Here is a free crochet pattern for a small pouch with a zipper. It is a quick, beginner-friendly project. This pouch is perfect for carrying cards or coins. Also, it is easy to adjust the size of this pouch, so you could use it as a makeup bag too.
This pattern is not complicated, as it includes only a couple of basic stitches (single crochets and half double crochets), and you should also know how to work in the third loop only. If you are not sure about the latter, you can check my photo tutorial here. I like how this combination of stitches adds nice texture to the pouch while keeping it simple and clean.
The pattern includes a list of materials, abbreviations, notes, and a written pattern. You can find my other free crochet patterns for bags and pouches here and more free crochet projects here.
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Textured striped pouch
Materials
- Yarn: I use grey Madame tricote Almina 8/4 100% cotton yarn 50 g. However, any thin cotton yarn will work.
- Hook: I use a 1.5 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- hdc-3lo: half double crochet third loop only
- sl st: slip stitch
- prev: previous
- st: stitch
Notes
You will be working in rounds. The size of my pouch is 13.5 x 9.5 cm. You can adjust the width of the pouch by choosing the length of your chain: chain until you reach the desired width of your pouch. Similarly, you can make any number of rows until you reach the desired height of the pouch. You will start by making a chain and then you will crochet around it to make the first round (you can take a look at the photo tutorial how to do that here). To keep the line where you join each round with a sl st straight, alternate where you make your first st of the round: in the first st of the prev round or in the second stitch. Remember that each round must contain the same number of stitches.
Pattern
Start by chaining any number of chains until you reach the desired length (the width of the pouch) + 1. For my pouch I chained 40 + 1.
Round 1: You will be working down the chain, then turn and work in the other side of the chain. Make sc in every st of the chain starting from the second chain from your hook. Turn. 1 sc in the end of the chain, make sc in every st until you come back to the beginning of the chain. 1 sc in the end of the chain. Join with a sl st to close the round.
Round 2: ch 2, hdc in every st of the prev round, join with a sl st.
Round 3: ch 2, hdc-3lo in every st of the prev round, join with a sl st.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in every st of the prev round, join with a sl st.
Round 5: ch 2, hdc in every st of the prev round, join with a sl st.
Round 6: ch 2, hdc-3lo in every st of the prev round, join with a sl st.
Round 7: repeat round 6.
Round 8: repeat round 6.
Round 9: repeat round 4.
Round 10-17: repeat rounds 2-9.
Round 18-25: repeat rounds 2-9.
Round 26-28: repeat rounds 2-4.
Fasten off. Sew in a zipper.
Enjoy your pouch!
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