Hallie Zipper Pouch
Hey friends,
I hope your week has been fantastic and productive.
Can you believe we are almost at the end of March already! …. Like, where are the months going? I was talking with a friend about this and for a year that has felt like it has been dragging on forever but it’s actually going really fast. Honestly, I am not sure how I feel about this?
On one hand, I am happy it is going fast because that means we are moving toward the light at the end of the tunnel for Covid-19 with the vaccine roll out but on the other hand, I’m sad that we have missed out on so much time with our families.
We have had restrictions where we are not allowed any inside social gatherings since mid to late November.
We are allowed to meet outside with a maximum of 10 people but in my case, that doesn’t work as my mother-in-law and papa are 2.5 hours away.
We miss them dearly and keep adding plans to our big celebration once we are able to.
My kiddos are so looking forward to Easter and break from school. I am too! I always look forward to not having to get up early, make lunches and get kids ready. We are looking forward to bike rides, exploring, crafting and hopefully sleeping in (please kiddos!).
Vacation Time is about to arrive!!
This week I have a quick project for you! A few weeks ago, I released the Hallie Tote pattern and I knew that I needed to do a Hallie Zipper Pouch pattern to match. This pattern works up quickly and sewing in a zipper is easier than you may think.
I made this zipper pouch for my new little niece who was born last week. I love being able to show my love through my craft!
I haven’t been able to meet her yet due to restrictions but I am looking forward to the day when I can give her all the auntie snuggles and count all her tiny fingers and toes. Just one of the many things I look forward to once things settle down.
PATTERN - Hallie Zipper Pouch
What you need:
5mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
Any worsted weight (4) cotton yarn. I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (approx. 130 yards)
One 9-inch closed end zipper
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle
Gauge with 5 mm hook:
7 SC x 8 rows = 2in x 2in
Stitches you will be working with:
CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SK: Skip
SLST: Slip Stitch
ST: Stitches
Size: Approx. 9 by 6 inches.
Notes: All CH 1 do not count as a stitch. You can use any 4-weight cotton yarn. If you are having trouble matching the gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size.
Made by Aneda, ThunderCloud Creations
Made by Melissa, Made by Melsie
Made by Crystal, Simply Smith Creations
WITH MAIN COLOUR
CH 27
Row 1 : 2 SC in 2nd CH from hook, SC in next 24 CHs, 4 SC in the last ST, working down the back of the chain, SC in next 24 STS, 2 SC in in the same ST as the 1st 2 SC, SLST to join. (56 STS)
Row 2 : CH 1, 2 SC in next 2 STS, SC in next 24 STS, 2 SC in next 4 STS, SC in next 24 STS, 2 SC in last 2 STS, SLST to join. (64 STS)
Row 3 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (64 STS). Repeat Row 3 for rows 4 – 5.
WITH ACCENT COLOUR
Row 6 : CH 1, [SK 1, 2 HDC in next ST] 32 times, SLST to join. (64 STS)
WITH MAIN COLOUR
Row 7 : CH 1, 2 HDC between the previous rows 2 HDC around, SLST to join. (64 STS)
(See photo 1 for stitch placement.)
Photo 1 : Stitch Placement
Repeat Row 7 for rows 8 – 16. Be sure to alternate your colours each row. At this time, you will fasten off accent colour and weave in ends.
WITH MAIN COLOUR
Row 17 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (64 STS)
Repeat row 17 for rows 18 – 20. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
HOW TO ATTACH THE ZIPPER
Using the sewing pins, pin the zipper to the inside of the pouch (see photo 2 below).
There is some overhang, but we will deal with these as we sew the zipper to the pouch. I used yarn and a sharp needle to sew the zipper using a running stitch.
Do not fasten off as you will continue sewing the zipper on the other side of the pouch.
Photo 2 : Pinning zipper to pouch
Photo 3 : Pinning zipper to pouch
Unzip the zipper and using the sewing pins, pin the zipper onto the inside of the pouch like the first side (see photo 3 above).
It is very important to make sure both sides of the zipper line up or your zipper won’t zip.
Before you start sewing in the zipper, tuck the ends of the zipper into the pouch.
Sew in the zipper using a running stitch. Once you get to the end, tuck the ends of the zipper into the pocket.
I do a couple of whip stitches in the yarn of the pouch to close and clean up the end of the zipper.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
There you have it!
You have made your very own Hallie Zipper Pouch.
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