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Pattern Overview & Sizing
The Granny Square Flower Pouch is a charming, multi-colored accessory bag. Featuring 6 vibrant 3D popcorn-stitch flower motifs joined into a spacious oval clutch, this pouch is perfect for cosmetics, jewelry, tech cords, or handmade gifting.
- Finished Dimensions: Bottom: 7.28 × 1.38 inches (18.5 × 3.5 cm) | Height: 5.31 inches (13.5 cm).
- Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner.
Materials & Tools Needed
- DK Weight Yarn: Paintbox Yarn Baby DK (45% Acrylic, 55% Nylon) or equivalent Light DK yarn (485 yds / 444 m total):
- Black (Base/Border): 279 yards (255 meters)
- Red (Flower Petals): 138 yards (126 meters)
- Green (Leaf Accents): 68 yards (63 meters)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm (4/0) or 3.0 mm (5/0).
- Notions: Stitch markers, sharp scissors, measuring tape, and lighter/matches to seal synthetic ends.
Abbreviations & Stitches
- MR: Magic Ring | CH: Chain | SC: Single Crochet | HDC: Half Double Crochet | DC: Double Crochet | SlSt: Slip Stitch
- HDC Inc: 2 HDC in same st | FLO / BLO: Front Loop Only / Back Loop Only
- Popcorn Stitch (5 DC): Work 5 DC in same stitch, remove hook, insert through 1st DC, grab working loop, pull through to form tight 3D flower petal.
Step 1: Making 6 3D Flower Granny Squares
Make 6 identical squares following this 4-round motif:
- Round 1 (Flower Center): In Magic Ring, work 12 SC. Join with SlSt in 1st SC. (12 sts)
- Round 2: 4 CH + [1 DC + 1 CH] × 11 times. SlSt into 3rd chain. (24 sts)
- Round 3 (Popcorn Petals in Red): SlSt into chain-1 space. *Work [1 Popcorn stitch + 1 DC] into same space + 2 CH; repeat from * 12 times around (12 petals). SlSt in last st, cut yarn. (36 sts)
- Round 4 (Square Frame in Green/Accent): Start in any ch-2 space: [3 DC + 2 CH + 3 DC] in corner space, (3 HDC in next ch-2 space) × 2 times. Repeat on all 4 sides to square the circle. (56 sts total). Fasten off. Repeat to make 6 squares total.
Step 2: Crocheting the Oval Bottom (Rounds 1–4)
Using the Black base yarn and 2.5 mm hook, work the sturdy oval bottom:
- Round 1: Crochet 41 CH. (41 sts)
- Round 2: 3 HDC Inc in 2nd ch from hook, 39 HDC along foundation, 5 HDC Inc in end loop, 39 HDC along opposite side, 2 HDC Inc in last st. (88 sts)
- Round 3: (2 HDC Inc) × 3 + 39 HDC + (2 HDC Inc) × 5 + 39 HDC + (2 HDC Inc) × 2. (98 sts)
- Round 4: [2 HDC Inc + 1 HDC] × 3 + 39 HDC + [2 HDC Inc + 1 HDC] × 5 + 39 HDC + [2 HDC Inc + 1 HDC] × 2. (108 sts)
Step 3: Crocheting the Lower Body (Rows 1–8)
Work upward in continuous spiral rows on the 108 stitches of the oval bottom:
- Row 1: 108 DC around. (108 sts)
- Row 2: 108 HDC around. (108 sts)
- Rows 3–8: Alternate odd rows (108 DC) and even rows (108 HDC) through Row 8. Join with SlSt on 1st HDC of Row 8, fasten off and weave ends. (108 sts)
Step 4: Joining 6 Granny Squares to Body
- Using black base yarn, join all 6 granny squares side-by-side into a continuous 6-square ring using decorative slip stitches.
- Attach the bottom edge of the square ring to the 108 stitches of the pouch body: work [3 DC, skip sts, SlSt into body] sequence seamlessly around perimeter.
Step 5: Top Trim, Handles & Finishing
- Row 1 (Top Trim): Work HDC all around starting 3 stitches before pouch corner (102 sts). End with SlSt in Front Loop Only (FLO).
- Row 2 (Straps / Handles): 6 HDC in FLO, work (1 Turning CH + 6 HDC) × 40 rows for first handle strap, 6 HDC in BLO, HDC across to second handle position and repeat, SlSt to join.
- Row 3: Work 102 SC all around. (102 sts)
- Row 4: Work 102 SlSt around top rim for clean, reinforced finish. Fasten off and add optional inner lining or label. Your gorgeous 3D Flower Granny Square Pouch is complete!
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