This fanny pack/cross body bag pattern will create a pokémon-themed crochet bag that measures approximately 7"x14" if you use the recommended hook size and yarn weight. Be sure to tag me on instagram or tiktok and use the #pokepouch 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
Single Crochet Decrease
Single Crochet Increase
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 “PokéPouch” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.
MATERIALS
YARN
Weight 4 (worsted)
Any Brand
You will need approximately 400 yards of weight 4 (worsted) yarn to create the main body of the bag. The amount per color will vary based on the selected pattern.
HOOK
4.0 mm
3.5 mm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry Needle
Sewing needle and thread
Scissors
Sewing pins
12-inch zipper in a color that matches your main yarn
1.5 inch D-ring (x2)
1.5 inch swivel clasp (x2)
1-inch Adjustable Slider Buckle (x1)
Fabric to line inside of 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
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 56
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (55)
R2: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (55)
R3 - R15: Repeat steps from R2, changing colors where indicated by the graph* (55)
*PDFs for graphs included below
R16: CH1 and turn. DEC1. SC in every stitch until there are two remaining. DEC 1 by single crocheting the last two remaining stitches together. Change colors where indicated by the graph on the following page (53)
R17: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch, changing colors where indicated by the graph on the following page (53)
R18 - R33: Repeat steps from R16 and R17 until you have 37 stitches remaining, changing colors where indicated by the graph (37)
R34: CH1 and turn. DEC1. SC in every stitch until there are two remaining. DEC 1 by single crocheting the last two remaining stitches together (35)
R35: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (35). Cut and tie off.
BACK PANEL (x1)
Repeat the steps from the front panel without changing colors. Your back panel should be one solid color.
STRAP
R0: Using a 3.5mm hook and a yarn that is complementary to your front panel, CH 161*
R1: SC into the back bump of the second chain from the hook. Then SC into the back bump of every remaining chain (160)
R2 - R5: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch (160)
R6: CH1 and turn. SC in every stitch. Cut and tie off, leaving a long tail (160)
*for a longer maximum strap length, chain more than 160. The final strap is adjustable.
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.
ADDING THE D-RINGS
Before attaching the D-rings, add a SC border all the way around each of the bag panels using the 4.0mm hook and your color 1 yarn.
Using the 4.0mm hook and your color 1 worsted weight yarn, crochet two small strips that are 10 SC long and 6 rows wide.
Fold each strip around the D-ring
Place the folded strip on the wrong side edge of the back panel, towards the top and pin in place (see reference photos below)
SEAMING
If you plan to block your panels, do this before seaming.
Sandwich the D-ring attachments between the two panels with the right sides facing each other. SC the two panels together along the round side of the bag (bottom edge). Be sure to SC through both panels and both layers of the D-ring attachment. The D-Rings should be facing the inside (right side) of the bag while you are seaming. Leave the top edge 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.
ADDING A LINING (OPTIONAL)
Place one of your panels onto the wrong side of your lining fabric and trace around it, leaving a ¼ inch seam allowance
Cut out two copies of the shape that you traced
With the right sides facing together, sew these two pieces together along the curved edge, leaving an opening along the straight edge
Pin this lining to the inside of the tote back and use a back stitch around the open edge to attach to the bag.
ASSEMBLING THE STRAP
Swivel lobster claw clasps and a slider buckle will be used to create a removable, adjustable strap. Refer to this video for a detailed tutorial on how to install an adjustable slider buckle.
Attach one end of your strap to the center bar of the slider buckle.
Feed the free end of the strap through one of the swivel clasps.
Feed the free end of the strap through the slider buckle from back to front in the first opening., Then, feed it from front to back through the second opening.
Attach the free end of the strap to the remaining swivel clasp using a whip stitch.
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 “PokéPouch” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.
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