Crochet Playful Pastel Picnic Pouch Free Pattern

Playful Pastel Picnic Pouch Free Pattern

Materials:

• 4 colors of medium-weight cotton yarn (pastel pink, yellow, mint green, lavender)
• G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Button (for closure)

Gauge:

Not crucial for this project, but the base should measure approximately 5 inches in diameter.

Pattern Abbreviations:

• CH - Chain
• SC - Single Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• SL ST - Slip Stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. With pastel pink yarn, CH 4, SL ST into the first CH to form a ring.
2. Round 1: CH 1, 6 SC into the ring (6 SC).
3. Round 2: 2 SC in each SC around (12 SC).
4. Round 3: *1 SC in next, 2 SC in next* repeat around (18 SC).
5. Round 4: *1 SC in next 2, 2 SC in next* repeat around (24 SC).
6. Round 5: *1 SC in next 3, 2 SC in next* repeat around (30 SC).
7. Round 6-10: SC in each stitch around (30 SC). Change to yellow yarn at the end of round 10.

Body:

1. With yellow yarn, continue for 5 rounds in SC (30 SC).
2. Change to mint green yarn, continue for 5 rounds in SC (30 SC).
3. Change to lavender yarn, continue for 5 rounds in SC (30 SC).

Top Edging:

1. With pastels alternating, work a round of DC around the top, placing 1 DC in each SC (30 DC).
2. Create a scalloped edge by working *5 DC in next, skip 1* around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC.

Handle:

1. With lavender yarn, CH 50.
2. SC in second CH from hook and across (49 SC).
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
4. Repeat for a second handle in mint green yarn.

Assembly:

1. Attach handles to each side of the pouch with the tapestry needle.
2. Attach the button for closure, positioning it conveniently with the yarn tail.
3. Embellish the front with a small flower by CH 7, joining to form a ring, and working 6 petals of SC. Attach to the front of the pouch.

Finishing Touches:

Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Your Playful Pastel Picnic Pouch is now ready to hold your adventures! Enjoy the sunshine!