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Chevron Zipper Pouch

March 16, 2016 by Bethany 12 Comments

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I am not a huge fan of bulky purses. In fact, I only carry a bag because I have kids; apparently those little people need lots of things.  So I grin and bear my ginormous diaper bag full of snacks, water bottles, wipes and Transformers (which are completely crucial for a grocery store run).  When it’s just me, however, I like to travel light: the essentials only. This chevron zipper pouch is perfect for carrying the things that you really need for a day (or night) out. 

Free Crochet Pattern - Make this adorable chevron zipper pouch, quick and so fun to make! Perfect for packing all your favorite essential items.

Chevron Zipper Pouch

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What you need: 
-Medium Weight Yarn (Knit Picks Comfy Worsted – Carrot and Heather)
–G Hook
–Darning Needle
-4″-5″ Zipper
-Needle and Thread
-1/8″ Jump Ring 
–Needle Nose Pliers

Abbreviations: (American Terms)

St – Stitch
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease

Ch 14. 
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 5. Sc 3 in next ch. Sc 6. Turn. (15 sts)
2. – 8. Ch 1 (does not count). Sc2tog. Sc 5. Sc 3 in next st. Sc 5. Sc2tog. Turn. (15 sts)
Join 2nd color.
9. – 16.  Ch 1 (does not count). Sc2tog. Sc 5. Sc 3 in next st. Sc 5. Sc2tog. Turn. (15 sts)
Join 1st color.  
17. – 24. Ch 1 (does not count). Sc2tog. Sc 5. Sc 3 in next st. Sc 5. Sc2tog. Turn. (15 sts)
Join 2nd color
18. – 32. Ch 1 (does not count). Sc2tog. Sc 5. Sc 3 in next st. Sc 5. Sc2tog. Turn.  (15 sts)
Tie off and weave in ends. 

Your piece should look like this: 

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Fold it in half (if you have ends poking out, turn you piece so they are facing out so they will be in the insides of the pouch later). 
From here, you will sew it together into a tube using the overcast stitch, going through the two top loops, leaving the loops on the bottom unworked. This will hide the seam and stitches when you turn it right-side-out. 

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With the right-side out, sc across the top (I switched colors to keep everything neat. You can view Moogly’s video here for a great method), and sew the bottom up using the overcast stitch again. Be sure to work neatly since these stitches will be visible. 

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From here, you can sew on your zipper, which can be attached easily by hand: no machine required. 
The first side can be sewn with the zipper zipped up. Using a simple running stitch, sew across the top, right under the loops of the top stitches. You can’t see my stitches, but it’s sewn!

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Unzip the zipper and sew the other size in place the same way. I found pinning it before unzipping the zipper makes it much easier to sew. I also sewed through the zipper and both layers of the pouch on the sides of the pouch. 

For a finishing touch, add a cute little tassel! 
To make the tassel, take a few lengths of yarn and pull them though a jump ring (for jewelry making). 
Using a third piece of string, tie it around the middle and secure with a knot in the back. You can also glue it. 

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Using needle nose pilers, open the jump ring and place it in the hole on the end so the zipper.
Super cute and so easy!

Free Crochet Pattern - Make this adorable chevron zipper pouch, quick and so fun to make! Perfect for packing all your favorite essential items.  

Free Crochet Pattern - Chevron Zipper Pouch | Make this fab chevron pouch, perfect for carrying all your essentials.

Free Crochet Pattern - Make this adorable chevron zipper pouch, quick and so fun to make! Perfect for packing all your favorite essential items.

 

I hope you try this Chevron Zipper Pouch! Tag me on Instagram and she me yours (@whistleandivy). 

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Comments

  1. Anna Melo says

    June 23, 2018 at 11:47 am

    I love it! but I wanted to make different sizes, bigger length and width. on length would it work if I doubled the number of stitches?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      June 23, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you! You can change the size by going up in multiples of 2 on the foundation (this adds one stitches to each side of the Chevron peak, keeping it equal). And you can repeat as many times as you need to make it as long as you want. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  2. Annette Specht says

    May 26, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    Its so much easier than the other coin purse I tried,,, do you have an easy way to line it?

    Reply
  3. Annette Specht says

    May 21, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you for this pattern! Love it!,,, got some compliments on it,,, its not perfect, but it will work, I will plan on making more of them!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      May 26, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      Yay! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. Sissywegg says

    September 22, 2016 at 9:30 am

    Wow !!! I like this idea !!!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      September 22, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Kelsey says

    March 27, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I love this little pouch so much!! Its perfect to take when my friend and I just go to get coffee. And its such an easy pattern, which is no surprise because you seriously make the best patterns!! I always enjoy following them :)

    Reply
  6. Ashleigh says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    This is super cute!! I love the color combo:)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 25, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Sara Syrett says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:30 am

    This is such a fantastic idea! Love the pattern! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Feel free to stop by http://www.twelveonmain.com

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 25, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you very much!

      Reply

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