This caddy isn't for the back of the wheelchair, but for the side handels. That makes it easier for the person to reach into it. Since all wheelchairs are different. You may have to measure the chair you are making it for.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
(2) 8 oz. skeins
Crochet Hook Size N
Plastic canvas: 2 - 8 inch x12 inch pieces
Plastic canvas: 1 - 2 inch x 12 inch piece
Buttons: 2 - 3/4 inch
BASE: (This is U shaped when done)
Ch 31
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and ea ch across (30 sc), ch 1, turn.
Rnds 2-20: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 21: Sc in back loop only of ea sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnds 22-26: Sc in both loops of ea sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 27: Sc in back loop only of ea sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnds 28-48: Sc in both loops of ea sc across, finish off and weave in ends.
STRAPS: (make 2)
Ch 5
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and ea ch across (4 sc), ch 1, turn.
Rnds 2-23: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 24: Sc in ea sc across, ch 3, turn.
Rnd 25: Dc in each sc across, finish off and weave in ends.
SIDES: (Make 2)
Ch 21
Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each sc across ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
Rnds 2-3: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc across, finish off and weave in ends.
ASSEMBLY:
Whipstitch sides to base.
Sew one end of straps to back of base and sew buttons to front coresponding to straps. (dc end is the buttons hole end)
Cut plastic canvas to fit inside of caddy. You can whipstich canvas to the shape of the caddy.
NOTE: You could also just sew a lining for caddy but the plastic canvas makes it sturdier & firmer.
Tested by Dana Clark.
Pattern archived from Crochet Musings, circa 1999.