Sweet Nothings Crochet: A QUICK CIRCULAR PENCIL POUCH

A QUICK CIRCULAR PENCIL POUCH

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Just recently, I posted a blog for a rectangular pouch, and decided to make a circular pencil case as well. The rectangular pouch had a zipper, and that could be a lot of ‘work’, but here, I thought we could go the ‘easy way’ and just add a button, and see if this works for you.

The beauty of this pattern again, is that this one too uses just about one cone of yarn.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used about one cone of our Indian Polyester silky purse yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook ;

Optional : a marker

This yarn is not specific for this pattern. Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make today's creation.

Abbreviations used :

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

fsc : Foundation single crochet

dc : Double crochet

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.

This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

Let’s start off with a visualization of what we’re creating here today.

I am going to start with a magic circle and then work in rounds, increasing each round till we get it to the size that we want for the base of our bag.

Once we think we have it round / wide enough, we will stop increases, and start working up the sides of our pouch, and continue till we have the height needed for the pouch.

Simple enough, right? Let’s get started.

I have also decided to use two colours. So I have a Main Color (MC) which is pink, and then a Contrast Color (CC) which is red.

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Start (using MC) with a magic circle

and work 12 sc in that circle.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Round 1 : (using MC)

sc in the 1^st sc ;

(2 sc in the next sc ; sc in the next sc) ;

rep (to) all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Now here’s where it gets fun.

How quickly do you want to complete your project?

Depending on that, you can choose to work a sc , hdc or dc in each st all around.

I have worked in sc all around, so that’s what I am going to write in my instructions.

Round 2 : (using MC)

sc in the 1^st 2 sc ;

(2 sc in the next sc ; sc in the next 2 sc) ;

rep (to) all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Round 3 : (using MC)

sc in the 1^st 3 sc ;

(2 sc in the next sc ; sc in the next 3 sc) ;

rep (to) all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Round 4 : (using MC)

sc in the 1^st 4 sc ;

(2 sc in the next sc ; sc in the next 4 sc) ;

rep (to) all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

At this point, check if you think that the round you have made is large enough for you. If yes, then we will stop increases now and work our bag along the length.

If no, then continue one more increase till you feel you are happy with the size.

To get a neat bottom rim, we will work in the back loops of the stitches.

Check how to work a sc-blo (or single crochet back loop only) in the links above.

Single crochet back loop only (sc-blo) : Here is an easy video tutorial

https://youtu.be/TaQI3Vu9VRQ

Round 5 : (using MC)

sc in 1^st sc ;

sc-blo in the next sc and each sc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

This is the last round of the base.

We will now work without any increase and this will make the top become cylindrical and grow lengthwise.

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Round 6 : (using CC)

hdc in 1^st sc and in each sc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 7 – 9 : (using MC)

sc in 1^st hdc and in each hdc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Rep Rows 6 – 9 : till you have a pencil case of the length you need.

It does not matter which round or colour you stop with, as this is not important to the pattern. All that matters is that your pencil(s) and pens fit in properly.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The lower part of your cute little bag is complete.

For the top (flap) portion : Rep Rounds 1 – 9 once.

This will give you a flap that you need to attach to the top of the case.

You may decide NOT to use the CC colour for the top flap portion, or you may decide to add more CC to make the top more flamboyant.

Go ahead, create and be different!

In our final row, mark where you want to attach your button. Also decide which button you are going to use, so that you can decide how many chain you will need to go comfortably around the button. I need about 5 ch for my button, and want a nice long holding chain, so am working according to my fancy.

Row 10 : sc in each st till you reach the marked st ;

ch 20 ; Turn and work along this chain,

sk the next 5 ch and work an sc in each of the next 15 ch till the flap end ;

continue to work an sc in each sc all the way around the flap

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Finishing :

Now here’s where you get to decide if you want to line your bag. If you do, please go ahead and line the bag and the top portion first. You could use a piece of plastic or card against the top and bottom circular / oval portions, to get the pencil case to ‘stand’ on its own. I have opted not to do any of this.

How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/

Check out the idea I have used in an earlier pencil case at https://shyamanivas.blogspot.in/2015/07/pencil-boxes.html

Once you have completed lining the two portions, you need to attach the top flap to the bottom bit.

Place the top flap securely, pin it down and run a line of stitching around the back of the case, such that the flap opens up neatly, without the contents to falling out.

Once the flap is in place, check where the button and button hole go, and attach your button in securely.

I feel that this cute pouch will also work for toiletries, and if you are using it as such, then ensure that you make it as long as your favourite hair and eye liner brushes :)

Have fun creating something beautiful and hope the recipient loves it too.

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