Textured Buttoned Pouch Pattern

This detailed pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a lovely textured buttoned pouch that measures approximately 6" x 8". The pouch features a beautiful ribbed texture and a single wooden button for closure. Perfect for beginners!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 yards) in soft peach color
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• 1 wooden button (approximately 1 inch in diameter)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

In stockinette stitch, 4 inches = 18 stitches and 24 rows.

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• BO = bind off
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• YO = yarn over

Instructions

1. Cast On: Cast on 40 stitches using the long tail method.
2. Rows 1-3: Knit every stitch (K) across each of the three rows. This will create the base of your pouch.
3. Row 4: *K2, p2; repeat from * until the last 2 stitches. K2.
4. Rows 5-12: Repeat Row 4 until you reach a total of 12 rows of ribbing.
5. Body of the Pouch: Now, work in stockinette stitch (K on RS, P on WS) for 20 rows. You should see the fabric becoming smoother and more textured due to the ribbing at the bottom.
6. Shaping the Top: Now, we will shape the top of the pouch. On the next row (RS), work *K2tog, YO; repeat from * until the last stitch. K1. This will create a charming eyelet detail for the drawstring later.
7. Rows 14-18: Purl each row back to the WS. This gives a neat finish to the eyelets.
8. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches by knitting two stitches and passing the first stitch over the second stitch. Continue this until all stitches are bound off. Cut your yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
9. Assembling the Pouch: Fold the piece in half with the right sides facing each other. Using the tapestry needle and the tail of yarn, sew along the sides using a simple whip stitch or a mattress stitch. Leave the top open.
10. Add the Button: Fold over the top edge of the pouch to create a flap. Sew the button to one side of the flap, ensuring it aligns with the opposite edge of the pouch to secure it closed.
11. Finishing Touches: Weave in any loose ends using the tapestry needle. Your textured buttoned pouch is now ready to use!

Enjoy your lovely new pouch! It’s a perfect little project for beginners, and you can personalize it by using different yarn colors and buttons.