This adorable whale pouch crochet pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike! The final product is a cute, functional pouch that can be used as a small purse, keychain holder, or decorative item.
Crochet Whale Pouch
With its simple yet charming design, this whale pouch can be customized with different yarn colors and embellishments to suit your style. Follow the easy-to-follow instructions to create your very own nautical-inspired accessory!
Materials
- 5-ply cotton yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
- Eyes and glue
Instructions
Preparation:
- Make a slip knot and create 15 chains.
First Round:
- Skip the first chain, make two single crochets (SC) into the next chain, and place a stitch marker on the first SC.
- Make one SC in each of the next 12 chains.
- In the last chain, make three SC.
- Turn your work, make one SC in each stitch on the other side of the chains, and then one more SC in the starting hole. You should have a total of 30 stitches.
Second Round:
- Remove the stitch marker and make two SC in the first stitch (an increase).
- Place the stitch marker on the first stitch of this round.
- Make another increase in the next stitch.
- Make one SC in each of the next 12 stitches.
- Make three increase stitches in the next three stitches.
- Make one SC in each of the next 12 stitches, and an increase stitch in the last stitch.
- You should have a total of 36 stitches.
Rounds 3-15:
- Make one SC in each stitch for rounds 3 through 15.
Round 16 (Creating the Opening):
- Make 23 SC, then chain 12.
- Skip 12 stitches on the pouch and join the chain strap to the next stitch with a single crochet.
Round 17:
- Make one SC in each stitch until you reach the chain strap, then make one SC in each of the 12 chains, and one SC in the last remaining stitch.
- You should have a total of 36 stitches.
Rounds 18-24 (Decreases):
- Round 18: Make four SC, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 30 stitches.
- Round 19: Make one SC in each stitch (no decreases).
- Round 20: Make three SC, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat this pattern six times. You will have 24 stitches.
- Round 21: Make one SC in each stitch (no decreases).
- Round 22: Make two SC, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat this pattern six times. You will have 18 stitches.
- Round 23: Make one SC in each stitch (no decreases).
- Round 24: Make one SC, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 12 stitches.
Round 25:
- Make one SC in each of the 12 stitches.
Making the Tail:
- Make one SC to end the last round.
- Turn your work and make five SC by inserting the hook through both the front and back stitches.
- Chain one, turn, and make five SC across.
- Chain four and turn.
- Make four triple crochets (TR) in the next stitch.
- Chain four and slip stitch (SL ST) into the next stitch.
- Chain four again.
- Make four TR in the next stitch.
- Chain four and SL ST into the last stitch.
- Chain one and cut the yarn.
Making the Fins:
- Attach the yarn in the middle of the pouch body and chain two.
- Make one double crochet (DC) in the same stitch.
- Make one TR in the next stitch, followed by one DC in the next stitch.
- Chain two and SL ST into the same stitch.
- Chain one and cut the yarn.
- Repeat for the second fin on the other side.
Finishing Touches:
- Glue on the eyes.
- Embroider white spots on the body of the pouch.
- Add a smile using a thin thread and glue.
- You can also create a loop for a button closure by chaining eight and SL ST into the same stitch at the opening.
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