Crochet Reindeer Pouch

Sometimes you just need to go back to the basics. This Crochet Reindeer Pouch pattern was inspired by my very first written pattern The Crochet Clutch. So simple and yet there are so many possibilities for a piece like this! I did alter the sizing of the original pattern slightly and made a triangular flap. Perfect for holding a gift card, candy, lip gloss, jewelry, or anything other stocking stuffer type items you want to gift for the holidays. Or use it to hold all of your little must-haves that usually get lost in your purse: keys, coins, tissues, etc. I am sure you will find the perfect use for it this holiday season! PS – wouldn’t this make a cute fox as well?

Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Honey, Brown, and White
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Red Button
– Two small black buttons
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TC =Triple Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease

Finished pouch measures approx. 6 x 4 inches.

Reindeer Pouch Pattern
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-28: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 29: SC Decrease, SC in next 16, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 30: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 31: SC Decrease, SC in next 14, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 32: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 33: SC Decrease, SC in next 12, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 34: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 35: SC Decrease, SC in next 10, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 36: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 37: SC Decrease, SC in next 8, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 38: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 39: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 40: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 41: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 42: SC Decrease, DC in next two, SC Decrease over last two (Make those DC’s into TC’s if you are using a large button nose).
Continue to slip stitch around entire edge. When you get back to the start of row 42, fasten off and weave in ends.

Now you have a long crocheted strip. Fold the bottom up so it sits right under the triangle flap. Then you will want to sew together the sides with a long piece of yarn and a tapestry needle.

Eyes: Make 2
With white yarn…
Magic ring, chain 3 and make 2 TC in ring, chain 3 and join to ring, pull tight.
Sew small black buttons onto white eyes.

Sew 1″ red button onto pouch where it will close. Your button will fit between the two DC’s from row  42.

Antlers: Make 2
With dark brown yarn…
Chain 10, Slip stitch in second chain from hook and in next 3, chain 4, slip stitch in second chain from hook and in next two, slip stitch to next spot in starting chain, slip stitch in next, chain 3, slip stitch in second chain from hook and in next, slip stitch to next spot in starting chain and the rest of the way down the starting chain. Fasten off and stew onto corners of pouch.