Ridged Armchair Caddy

Aug 1
7 min read

Updated: Sep 4

The “Ridged Armchair Caddy” crochet pattern is also available as a premium PDF download on Ravelry.

Stay organized in style with this multi-functional Ridged Armchair Caddy! Perfect for couches, side chairs, recliners, wheelchairs—even strollers—this caddy is your ultimate storage solution.

Whether you’re keeping track of remotes, yarn, crochet hooks, books, or other essentials, this one-piece design minimizes seaming and maximizes convenience.

This awesome Caddy can be customized to suit your exact needs by dividing the pouches into smaller pockets or keep them as larger compartments. It’s as practical as it is thoughtful—making it a fantastic Father’s Day gift, especially for those hard-to-shop-for men.

Materials

➤Yarn: #4/Worsted Weight (I used Red Heart Super Saver.)

➤Yardage: 230 - 260 yds

➤Hook: 5.5 mm

Stitches & Abbreviations

US Terminology

➤ * * = Repeat stitch pattern between * *

➤ Ch# = Chain number of times specified

➤ St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

➤ SS = Slip Stitch

➤ SK# = Skip number of sts specified

➤ SC = Single Crochet ➤ HDC = Half Double Crochet

➤ DC = Double Crochet

➤ TLO = Third Loop Only of HDC (3^rd loop is sometimes referred to as ‘back bump’ or ‘back bar’) Moogly TLO Video Tutorial

Notes & Special Instructions

➤ Chains at beginning of a round/row NEVER count as a stitch.

➤ I tend to crochet TIGHT, so you may need to adjust your hook size to accommodate. ➤ For help working into the back side of chain, here is a Featherby & Friends video tutorial NOTE: In this pattern you will be working DC (instead of SC as shown in the video) into the chain and the corners will be worked differently. See pattern for further instructions. ➤ When the pattern says “Pull yarn loop at join to back of work”: Remove hook from yarn, at join insert hook from back to front, grab yarn loop & pull through stitch. This will help give it a more finished look. If you do not like the look of this, just continue as normal.

➤ First DC Options: In this pattern, the 1st DC st in rows/rounds will always be noted as a regular DC. There will be NO Chain instructions on rows/rounds beginning with a DC. Use your preferred method for 1st DC stitch of these rows.

1 - Chainless Starting DC: This is the technique I prefer to use. I also use this technique for 1st FPDC/BPDC of rows/rounds. Moogly Video Tutorial for Chainless Beginning DC stitch

2 - Stacked SC: Stacking 2 SC will result in a similar look to a DC st without added bulk of a Ch2. Brianna K Video Tutorial for Stacked SC

3 - Ch3: Use this as 1st DC of row/round.

4 - Ch2: This will get your sts to height of a DC & then place a regular DC in 1st st of row.

RIDGED ARMCHAIR CADDY PATTERN

SECTION 1: POUCH # 1 Pattern

NOTES:	This section is worked bottom to top. At end of each ROUND: SS to join to 1^st st of rnd & do *NOT* turn. RIGHT/FRONT (RIDGES) side of piece will be facing you at all times in this section. On TLO-DC/SC rnds, work into TLO of HDC from previous round. The 3^rd loop will be on backside of work At beginning of rnd, pull yarn loop at join to back of work for cleaner look. *REMINDER:* Pattern is written using chainless beginning DC. Use your preferred method for 1^st DC.
Rnd 1:	*NOTE:* To change overall width of pouch, adjust starting chain to any *ODD* number, which will result in required EVEN number of SC. *TIP*: Be sure to chain loose enough to work into both sides of starting chain. Ch35, 3 SC in 2^nd back bump from the hook, 1 SC in each back bump across to last st, 3 SC in last back bump. Continue working in same direction (into back side of the chain): 1 SC in each down back of starting chain. (70)
Rnd 2:	*NOTE:* End of rnd st count will remain same (70) throughout remainder of this section. Ch1, 1 HDC in 1^st & each st around.
Rnd 3:	1 TLO-DC in 1^st & each st around.
Rnd 4:	*NOTE:* To keep seam more straight on HDC rnds: *Ch2* & skip 1^st/join st. At end of rnd place last HDC over Ch2 in skipped (1^st/join) st. Use this method throughout on HDC rnds in this section. Ch2, SK1 (join st), 1 HDC in 2^nd & each st around, 1 HDC in 1^st (skipped/join) st.
Rnds 5-*14:	Repeat Rnds 3-4 (5 more times OR as many times as needed for POUCH to reach desired height). After final repeat, proceed to Final Round 1.*
Final Rnd 1:	Ch1, 1 TLO-SC in each st around.
Final Rnd 2:	Ch1, 1 SC in each st around. Do NOT fasten off. Proceed to SECTION 2: STRAP Pattern.

SECTION 2: STRAP Pattern

NOTES:	TURN at end of each ROW. EVEN rows = RIGHT/FRONT side of piece will be facing you. End of row st count will remain same throughout section. (35) *REMINDER:* Pattern is written using a chainless beginning DC. Use your preferred method for 1^st DC.
Row 1:	*NOTE:* If you adjusted size, work halfway around. (Half of 70 is 35.) 1 DC each of first 35 sts. TURN
Rows 2-*12:	*NOTE:* Strap should be long enough to reach across chair/couch arm with a little extra room before pouches begin. 1 DC in each st across. TURN Repeat this rnd as many times as needed for STRAP to reach across arm of chair. MUST end with* *EVEN* number of DC rows. After final repeat, do NOT fasten off. Proceed to SECTION 3: POUCH #2 Pattern.

SECTION 3: POUCH # 2 Pattern

NOTES:	This section is worked top to bottom. At end of each ROUND: SS to join to 1^st st of rnd & do *NOT* turn. RIGHT/FRONT (RIDGES) side of piece will be facing you at all times. End of rnd st count will remain same throughout section. (70) On TLO-DC/SC rnds, work into TLO of HDC from previous round. The 3^rd loop will be on backside of work At beginning of rnd, pull yarn loop at join to back of work for cleaner look. *REMINDER:* Pattern is written using chainless beginning DC. Use your preferred method for 1^st DC.
Rnd 1:	*NOTE:* When joining Ch35, make sure chain is *NOT* twisted & chain section is on *SAME* side of STRAP as POUCH #1. *TIP:* Before joining, lay piece out flat with POUCH #1 facing up (so you could put something in it). Make sure your chain is straight & on same side of STRAP as POUCH #1 before joining. *ALTERNATIVE:* If you have problems getting chain to lay right when joined, on Rnd 2 you can work SC sts AROUND chain (instead of into each back bump of ch sts). Ch 1, 1 SC in each st across, Ch35, SS join to 1^st SC of rnd.
Rnd 2:	Ch1, 1 SC in each st & back bumps of chain around.
Rnd 3:	*NOTE:* To keep seam more straight on HDC rnds: *Ch2* & skip 1^st/join st. At end of rnd place last HDC over Ch2 in skipped (1^st/join) st. Use this method throughout on HDC rnds in this section. Ch2, SK1 (join st), 1 HDC in 1^st & each st around.
Rnd 4:	1 TLO-DC in each st around.
Rnd 5:	Ch2, SK1 (join st), 1 HDC in 1^st & each st around.
Rnds 6-*15:	*NOTE:* The 2 POUCHES do NOT need to be same height. Customize for your needs. Repeat Rnds 4 - 5 (*5 more times OR as many times as needed for PHONE POUCH to reach ~4 - 5”H or desired height).
Final Rnd:	Ch2, SK1 (join st), 1 HDC in 1^st & each st around..
Seam:	Cut yarn leaving tail about 5’ long to use for seaming. Turn POUCH #2 inside out & lay pouch flat, aligned with STRAP. Ch1, SC through BOTH loops on BOTH sides. Fasten off & weave in ends. Turn pouch rightside out. Proceed to POCKET INSTRUCTIONS.

POCKET INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:	Customize size of pockets to fit your needs, Both POUCHES do NOT need to be same. Use contrasting color for sewing guides.
Step 1:	Lay piece flat & align 1 POUCH with STRAP.
Step 2:	Determine how many pockets & what size you want them. Feed contrasting colored yarn thru exposed TLO-HDC sts/ridge to indicate where to seam. *TIP:* Count how many sts from side to be consistent (or eyeball straight line).
Step 3:	Repeat Step 2 in same places on opposite side of same POUCH.
Step 4:	Repeat Steps 2 - 3 as many times as needed to create number/size of pockets you desire on that POUCH.
Step 5:	*NOTE:* Be sure to seam through BOTH sides of POUCH & place sts in same position on front & back. With MAIN colored yarn (threaded on needle), sew running stitch for each pocket by following CONTRASTING yarn.
Pouch 2:	Repeat ALL STEPS for other POUCH.