Crochet Mini Strawberry Pouch Pattern For Summer Gifts
Enjoy crafting with this delightful tutorial on making a strawberry-shaped pouch! This adorable pouch is perfect for storing coins, wedding favors, Eid envelopes, or even as a cute keychain. The pouch features a bright red body with a green leafy top, mimicking the look of a real strawberry. Using simple crochet techniques like double crochets, chain stitches, and slip stitches, you’ll create a charming and practical item. Get ready to add a touch of fruity fun to your daily accessories!
Mini Strawberry Crochet Pouch
How To Crochet Mini Strawberry Crochet Pouch
Materials Needed:
- Red yarn
- Green yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
First Row:
- Begin with a Magic Ring (MR)
- Chain 4 (ch 4)
- 1 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Repeat:
- 1 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Double crochet 3 times (dc 3)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- 1 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- 1 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Pull the magic ring to close the hole
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the first row
Second Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 3 (ch 3)
- In the chain hole:
- 1 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- In the next chain hole:
- 3 times double crochet (dc 3)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Continue this pattern until you reach the first chain
- Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the second row
Third Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 3 (ch 3)
- Next chain hole:
- 3 times double crochet (dc 3)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Repeat this pattern around the circle
- Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochets (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the third row
Fourth Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 3 (ch 3)
- Next chain hole:
- 3 double crochets (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Continue until the end, then:
- Between 3 double crochets:
- 2 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- 2 double crochet (dc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Between 3 double crochets:
- Finish in the next chain hole
- Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the fourth row
Fifth Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 3 (ch 3)
- Next chain hole:
- 3 double crochet (dc 3)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Continue this pattern until done, ending with:
- Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third chain hole to finish the fifth row
Sixth Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 3 (ch 3)
- Repeat same pattern as Fifth Row
- Finish with:
- Single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the third eyelet
Seventh Row:
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 2 (ch 2)
- Next chain hole:
- 2 half double crochet (hdc)
- 1 chain stitch (ch)
- Continue this pattern until there are 7 times in the hole while making a single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch (sl st) in the chain hole
- Finish: Cut and tidy up the red yarn
Eighth Row onwards:
- Change to green thread
- Start in the last hole of half double crochet (hdc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc) in each hole:
- Fill each hole with one single crochet (sc) to total 24 stitches
- Finish: Slip stitch (sl st) in the first single crochet hole
Tenth Row:
- Chain 1 (ch 1)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chain 4 (ch 4)
- Skip 3 holes and into the fourth hole make a single crochet (sc)
- Continue this pattern until done
- Finish with: Slip stitch (sl st) in the first single crochet hole to complete
Eleventh Row:
- Enter in the chain hole:
- 1 single crochet (sc)
- 1 half double crochet (hdc)
- 4 double crochet (dc 4)
- 1 half double crochet (hdc)
- 1 single crochet (sc)
- Repeat for all 6 leaves
- Finish as before
Final Decorations:
- Make a chain stitch of 50 or adjust
- Insert the rope between the chain holes
- Finish the edges and tidy up
your crochet project!