Crochet Binder Pencil Pouch

Transform your everyday pencil pouch into a stylish and unique accessory with this Crochet Binder Pencil Pouch. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this pouch is not only functional but also adds a touch of charm to your school or office supplies. The crochet design gives it a cozy and handmade feel, making it stand out from traditional pencil pouches. Keep your pens, pencils, erasers, and other small essentials organized and easily accessible in this one-of-a-kind Crochet Binder Pencil Pouch. The binder design allows you to easily attach it to your notebook or binder, ensuring that you always have your writing tools close at hand. Whether you're a student looking to add a personal touch to your school supplies or a professional wanting to stand out in the office, this Crochet Binder Pencil Pouch is the perfect accessory for anyone looking to add a bit of flair to their daily routine.

MATERIALS:

Bedspread Cotton - Red- 1 ball & White- 2 balls
Note: Hold one strand of red and two strands of white together throughout pattern.
Hook Size 00
1-3/4" button
Sewing Needle and Thread

Stitches: ch, sc, sl st, dc, tr.

Gauge= 6 rows and 5 stitches = 1"

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: Ch41, sc in the hump of the 2nd ch from the hook. (8sc)
Sc in the hump of ea rem ch across to last ch. 5sc in the last ch.
Working in the unworked lps of the foundation ch, (ch1, sk 2sts, sc in 16sts,) twice
Ch1, sk next 2sts. 4sc in the last st (same ch as first sc)
Join with a sl st in the first sc.

NOTE: The Ch2 sps are the binder ring holes. Check the positioning in your binder now.

R2: Ch1, do not turn. Sc in same st and in the next 39sts. (40sc)

Rs3-40: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (40sc)

Fold piece holding R3 and R40 tog. Ch1, sc cor sts tog across row ends.

Thread a yarn needle with a 10-12" length of the same three strands of thread. Begin on the sewn end and st cor sts to join R3 & R40.

Fasten off.

FLAP

With the open end on the top and the ring holes on the left, join the same thread (all three strands at once) with a sc in the first st on the far right on the back side of the opening. Flap is worked across 18sts along the backside of the opening.

R1: Sc in ea st. (18sts)

Rs2-5: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (18sts)

R6: Ch1, turn. Sc2tog. Sc across to last 2sts. Sc2tog. (16sts)

R7: Ch1 turn. Sc in ea st.

R8: Rep R6. (14sts)

R9: Rep R7. (14sts)

R10: Rep R6. (12sts)

R11: Rep R7. (12sts)

R12: Rep R6: (10sts)

R13: Rep R6. (8sts)

R14: Rep R6. (6sts)

R15: Rep R7. (6sts)

R16: Ch1, turn. Sc in the first st.
Dc in the next st.
2tr in the next st.
Ch3 (this is the buttonhole)
2tr in the next st.
Dc in the next st.
Sc in the last st.

Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew the button on the front in position to align with the buttonhole.