Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch With Drawstring Pattern

A pouch that’s as cute as a fresh-picked tomato, how adorable is that? The Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch Pattern creates a small, round pouch with a vibrant red body and a leafy green top, just like a real tomato. Its compact size makes it perfect for holding coins, jewelry, or tiny essentials. The drawstring closure adds a fun and practical touch, keeping everything secure inside. Whether used as a charming accessory or a unique handmade gift, this pouch is both stylish and functional. A fun and easy project that brings a splash of nature-inspired creativity to your crochet collection!

Uses of Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch

1. Storage for Small Items: You can use this cute mini tomato pouch to store small items like coins, jewelry, hairpins, or sewing needles.
2. Gift Packaging: The mini tomato pouch can be a unique and charming way to present small gifts to friends and family. Just place a small item inside and pull the drawstring to secure it.
3. Bag Charms: Attach the mini tomato pouch to your handbag, backpack, or keychain for an adorable accessory that adds a touch of personality.
4. Decorative Piece: Incorporate the mini tomato pouch into your home decor. It can be hung on a hook, or placed on a shelf or side table as a playful and colorful accent.
5. Party Favors: These pouches can be made in bulk and used as party favors for events like baby showers, birthday parties, or garden-themed parties. They are sure to be a hit with guests.
6. Children’s Play: The mini tomato pouch can serve as a fun toy or prop in imaginative play for children. They can use it as a part of their play kitchen or grocery store setup.

Crochet Mini Tomato Pouch Pattern 

Materials:

• Red yarn (for the tomato)
• Green yarn (for the leaves and drawstring)
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• dc: Double Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• st: Stitch
• dec: Decrease

Steps:

Tomato Body:

1. Start with Red Yarn
   • Create a Magic Ring (MR).
   • Ch 2 to begin.
   • Make 12 dc into the MR.
2. First Round:
   • Pull the tail of the MR to close the loop.
   • Count to ensure there are 12 dc.
   • Sl st into the first dc to complete the round.
3. Second Round:
   • Ch 2 (this counts as the first dc of this round).
   • 2 dc in each st around.
   • At the last st, only make 1 dc (since the first 2 ch is counted).
   • You should have 24 stitches for this round.
   • Sl st to join at the top of the ch 2.
   • 
4. Third Round:
   • Ch 2.
   • 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the following st: repeat around.
   • You should see the pattern 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc.
   • Finish with a sl st to join.
5. Round Four to Seven:
   • Ch 2.
   • Make 1 dc in each st around.
   • Sl st to join.
   • Repeat for rounds 5, 6, and 7.

Creating the Holes for Drawstring:

1. Begin with Green Yarn
   • Pull yarn through any st.
   • Ch 1.
   • Make a hdc in each st around, hiding the tail as you go.
   • End with sl st to join.
2. Creating the Drawstring Holes:
   • Ch 4.
   • Skip 2 sts, 1 dc into the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts: repeat around.
   • End with a sl st into the second chain of the beginning ch 4.
   • Cut the yarn and weave in ends.

Adding the Leaf Detail:

1. Leaf Creation:
   • Use green yarn, 5 hdc in the front loop of any st in the first green round.
   • Ch 1.
   • Make the first hdc, then another 4 hdc in the same loop.
   • Ch 1 and turn.
2. Creating Leaf Shape:
   • 1 dec, 3 hdc.
   • Ch 1 and turn.
   • 1 dec, 1 hdc.
   • Ch 1 and turn.
   • Last dec to form tip of leaf.
   • Ch 2 and cut yarn. Pull the tail tight.
   • Repeat to create 6 leaves in total.

Making the Drawstring:

1. Using Green Yarn:
   • Ch until the string measures 90cm.
   • Weave through the holes made earlier.
   • Tie a knot at the ends.
2. Final Assembly:
   • When ends meet, overlap them half-section for added security.

Enjoy your new mini tomato pouch!

@Cherricrochet