Chic Multi-Purpose Flat-Laying Storage Pouch Crochet Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (200 yards)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge: 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sp = space

Instructions:

Base

1. Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 2 (12 dc).
3. Round 2: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join (18 dc).
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join (24 dc).
5. Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join (30 dc).
6. Continue increasing in this fashion until you have 60 dc.

Body

1. Ch 1, and work 1 dc in each st around. Join.
2. Repeat this for 8 more rounds or until the body reaches your desired height.

Top Edging

1. Next round: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join.
2. Next round: Ch 1, *sc in first 4 sts, ch 2; repeat from * around. Join.

Drawstring

1. Cut a length of yarn about 36 inches long. Insert the hook through opposite ch 2 spaces and pull the yarn through.
2. Make a chain long enough to thread through the ch 2 spaces around the top of the pouch. Weave the chain back and forth to create a drawstring effect.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends, and your pouch is ready for use! Enjoy organizing your essentials in style!