- ch = chain
- sc (x) = single crochet
- hdc (f) = half double crochet
- dc (W) = double crochet
- inc (v) = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- sl st (sl) = slip stitch
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
- cross stitch = crossed stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
👜 Pouch Body
Round 1
Ch 12.
Skip 2 ch from hook, work:
10 sc, 1 dc, 9 sc
👉 This creates an oval base.
Round 2
inc, 9 sc, 3 inc, 9 sc, 2 inc
👉 Increase around the oval ends.
Round 3
sc, inc, 9 sc, 3 (sc, inc), 9 sc, 2 (sc, inc)
👉 Continue expanding the base evenly.
Round 4
inc, 2 sc, 9 sc, 3 (inc, 2 sc), 9 sc, 2 (inc, 2 sc)
👉 The base should now be smooth and symmetrical.
Round 5
42 sc
👉 Finish the base. Total: 42 stitches.
Rounds 6 – 9
14 (2 hdc, sc) – crossed stitch pattern
👉 Work crossed stitches all around.
Repeat (2 hdc, sc) 14 times per round.
🖼 Image note:
“Crochet crossed stitches to create a textured basket-weave look.”
Round 10
42 sc in FLO
👉 Single crochet around using front loops only.
Round 11
21 (hdc, ch)
👉 Alternate half double crochet and chain.
Rounds 12 – 13
21 (hdc, ch)
👉 These rounds form the drawstring opening.
Round 14
42 sl st
👉 Slip stitch all around to finish the edge.
Fasten off.
🎀 Drawstring Cord
- Ch 4, skip 3 ch, work sl st
- Ch 1, sl st
- Fold and join with sl st
- Ch 50
- Ch 9, ch 1, sl st, ch 1, sl st
👉 Thread the cord through the drawstring holes.
🖼 Image note:
“Finished drawstring with decorative ends.”
🌸 Five-Petal Flower
- Start with a magic ring
- Repeat 5 times:
- Ch 3, 2 hdc, ch 3, sl st
👉 Pull tight to form a five-petal flower.
🖼 Image note:
“Sew the flower onto the pouch or drawstring.”
