Learn how to crochet a handy pouch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutortial in both right and left handed. The Elina Pouch is the perfect little companion to my Sundown Market Bag pattern and it really quick and easy to make! With it’s simple stitches, you can make this crochet pouch in as little as a few hours.
Pattern Use Ideas
This versatile, handy crochet pouch can be used for so many things! And they also make great gifts!
- Phone
- Sunglasses/Glasses
- Handcream
- Suncream
- Handbag Essentials
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Aran, 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 85m (93yds), Blush Pink 654 (1 ball)
- Hook: 4mm (US G-6)
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Stitch Marker
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below
- Skill level: Intermediate
- This pouch is made from the bottom up. Initially, you will work on both sides of the chain before working in rounds.
- Rounds 1-7 are worked in continuous rounds without joining.
Gauge & Size
- Gauge: Round 1-8 of the pouch should measure approx. 12.5cm (W) X 4.5cm (H) 4.5inch (W) X 1.75inch (H)
- Completed size: 12.5cm (W) X 21.5cm (H) 4.5inch (W) X 8inch (H)
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
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Terms & Abbreviations
Stitch(s): st(s)
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook
Chain (ch) : Yarn over, pull through
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
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Crochet Pouch: Free Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Pouch
Chain 21
Round 1: Dc in second ch from hook. Dc in next 19 chs. 2 dc in last ch. Rotate work to work into the underside of the ch. Dc in next 19 chs, 2 dc in last st. [42 sts]
Fasten off.
Draw String
Ch81
Working in the back bump of the st, dc in 2nd ch from hook and across until you have one st remaining. Ss in remaining chain. Fasten off.
Assembly
Please note: The front of the pouch is the side where you have 6 stitches between the gaps instead of 4. The two gaps either side of these stitches will be referred to as the ‘right gap’ and ‘left gap’
With the front of the pouch facing you insert the draw string through the right gap from outside to inside.
Working in an anti-clockwise motion, continue to weave the draw string in and out of the work until you reach the left gap.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
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Left-handed
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