Crochet Sunflower Pouch with Granny Square

• Yarn: Milk Cotton Yarn, 125g (5-ply yarn)

• Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook

• Additional tools: Scissors, yarn needle

Yarn weight requirement: Medium-weight yarn (5-ply recommended)

Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this tutorial:

• SC: Single Crochet

• HDC: Half Double Crochet

• DC: Double Crochet

• TR: Triple Crochet

• CH: Chain

• GR Stitch: Granny Stitch

• Puff Stitch: A stitch using multiple yarn overs, creating a "puffy" texture

• SL ST: Slip Stitch

Notes before starting:

• Practice essential stitches such as slip knot, chain, puff stitch, and granny stitch if you’re a beginner.

• Take your time while transitioning to different yarn colors to ensure neat results.

• Gauge: Approximately 10 Double Crochets = 4 cm with a 3.5mm hook.

• Finished dimensions: The pouch is approx. 6 inches wide; straps can be adjusted based on chain count for your desired length.

• Special Techniques: Puff stitch and joining granny squares.

Gauge swatch: Optional but recommended for beginners to check tension consistency.

Start with a slip knot and chain 5.

Use a SL ST to join the chain into a ring.

Chain 3, then make 15 DC into the ring. Close the round with a SL ST and pull the yarn tail to tighten the ring.

Second Round: Puff Stitch Petals

Attach a new color of yarn. CH 2.

Create one puff stitch in the next stitch by pulling up loops two times. CH 1, then make another puff stitch, pulling up loops three times in the next stitch.

Repeat this process, working 16 puff stitches in total. Close the round with a SL ST and fasten off.

Attach another color yarn. CH 2.

Create 3 incomplete DCs in each CH 1 space from the previous round (creating clusters). CH 2, then repeat the process.

Complete all 16 spaces, forming the base of the flower.

Attach a new yarn color to a corner. CH 4.

Working in the same space, 3 TR, CH 2, 3 TR to form the first corner.

3 DC in the next space, followed by 3 HDC in the next, and 3 DC in the next.

Repeat the corner pattern (3 TR, CH 2, 3 TR) and similarly work around the square. Close with SL ST.

For the outer rounds, CH 2 and turn your work. Work 3 DC in each space from previous rounds.

In corner spaces, create 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC.

Repeat the same steps for a total of 5 granny square rounds.

Attach yarn to one side of the square and fold it in half. Ensure the front side faces outward.

Begin joining the two sides from the corner using SC. Make 3 SC in every corner space and SC in every stitch along the edges.

Start with a slip knot.

CH 100 or adjust the chain count based on your desired strap length.

Attach the strap ends to the pouch securely using a yarn needle and sew to hide any loose tails.

Final Step:

Turn your completed pouch so the right side faces outward. Admire your work, create variations with different colors, and enjoy your handmade accessory!