Crochet Simple Granny Square Pouch Tutorial For Keeping Things

Crochet Granny Square Pouch Tutorial! Imagine whipping up a cool, colorful pouch that's just the right size for your earbuds, lip balm, or that secret stash of candy. This guide is like your fun-loving friend who's ready to walk you through making a granny square turn into something you'll actually use and love.

Crochet Granny Square Pouch Tutorial

Materials Needed:

4 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Darning needle
Yarn (100% cotton yarn from Paintbox; Cotton DK recommended, or any yarn of choice)

Pattern Overview:

This pattern involves crocheting a granny square in two rounds, creating a border, and then adding a loop for closure. The pattern is suitable for small items like headphones or lipstick.

Crochet Pattern:

Creating the Granny Square:

Start with a magic ring and chain three (this counts as the first double crochet).
Work one double crochet into the magic ring, since the initial chains count as the first double crochet, you'll need one more double crochet.
Chain two, work three double crochets. This forms the first corner.
Chain two again, and work another three double crochets for the next corner.
Repeat step 4 twice more, for a total of four corners.
Chain two and slip stitch into the third chain from the beginning to close the round.
Change colors (if desired) by cutting the yarn and pulling it through tightly.

Growing the Granny Square:

Attach a new color in any chain-two space, chain three (counts as the first double crochet).
Work two more double crochets in the same space, followed by three double crochets, chain two, and three more double crochets in the next chain-two space (corner creation).
Repeat the corner creation in each of the four chain-two spaces, joining with a slip stitch to the third chain of the beginning chain-three.

Border and Loop:

With the same or a new color, start in any space. Pull up a loop and chain one.
Single crochet in every stitch around the square on three sides. On the fourth side (which will be the pouch's opening), stop at the middle double crochet.
To create the loop, chain 50 (or your preferred length), then slip stitch into the same stitch you started the chain from.
Continue single crocheting around until you slip stitch into the first single crochet.

Finishing the Pouch:

Crochet another square following the steps above, including the border but omitting the loop.
Place the squares with their right sides together, ensuring the looped corner and the blank corner align.
Single crochet the pouch together around three sides, working through both layers for durability.
Finish by weaving in all ends, and turn the pouch right side out.