Crochet Stylish Pouch Tutorial

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your everyday carry, consider crocheting a stylish pouch! Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating a pouch can be a fun and rewarding project. With a wide range of yarn colors and textures to choose from, you can personalize your pouch to suit your style perfectly. Crocheted pouches are not only practical for storing small items like keys or lip balm but also make fantastic gifts for friends and family. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to craft a trendy accessory that's as functional as it is fashionable!

Materials and Preparation

Required Materials

Yarn: YarnArt Begonia, 50g (169m), mercerized cotton yarn, or similar.

[Yarn Weight]: Sport weight (Category 2).

Hook Size: 3.0mm crochet hook.

Additional Tools

Scissors.

Stitch marker (optional).

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Abbreviations and Notes

Crochet Abbreviations

CH: Chain.

SL ST: Slip Stitch.

SC: Single Crochet.

HDC: Half Double Crochet.

DC: Double Crochet.

TR: Treble Crochet.

Pattern Notes

This tutorial creates a small pouch ideal for holding AirPods or similarly sized accessories.

The project starts by crocheting a decorative heart motif and evolves into a square base. Two squares are made and then joined together into a pouch.

No gauge swatch is necessary, but stay consistent with your tension to ensure even sizing.

Size Adjustments

Adjust yarn weight and hook size for larger or smaller pouches.

Gauge and Dimensions

Gauge:

Not specified; approximate gauge is ~22 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches in DC with recommended yarn and hook size.

Finished Dimensions

Approximate size: ~7cm x 7cm per square piece after joining.

Special Techniques

Beginner-Friendly Assembly

Squares are joined with single crochets along three edges to form the pouch.

Simple Decorative Edging

"Windows" are created for edging around the pouch.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Heart Motif (Start with Foundation)

CH 4, join with SL ST to form a ring.

CH 3 (counts as first DC), make 11 DC into the ring for a total of 12 DC. Slip stitch to close.

Shaping the Heart

On the next round:

8 TR into the 3rd stitch of the previous round.

Work 1 DC, 1 DC (1 DC / 1 TR) into the same stitch.

CH 1, then: (1 TR / 1 DC), 1 DC, 1 DC.

Finish with 8 TR into 1 stitch, SL ST to close.

CH 1, insert hook into the 4th stitch of the heart, pull the chain through, and prepare to crochet the square base.

Crocheting the Base (Square Shape)

CH 3, work into the 4th stitch of the heart motif.

Work the following in the same stitch:

1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 TR (2 TR / CH 2 / 2 TR).

This forms the first corner of the square.

Continue crocheting to form more edges:

1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC (under CH 1 space).

Repeat for each of the 3 other corners, using 2 TR / CH 2 / 2 TR for every corner.

After the fourth corner is completed, shape the square further with:

2 DC groups, CH 2, repeat until the square's edges are even.

Create a Second Square

Follow the exact instructions for the heart and square motif to crochet a second identical square.

Join Squares to Form the Pouch

Place the two squares together, wrong sides facing each other.

Single crochet along 3 sides (leave the top side open):

Work SC stitches evenly along the edges.

In each corner, work 4 SC under corner chains for neat joins.

Decorative Edging ("Windows") Around the Pouch

Begin with CH 4, then: (1 DC / CH 1, skipping 1 stitch) = “Windows.”

Create 8 windows like this across the opening. SL ST to finish.

Finishing Touches

Add a strap or drawstring handle:

CH 55, secure it to the pouch’s edges with SL ST.

Weave in ends.

Give the pouch a light blocking if desired for crisp edges.

Final Notes

Any square motif can be experimented with for making similar pouches. This heart-themed design adds a playful, decorative touch to your AirPods case!