Cat Face Drawstring Pouch

A delightful and functional drawstring pouch featuring a charming cat face motif, perfect for beginners.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 100 yards in main color (MC) and 20 yards in contrast color (CC1) for cat features, plus a small amount of black (CC2) for embroidery
• 4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Gauge

16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet

Finished Size

Size varies with gauge and rounds worked. Follow pattern instructions for dimensions.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round
• MC: main color
• CC1: contrast color 1
• CC2: contrast color 2

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with MC. Create a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in magic ring, pull tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-14: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Fasten off MC.

Assembly / Finishing

Cat Face: Using CC1, embroider two triangles for ears on Rnd 11, approximately 4 stitches apart. Using CC2, embroider two small circles for eyes, a small triangle for a nose, and whiskers on Rnd 10 and 11, centered on the pouch. Drawstring: With MC and CC1 held together, chain 60 or to desired length. Fasten off. Weave the drawstring through Rnd 13, alternating going over and under the stitches. Tie the ends together or add beads. Weave in all loose ends.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round, especially for beginners.
• For a more defined cat face, consider using felt cutouts for the eyes, nose, and ears, glued or sewn onto the pouch.
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item is the desired size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com