Free Crochet Pattern: Hip Pouch / Purse
| For the days when your pockets just aren’t big enough and you don’t feel like carrying around a giant purse, the hip pouch comes to the rescue! When I was a kid my mom always carried a hip pouch to put here stuff in because she hated purses. Since then I associated hip pouches with old people (no offense mom, and anyone else). Finally I come to the realization that I can create a hip pouch that isn’t just handy, but it is one that I would actually wear! This hip pouch can also be worn as a small purse if desired. So give this crochet pattern a shot! |  |
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Finished Size: 6 ¼” (16 cm) wide, 5 ¼” (13 cm) tall not including belt
Note: size can be altered as you desire by following instructions within the pattern
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Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 2oz / 95 yards) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) |
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Gauge: not really important
Crochet Pattern: Pouch
Start by chaining 25 or a chain as long as the width of the pouch you desire.
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in each ch on opposite side of foundation ch, place marker: 48 sc
Round 2: sc in each sc around: 48 sc
Repeat round 2 twenty two times or until pouch is as tall as you want it, then finish off. Note that the hip pouch in the photo uses self striping yarn, so feel free to change colors as you desire.
Closure Flap
Row 1: ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook: 3 sc
Row 2: ch 1 turn, 2 sc in each sc across: 6 sc
Row 3: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) across: 9 sc
Row 4: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) across:12 sc
Row 5: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) across:15 sc
Row 6: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) across:18 sc
Row 7: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) across: 21 sc
Row 8: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) across: 24 sc
Note: to increase the size of your closure flap, continue to increase the size of this semicircle.
Row 9: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc: 27 sc
Note: If you altered the size of the closure flap, then you will have to alter row 9 as well by shifting the chain 3 to the center of the closure flap.
Row 10: ch 1, turn, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc) across, finish off: 30 sc
Note: if you altered the size of the closure flat, then you must change row 10 such that it increases the semicircle.
Button
Round 1: ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook: 5 sc
Round 2: 4 sc in same ch (overlapping previous round), finish off: 4 sc
Belt
Start by chaining 130 or a chain as long you want your belt.
Row 1: ch 3, dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across, finish off: 130 dc
Finishing:
Sew closure flat the top backside of the pouch. Sew button to the front side of the pouch, such that it is aligned with the hole in the closure flap. Sew the belt to the top backside of the pouch.
To wear the pouch, simply tie it around your hip. You can also sew on slip rings or a belt buckle if desired. This pouch can also be used as an over the shoulder purse by attaching the ends of the belt together and draping it over your shoulder.
If you need help with this crochet pattern, leave a comment and I’ll be glad to help!
hi the pouch is very cuteee.. would you please a post a pattern for crocheted socks for a two year old?
thanks a lot for the pouch pattern…
Have you ever tried to sell your patterns to a crochet magazine? They would love your patterns.
Hey Peggy!
Thanks for the suggestion and compliment
I haven’t tried it, I wonder if there is a very long process for it. Maybe I’ll go look it up.
Oh cool , thanks for sharing, Im off now to make one
Thanks for the great pattern! I made the bag and it was quick and easy. I did make the belt too short. LOL So, I made belt loops on the back.
Thanks for always sharing your patterns!!
As always beautiful!
I’m also with your mom I hate purses. And I too associated hip pouches with old people. No offense.
Shirley
I enjoyed looking at your pattern! I’ve thought about making a small purse-pouch but haven’t yet.
I’ve been carrying a passport pouch for years, though! It is such a handy size! I have fibromyalgia, and what with the “fibro-fog”, I kept leaving my purse at restaurants & such, so I told my DH one day that my guardian angel was tired of guarding my purse for me (since I left it so often – forgot I took one)! Since that time, I have carried a passport pouch instead, with bare essentials in it. I fasten it around my waist or put it in my pocket – fastened to my belt loop. That way it NEVER gets misplaced or lost or forgotten – even if it drops from my pocket (since it is fastened around my belt loop). I have had it fall out of my pocked, but although the cord is dangling and annoying when it drops (which is very rarely), since it is attached – I don’t lose it!
Glad you found it a handy size
Sure beats a bulky purse!
Sometimes I miss having room to put odd things in, but I never miss having forgotten it somewhere!
-K.Taylor
this is a crazy question – Ican chain stitch and double stitch in a straight line to make blankets and scarfs. How do you get the “round” shapre for the purse or a hat. I can’t seemto figure it out.
Thanks!
To get the round shape, you don’t turn at the end of each row. You either keep crocheting on the other side of the chain or keep crocheting in a circular fashion. Here is the How to Crochet a Beanie link if you would like to see a hat pattern and how the rounds are done.
Hey I didn’t get the cute little critter pattern named Cara. please send it to me.
Sherry
Hey Sherry, I just sent it!
Rachel
I love your website SOOOO much! Im 11 but love to crochet. i’ve already made 4 or 5 hats
and i love this pouch, it was fun and easy to make! Keep posting patterns!!!
-Hannah
Your things are so fun I made the hand warmers and round cloths,do you have any easy leg warmers? I would love these,thanks,Teresa
Hey Teresa, I don’t have any leg warmers, but you can use the wrist warmer crochet pattern, and adjust them to make them longer and wider.