Looking for stylish and practical storage for your small essentials?
These soft crochet pouches feature earthy colours, clean stripes and chevron patterns, each finished with a zipper and a decorative tassel. Perfect as cosmetic bags, pencil cases or everyday organisers.
Description
This set of rectangular pouches is crocheted in a dense stitch using warm, natural tones of terracotta, sage green, cream, dusty blue and soft brown. Designs include solid colour, simple horizontal stripes and classic chevron (zigzag) patterns. Each pouch has a matching zipper closure and a leather-style tassel with wooden beads for a refined handmade finish. Soft yet structured, they are ideal for makeup, toiletries, stationery or travel accessories.
Finished Size (approximate)
- Width: 18–22 cm / 7–8.5 in
- Height: 10–12 cm / 4–4.75 in
- Depth: 6–8 cm / 2.5–3 in
- Suitable for cosmetics, chargers, pens or small personal items
Materials
- Yarn: DK or worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend
- Colours: Terracotta, sage green, cream, dusty blue, soft brown
- Hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm
- Notions: Zippers, tassels with wooden beads, tapestry needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The pouches are worked flat in rows or in the round, then seamed.
- Colour changes create the stripes and chevron patterns.
- Zippers are sewn in after the fabric is complete.
- A firm, even tension helps the pouches keep their neat rectangular shape.
Step-by-Step Overview
- Crochet the main body of each pouch in the chosen pattern (solid, striped or chevron).
- Seam the sides and base to form the pouch shape.
- Insert and sew the zipper along the top opening.
- Attach a decorative tassel to the zipper pull.
- Weave in all ends and gently shape the finished pouches.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent. Do not wring. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Do not tumble dry or iron. Spot clean tassels and zippers as needed.
