How to Make a Charming Crochet Tulip Pouch

Materials Needed

• 3 mm hook
• Scissors
• Needle (for hiding threads)
• Yarn in three colors (Orange, Green, and Red, but you can choose your preferred colors)

Base of the Pouch

Slip Knot and Chain Stitch: Create a slip knot, then chain 20.

First Double Crochet Row: Skip two chains and make a double crochet in the third chain. Increase by making another double crochet in the same stitch. Continue with 16 double crochets, then make 6 double crochets in the last stitch. Repeat on the other side.

Joining the Round: Join with a slip stitch. You should have a total of 44 double crochets.

Body of the Pouch

Second Round - Back Loop Double Crochet: Chain 1, then make double crochets in the back loop only, creating a border effect.

Third Round - Single Crochet: Chain 1, then single crochet in each stitch around.

Adding Green Yarn for Leaves: Secure green yarn and chain 2 (counts as a double crochet). Make another double crochet in the same stitch. Skip one stitch, then make two double crochets in the next stitch.

Repeat around.

Adding Red Yarn for Tulips: Attach red yarn between the double crochets from the previous round. Chain 2, then make 4 more double crochets in the same stitch. Create the tulip shape by pulling the loop through the first double crochet. Repeat, skipping a stitch between each tulip.

Single Crochet Round: Switch back to orange yarn and make a round of single crochet.

Double Crochet Round: Make a round of double crochet.

Back Loop Double Crochet Round: Repeat the back loop double crochet round to create another border.

Single Crochet Round: Make another round of single crochet.

Border and Straps

Creating the Border and Loops

Switch to red yarn. Make 12 single crochets, then chain 10 for a loop and slip stitch to secure. Continue with 22 single crochets.

Making the Long Strap

Chain 40 for a longer strap, then slip stitch to secure on the other side. Finish with 10 single crochets.

Finishing Touches

Secure and hide all loose ends. You can use a needle for a cleaner finish when joining the final slip stitch.

Finalizing the Pouch

Finishing: Hide all loose ends to complete your crochet tulip pouch.