Free Crochet Pattern- Little Pouch | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Little Pouch/Bag
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This little bag takes around half an hour to make and is beginner friendly. The end product can be used for many purposes, such as a purse, a coin pouch, a little bag for knick knacks, a pouch for crochet notions, a soap bag, a snack pouch and many more. It can be made in different colours using different yarns and would make a great gift because it is so versatile.  

You will need
Yarn needle
5 MM Crochet hook
Double knitting yarn of your choice

Difficulty- Easy
Size- Approximately 11cm x 7.5cm at widest and longest points

Pattern
Chain 5
Round 1) Double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, double crochet in next chain, 6 double crochet in next chain, (now working on the underside of the chains), double crochet, 5 double crochet in end stitch, slip stitch to first stitch. (It should be oval shaped)
Round 2) Chain 2, double crochet in same stitch as chain 2, 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 double crochet in each of 6 stitches at end, 1 double crochet in next stitch,  2 double crochet in each of 6 stitches at end, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 3-9) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 10) Chain 3, treble crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Cut a piece of yarn about 25cm/10" long. Weave this between the stitches of round 9 and pull the ends to form a drawstring. trim the ends if they are too long.

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Free Crochet Yarn Bowl/Basket/Holder Pattern | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Yarn Bowl/Basket/Holder
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This easy and simple crochet pattern creates a yarn bowl or basket for you to keep better control of your yarn as you knit or crochet. It would be an ideal gift for a crafty friend and is also great if you crochet or knit yourself as you can make it with scraps of yarn to keep yarn from touching the floor. It can be made in an hour or so, using double knitting yarn.

You will need
Yarn needle
5 MM Crochet hook
Double knitting yarn

Difficulty- Easy-intermediate
Yarn Holder

Pattern
Chain 3,
Round 1) 15 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 2) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 3) Chain 2, *2 double crochet in one stitch, double crochet in next stitch*, repeat around. Slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 4) Chain 2, *2 double crochet in one stitch, double crochet in next 2 stitches*, repeat around. Slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 5) Chain 2, double crochet in front loops only, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 6) Chain 2, double crochet in same space as chain, *skip 1 stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch,* repeat around, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 7-11) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each space, slip stitch to first stitch. Do not slip stitch on last stitch of round 12.
Row 12) Chain 2, turn, 2 double crochet in each space.
Row 13-14) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each space. Round 14 only-Slip stitch to first stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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