Easy Striped Crochet Pouch: A Beginner-Friendly DIY Project

ByEmila Lorein

Hello, crochet friends! Are you looking for a simple yet stylish project to practice your basic crochet skills? This Striped Crochet Pouch is perfect for beginners—it’s quick, fun, and oh-so-useful! Whether you want a cute pencil case, a mini clutch, or a little organizer for your craft supplies, this pouch is a great way to practice double crochet (single crochet in US terms) while creating something practical.

The best part? You only need a few basic supplies, and the stripes make it look extra special. Let’s dive in!

Materials Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Striped Crochet Pouch:

  • Yarn:
    • 1 × 100g ball of Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted in Seafoam Blue (Color A)
    • OR 100g (5 × 20g balls) of Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Mini Ball Pack in Daydream
    • OR individual 100g balls in:
      • Pistachio Green (B)
      • Slate Green (C)
      • Dusty Rose (D)
      • Ballet Pink (E)
      • Champagne White (F)
  • Hook: 5mm (H/8) crochet hook
  • Notions:
    • 20 cm (8 in) zip
    • Needle and matching thread for sewing the zip
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations & Notes

Before we begin, here’s a quick guide to the crochet terms used in this pattern:

  • ch = chain
  • dc (sc) = double crochet (single crochet in US terms)
  • ss = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • rs = right side
  • ws = wrong side
  • rep = repeat

Important Notes:

  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • Always turn your work at the end of each round.
  • The first stitch of each round is worked into the last stitch of the previous round.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Creating the Base

  1. Start with Color A (Seafoam Blue).
  2. Make a foundation chain: Chain 35.
  3. Round 1 (Wrong Side):
    • Work 1 dc (sc) into the second chain from the hook.
    • Continue working 1 dc (sc) into each chain across.
    • When you reach the end, rotate your work and crochet 1 dc (sc) into the opposite side of each chain stitch.
    • Join with a ss to the first stitch and turn.
    • You should now have 68 stitches in total.

Step 2: Building the Pouch Sides

  1. Round 2:
    • Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
    • Work 1 dc (sc) into each stitch around.
    • Join with a ss and turn.
  2. Rounds 3–14: Repeat Round 2 for 12 more rounds (total of 14 rounds in Color A).
  3. Fasten off Color A.

Step 3: Adding Stripes

  1. Join Color B (Pistachio Green or Daydream).
  2. Rounds 15–16: Work 2 rounds of dc (sc) in each stitch, joining with a ss and turning at the end of each round.
  3. Fasten off Color B.
  4. Join Color C (Slate Green).
  5. Rounds 17–18: Repeat 2 rounds of dc (sc).
  6. Continue this pattern, switching colors every 2 rounds:
    • Color D (Dusty Rose) – Rounds 19–20
    • Color E (Ballet Pink) – Rounds 21–22
    • Color F (Champagne White) – Rounds 23–24

Step 4: Finishing the Pouch

  1. Round 25: Work a slip stitch (ss) into each stitch around.
  2. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Blocking (Optional): Lightly steam or block the pouch to define the edges.
  2. Attaching the Zip:
    • Place the zip along the top opening of the pouch (on the wrong side).
    • Sew it in place using a needle and matching thread.
    • For extra security, use Color E (Ballet Pink) to slip stitch the first two stitches on either side over the zip ends.

Helpful Tips for Beginners

✔ Keep your tension even—this helps your pouch maintain a neat shape.
✔ Count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure you don’t accidentally add or drop any.
✔ Experiment with colors! This pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn.

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