Pattern Description:
Create two stylish and functional pouches using the beautiful Star Stitch, also known as the Marguerite Stitch.
One pouch features a flat, rectangular design, while the other stands upright with a flat base, perfect as a makeup or travel pouch.
Both patterns include optional instructions for adding a fabric lining and zipper for a polished finish.
Skill Level
Intermediate – Knowledge of star stitch and working in rounds is recommended.
Materials:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (in “Goldenrod” and “Jade” used in examples)
- Pouch #1 (Flat): Approx. 46g
- Pouch #2 (Round Base): Approx. 57g
- Hook: 4 mm (G-6), Clover Amour recommended
- Notions:
- Fabric for lining
- Zipper (to fit pouch length)
- Sewing needle, thread, scissors
- Glue gun (for zipper stop)
- Optional: Ultra leather or foldover tags
Finished Measurements:
- Pouch #1 (Flat): 6.7″ x 4.5″ (17 cm x 11.5 cm)
- Pouch #2 (Round Base): 7″ x 4.5″ (18 cm x 11.5 cm)
Stitches & Abbreviations:
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- rep – Repeat
- Star Stitch (Marguerite Stitch)
Star Stitch Basics:
To Make One Star Stitch:
- Begin: Ch 3.
- Pull loops: Insert hook into 2nd ch, pull up a loop (2 loops). Repeat in next ch (3 loops), base stitch (4), next 2 stitches (6 loops).
- Close: Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 to create the “eye.”
- Next Star: Insert into eye, side of last spike, base of last spike, next 2 stitches (6 loops). Pull through, ch 1 to close.
Pouch #1: Flat Star Stitch Pouch
Foundation:
- Ch 36.
- Round 1: Sc in back loop of each ch (35), rotate work, Sc in front loops (35). Sl st to join. (70 sc total)
Round 2 (Start Star Stitches):
- Ch 3 and begin first star stitch as described above.
- Continue making star stitches around. The last stitch will include the sl st from Round 1.
- Sl st into the ch-1 gap to join.
Rounds 3-11:
- Repeat star stitch rounds as above. Always start in the “eye” of the last stitch.
Round 12 (Edging):
- Work one round of sl st in each stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Add Fabric Lining & Zipper (Optional):
- Cut a rectangle of fabric, folded in half to match pouch size, plus 1 cm seam allowance.
- Fold and hem top and bottom edges.
- Pin zipper to wrong side of fabric and hand-sew each side.
- Stitch sides of lining together. If zipper is too long, add glue and a zipper stop.
- Insert lining into pouch. Pin and sew zipper to top of pouch just below slip stitch edging.
Pouch #2: Upright Star Stitch Pouch with Flat Base
Base:
- Row 1: Foundation sc 25.
- Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25 sc). Repeat for 8 rows total.
Round 1 (Transition to Working in the Round):
- Start at corner of base.
- Sc 8 along short edge, 3 sc in corner.
- Sc 23 on long edge, 3 sc in corner.
- Repeat until all sides are worked. Sl st to join. (74 sc)
Rounds 2-5:
- Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. Repeat for 4 rounds.
Round 6-14 (Star Stitch Rounds):
- Begin star stitch round using same method as Pouch #1.
- Work in continuous rounds, ending each with sl st in ch-1 gap.
Round 15 (Edging):
- Sl st in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Add Fabric Lining & Zipper (For Flat-Base Pouch):
- Cut a rectangle and an oval from fabric, adding 1 cm seam allowance.
- Hem top edge of rectangle. Do not hem bottom.
- Wrap rectangle around oval base, pin and sew.
- Stitch up the side seams.
- Add zipper using the same method as Pouch #1.
- Insert and pin lining into pouch. Sew zipper to the top edge, leaving sl st edging visible.
Tips:
- Don’t crochet too tightly when forming star stitches.
- The “eye” of the star is your anchor for the next stitch-don’t skip it!
- Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds if needed.
- Add a personal touch with tags or embroidery.
Enjoy making these beautiful textured pouches! They’re great for gifts, travel, or organizing your essentials in style.
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