Crochet Striped Pouch

The Crochet Striped Pouch is a charming accessory that adds a splash of color and fun to your everyday life. With its intricate design and vibrant stripes, this pouch is as practical as it is stylish. Perfect for keeping your essentials organized or giving as a thoughtful handmade gift, it's sure to brighten your day every time you reach for it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your own Crochet Striped Pouch is a rewarding and enjoyable project that will bring a smile to your face every time you use it.

Materials Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Striped Crochet Pouch:

Yarn:

• 1 × 100g ball of Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted in Seafoam Blue (Color A)
• OR 100g (5 × 20g balls) of Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Mini Ball Pack in Daydream

OR individual 100g balls in:

• Pistachio Green (B)
• Slate Green ©
• Dusty Rose (D)
• Ballet Pink (E)
• Champagne White (F)

Hook: 5mm (H/8) crochet hook

Notions:

• 20 cm (8 in) zip
• Needle and matching thread for sewing the zip
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations & Notes

Before we begin, here’s a quick guide to the crochet terms used in this pattern:

• ch = chain
• dc (sc) = double crochet (single crochet in US terms)
• ss = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rs = right side
• ws = wrong side
• rep = repeat

Important Notes:

• Turning chains do not count as stitches.
• Always turn your work at the end of each round.
• The first stitch of each round is worked into the last stitch of the previous round.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Creating the Base

Start with Color A (Seafoam Blue).

Make a foundation chain: Chain 35.

Round 1 (Wrong Side):

Work 1 dc (sc) into the second chain from the hook.

Continue working 1 dc (sc) into each chain across.

When you reach the end, rotate your work and crochet 1 dc (sc) into the opposite side of each chain stitch.

Join with a ss to the first stitch and turn.

You should now have 68 stitches in total.

Step 2: Building the Pouch Sides

Round 2:

Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).

Work 1 dc (sc) into each stitch around.

Join with a ss and turn.

Rounds 3–14: Repeat Round 2 for 12 more rounds (total of 14 rounds in Color A).

Fasten off Color A.

Step 3: Adding Stripes

Join Color B (Pistachio Green or Daydream).

Rounds 15–16: Work 2 rounds of dc (sc) in each stitch, joining with a ss and turning at the end of each round.

Fasten off Color B.

Join Color C (Slate Green).

Rounds 17–18: Repeat 2 rounds of dc (sc).

Continue this pattern, switching colors every 2 rounds:

Color D (Dusty Rose) – Rounds 19–20

Color E (Ballet Pink) – Rounds 21–22

Color F (Champagne White) – Rounds 23–24

Step 4: Finishing the Pouch

Round 25: Work a slip stitch (ss) into each stitch around.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Assembly Instructions

Blocking (Optional): Lightly steam or block the pouch to define the edges.

Attaching the Zip:

Place the zip along the top opening of the pouch (on the wrong side).

Sew it in place using a needle and matching thread.

For extra security, use Color E (Ballet Pink) to slip stitch the first two stitches on either side over the zip ends.