Radiant Rainbow Ripple Purse Pouch Free Pattern

Radiant Rainbow Ripple Purse Pouch Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the vibrant hues of a rainbow with this delightful crochet purse pouch, featuring a mesmerizing ripple stitch pattern. This project is perfect for adding a splash of color to your accessories collection, and it's designed with beginners in mind. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your very own Radiant Rainbow Ripple Purse Pouch!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Indigo
  • Violet
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in ripple stitch pattern
• Optional: Fabric for lining and a zipper or drawstring for closure

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring:
   • Make a loop with your yarn, leaving a long tail. Insert your hook into the loop.
   • Yarn over and pull through to create a loop on your hook.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 1 (Ch 1).
   • Work 8 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (Total: 8 stitches)
3. Round 2:
   • Ch 1.
   • Work 2 sc in each stitch around.
   • Join with sl st. (Total: 16 stitches)
4. Round 3:
   • Ch 1.
   • (Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch) around.
   • Join with sl st. (Total: 24 stitches)
5. Round 4:
   • Ch 1.
   • (Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch) around.
   • Join with sl st. (Total: 32 stitches)
6. Round 5:
   • Ch 1.
   • (Sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch) around.
   • Join with sl st. (Total: 40 stitches)
7. Continue Increasing:
   • Continue this pattern of increasing until you have a total of 80 stitches.
8. Rounds 6-10:
   • Ch 1.
   • Sc in each stitch around.
   • Join with sl st.
   • Change color every round following the rainbow sequence.
9. Round 11:
   • Begin the ripple stitch pattern.
   • *Ch 3, skip the next 2 stitches, 5 double crochet (dc) in the next stitch, skip the next 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st.
10. Rounds 12-20:
    • Continue the ripple stitch pattern, changing colors every round to follow the rainbow sequence.
11. Finishing:
    • Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends.
    • If desired, add a lining and a zipper or drawstring to close your pouch.

Your Radiant Rainbow Ripple Purse Pouch is now complete! Enjoy your colorful creation and show it off as a cheerful accessory.