Complete Master Guide: Colorblock Daisy Crossbody Phone Pouch

This detailed tutorial guides you through crocheting a structured, two-tone phone crossbody pouch featuring appliquéd daisies, embroidered stems, a button closure, and a durable thermal-stitch shoulder strap.

1. Materials & Tools

• Yarn: 100% Mercerized Cotton or Cotton Blend (DK / Light Worsted Weight, Category 3)
  • Main Upper Color (approx. 40g): Yellow, Light Lime, or Cream
  • Contrast Base Color (approx. 20g): Burgundy, Forest Green, or Plum
  • Accent Colors (small amounts): White (petals), Yellow (centers), Green (leaves/stems)
• Crochet Hook Size: $3.0\text{ mm}$ ($US\ C-2$) or $3.5\text{ mm}$ ($US\ E-4$) for a dense, sturdy fabric
• Notions:
  • 1 Wooden button ($18\text{mm} – 20\text{mm}$)
  • Embroidery needle / Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

2. Technical Specifications & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
• blo: back loop only

3. Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

Part 1: Main Pouch Body (Worked in continuous seamless rounds)

The body is worked from the bottom up starting with an oval base.

The Base (Starting with Base Color – Burgundy, Forest Green, or Plum)

1. Chain 16.
2. Round 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work $1\text{ sc}$ in each of the next 14 chains. In the last chain, work $3\text{ sc}$ (turns the corner). Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, work $1\text{ sc}$ in each of the next 13 chains, then $2\text{ sc}$ in the final chain. Do not join; work in a continuous spiral. (32 sts)
3. Round 2: Work $1\text{ inc}$ in the first stitch, $13\text{ sc}$, $3\text{ inc}$ (around the rounded end), $13\text{ sc}$, $2\text{ inc}$. (38 sts)
4. Round 3: Work $1\text{ sc}$ in back loop only (BLO) of every stitch around to create a clean bottom crease edge for the pouch base. (38 sts)

The Base Color Section

• Rounds 4–12: Work $1\text{ sc}$ through both loops of every stitch around. (38 sts per round for 9 rounds)

The Upper Color Section

1. Round 13 (Color Change): On the final yarn-over of the last stitch in Round 12, switch to your Main Upper Color (Yellow, Lime Green, or Cream). Fasten off the Base Color.
2. Rounds 14–42: Work $1\text{ sc}$ in every stitch around until the pouch reaches approximately $6.5\text{ to }7\text{ inches}$ ($16.5\text{ to }18\text{ cm}$) in height, or long enough to completely cover your smartphone.
3. Round 43 (Top Rim): Work $1\text{ sl st}$ into each stitch around for a firm, non-stretching edge. Fasten off and weave in ends neatly inside.

Part 2: Button Flap Strap

1. Reattach the Main Upper Color yarn at the top back center of the bag mouth.
2. Row 1: Work $1\text{ sc}$ across 5 stitches centered on the back rim. Chain 1, turn.
3. Rows 2–8: Work $1\text{ sc}$ in each of the 5 stitches. Chain 1, turn.
4. Row 9 (Buttonhole Row): $1\text{ sc}$ in 1st stitch, $1\text{ sc}$ in 2nd stitch, chain 3 (skip 1 stitch), $1\text{ sc}$ in 4th stitch, $1\text{ sc}$ in 5th stitch. Turn.
5. Row 10: Work $1\text{ sc}$ in each stitch and $2\text{ sc}$ into the chain-3 space. Fasten off and weave in ends.
6. Button Attachment: Sew the wooden button to the top center front of the pouch body, aligning it with the buttonhole flap.

Part 3: Appliqué Daisies (Make 2 per pouch)

The Yellow Center

1. Using Yellow Yarn, make a Magic Ring.
2. Work $10\text{ sc}$ into the Magic Ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
3. Fasten off Yellow yarn.

The White Petals

1. Join White Yarn in any stitch.
2. *Chain 3, work 2 double crochet into the same stitch, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch. Slip stitch into the next stitch.*
3. Repeat from * to * 9 more times around until you have 10 petals.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long white tail for sewing.

Part 4: Leaves (Make 2 per pouch)

1. Using Green Yarn, chain 8.
2. Starting in the 2nd chain from hook: $1\text{ sl st}$, $1\text{ sc}$, $1\text{ hdc}$, $2\text{ dc}$, $1\text{ hdc}$, $1\text{ sc}$.
3. Chain 1, rotate to work down the opposite side of the chain: $1\text{ sc}$, $1\text{ hdc}$, $2\text{ dc}$, $1\text{ hdc}$, $1\text{ sc}$, $1\text{ sl st}$.
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Part 5: Embroidery & Assembly

1. Positioning: Pin the 2 Daisy Appliqués and 2 Leaves onto the front upper panel of the pouch.
2. Stems & Buds Embroidery: Using Green yarn and a tapestry needle, work a backstitch to embroider the main stems connecting down to the base line. Add small yellow knots or straight stitches for tiny flower buds alongside the main stems.
3. Sewing Appliqués: Stitch the Daisy flowers and Leaves securely onto the front of the pouch using their yarn tails.

Part 6: Crossbody Strap

1. Using the Main Upper Color yarn, chain 4.
2. Row 1: Work $1\text{ sc}$ in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Chain 1, turn. (3 sts)
3. Rows 2 onward: Work single crochet in back loops only (or thermal stitch) until the strap reaches your desired crossbody length (approx. $43\text{ to }48\text{ inches}$ / $110\text{ to }122\text{ cm}$).
4. Attachment: Securely stitch both ends of the strap onto the top interior sides of the pouch using heavy-duty tapestry stitches.