Main Body (Rounds 1-9)

R1: Foundation Chain

Chain 21 (this sets the width of the pouch base).

R2: First Row of Double Crochet (DC)

1. Skip the first 6 chains, work 1 DC into the 7th chain from the hook.

2. Repeat[ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 DC in next ch] 7 times to create a mesh pattern.

R3: Start Crossed Stitch Pattern

1. Slip stitch (sl st) to join, then ch 2 (counts as first DC).

2. Crossed Stitch Sequence:

- In next ch-space: 1 DC + ch 3 + 1 DC into base of ch-2 (forms a small triangle).

- Repeat [ch 1, work crossed treble stitch (see below)] 9 times.

- End with ch 1, sl st to close the round.

✨ Crossed Treble Stitch (TR-X):

- Yarn over twice (YO twice), insert hook into specified st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

- YO, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain).

- YO once, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops twice (2 loops remain).

- YO, pull through all 3 loops to complete the cross.

R4-R9: Repeat Pattern

- Repeat R3, working each DC into the DC of the previous row (not the chain spaces).

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Pouch Opening (Left & Right Sides)

Left Side (R10-R12)

1. R10: Start at the center front DC:

- Ch 2, 1 DC in same st, ch 3, 1 DC into base of ch-2 (triangle).

- Work 2 crossed TR stitches, end with ch 1.

2. R11-R12: Turn work, repeat decreasing 1 crossed stitch per row to taper the opening.

Right Side

- Mirror the left side instructions.

Strap

1. From the right side, chain 150 (adjust length as needed).

2. Join to the left side with a sl st or sew securely.

Small Yellow Flower

Round 1:

- Make a magic ring.

- Work 10 single crochet (sc) into the ring.

- Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc.

2. Round 2 (Petals):

- Repeat 5 times:

- In same stitch: 3 chains (ch) + 1 double crochet (dc).

- In next stitch: sl st (to anchor).

- In same stitch: 1 dc + 3 ch + sl st (completing petal).

- Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew onto bag.

Small Green Flower

1. Center (Round 1):

- make a magic ring.

- Work 5 sc into the ring.

- Join with sl st to first sc.

2. Petals (Round 2):

- Repeat 5 times:

- 10 ch, sl st into same stitch (forms a loop).

- 10 ch, sl st into same stitch again (second loop).

- Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew onto bag.