Crochetkari: sachet

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Hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.

In this post, I am sharing my notes for a pineapple pouch pattern.

Many years ago I made a pouch from a pic I saw on the net. When a lot of crocheters liked it and asked for the chart I would send them the link, but many of them wanted a written pattern.

So here I am sharing my notes for the pineapple pouch. I hope you find it useful.

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Uses for the pouch/sachet: For storing -

1. Prayer beads

2. Earphones/Earbuds

3. Powder compact

4. Lipsticks

5. Mukhwas

6. Candy

7. Pendrives

8. Keys

9. Menstrual cups

10. Soap saver

11. Potpourri... and whatever else you can think of :)

So here goes the Avnaas pineapple pouch pattern.

Skill Level: Easy.

Size: Will depend on the material you use.

This one measures 4.25" wide and 6.5" long approx.

Materials:

Notes:

This pattern uses US terminology.

The pouch is worked in the round without turning. It is worked in two parts.

The pineapple part is made first then the yarn is attached to the base of the pineapple and the closure is worked in the opposite direction.

Abbreviations:

beg – beginning,

ch - chain,

st – stitch,

sp – space,

sl st – slip stitch,

dc – double crochet,

hdc - half double crochet

yo – yarn over hook

cl - cluster

beg cl - beginning cluster

3dc cl - 3 double crochet cluster

Pattern Stitches:

Beg cl: Ch 2, dc2tog into same st as sl st counts as 1^st cluster or Beg cl. Rounds 3 to 17 start with a Beg Cl.

3dc cl: - Into the space indicated, yo, insert hook in sp, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Instructions:

Round 1: Ch 58, join with sl st in 1st ch.

Round 2: Ch 4, sk 1, *dc in next st, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, in next st work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), ch 3, sk 3, dc2tog in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, **, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, rep from * to **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4.

Round 3: Sl st into ch-1 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk dc, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next st, dc2tog in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, 9 dc in ch-3 sp, sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc2tog in next 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 3, sk 3, sk dc, in next ch-1 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk dc, ch 2, sk 2, sk dc, **, in ch-1 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 4: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 3, [dc in next st, ch 1] 8 times, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work ( (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), ch 2, sk cl, sk 2, sk cl, **, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 5: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 2, sk dc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 8 times, sk dc, sk 2, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 6: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 7 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 7: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 6 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 8: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 5 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 9: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, ** sk 2, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 10: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 3 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 11: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 2 times, sk sc, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 12: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk sc, hdc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 13: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 3, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 14: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 3, sk 3, dc in next 2 sts, sk 1, sk hdc, sk 1, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 15: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, ch 2, sk 3, dc4 tog in next 4 sts, ch 2, sk 3, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 16: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), * sk cl, sk 2, sk dc4 tog, sk 2, sk cl, in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), sk cl, ch 2, sk 2, sk cl, ** in next ch-3 sp work (3dc cl, ch 3, 3dc cl), rep from * to **, join with sl st in top of beg cl.

Round 17: Sl st into ch-3 sp, in same sp work beg cl, [3dc cl in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg cl. Fasten off. Cut thread and weave the end in.

The pineapple portion of the pouch is now done.

Now let's crochet the opening at the top of the pouch.

Round 1: Attach your thread with an sc to any ch at the side of the pouch, * ch 5, sk 3, sc in next st, rep from * around, for the last loop work ch 2 sk 3, dc in beg sc. (14 ch-5 loops) Do not worry if you have more loops or fewer loops, that's okay.

Round 2: *Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * around ending with ch 2 and dc in the dc below.

Rounds 3 to 5: Rep Round 2.

To finish you can add a round of sc or your favourite border. I add scallops or picots whatever I'm drawn to at that time. :)

Drawstring: You can use a satin ribbon in a matching or contrasting colour. I crocheted a length of chains then made an sc in the 2nd ch and then in every st till the end. Weave your drawstring through the loops of Round 3 or 4.

For the orange pouch I used a cord lock like this one.

I hope you will try this pattern. If you have any questions/comments or suggestions do write to me.

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Thank you for your time. Have a lovely day and stay safe.

Wishing all my lovely friends a wonderful, happy and prosperous New Year. I hope 2013 will bring you a lot of joy, peace of mind and more importantly good health.

The first day of the new year, so a blog post is a must...isn't it? Okay I will admit that I am a little superstitious about this first day thing. I believe that things you manage to do on the first day of the new year sets the trend for the year ahead. It can be any little thing like getting up early, reaching office on time, cleaning my cupboard, calling up my parents, or even not popping that cupcake into my mouth, or not getting into arguments with anybody. It is silly I know but then its also fun.

So here goes, my first post for the new year. :)

Over the years I came across a lot of patterns for sachets/pouches on the internet. But I just could not picture my "boys" appreciating dainty little sachets filled with potpourri hanging around the house. They are already doing me a big favour by leaving my doilies undisturbed. :)

Recently when I was busy hunting for the earphones for my mobile I realised that a sachet would be perfect for keeping them. They wouldn't get lost or damaged in the deep, dark recesses of my handbag.

I decided to try a pineapple design with a drawstring. I like this pattern as it is crocheted in the round and there is no seaming involved, the whole sachet works as one piece. It was a chart only pattern with no written instructions and did involve a few calculations to get it right. Also the pineapple motif is usually surrounded by shells but in this pattern it was flanked only by a set of dcs.

Have a look:

I have inserted a tissue so that you can see the pattern. The thread is Bliss knitting cotton crocheted with a 2.00 mm crochet hook. For the drawstring I used a spring loaded drawstring closure (no idea what they are called).

In goes the consignment! :)

Here it is with the drawstrings pulled. I thought a tassel will complete the look. Do you think I should add a fabric lining so that nothing pops out or does it look okay?

This pouch will work well for lipsticks, prayer beads, keys, pen drives or even "unmentionables". In short, for anything small enough to get lost in your purse. What do you think? So, that is one project I can strike off my to-do list.

Talking of lists, I do have my usual bunch of New Year resolutions: lose weight, cook healthy, less internet, more Pilates, less TV, more crochet, less sweets, more walking etc, etc. I would like to share this picture with you which sums it all up. Haha.