Cute Pufferfish Pouch Crochet Pattern In Easy Steps

The Pufferfish Crochet Pouch is a charming and functional DIY project perfect for anyone looking to add some ocean-inspired flair to their accessories collection. This pattern guides you through creating a cute, spiky pouch that is both playful and practical.

Crochet Pufferfish Pouch

Whether you're new to crochet or an experienced crafter, this pattern allows for creative customization, allowing you to experiment with different yarn colors for a personalized touch. The pouch can serve as a small bag for carrying essentials or as a unique gift. Its quirky pufferfish design is sure to make a statement, making it an excellent project to showcase your crochet skills and creativity.

Materials

Five balls of cotton yarn in four colors
3.5 or 4mm crochet hook
10 or 12mm size eyes
All-purpose or hot glue
Needles, scissors, stitch markers

Initial Chains

Start with a slip knot and crochet a total of 12 chains.

Round 1

Skip the first two chains and make two double crochets in the third chain.
Make one double crochet in the next eight chains, then three double crochets in the last chain.
Continue on the other side by making eight double crochets, followed by one double crochet in the last stitch.
Finish with a slip stitch in the second chain of the initial chain two.

Round 2

Start with two chains.
Make a double crochet increase twice, then eight double crochets.
Make a double crochet increase three times, then eight double crochets.
Make a double crochet increase in the last stitch.
Change to yellow yarn and finish with a slip stitch.

For Round 3

Start with two chains.
Repeat the following pattern twice: one double crochet in the first stitch, followed by a double crochet increase in the next.
Make eight double crochets, then repeat the pattern of one double crochet followed by a double crochet increase three times.
Make eight double crochets.
In the last two stitches, make one double crochet and a double crochet increase.
Finish with a slip stitch.

Round 4

Start with two chains and make one double crochet in each stitch for a total of 34 double crochets.

For Round 5 (Spikes)

Chain one and make one single crochet.
Make a single crochet in the next four stitches, changing to blue yarn at the fourth stitch.
Make a triple crochet in the next stitch, changing back to yellow yarn on the last pull-through.
Repeat the pattern of four single crochets followed by one blue triple crochet all around.
At the end of the round, make four single crochets and finish with a slip stitch.

Round 6

Start with two chains and make one double crochet in each stitch.

Round 7 (Spikes)

Chain one and make a single crochet, changing to blue yarn.
Make a triple crochet in the second stitch, changing back to yellow yarn.
Make five single crochets, changing to blue yarn at the fifth one.
Make a triple crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern of four single crochets and one triple crochet for the rest of the round.
Make a single crochet in the last stitch and end with a slip stitch.

Rounds 8-11

For round eight, make one double crochet in each stitch.
For round nine, repeat the pattern from round five.
For rounds 10 and 11, make one double crochet in each stitch.

Rounds 12-13

Change to blue yarn for the tail.
Make one double crochet in each stitch for both rounds.
After finishing round 13, chain one, cut the yarn, and hide the tail inside the pouch.

Additional Components

Mouth

Using pink yarn, make 10 chains and form a circle with a slip stitch in the first chain.
Glue the mouth onto the pouch.

Fins

With blue yarn, make a slip knot and chain five.
Skip the first two chains and make a double crochet in the third chain.
Make one double crochet in each of the next two chains.
Chain two and slip stitch into the same stitch.
Leave a long tail for sewing onto the pouch.
The fins are sewn onto rounds five and six.

Strap

With blue yarn, make a slip knot and chain 70 chains.
Use a needle to attach the strap by weaving it in and out of the top round of the pouch.
Tie the ends together with multiple knots.