For the Roman Festival I participated in last Sunday and about which I am going to give you a full report - I also made these pouches inspired from the times when people kept their precious objects into pouches (of any kind).
The pattern is so easy you can make a whole bunch in an evening.
For the grey and beige ones I used sport cotton yarn and 1,9 mm steel hook, while the burgundy is made of acrylic yarn and a 3.00 mm hook. The cotton ones look more dainty and elegant while the other is more "rustic" if I may say so. If you are going to use these as gifts, choose your yarn wisely.
Crochet Pouch Pattern
Used stitches: ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), hdc (half double crochet), tr (treble).
Foundation and round 1:
1. Chain 4 and join to make a ring.
2-4. In the ring, ch 4 (counts as the 1st tr) and make 14 tr (15). Join with a sl st to end round.
Round 2:
5-7. Tr2 in each stitch (30). End with a sl st.
Round 3:
8. Work in back of stitch only -ch4, then tr1 in every stitch around. Sl st to join.
Round 4- end: Ch4, then tr1 in every stitch around. Sl st to join. I just made 3 rounds because I wanted small pouches - not long-ish.
Final round - edging: (picture 11) ch 2 an hdc in every stitch around. Sl st to join. Cut yarn, tie knot, weave ends.
Finishing up: chain a tie, and using a tapestry needle insert it through the pouch. And you are done!
These lovely pouches can be a fab last minute gifts and also an adorable stocking fillers for girls while ladies can keep their "gems and jewels" inside.
I hope you like them and give them a try.
Hi Maya, these little pouches you crocheted are so adorable and perfect for gift giving! I love the colors you made them in too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog anniversary. I am so happy we became blog friends as you really inspire me with all of your talent and creativity.
Hugs, Julie
Thank you Julie!I have to say the feeling is mutual! I hope we inspire each other with years to come.
DeleteLovely pouches!
ReplyDeleteI always like your ideas and crafts you share with us.
Tina :)
Thank you Tina!
DeleteThank you for the sweet pattern! I love little crochet pouches, and this one is so nice, being an original shape, plus fast to make, and versatile. It will also be fun to do it with minor variations!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like it! I am quite excited to have the perfect gift this Christmas :)
DeleteGreat little pattern, thank you so much
ReplyDeleteHi Maya, just wanted to let you know that we loved your crochet pouches when you shared them last week at #HomeMattersParty that we highlighted them this week. We hope you will check it out when you get a chance. http://ourcraftymom.com/home-matters-linky-party-113/
ReplyDeletehi there. i am aware of some of the abbreviations you've used in this pattern, but i'm not sure what a few are. could you please tell me what your abbreviations stand for? thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've added the stitches at the begginning of pattern. Please check the post again.
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