A One Piece Viral Phone Sock Made on the Sentro 48 or Addi 46. If you’ve been eyeing those minimalist Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket bags (also called the iPhone socks, iPhone sling bags, or the Issey Miyake phone holder), this version gives you the same clean aesthetic but made entirely on your circular knitting machine. The whole piece is knitted in one long strip so the strap and pocket are connected, just like the designer original. Make your iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag in only 1 hour.
No separate pieces, no sewing straps, no hardware required unless you feel like adding it. It’s simple, stylish, and super fun to customize.
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Sizes and Fit of the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag
X-Small
- 160 rows total
- Works as a shoulder bag or strap
- Ideal if you want it closer to the body attached to your bag handle
Small
- 180 rows total
- Works as a shoulder bag or short crossbody
- Ideal if you want it closer to the body like the smaller Issey Miyake iPhone Sock style
Large
- 220 rows total
- Designed for a full crossbody length, similar to the Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket Long Strap version
All versions fold in half to create the pocket, and the long ends become the strap automatically.
Why The iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag Construction Works
The original Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket is basically a long narrow textile strip folded in half with the strap built into the shape. You get the same result here because the entire project is knitted in one panel.
Fold the long piece in half. The center becomes the pocket. The remaining panel become the strap. Two mattress seams at the bottom on both sides.
This is why the project looks minimal and seamless, exactly like the designer version.
Materials Needed to make iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag
- Circular Knitting Machine: Sentro 48/40 or Addi King 46
- Yarn: 100 g ball with around 200 m (purchase here)
- Yarn used: 35 to 45 g for Small, 50 to 60 g for Large
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
One 100 g skein can often make two bags depending on size
Pattern of the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag
Gauge
10 cm = 20 rows x 14 stitches
You will work at 17 stitches wide
Cast On Panel mode
Set the machine to flat mode and cast on 17 stitches using waste yarn on the beginning for 4 rows.
Knit the Panel
Choose your size, change to the bag colour yarn, and knit the recommended number of rows. Going back and forward to make a panel and not a round tube.
X-Small – Knit 160 rows
Small – Knit 180 rows
Large – Knit 220 rows
Make a full row without yarn and cast off using another color of yarn and a tapestry needle.
Form the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag Pocket
Lay your piece flat. Fold the entire strip in half so the strap ends meet and the center fold becomes the phone pocket. Seam both sides with the mattress stitch.
To close the bottom use a crochet hook. Insert the hook through the first two stitches on one side and pull the second stitch through the first. Then grab the stitch from the opposite side and pull it through. Keep alternating sides pulling each new stitch through the previous one until you reach the other end of the bottom. Insert a tail through the final loop and make a knot, pull the tail through the next stitch and inside the bag to hide it.
Your mini Issey Miyake inspired iPhone sock is ready.
Fits All Modern iPhones and Samsung Phones
Thanks to the natural stretch of knitted fabric at 17 stitches width, it comfortably fits
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 15
- iPhone Pro sizes
- Android phones of similar dimensions
If you want more room, add 2 to 3 stitches to the panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size phones fit inside the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag Pattern
Both sizes fit all standard iPhone and Android models because the width is fixed at 17 stitches which stretches naturally. The small size is great for iPhone Mini and regular iPhone models. The large size works perfectly for iPhone Pro Max Samsung Galaxy and other tall phones.
Is this bag inspired by the Issey Miyake pleated look
Yes. The long single panel worked in continuous rows naturally creates that minimal pleated effect that people associate with the Issey Miyake Bao inspired phone bags. It is sleek stretchy and modern.
Can I make this on a Sentro 48 or Addi 46 knitting machine
Yes. The pattern was written specifically for circular knitting machines like the Sentro 48 and Addi King 46. Panel mode gives the perfect tight texture for a phone sling.
How many rows do I need to knit to make the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag
Small size uses 180 rows including the handle and the pocket area. Large size uses 220 rows for a crossbody strap. Both are folded in half so the center becomes the iPhone pocket.
How much yarn does the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag Pattern project use
You only need one skein of 100 grams with approximately 200 meters. Even the large crossbody iPhone bag fits inside that amount.
Can beginners make this phone pocket bag
Absolutely. It is a beginner friendly pattern because it uses only panel knitting and a simple mattress stitch seam. The bottom is closed with a very easy crochet slip through method so no advanced skills needed.
Can I adjust the iPhone Pocket Knitted Bag Pattern strap length
Yes. The strap is part of the single long panel so if you want a longer shoulder drop or a shorter handle you can simply add or remove rows. The structure remains the same.
Will this bag stretch too much with use
The knit texture has natural stretch similar to Miyake style pleats but it bounces back well. If you want extra stability you can line the pocket area with cotton fabric though most people prefer it unlined.
Can I sell the finished bags I make from this pattern
Yes handmade sellers can definitely sell finished phone bags. Please credit the designer Fabiana Correa for the pattern design.
What yarn works best for an Issey Miyake inspired phone bag
Acrylic smooth yarns look the most similar to the pleated designer aesthetic. They work well and give great stretch. Avoid fluffy yarns if you want that clean, minimal finish.
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