Crochet

Pocket Tissue Pouch

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revised 10/29/2005

Materials:

1 oz. Reynolds Saucy Sport yarn
2.25 mm hook
Yarn needle

Gauge:

Foundation chain + rows 1-4 = 5.5" wide by 1" high

Stitches used:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Instructions:

Foundation chain: Chain 39. Turn.

Row 1: 1 sc in 11th chain from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch, (ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 3 times. Turn.

Row 2: ch 4, skip first dc, (skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, skip [1 ch, 1 sc, 1 ch], 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in dc, ch 1) 3 times, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, skip [1 ch, 1 sc, 1 ch], 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Turn.

Row 3: ch 3, skip first dc, (skip [1 ch, 1 sc], 7 dc in ch 3 space, skip [1 sc, 1 ch], 1 dc in dc) 3 times, skip [1 ch, 1 sc], 7 dc in ch 3 space, skip [1 sc, 1 ch], 1 dc in next ch. Turn.

Row 4: ch 6, skip first 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc (the fourth dc of 7 dc group), ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, (ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc) two times, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next ch. Turn.

Rows 5-25: Repeat rows 2-4 seven times.

Row 26: Repeat row 2.

Row 27: Repeat row 3. Fasten off.

Finishing:

• Fold crocheted fabric into thirds, allowing row 27 to slightly overlap foundation chain row.
• Evenly space 16 sc along one short edge. Fasten off.
• Evenly space 16 sc along opposite short edge. Fasten off.
• Weave in ends.
• Insert tissue packet into pouch, with plastic package opening open and on top.

Note: The stitch used is the "Spaced Arches" stitch from The Crochet Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden, ©2004