Crochet Mini Strawberry Pouch: Step-by-Step Instructions

The Crochet Mini Strawberry Pouch is an adorable and practical accessory that brings a touch of sweetness to your daily life. With its vibrant red color and intricate crochet design, this pouch is perfect for storing your small essentials like coins, earbuds, or other tiny treasures. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a fun project or a beginner eager to try something new, this pouch is sure to delight you with its charm.

Materials Needed

• Red yarn
• Green yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions

First Row

• Begin with a Magic Ring (MR)
• Chain 4 (ch 4)
• 1 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Repeat:
• 1 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Double crochet 3 times (dc 3)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)

• 1 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• 1 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Pull the magic ring to close the hole
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the first row

Second Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 3 (ch 3)
• In the chain hole:
• 1 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)

• In the next chain hole:
• 3 times double crochet (dc 3)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Continue this pattern until you reach the first chain
• Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the second row

Third Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 3 (ch 3)
• Next chain hole:
• 3 times double crochet (dc 3)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Repeat this pattern around the circle
• Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochets (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the third row

Fourth Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 3 (ch 3)
• Next chain hole:
• 3 double crochets (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Continue until the end, then:
• Between 3 double crochets:
• 2 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• 2 double crochet (dc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Finish in the next chain hole
• Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the fourth row

Fifth Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 3 (ch 3)
• Next chain hole:
• 3 double crochet (dc 3)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Continue this pattern until done, ending with:
• Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the fifth row

Sixth Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 3 (ch 3)
• Repeat the same pattern as Fifth Row
• Finish with:
• Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the third eyelet

Seventh Row

• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 2 (ch 2)
• Next chain hole:
• 2 half double crochet (hdc)
• 1 chain stitch (ch)
• Continue this pattern until there are 7 times in the hole while making a single crochet (sc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) in the chain hole
• Finish: Cut and tidy up the red yarn

Eighth Row Onwards

• Change to green thread
• Start in the last hole of half double crochet (hdc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc) in each hole:
• Fill each hole with one single crochet (sc) to total 24 stitches
• Finish: Slip stitch (sl st) in the first single crochet hole

Tenth Row

• Chain 1 (ch 1)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain 4 (ch 4)
• Skip 3 holes and into the fourth hole make a single crochet (sc)
• Continue this pattern until done
• Finish with: Slip stitch (sl st) in the first single crochet hole to complete

Eleventh Row

• Enter in the chain hole:
• 1 single crochet (sc)
• 1 half double crochet (hdc)
• 4 double crochet (dc 4)
• 1 half double crochet (hdc)
• 1 single crochet (sc)
• Repeat for all 6 leaves
• Finish as before

Final Decorations

• Make a chain stitch of 50 or adjust
• Insert the rope between the chain holes
• Finish the edges and tidy up