Crochet Card Wallet & Pouch Pattern Free

Ever feel like your bank cards and coins are just playing hide-and-seek at the bottom of your bag? You need to crochet this adorable wallet with our simplest pattern. It is compact and has a big, pretty bow on the front, looking like a wrapped present that you get to carry around with you every day. You can go with the same bow design or leave it simple; it’s all about you!

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Making this pouch is super fun and easy! All you do is crochet one long, flat rectangle and fold the bottom up to make a little pocket for your cards. Then, you make a tiny separate square, pinch it in the middle to make it look like a bow, and sew it on. Finally, add a little button to keep it closed, and you’ve got a cute new pouch that’s ready to use!

About The Creator:

Bi do Handmade has been an expert in crocheting and designing crochet amigurumi, bag charms, and pouches. Also visit her YouTube channel for more exciting projects. 

Let’s Crochet Card Wallet

Materials

• Yarn (Fingering or Sport weight recommended)

• Hook (size suitable for yarn, e.g., 2.5mm – 3.0mm)

• Snap fastener (or button)

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• Yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: Chain

• sc: Single Crochet

• st(s): Stitch(es)

• sl st: Slip Stitch

• RS: Right Side

• WS: Wrong Side

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1. Wallet Main Body

Base (Pocket Section)

• Row 1: Ch 41. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (40 sts)

• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (40 sts)

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• Rows 3–14: Repeat Row 2.

  • Note: This section forms the pocket. Adjust number of rows if needed so height covers your card + approx 1cm.

Flap Extension

• Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 20 sts only. Leave remaining 20 sts unworked. (20 sts)

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• Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sts)

• Rows 17–30: Repeat Row 16.

  • Note: Continue working until the flap is slightly longer than the pocket section (approx. 1-2 rows more than the Base).

• Fasten off and weave in ends.

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2. Bow Panel

• Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sts)

• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sts)

• Rows 3–12: Repeat Row 2.

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  • Note: The height of this panel should be approx. 2cm shorter than the Flap Extension.

• Fasten off.

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3. Bow Tails (Ribbon)

• Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sts)

• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sts)

• Fasten off.

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4. Assembly & Edging

Step 1: Positioning

• Fold the Base (40 sts) in half widthwise so the 20-st sections align to form the pocket. The Flap Extension should stand up above the back of the pocket.

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• Place the Bow Panel on top of the Flap Extension, aligning the side edges.

Step 2: Bordering

• Join yarn at the bottom corner of the folded pocket.

• Sc evenly around the entire perimeter of the wallet:

  • Pocket Sides: Work sc through both layers (front and back of the folded base) to seal the pocket.

  • Flap Sides: Work sc through both the Flap and the Bow Panel to secure them together at the sides.

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  • Flap Top Edge: Pull the Bow Panel slightly forward/down and work sc only into the Flap stitches (leaving the top edge of the Bow Panel open/loose).

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  • Corners: Work 3 sc in each corner stitch to round them smoothly.

• Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Step 3: Forming the Bow

• Pinch the center of the Bow Panel (and the Flap underneath) to create a bow shape.

• Fold the Bow Tails strip in half to form a “V” shape and place it underneath the pinched center.

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• Using a strand of yarn, wrap tightly around the center pinch multiple times to secure the shape and the tails. Knot securely at the back (inside the flap).

• Use a yarn needle to stitch the wrapped center to the flap to prevent shifting.

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Step 4: Finishing

• • Sew a snap fastener or button to the inside of the flap and the corresponding spot on the pocket body.

Pattern In UK Terms