Pattern Description:

This project is for a colorful patterned zipper pouch, ideal for storing crochet hooks, project notions, or small amounts of makeup. It is a simple design worked in the round from the base upwards. The pouch utilizes tapestry crochet to incorporate a colorful pattern.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

Measurements: The finished pouch measures 8 inches by 5.5 inches.
Yarn: Dishie™ yarn is used for this pattern.
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight.
- Fiber Content: 100% Cotton.
- Yarn Details: 190 yards per 100 grams. Specific colors and quantities required are C1 Begonia 25790 (1 skein), C2 Blue 25787 (1 skein), and C3 Swan 25409 (1 skein).
Hook: A US G (4.00mm) crochet hook is recommended, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge.
Notions:
- Yarn Needle.
- 8-inch Zipper in a color to match C3.
- Sewing Needle and Thread.

Gauge: The gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches and 20 rows resulting in a 4-inch square when working in single crochet.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

The pattern directions and the provided abbreviation lists detail the stitches and abbreviations used. These include:

C (1, 2…): contrast color (1, 2…) (Specifically C1, C2, C3 are used in the directions)
SC: single crochet (This is the primary stitch used for the base and the body of the pouch)
sl st: slip stitch (Used for joining rounds)

Stitching Instructions for Making the Tapestry Zipper Pouch Pattern:

The pouch is worked in the round starting from the base.

Starting the Base:

Using Color 1 (C1), create a chain of 37 stitches.

Setup Round:

Work a single crochet (SC) into the 2nd chain from the hook, and then SC in each chain stitch across. This creates 36 SC stitches. Turn the work.
Next, work SC stitches into the opposite side of each chain stitch across.
Join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) to begin working in the round.
At the end of this setup round, there should be a total of 72 SC stitches.
Rounds 1-9:

For rounds 1 through 9, chain 1 (which does not count as a stitch) and then work SC stitches all the way around the round.
Join each round with a slip stitch.
Each of these rounds should also have 72 SC stitches.
After completing round 9, cut Color 1 (C1).

Beginning Tapestry Crochet:

Join Color 2 (C2) and Color 3 (C3). The pattern will now transition to tapestry crochet following the color pattern established in the provided chart.
When changing colors, work the single crochet stitch up to the final yarn over with the current color, then switch to the new color to complete the final yarn over and pull through.
- Rounds 10-13: