Crochet Festive Whimsical Forest-Themed Gift Pouch Free Pattern

Crochet Festive Whimsical Forest-Themed Gift Pouch Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (main color - cream, accent colors - green, red, brown)
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

4 inches = 10 single crochets

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Ch 20.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (19 sc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across (19 sc). Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 6 inches long.

Body:

1. Switch to working in the round: Join with a sl st to the first sc.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around (19 sc).
3. Rounds 2-10: Repeat Round 1.

Top Trim:

1. Change yarn color to red.
2. Round 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st (corner); repeat from * around (22 sts total).
3. Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first sc (22 sc).

Forest Motif:

1. With green yarn, create a simple pine tree shape using sc and dc in a designated area on the pouch.
2. Add red bobbles (puff stitches) as ornaments on the tree using the desired pattern, and a small brown trunk with sc stitches beneath it.

Finishing Touches:

1. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
2. Create a drawstring using a long chain of red yarn (about 30 inches), lace through the top round.
3. Gather and tie the drawstring to secure the pouch.

Enjoy your beautifully crafted gift pouch, perfect for spreading holiday joy!