The Sunset Ripple Pouch: A Textured Crochet Bag Pattern

Hello, fellow makers! Are you looking for a fun and unique project that’s bursting with texture and color? I’m excited to share this detailed pattern for the Sunset Ripple Pouch, a small and stylish crochet bag that’s perfect for carrying your essentials. The star of this pattern is the beautiful puff stitch, which creates a rich, textured fabric that is both eye-catching and sturdy.

This pouch is a fantastic way to play with two contrasting yarn colors to create a striking “ripple” effect. We’ll start with a simple base, work up the body with alternating puff stitch rows, and then add a clean, finished top edge. The handles are also customizable, so you can choose a style that’s perfect for you. Let’s grab our hooks and yarn and get ready to create something beautiful!

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Bag:

Stunning Texture: The puff stitch creates a beautiful, tactile fabric that feels great to the touch.
Beginner-Friendly: The pattern is a simple two-row repeat once you get the hang of the puff stitch.
Customizable: Easily change the yarn colors, handle style, and add embellishments to personalize your pouch.
Perfect for Gifting: A handmade pouch is a thoughtful and unique gift for friends and family.

What You’ll Need:

Yarn:
- Color A: Main color (red in the video)
- Color B: Contrasting color (white in the video)
Crochet Hook: A 3.5mm (E/4) hook, or the size recommended for your yarn.
Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in all those ends and attaching the handles.
Scissors:

Essential Crochet Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half-double crochet
puff st: puff stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: fasten off

The Pattern: The Sunset Ripple Pouch

This pattern is worked in rows, starting with a foundation chain.

Part 1: The Base

Starting Chain (Color A): Ch 21.
Row 1 (Puff Stitches):
- In the 4th ch from the hook, make a puff st. A puff st is made by ch 3, yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, pull up a loop (6 times), yarn over and pull through all 13 loops on the hook, then ch 1 to secure.
- Work 10 more puff stitches along the chain.
- At the end of the chain, ch 3 and sl st to the last st to turn and begin working on the other side.
- Repeat the puff stitch process on the other side of the chain to create the base.

Part 2: The Body (Building the Bag)

Row 2 (Color B):
- Attach Color B yarn.
- Ch 3. Sl st into the first space between the puff stitches from the previous row. Repeat ch 3 and sl st in each space between puff stitches around the base. This will create a wavy, decorative row.
Row 3 (Color A):
- Attach Color A yarn in one of the ch 3 spaces from the previous row.
- Ch 3. Make a puff st in the same space.
- Make a puff st in the middle of each ‘V’ shape formed by the white yarn, working around the bag.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3, alternating colors, until the bag reaches your desired height.

Part 3: The Top Edge

White Border (Color B): After completing the body, switch to Color B to create the top border.
Ch 2. 2 hdc in each stitch along the top edge. Join with a sl st.
Second Row: Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Slip Stitch Border (Color A): Join Color A and sl st in each st around the top for a clean, finished edge.

Part 4: The Handles

Thick Handles:
- With Color A, ch a desired length for your handle.
- Work 2 hdc in each ch back down the chain to create a thick, sturdy handle.
Thin Handles:
- With Color A, simply ch a desired length for a thin, simple handle.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 5: Assembly and Finishing

Attach the Handles: Use your yarn needle and the long yarn tails to sew the handles securely to the inside of the bag.
Weave in All Ends: Weave in any remaining loose ends for a clean, finished look.
Decorate (Optional): Add a crocheted flower or other embellishments to the front of the bag for a personal touch.

Congratulations, you’ve created a beautiful and unique Sunset Ripple Pouch! Happy hooking!

Video tutorial: