How To Crochet Santa Pouch from Granny Squares for Christmas
The most detailed, 3D, and characterful Christmas pouch project is here! So, keep your favorite Christmas treats in this crochet Santa pouch from two cute granny squares with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Crochet Anywhere. This is a mini two-sided drawstring pouch that features a detailed Santa face on the solid granny square crocheted by surface-stitching and a little sewing. You can also crochet this lovely granny square for crocheting a Santa bag, blanket, or simply to decorate things. Crochet one as a gift bag for a special one, or simply as an ornament and stocking.
You will especially love the pom-pom at the ends of the string, the slouchy hat, and the beard. So, if you are interested in crocheting this Christmas pouch by yourself, continue reading this post till the end!
About the Designer: The designer of this crochet Santa pouch from granny square is @Crochetanywhere – she is a pure custom crochet designer with tutorials for “kawaii” (cute) accessories and amigurumi. From key covers shaped like pandas and bunnies, various floral keychains, and larger items like a baby shark bag and a tomato wallet, she has a large library of tutorials. In addition to these projects, the channel also offers beginner-friendly content that covers basic crochet stitches and symbols. She keeps her library fresh with the fall occasions and Christmas. So, check her projects for sure!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Santa Pouch Pattern Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced. Many techniques are needed! You will first crochet a basic solid granny square with a textured circle for the beard in white for the head. For this square, you will need half-double crochet cluster, BLO for a 3D look, single crochet increase for basic round, and then a pattern of sc, dc, hdc for creating corners.
Similarly, you will crochet the head around using surface stitching that also needs the chain skipping. Sewing with a needle is needed for joining squares. Pom-pom making and further skipping are also needed.
Tutorial Timing: 34 minutes only (perfect for learning the solid granny square technique that will turn any crochet round into a square and a unique twist! You will also practice the surface-stitching and, somehow, freeform crochet. Plus, the cluster stitches that are equally used in the amigurumi, like the crochet bear arms, and many other crochet projects. Also, the joining technique for the granny squares and holes for the drawstring!)
Personalization Tips: You can easily adjust the size of this crochet mini pouch for Christmas!
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written in US terms.
Materials Suggested
The tutor has mentioned this list of materials and tools for the mini Christmas pouch for beginners. Gather all for similar results:
- Yarn: 4-ply yarn in green, white, a skin-tone or peach color, and red.
- Crochet Hook: A 2.5mm hook.
- Safety Eyes: A pair of 6mm black eyes.
- Tools: A needle and scissors.
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this Christmas ouch:
(st) Stitch: The space where you insert your hook to make a stitch.
(ch) Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
(sl st) Slip stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook at once.
(sc) Single crochet: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
(hdc) Half double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
(dc) Double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice.
(tr) Treble crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops three times.
(dtr) Double treble crochet: Yarn over three times, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops four times.
(rnd) Round: Work stitches continuously in a circle or spiral.
(inc / 2sc inc) Increase: Work 2 stitches into the same stitch.
(dec / 2sc tog) Decrease: Insert hook in next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
(Mr) Magic ring / Magic circle: Wrap yarn into a loop, crochet stitches into ring, pull tail to close.
(FLO) Front loop only: Work stitch into the front loop only.
(BLO) Back loop only: Work stitch into the back loop only.
(pop) Popcorn: Work 5 dc in same stitch, remove hook, reinsert into first dc, pull loop through.
