Mage's Pouch

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED

Difficulty: Intermediate

(maker should be comfortable with color changes and handling multiple colors of yarn at once)

You will need to know the following techniques:

• Foundation Single Crochet

  • Color Change

  • Reading a Crochet Graph

  • Cutout Tapestry Crochet

  • Magic Circle

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 “Mage's Pouch” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description. If you post your finished work, please tag @aidanwellscrochet

MATERIALS

YARN

Weight 3 (DK)

• Any Brand

• 2 colors

HOOK

3.5 mm

4.0 mm

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

• Scissors

• Tapestry Needle

• Large Bead for bag closure

• .5-inch button (x2) for belt attachment

• Fabric for lining the bag (optional)

SHORT TUTORIALS

• How to read a color chart

• How to change colors

• How to change colors (wrong side)

• How to Foundation Single Crochet

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

• The front panel is worked in rows

• The back panel is worked in the round

• 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)

Round 1: Using a 3.5 mm hook and your background color yarn, foundation single crochet 10

Round 2 - Round 16: Change colors where indicated by the chart below, chaining at the beginning of the row or using foundation single crochet at the end of the row to add stitches

• Reference this video tutorial for instructions on cut-out tapestry crochet

Round 17 - Round 25: CH1 and turn SC 40, changing colors where indicated by the chart below

Round 26 - Round 40: Change colors where indicated by the chart below, decreasing at the beginning and the end of each row to reduce the number of stitches

• Reference this video tutorial for instructions on cut-out tapestry crochet

At the end of Round 40, switch to your 4.0mm hook and SC 96 around the outside of the circle, creating a border.

To track your progress on stitchfiddle, click here.

Back Panel (x1)

Round 1: Using a 4.00mm hook and a yarn that is complementary to your front panel, make a magic circle. CH 2. Make 12 DC into MC. Sl st to join the round. (12)

Round 2: CH 2. INC in each DC around. Sl st to join the round. (24)

Round 3: CH 2. (INC, DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. (36)

Round 4: CH 2. (INC, 2 DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. (48)

Round 5: CH 2. (INC, 3 DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. (60)

Round 6: CH 2. (INC, 4 DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. (72)

Round 7: CH 2. (INC, 5 DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. (84)

Round 8: CH 2. (INC, 6 DC) Repeat around. Sl st to join the round. Cut and tie off.(96)

Side Panel

R0: Using a 4.00mm hook and a yarn that is complementary to your front panel, CH 87

R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (86)

R2 - R3: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (86)

R4: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch. Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail (86)

Belt Loops (x2)

R0: Using a 4.00mm hook, chain 15 (for a wider belt, chain more)

R1: CH1 and turn. SC in each chain (15)

R2: CH1 and turn. DC in each stitch on the row (15)

R3: CH1 and turn. SC in each stitch on the row. Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail (15)

Drawstring

Using a 3.5mm hook, CH 60

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.

SEAMING THE PANELS TOGETHER

1. Line up one long edge of the side panel with the back panel. Sew or single crochet both panels together (~86 stitches)

2. Repeat this process with the other long edge of the side panel and the front panel.

3. There should be an opening that is approximately 3 inches wide at the top of your pouch. DC in each stitch around this opening.

   
   

ADDING A LINING (optional)

1. Using your lining fabric, cut two circles that are approximately 8 inches in diameter. 

2. With the right sides facing together, sew the two panels together, leaving an opening that is approximately 3 inches across.

3. Line up the opening of the lining pouch with the opening of your bag, and sew them together using your preferred stitch.

ATTACHING THE BELT LOOPS

1. Attach one end of the belt loop to the back panel of the pouch so that the belt loop runs perpendicular to the pouch opening.

2. Attach a .5 inch button to the same end of the belt loop that is attached to the pouch.

3. Repeat this process for the other belt loop, placing it approximately 3 inches apart from the first belt loop.

   
   
   

   

   
   
   

ATTACHING THE DRAWSTRING

1. Thread the drawstring through every other double crochet along the opening of the pouch.

2. Thread both ends of the drawstring through a large bead. This bead will act as the closure mechanism to tighten the drawstring and close your pouch.

   

   
   

   Now that you're all done, go forth and enjoy your next Ren Faire! And be sure to invite me!