Crochet Heart Pouch & Bow Pattern For Valentines Day

The Crochet Heart Pouch & Bow Pattern is a cute and simple project perfect for Valentine's Day. This small heart-shaped pouch can hold tiny items like earbuds or lip balm, and it even has a strap to attach it to a bag. You can also use it as a gift bag for jewelry. The pattern includes instructions for creating a bow, which adds a charming touch. This easy-to-make pouch is both adorable and functional, making it a lovely handmade gift.

Why Love This Pattern?

Perfect for Valentine's Day Gifts: The heart pouch is a thoughtful and adorable gift, perfect for Valentine's Day.
Quick and Simple Project: This pattern is quick to make and doesn't demand a lot of time, making it ideal for last-minute projects.
Functional and Versatile: The pouch can hold small items like earbuds, lip balm, or jewelry, making it a cute yet practical accessory.
Customization: You can use any color of medium weight yarn, allowing you to customize the pouch to your preferences.
Easy to Attach: With the strap, the pouch can be easily attached to a bag, enhancing its functionality.
Creative Element: The pattern includes making a bow, adding a lovely decorative touch to the pouch.

How To Crochet Heart Pouch & Bow

Materials Needed:

Medium weight yarn in any color(s)
5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Two stitch markers

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet

Step by step Instructions

Creating the Heart Shape (Make 2 pieces):

Foundation Chain:
- Make a slip knot and chain 16.
Row 1:
- Skip the first 3 chains from the hook.
- In the 4th chain from the hook, make 5 dc.
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
- Double crochet 5 stitches together across the next 5 chains (dc5tog).
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
- Make 6 dc in the last chain of the row.
Turn and Work Along the Other Side of the Foundation Chain:
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 5 chains.
- In the next chain, make 5 dc.
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 5 chains.
Join the Round:
- Slip stitch into the third chain of the initial chain 3 to join the round.
Row 2:
- Chain 3 and make a dc in the same stitch as the slip stitch.
- Make 2 dc in each of the next 5 stitches.
- Make 1 dc in the next stitch.
- Double crochet 5 stitches together (dc5tog).
- Make 1 dc in the next stitch.
- Make 2 dc in each of the next 6 stitches.
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 7 stitches.
- In the next stitch, make 5 dc.
- Make 1 dc in each of the next 7 stitches.
- Slip stitch into the third chain of the initial chain 3 to join the round.
- Fasten off yarn.

Assembling the Heart Pouch:

Create the Loop for Closure:
- Attach yarn in the center (in the "valley" created by the dc5tog).
- Chain 7 and slip stitch back into the same spot.
- Fasten off yarn.
Make the Strap:
- Attach yarn to the center of the other heart piece (in the same spot as the closure loop).
- Chain about 50.
- Slip stitch back into the same stitch and fasten off yarn.

Making a Bow (Optional):

Chain a Long Strand:
- Make a slip knot and chain 45 to 55 chains.
- Cut the working yarn and secure the ends with extra knots to prevent fraying.
Form the Bow:
- Shape the chains into a bow on one heart piece.
- Using a yarn needle, sew through the center of the bow, then wrap the yarn around several times to secure it.
- Tie knots at the back and cut off excess yarn.

Finishing the Heart Pouch:

Sew the Pieces Together:
- Put the wrong sides of the two heart pieces together.
- Line up the stitches and count 5 stitches away from each side of the strap.
- Place stitch markers to leave a 10-stitch opening at the top.
- Measure about 36 inches of yarn (or run yarn across the heart seven times to estimate).
Whip Stitch the Edges:
- Begin at one side and use a whip stitch to sew around the edges, leaving the top 10 stitches open.
- Knot securely at the end and weave in any remaining yarn ends.