cushions. This guide gives materials and the full pattern.
Materials Needed
- About 200 yards worsted weight yarn
- A 5.0mm hook
- A yarn needle for assembly
Pattern Instructions
- Crochet a rectangular base panel sized to drape over your specific couch arm, roughly 10 inches wide by 24 inches long for a standard armrest, worked in single crochet rows.
- Crochet two or three smaller rectangular pocket panels, each about 6 inches wide by 8 inches tall.
- Sew each pocket panel onto the base panel along the bottom and side edges only, leaving the top open for inserting items.
- Fold the finished base panel over the couch arm to test the drape and pocket placement before final assembly, adjusting pocket position if needed.
Customizing Pocket Sizes
Size individual pockets to whatever items you actually want to hold: a slightly larger pocket for a tablet or phone, a narrower one specifically shaped for a remote, and a small shallow pocket for reading glasses or a pen. Measure your own most commonly misplaced items before starting, rather than guessing at generic pocket sizes.
Choosing Yarn for a Durable Result
A sturdy cotton or cotton-acrylic blend holds up better to the repeated pulling and inserting of items than a very soft, loosely spun yarn, which can stretch out of shape over months of regular use. Avoid anything too stretchy or fuzzy for this project, since pocket shape retention matters more here than softness.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep the holder from sliding off the couch arm?
A wider base panel that drapes further down both sides of the armrest, weighted slightly by the items in the pockets themselves, generally stays in place without needing any extra fastener. For a very smooth or narrow armrest, a small strip of non-slip shelf liner sewn to the underside helps.
Want a matching cup holder for the same couch?
See a pattern for a crocheted tumbler or cup sleeve.
See the cup holder pattern
