The final pouch will measure approximately 6"x8" if you use the recommended hook size and yarn weight. Be sure to tag me on instagram or tiktok 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
(maker should be comfortable with color changes and handling multiple colors of yarn at once)
You will need to know the following techniques:
GENERAL NOTES
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MATERIALS
YARN
Weight 4 (worsted)
Any Brand
6 colors (dark brown, medium brown, cream, white, red, yellow)
HOOK
3.75 mm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
6" zipper
Needle and thread that matches your main yarn color
Stitch Markers (optional)
Fabric for lining the bag (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
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)
R1: Using a 3.75 mm hook and your medium brown yarn, foundation single crochet 18 (18)
R2: Chain 3. SC in the second chain from the hook. SC in the following chain, then continue to SC to the end of the row. When you have reached the last stitch in the row, us foundation single crochet to add 2 additional stitches (22)
R3 - R26: 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
LEFT EAR
R27: CH1. SC in the next 8 stitches, changing colors where indicated by the chart (8)
R28: CH1 and turn. DEC in the first 2 stitches. SC to the end of the row, changing colors where indicated (7)
R29: CH1 and turn. SC until there are 2 stitches remaining, changing colors where indicated. DEC in the last 2 stitches on the row. (6)
R30 - R31: Repeat steps R28 - R29 (4)
R32: CH1 and turn. DEC in the first 2 stitches. SC to the end of the row. Cut and tie off. (3)
You will now construct the right ear. Starting on the right side of your work, reattach your yarn in the 24th stitch on the row.
RIGHT EAR
R27: CH1. SC in the next 8 stitches, changing colors where indicated by the chart (8)
R28: CH1 and turn. SC until there are 2 stitches remaining, changing colors where indicated. DEC in the last 2 stitches on the row. (7)
R29: CH1 and turn. DEC in the first 2 stitches. SC to the end of the row, changing colors where indicated (6)
R30 - R31: Repeat steps R28 - R29 (4)
R32: CH1 and turn. SC until there are 2 stitches remaining. DEC in the last 2 stitches on the row. Cut and tie off. (3)
To track your progress on stitchfiddle, click here.
Back Panel (x1)
Repeat the same shaping steps from the front panel, using the color chart below.
To track your progress on stitchfiddle, click here.
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
Add a stitch marker on either side of the front panel between Row 3 and Row 4. These stitch markers will mark the opening for the zipper on the bottom of the pouch.
Place the panels together with the wrong sides facing each other.
Using a tapestry needle and the medium brown yarn, sew the two panels together with a whip stitch, leaving an opening between the two stitch markers.
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.
ADDING A LINING (optional)
Using your lining fabric, cut two circles that are approximately 8 inches in diameter.
With the right sides facing together, sew the two panels together, leaving an opening that is approximately 6 inches across.
Line up the opening of the lining with the zipper, and sew them together using your preferred stitch.
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