Crochet Pencil Shaped Pencil Pouch

Looking for a fun and functional accessory to keep your pens and pencils organized? The crochet pencil-shaped pencil pouch is the perfect solution! This adorable pouch not only adds a whimsical touch to your desk but also helps you keep track of your writing utensils in style. With its unique design and vibrant colors, this pouch is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for a pen. Stay organized and showcase your personality with this charming crochet creation.

Materials:

-Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn in pink, yellow, and small amounts of silver, black, and ecru
-Size H 5mm crochet hook
-Tapestry needle
-2 Small silver buttons

Front:
Begin with silver, Ch 10, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, Ch 1, turn
Row 2: Sc across, Ch 1, turn
Row 3: Sc across, color change to yellow, Ch 1, turn
Rows 4-26: Sc across, Ch 1, turn
Row 27: Sc across, color change to ecru, Ch 1, turn
Row 28: Sc decrease, Sc in next 4, Sc decrease, Ch 1, turn
Row 29: Sc decrease, Sc in next 2, Sc decrease, color change to black, Ch 1, turn
Row 30: Sc decrease, Sc decrease, Ch 1, turn
Row 31: Sc decrease, finish off, weave ends

Back:
Begin with silver, Ch 10, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, Ch 1, turn
Row 2: Sc in first 2, Ch 1, skip 1, Sc in next 2, Ch 1, skip 1, Sc in last 2, Ch 1, turn (Here are your buttonholes!)
Row 3: Sc in each across (including Ch 1 spaces), color change to pink, Ch 1, turn
Rows 4-15: Sc in each across, Ch 1, turn
Row 16: Sc in each across, color change to silver, Ch 1, turn
Rows 17-18: Sc in each across, Ch 1, turn
Row 19: Sc in each across, color change to yellow, Ch 1, turn
Row 20-42: Sc in each across, Ch 1, turn
Row 43: Sc in each across, color change to ecru, Ch 1, turn
Row 44: Sc decrease, Sc in next 4, Sc decrease, Ch 1, turn
Row 45: Sc decrease, Sc in next 2, Sc decrease, color change to black, Ch 1, turn
Row 46: Sc decrease, Sc decrease, Ch 1, turn
Row 47: Sc decrease, finish off, weave ends

Using a piece of yellow yarn, sew up the pouch (down one long side of the pencil, down around the point, and up the other side – leave the top open to insert your pencils!) Weave ends

Sew buttons onto silver area of “Front” piece using silver yarn