This delightful crochet Starfish Pouch & Bag Charm pattern is a whimsical creation that beckons the allure of the ocean into your crafting adventure. This charming pattern not only teaches you how to fashion a captivating starfish pouch, perfect for safeguarding your seaside treasures or adding a splash of marine magic to your daily essentials, but it also doubles as an adorable bag charm that infuses your accessories with a unique coastal flair.
Crochet Starfish Pouch & Bag Charm
Each twist and turn of your crochet hook will bring the starfish's charismatic arms to life, promising a project that's as enjoyable to make as it is enchanting to behold. Perfect for gifts, or simply to treat yourself, this pattern offers a tangible piece of oceanic splendor that's sure to spark conversations and ignite your love for aquatic-inspired crafts.
Materials:
- 5 ply milk cotton yarn (multiple colors)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 dc in the same st)
Body:
Round 1:
- Make a slip knot or use a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 9 dc in the ring, sl st to the 3rd ch.
For Round 2:
- Ch 1 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in the same st, 1 dc, 1 inc, repeat * for 5 times (15 dc total), sl st to the 1st dc.
Round 3:
- Ch 1 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in the same st, 1 inc, repeat * for 14 times (30 dc total), sl st to the 1st dc.
Arms:
Arm 1:
- Ch 11, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sl st, ch 11, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sl st. Repeat this pattern for 3 more arms.
For Arm 5:
- Ch 11, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sl st, change color (if desired), 3 sl st.
Arm Details (Back Side):
Arm 1:
- 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, skip 2 sts, sl st to the 3rd st. Repeat this pattern for all 5 arms.
- Skip 2 sts, sl st to the 1st arm. Ch 55 for the long strap, sl st to the same st. Finish off.
Tuft Feet (Back Side):
Arm 1:
- Attach yarn in the 1st loop of the arm, ch 2, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, skip 1 st, sl st in the next st.
- Repeat this pattern for 6 more times. Repeat this pattern for all 5 arms.
Front Side:
Body:
- Follow Rounds 1-3 as for the back side.
Arms:
- Follow Arm 1-5 as for the back side.
Arm Details (Front Side):
- ollow Arm 1 as for the back side.
Strap:
- Ch 6, sl st to the same st. Finish off.
Decorations (Front Side):
- Attach yarn in any stitch, ch 2, 1 sc in the same st, fasten off, tie the tails together. Repeat as desired.
Assembly:
- Place the front and back sides together with wrong sides facing.
- Attach the strap.
- Sew the front and back sides together using the back loops only, starting from the increase stitches in each arm.
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