Sun & Moon Granny Square Mini Pouch Pattern For Small Items
Transform your crochet skills with the enchanting Sun & Moon Granny Square Mini Pouch! This delightful little pouch is perfect for storing small items like AirPods, keys, or loose change. Featuring a stunning sun and moon design, it’s made with 100% cotton yarn and a 2.5mm hook, showcasing intricate stitches like double crochets and treble crochets. Its cozy, round shape opens easily and closes securely. Vibrant colors add a touch of style, making this mini pouch both functional and fashionable. Ideal for crochet enthusiasts, this project promises quick results and satisfying craftsmanship.
Why Love This Pattern?
- Practical Use: This small pouch pattern is perfect for storing small items like AirPods or loose change. It’s not only beautiful but also highly practical.
- Simple Materials: The pattern utilizes 100% cotton yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook, making it accessible for most crafters without needing special materials.
- Skill Expansion: The project incorporates various crochet techniques, such as making a magic circle, double crochets, half double crochets, extended double crochets, and even treble crochets. It’s a great way to practice and improve your skills.
- Customization: You can switch colors in the middle of the project, giving you creative freedom to make the pouch unique and personalized.
- Versatile Design: The pouch has a beautiful and versatile design that can easily be adapted for different uses or occasions.
How To Crochet Sun & Moon Granny Square Mini Pouch
Materials Needed:
- 100% cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving in ends
Steps:
Step 1: Create the Magic Circle
- Take your yarn and create a magic circle.
- Chain 1.
Step 2: Round 1 – Double Crochets
- Work 18 double crochets into the magic circle.
- Tighten the magic circle by pulling the loose end.
- Slip stitch into the second double crochet (skipping the first single crochet and chain one).
Step 3: Round 2 – Attach Second Color
- Attach the second color of yarn.
- Single crochet into the same stitch where you made the slip stitch.
- Into the next stitch, work 2 half double crochets.
- Into the next stitch, work 3 double crochets.
- Into the next stitch, work 3 extended double crochets: Yarn over, insert into the stitch, pull through one loop, then yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
- Into the next stitch, work 3 treble crochets: Yarn over twice, insert into the stitch, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
- Repeat the pattern from the treble crochets but in reverse: Into the next stitch, work 3 treble crochets, into the next stitch, work 3 extended double crochets, into the next stitch, work 3 double crochets, into the next stitch, work 2 half double crochets, and into the last stitch, work 1 single crochet.
- Cut the yarn if you want to change the color, secure the stitch.
Step 4: Round 3 – Return to the First Color
- Attach the first color of yarn.
- Single crochet in each stitch around for a total of 24 single crochets.
- Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join the round.
Step 5: Round 4 – Clusters and Chain Spaces
- Chain 1 and work into the same stitch.
- Work 2 double crochets into the next stitch and create a cluster: Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, go to the next stitch, and pull through all three loops.
- Chain 2.
- Continue this pattern around, creating clusters with two double crochets and chaining two between clusters.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Step 6: Round 5 – Creating the Border
- Slip stitch into the next chain space.
- Work 3 single crochets into each chain space around.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Step 7: Rounds 6 – Creating the Sides
- Chain 1, work 1 extended double crochet in the same stitch.
- Continue with 1 double crochet in the next, and 7 half double crochets in the next 7 stitches.
- Work 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 1 extended double crochet in the next, and create the corner with 1 treble crochet, chain 1, 1 treble crochet in the same stitch.
- Repeat this pattern for the next three sides.
- Slip stitch to join and finish off.
Step 8: Attaching Two Parts
- With your third color, attach yarn in the corner and slip stitch around.
- Work 1 slip stitch and chain 1 in each stitch along the edge, 3 slip stitches and chain 1 in each corner.
- On the front side, create a loop with chain five on the seventh stitch and chain 40 on the back side grid.
Step 9: Finishing
- Secure all ends, weave them in.
- Assemble your pouch.
Your small pouch is complete and ready for use! Feel free to close it by pulling through the loop and chain created in the last steps. Happy crocheting!
