DESCRIPTION
A simple travel pouch with a crochet base, knitted body and straps. Short rows raise the back of the pouch so you have a curved opening that makes it easier to reach for things in your pouch.

Available as a free pattern on my website.
https://offhook.joceyng.com/patterns/dandelion-pouch

Alternatively, purchase a printable PDF version with crochet charts and additional photos for a small fee

SIZING
This pattern comes in 1 size (width x height x depth: 11cm x 12-14cm x 3.5cm) but you can adjust the height to be slightly taller or shorter.

GAUGE
KNIT: 20 sts and 28 rounds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette with 4mm needles, washed and blocked
CROCHET: 15 sc sts x 15 rows = 2” (5cm) with 3.5mm hook

CONSTRUCTION
The pouch body is knit bottom up with crochet thread size #3 held double (you can also use DK weight yarn). The base is made up of 2 layers, each crocheted with one strand of crochet thread size #3. The body and base are seamed together. Fabric and/or interfacing is used to line your pouch before the strap is added.

YARN
Knitted body: 30g of crochet thread size #3 held double (or 30g DK weight yarn)
Base: 12g of crochet thread size #3
Strap: 8g of crochet thread size #3 held double (or 8g DK weight yarn)
yarn amounts are estimated

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4mm circular needles, or dpns
3.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers (1 distinct marker for beginning of round, plus additional markers)

Optional
Fabric for lining (25cm x 20cm)
Stiff interfacing (30 cm x 30cm)
Sewing thread and scissors
2 D-rings (15mm inner width)
1 Adjustable/sliding buckle (15mm inner width)