Try making the charming activity of crafting your very own crochet mini pouch wallet. This pattern is an ideal project for anyone looking to add a personal touch. To their accessories or seeking a delightful gift for friends and family.
Crochet Mini Pouch Wallet
Simple instructions guide you through creating a unique and practical mini wallet that's perfect for storing coins and small items. Even if you're just starting out with crochet, or if you're well versed in yarn creations, this endeavor promises a satisfying outcome. So make yourself pulling out your custom-made wallet, a testament to your skill and creativity.
Materials:
Yarn: Chubbiesbyash𐙚 used a variety of colors, including brown, black, pink, and white. You can choose your own colors.
- Crochet hook: Size 4 mm (G)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Snap buttons (optional)
- Filling (optional)
Abbreviations:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single crochet
- HDC: Half double crochet
- DC: Double crochet
- INC: Increase (make 2 stitches in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (skip the next stitch and crochet 2 stitches together in the next stitch)
- SL ST: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
Body:
Make 2 appliques:
- CH 17, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH across (16 SC).
- CH 1, turn, SC in each SC across (16 SC).
- Repeat rows 2-13 for a total of 13 rows.
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Make another applique the same way.
- Sew the appliques together with a yarn needle and thread, leaving a long tail for attaching the lid.
Lid:
CH 1, insert hook in the 1st SC of the last row of one applique, SC in the same stitch, skip the next stitch, SC in each SC across the last row (16 SC), skip the next stitch, SC in the 1st SC of the row (18 SC total).
- CH 1, turn, SC in each SC across (18 SC).
- Repeat rows 2-11 for a total of 11 rows.
- CH 1, turn, DEC, SC in each SC across (14 SC), DEC (12 SC total).
- CH 1, turn, DEC, SC in each SC across (12 SC), DEC (10 SC total).
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Crochet along the sides of the lid:
- Insert hook in the 1st SC of the 1st row of the lid, CH 1, SC in the same stitch, SC in each SC across the row (12 SC).
- Insert hook in the 1st SC of the last row of the lid, DEC, SC in each SC across the row (12 SC), DEC.
- Insert hook in the remaining SC, DEC, SC in each SC across the row (12 SC).
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Nose:
MR, 6 SC in the MR.
- Pull the yarn tightly and close the MR with a SL ST.
- CH 1, INC in the 1st SC, INC, repeat 5 times (6 SC total).
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Embroider the nose with black yarn.
- Glue the nose onto the 4th row of the body, counting from the bottom.
- Glue on eyes (5 mm or your desired size), about 2 stitches apart from the nose.
Ears:
- MR, 2 CH, 7 HDC in the MR, 2 CH, SL ST in the MR.
- Pull the yarn tightly and close the MR.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the ears onto the 12th row of the cover, counting from the edging.
- Weave in the ends.
- Repeat for the other ear.
Hat (optional):
- Make a white circle the same way as the nose.
- Glue the circle onto the 3rd row of the cover.
- Embroider the nose with black yarn.
- Glue on eyes (6 mm or your desired size).
- Make ears: CH 6, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, HDC in the next CH, DC in the next CH, 2 DC in the last CH, skip 3 stitches, SL ST in the next stitch.
- Weave in the ends.
- Repeat for the other ear.
Mouth (optional):
- Embroider the mouth with black yarn.
Snap buttons (optional):
- Attach snap buttons to the cover and the body of the wallet.
Tips:
- Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends securely.
- Stuff the wallet with your desired amount of filling.
- You can customize the size and shape of the wallet by adjusting the number of rows and stitches.
- Experiment with different colors and patterns to create unique wallets.
- Have fun and enjoy crocheting your mini wallet pouches!
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