Whimsical Woven Wrap Pouch Free Pattern
Whimsical Woven Wrap Pouch Free Crochet Pattern
Are you looking for a quick, charming, and functional crochet project? This Whimsical Woven Wrap Pouch is the perfect answer. With its unique basketweave texture created by front and back post stitches, this drawstring pouch is ideal for gifting small treasures, storing jewelry, or keeping your favorite crochet notions organized. The two-tone color scheme adds a modern, handcrafted appeal, and the pattern is simple enough for confident beginners to tackle. Let's dive in and create this delightful handmade accessory together!
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth crochet session:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn (approx. 120 yards) in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B). The sample uses a warm terracotta orange (Color A) and a soft cream (Color B).
- Crochet Hook: H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
- Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors.
Gauge: 13 hdc x 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in half double crochet. Gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size, but this pouch is forgiving—just keep your tension consistent.
Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide (excluding drawstring).
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds for the base, then joined rounds for the sides. Follow along carefully, and you'll have a beautiful pouch in no time!
Special Stitches
- Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): Yarn over, insert hook from back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Pattern Notes
- Worked in continuous rounds (do not join unless specified) for the base.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- The base is worked in Color A, then the sides alternate colors to create a woven effect.
Base (Color A)
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc into ring. Pull ring tight. (12 hdc)
Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. (24 hdc)
Round 3: *Hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch; repeat from * around. (36 hdc)
Round 4: *Hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch; repeat from * around. (48 hdc)
Round 5: *Hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch; repeat from * around. (60 hdc)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around. (60 hdc) – This creates a flat circular base.
Sides
Round 7 (Color A): Ch 1, working in the back loops only, hdc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to first hdc to join. (60 hdc) Tip: Working in the back loops only creates a crisp fold line for the base to turn upward.
Round 8 (Color B): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to first hdc to join. (60 hdc)
Round 9 (Color A): Ch 2, *fpdc around next stitch, bpdc around next stitch; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to first fpdc to join. (60 stitches)
Round 10 (Color B): Ch 2, *bpdc around next stitch, fpdc around next stitch; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to first bpdc to join. (60 stitches)
Rounds 11-18: Repeat Rounds 9 and 10 alternately, using Color A for odd rounds and Color B for even rounds. This creates a woven basketweave texture. Note: As you alternate, the posts will interlock, forming the beautiful woven pattern.
Eyelet Round for Drawstring (Color B)
Round 19: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4 stitches, ch 1, skip 1 stitch; repeat from * around, ending with hdc in last 4 stitches. Slip stitch to first hdc to join. (48 hdc + 12 ch-1 spaces)
Round 20: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch and in each ch-1 space around. Slip stitch to first hdc to join. (60 hdc)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. (60 sc)
Drawstring (Color A)
Make a chain approximately 30 inches long. Fasten off. Weave the chain through the eyelet holes, starting and ending at the front. Tie ends into a bow. Tip: To make weaving easier, attach a small safety pin to one end of the chain and guide it through the holes.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends with your yarn needle. Block lightly if desired to even out stitches and give your pouch a polished look.
And there you have it—a gorgeous Whimsical Woven Wrap Pouch! This project works up quickly and makes a wonderful gift. Feel free to experiment with different color combinations to match any style or occasion. Happy crocheting!
