Brighten up your daily accessories with the Crochet Strawberry Pouch! Its eye-catching design mimics the vibrant look of a juicy strawberry, making it both stylish and unique. Perfect for anyone who loves handmade charm, this pouch is a creative way to add personality to everyday essentials.
Made with soft yet durable yarn, this lightweight pouch is designed for functionality. It’s ideal for organizing small items like coins, keys, earbuds, or even lip balm. The compact size makes it perfect for tossing into a purse or backpack, while its adorable design ensures it’s more than just a storage piece—it’s a conversation starter!
The Crochet Strawberry Pouch brings both practicality and playful style to your life. Whether gifting someone special or treating yourself, it’s a versatile accessory that’s as functional as it is fun. Add sweetness to your routine with this charming handmade pouch!
Materials Needed:
- Size 8 or 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight yarn (two colors: main for the strawberry and green for the leaves)
Starting the Base:
- Slip Knot and Foundation Chain:
- Begin with a slip knot.
- Chain 4.
- Forming the Circle:
- Insert the hook into the first chain.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops to form a circle.
- Working Puff Stitches:
- Chain 1 and pull up the loop.
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the center of the circle, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Repeat this for a total of 5 times to start creating a puff stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
- Chain 1 to lock the puff stitch.
- Repeat to create 5 total puff stitches in the circle.
- Join the round by inserting the hook into the space between the first two puff stitches, yarn over, pull up a loop, and pull through to join.
- Pull the yarn tight to close the circle.
Increasing the Circle:
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- In the joining space, work 2 puff stitches.
- In each space around, work 2 puff stitches.
- At the end, you should have 10 puff stitches.
- Join the round with a slip stitch.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- Alternate between working 2 puff stitches in one space and 1 puff stitch in the next space around.
- At the end of this round, you should have 15 puff stitches.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 4:
- Chain 1.
- Work one single crochet in each stitch around.
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 5:
- Repeat as in round 4, work one single crochet in each stitch.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Creating the Leaves:
- Round 6:
- Attach green yarn for the leaves.
- Chain 3, skip 2 stitches, and work a single crochet in the third stitch.
- Repeat: chain 3, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the third stitch.
- Continue around and join the round.
- Round 7:
- Chain 1, turn your work.
- In each chain-3 space, work: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 double crochet with picot stitch (chain 3, slip stitch into the first chain), 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet.
- Repeat for each chain-3 space around.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Finishing the Strawberry:
- Round 8:
- Chain 1, turn the work.
- Locate the skipped stitches from round 5.
- Work 2 double crochets in each skipped stitch.
- Chain 1 between each set of double crochets.
- Creating the Drawstring:
- Chain 31 (or desired length) for the drawstring cord.
- Weave the chain through the chain-1 spaces from the last round.
- Secure the cord as desired, and optionally attach a key ring.
Conclusion:
This pattern results in a charming and functional crochet strawberry pouch. You can customize the size and color, and it makes a wonderful gift or personal accessory. The final touch of adding a drawstring allows for added security and style.
