Materials:
- Yarn in desired colors (e.g., brown for the main pouch, white for dots)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- st: Stitch
- inc: Increase (2 single crochets or double crochets in one stitch)
Pattern:
Cat Paw Pouch:
- Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
- Round 1:
- Work 11 hdc into the magic ring (or 11 dc if you prefer double crochets).
- Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch into the first hdc to join.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Work 2 hdc in the first stitch (increase).
- Repeat 2 hdc in each stitch around. (22 sts)
- Slip stitch into the first hdc to join.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- 1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch (increase).
- Repeat from * to * around. (33 sts)
- Slip stitch into the first hdc to join.
- Round 4:
- Chain 1.
- 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch (increase).
- Repeat from * to * around. (44 sts)
- Slip stitch into the first hdc to join.
- Making the "Bumps" of the Paws:
- Skip the first stitch.
- In the next stitch, work 7 hdc in the same stitch.
- Skip the next stitch and slip stitch into the following stitch.
- Repeat the above steps 4 more times to create 5 bumps in total.
- Finishing the Pouch Panel:
- Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to secure.
- Make another paw panel using the same pattern but leave a longer tail for sewing.
Making the White Dots:
- Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch into the first sc to join.
- Finishing Dots:
- Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to secure.
- Make 9 more dots in the same manner.
Rectangular Piece for the Face of Paw (optional):
- Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring (first round).
- Pull the yarn tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch into the first sc to join.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around.
- Slip stitch into the first sc.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch (increase).
- Repeat around.
- Slip stitch into the first sc to join.
- Cut yarn and pull loop to finish.
Assembly:
- Dots:
- Use hot glue gun to attach white dots to the paw panel.
- Sewing the Panels:
- Place two paw panels together, and use the yarn tail to sew them together using the back loop only stitch.
- Creating Drawstring:
- Chain 50, then slip stitch into the same stitch.
- Leave 3 stitches on each side, attach yarn and chain 7.
- Finishing:
- Weave in all ends.
- Use the completed pouch for your items.
Conclusion
The video demonstrates making a cute Crochet Cat Paw Pouch, guiding you through every step from creating magic rings to assembling the finished pouch. Perfect for storing small items like AirPods or lip balm.