Heart of the Cards Pencil Pouch
- Aidan Wells
- Jun 2
- 4 min read
This pattern will create a pokémon- or yugioh-themed pouch that measures approximately 8"x5" if you use the recommended hook size and yarn weight. Be sure to tag me on instagram or tiktok and use the #heartofthecardspouch if you decide to make it! The color chart is included this post. If you like this pattern, feel free to support me on my ko-fi!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED
Difficulty: Intermediate
You will need to know the following techniques:
Color Change
Reading a Crochet Graph
Whip Stitch
Back Stitch (sewing)
GAUGE
20 stitches and 20 rows of single crochet using a 4.0 mm hook = 4”x4” swatch
GENERAL NOTES
This pattern is the property of Aidan Wells. Do not modify, resell, distribute or share this pattern in any way. Finished products created using the “Heart of the Cards Pouch” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.
MATERIALS
YARN
Weight 4 (worsted), Any Brand
HOOK
4.0 mm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry Needle
Sewing needle and thread
Scissors
Sewing pins
8-inch (or longer) zipper in a color that matches your main yarn
1.5 inch swivel clasp (optional)
SHORT TUTORIALS
METHOD
ABBREVIATIONS
CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet
ST(s) - Stitches
PATTERN NOTES
The pattern uses US terminology
Each box in grid pattern represents one single crochet
Each panel is worked in rows
The pattern is worked from the bottom up.
The turning chain does not count as the 1st stitch of the row.
READING A GRAPH
FRONT PANEL (x1)
R0: Using a 4.0mm hook and your main yarn color worsted weight yarn, CH 31
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (30)
R2: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (30)
R3 - R39: Repeat steps from R2, changing colors where indicated by the graph* (30)
*graphs/color charts included below
R40: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (30). Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail to sew the panels together
BACK PANEL (x1)
R0: Using a 4.0mm hook and your main yarn color worsted weight yarn, CH 31
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (30)
R2: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (30)
R3 - R39: Repeat steps from R2 (30)
R40: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (30). Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail to sew the panels together
BLOCKING
For a clean final look with even stitches, blocking your piece is recommended before seaming the two panels together. For acrylic fibers, steam blocking is recommended. For natural fibers (cotton, wool, etc.) wet blocking is recommended.
WRIST STRAP (optional)
R0: Using a 4.0mm hook and your main yarn color, CH 61
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (60)
R2: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail (60)
Strap Assembly:
Place both ends of the strap side by side as shown in the photos
Sew approximately 1 inch of the ends together (~5 stitches)
Loop the ends through the lobster swivel clasp as shown
Fold over approximately 1/2 inch of the end through the clasp, and sew the ends down to attach
STRAP LOOP (optional)
If you are not adding a wrist strap to your pouch, skip this step.
R0: Using a 4.0mm hook and your main yarn color, CH 11
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain. Cut and leave a long tail (10)
SEAMING
If you plan to block your panels, do this before seaming.
Sandwich the strap loop between the two panels with the right sides facing each other. Using a whip stitch, sew the two panels together around 3 sides. Be sure to sew through both panels and both layers of the strap loop. The the loop should be facing the inside (right side) of the bag while you are seaming. Leave the long edge of the pouch open. This is where you will install the zipper.
Flip the work right side out.
INSTALLING THE ZIPPER
Pin the zipper to one side of the bag’s opening
Using a needle and thread, sew zipper to the first side using back stitch (be sure not to stretch out the crochet as you do this)
Open the zipper, and pin the other side of it to the other side of the bag’s opening
Once happy with the zipper placement, sew the zipper to the second side of the bag
Refer to this tutorial for more in depth instructions.
This pattern is the property of Aidan Wells. Do not modify, resell, distribute or share this pattern in any way. Finished products created using the “Heart of the Cards Pouch” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.
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