Crochet Lace Gift Pouch

If you're looking for a charming and practical gift idea, a crochet lace gift pouch is just the thing! These delightful little pouches are a perfect way to add a personal touch to any gift-giving occasion. Whether you fill them with sweets, small trinkets, or a heartfelt note, they are sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, a crochet lace gift pouch is not only a thoughtful present but also a special keepsake that can be treasured for years to come. So why not spread some joy and creativity with this lovely handmade gift idea?

Round 3: Sl st in the next space, ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] in next single dc, **dc in the 2^nd ch-1 space, [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] in the next single dc** Repeat from ** to ** around, skip 3 sts, sl st in the 3^rd ch at the beginning of the round.

Round 2:Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), [dc, ch 1, dc] in same st, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, **[dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc** Repeat from ** to ** around, [dc, ch 1] in the 1^st st at the beginning of round. Join with a sl st to the 1^st st.

Round 3: Sl st in the next space, ch 6, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook (picot), dc in same space, ch 1, [dc, picot (ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch), dc] in same space, skip ch-1 spaces before and after sc, repeat [dc, picot, dc] in the ch-1 space of each shell around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch. Fasten off and weave in the loose ends of yarn.

Cut out a piece of thin satin ribbon long enough to go around the bag and weave one end through the ch-1 space of round 1 of edging at the center of the pouch, going all way around and coming to the same space where you started.