The Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch Pattern is a delightful and creative project that combines functionality with charm! This fun pattern guides you through crafting a cute, miniature tomato-shaped pouch that’s perfect for storing small treasures or as a quirky accessory.
Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch
With its vibrant colors and cozy texture, it’s an ideal project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or a playful addition to your collection, this little pouch will surely steal the show with its sweet and whimsical design!
Materials Needed:
- Red yarn (for the tomato body)
- Green yarn (for the leafy part of the tomato)
- A crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- A pair of scissors
- A yarn needle
Tomato Body (Round 1-7):
Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring.
Chain 2:
- This will count as your first double crochet.
Double Crochets:
- Make 12 double crochets into the magic ring.
Close Ring:
- Pull the short yarn end to tighten the magic ring.
Join:
- Close the round with a slip stitch into the first double crochet.
Round 2:
Chain 2:
- Counts as the first double crochet.
Increase:
- Make a double crochet into the next stitch, then make two double crochets into the same stitch.
Repeat Increases:
- Repeat the increase (two double crochets into each stitch) around.
- Note that since the first chain 2 counts as a stitch, you'll make one double crochet into the last stitch.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end of this round.
Join:
- Close the round with a slip stitch.
Round 3:
Chain 2:
- To begin the new round.
Pattern:
- Follow the pattern of 2 double crochets into the first stitch, then 1 double crochet into the next stitch around the round.
Join:
- Close up the round with a slip stitch.
Round 4-7:
Chain 2:
- Start each new round.
Double Crochets:
- Make one double crochet in each stitch from the previous round.
Join:
- Close each round with a slip stitch.
Transition to Drawstring Holes:
Change Yarn:
- Use green yarn.
Join Green Yarn:
- Pull green yarn through any stitch, keeping tails parallel to edge.
Chain 1:
- To begin the round.
Half Double Crochets:
- Make one half double crochet into each stitch, yarning over the tail to hide it.
Join:
- Close the round with a slip stitch.
Drawstring Holes (Chain Loop Row):
Chain 4:
- To begin the chain loop row.
Skip and Double Crochet:
- Skip two stitches, then double crochet into the third stitch.
Chain 2:
- Then skip the next two stitches.
Repeat:
- Continue the pattern of chain 2, skip two stitches, then make a double crochet until you reach the end.
Join:
- Slip stitch into the second chain of the beginning chain 4.
SEL (Leaf-like Parts):
Create SEL:
- Place 5 half double crochets into the front loop of the first stitch round for the green part to make it face outwards.
Decrease:
- Make a decrease over the first two stitches by yarning over, inserting the hook into the first stitch, pulling a loop through, inserting it into the second stitch, pulling another loop through, yarning over and pulling through all loops on the hook. Then make 3 more double crochet stitches.
Continue Decreasing:
- Each row, decrease until you have a triangular shape.
Fasten Off:
- Chain two and cut off the yarn, pulling the tail tight.
Drawstring:
Chain:
- Make a chain that measures about 90 cm long.
Weave Drawstring:
- Weave the drawstring through the holes made earlier.
Finish:
- Tie a knot at the ends to secure the drawstring.
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