Elevate your picnics or packed lunches with this reusable crochet utensil pouch. Stylish, eco-friendly, and functional — it’s perfect for storing forks, knives, and reusable straws, whether you're heading to the park, school, or the office.

Materials

• 40g cotton yarn (DK or worsted)

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• Wooden button or snap (optional)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

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Instructions

1. Main Panel (Worked Flat):

   • Ch 26

   • Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25 hdc)

   • Row 2–30: ch 1, turn, hdc in each st (adjust rows for desired height)

   • Fasten off

2. Folding & Seaming:

   • Fold bottom up ~⅔ of the way to form the pocket

   • Sew side edges using whip stitch or sl st

   • The remaining upper third will be your flap

3. Optional Closure:

   • Add button to pocket front

   • Ch 8 loop on the flap to wrap around the button

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How To

1. Yarn Tip: Cotton is sturdy and washable — perfect for an item that touches utensils.

2. Customization: Add a second inner seam to create a straw pocket or add a name tag.

3. Closure Tip: If not using a button, sew Velcro or just use a wrap-around tie cord.

4. Beginner Tip: This pattern only uses half double crochet and basic sewing — perfect for first-time seaming.

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