A small drawstring pouch adorned with a heart and frilly trim. The perfect way to gift treats and love letters to your Valentine! Join my email list to receive a printable PDF version of this pattern in your inbox!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
5 mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
#4 worsted weight yarn in 2 colours, Yarn A & Yarn B
Blocking Board (Optional)
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
TLO = third loop only
** = refers to the stitches inside the stars in that round
Commas indicate the next stitch to be done and line breaks are used when you're working into specific spaces/stitches instead of into every consecutive stitch.
FRONT SQUARE
Round 1
Yarn A: magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, sl st into 3rd ch
Round 2
ch 1, 8 dc in ch 2 space, ch 1
1 sc in ch 2 space, ch 1
in the middle double crochet make 2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc, ch 1,
1 sc in ch 2 space, ch 1
8 dc in ch 2 space, ch 1, sl st into middle dc, fasten off
Round 3
For Round 3 you have two options. You can either make all of the following stitches in the back loop only or in the third loop only, also known as the "horizontal bar". This second option is what I have used in all the example photos. It makes the heart stand out and gives it a neater edge. However TLO is trickier - as not every stitch from Round 2 will have a third loop, like the chain stitches. In those spots you can insert your hook into any loop nearby as long as it hides on the back of the heart and keeps the correct order of the stitches. If this is too troublesome for you then BLO works as well and your stitches will be easier to keep track of.
Connect Yarn B in ch 1 at bottom point of heart, into TLO or BLO: sc, hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, 4 sc, ch 2, 4 sc, hdc into the middle dc that had the slip stitch in round 2, 4 sc, ch 2, 4 sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st into ch 1
Round 4
chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 1
in ch 2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch1
skip 3 stitches: 3 dc, ch 1
in chain 2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1
in top of hdc from round 1: 3 dc, ch 1
in chain 2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1
skip 2 stitches: 3 dc, ch 1
in ch 2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sl st into 3rd ch, fasten off
Round 5
Connect Yarn A in the gap before you fastened off.
ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc
3 dc into the next space. Repeat all the way around and in all the corners stitch 3 dc, ch 3, 3dc (Standard granny square pattern), sl st into 3rd ch
Round 6
ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc into the top of every dc in round 5 as well as the three chains in every corner. Sl st into 3rd ch, fasten off
BACK SQUARE
Repeat the entire front square pattern above but in Yarn A only. For the back, I stitch into BLO in Round 3 as it's faster and sits flatter. See photo.
CONNECTING SIDES
Optional but recommended: block the front and back squares for an easy assembly. Place WS together ensuring that your hearts are facing the same directions. With the front facing you, begin connecting at the top left corner.
With Yarn A: Begin in the middle dc of the corner, sc into every stitch until the top right corner.
POUCH TOP
Round 7:
ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1)
to the left of the ch 4: dc into the first space on front piece only.
skip 3 stitches, dc into the next space, ch 1, dc (This is a V stitch)
Repeat ** three times until you reach the first side seam.
dc into the top sc, ch 1, dc into that same sc
skip 2 stitches, dc into the next space, ch 1, dc
skip 3 stitches, dc into the next space, ch 1, dc
Repeat ** three times, sl st into 3rd ch
Round 8
ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), dc, ch 1
Place a V stitch in all the spaces between the Round 7 V stitches all the way around, ch 1, sl st into 3rd ch, fasten off
Round 9
Connect Yarn B in the space where you fastened off, ch 4, dc in same space. Place a V stitch in all the spaces between the Round 8 V stitches, sl st into 3rd ch
Round 10
ch 1, in the top of the first dc of every round 9 V stitch: place 5 dc all the way around (see photo), sl st into ch 1
CORD
The example photos have cords made of 55 chain stitches made in Yarn B. The cords are then woven in and out of the V stitches from Round 8.
You can make whatever choices you'd like for your cord. You can make it longer to be tied in a bow, add a cord stopper, beads, or tightening knots.
THE END
Your pouch is now ready to be filled to the brim with chocolates, treats, love notes, and more for your Valentine. If you have any questions regarding the pattern I'd be happy to help. Email me at info@northhavenhouse.com.
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