The Casual Crochet Pouch is the perfect little pouch for all your most important cards - and it pairs perfectly with the Casual Crochet Crossbody Bag! This is the ideal add-on for all your bags and totes, featuring Bernat Maker and a lovely bit of texture. Better yet, it's a free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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Outstanding Stitch Definition? It's Bernat Maker!
To crochet the Casual Crochet Pouch, I used Bernat Maker yarn. Bernat Maker is a tubular wonder, boasting a pillowy texture that's simply irresistible. This yarn brings your designs to life with unparalleled sharpness and lets the herringbone half double crochet stitch shine.
Crafted with a cotton shell and a nylon filling, Bernat Maker yarn combines the best of both worlds. Not only does it offer a soft cotton feel that's gentle to the touch, but it also provides durability and stability thanks to its nylon core. Plus, with a vibrant range of trendy shades, you can make a Casual Crochet Crossbody Bag in every color you desire!
A Must-Have Accessory for Every Bag You Own!
We've all been there, digging through a bag or tote, trying to find that card you need. With the Casual Crochet Pouch, you can strap your most important cards to the handle of your bag. No more rummaging around! You can always have your ID and debit cards right where needed. This pouch is quick to switch from bag to bag, or you can make them in all the colors of Bernat Maker!
This handy pouch is made using the exquisite herringbone half double crochet stitch, giving it that irresistible textured appeal. Follow the step-by-step instructions below, and you'll have one in minutes. Each pouch uses only 40 yards of yarn, so they're great for craft fairs and bulk gifting too!
Casual Crochet Pouch
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US-K, 6.5 mm hook, Susan Bates
40 yds Bernat Maker (72% cotton, 28% nylon; 250g/8.8 oz, 290 m/317 yds)
Colorway Shown: Saffron
1 Button - 1 ⅝" Buttons Shown
Gauge: 14 hhdc x 11 rows = 4 in/10 cm
Size: Approx 4.5" wide x 3.5" tall excluding strap
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Casual Crochet Crossbody Bag and Pouch Tutorial
Hhdc - Herringbone Half Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only / FLO - Front Loop Only
Psc - Picot Single Crochet (see Special Stitches below)
Matching Pattern: Casual Crochet Crossbody Bag
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Psc (picot single crochet): Insert the hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop. [Yo and pull through 1 loop] 10 times. Yo and pull through both loops on the hook. Push ch 11 to the back (inside) of the fabric when working the next st. Adjust the number of chains to fit your specific button if needed.
NOTES:
The bag portion of this pattern begins with a Row, and then switches to Rounds.
Casual Crochet Pouch Instructions:
Bottom of Pouch:
Row 1: Ch 14, skip the ch closest to the hook, hhdc in each rem ch across; turn. (13 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, hhdc in each st across, hhdc in the side of the previous st, hhdc in each foundation chain, hhdc in the side of the previous st; join with sl st. (28 sts)
Rnds 3 - 8: Ch 1, hhdc in each st around; join. Do not break yarn. (Piece should measure approx. 2.75" tall at this point - exact row count doesn't really matter.)
Top of Bag:
Rnd 1: Ch 1, blo sc in first st, blo sc in the next 4 sts, ch 3, skip the next 3 sts, blo sc in the next 12 sts, blo psc in next st, blo sc in each rem st; join. (24 sc, 1 psc)
Rnd 2: Ch 30, sc in each sc, sc each ch of the ch-3 (OR IF PREFERRED work 3 sc in the ch-3 sp); move ch-30 loop to outside of work then join. (28 sc)
Rnd 3: Sl st in each st around; break yarn and seamless join.
Assembly:
Sew button to bag directly below the ch-3 sp.
Now that that's in the bag...
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Karen kwhelan says
Just love that bag with big button on front
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! They were so fun and quick to make!
Sandra D Zamarripa says
Nice pattern more,more,more!!!!!!!