Perfect 💕 step-by-step tutorial for the No-Sew Puffy Heart Crochet Pouch — here’s the complete pattern with full stitch counts, shaping tips, and explanations so you can follow easily, even if you’re a beginner.
🧶 Crochet Puffy Heart Pouch (No-Sew)
Skill level: Beginner–Intermediate
Finished size: ~10 cm × 12 cm (adjustable)
No sewing required! Everything is crocheted in one piece.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn: Soft acrylic or cotton, medium (weight 4)
→ Example: 1 ball pink + 1 ball white - Hook: 5.0 mm (H/8)
- Button: 1 piece, 1–1.5 cm diameter
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (only for weaving ends)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbrev | Stitch Name |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| ps | puff stitch |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st | stitch |
| sk | skip |
Puff Stitch (ps):
(YO, insert hook, YO, pull up a loop) repeat 3 times (you’ll have 7 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 7 loops, ch 1 to lock.
💖 Step-by-Step Instructions
🌸 Step 1: Create the Base
1️⃣ Chain 17.
2️⃣ Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each st across (16 hdc).
3️⃣ At end of row, work 3 hdc in last st to round the corner.
4️⃣ Continue on the other side of the foundation chain with hdc in each st (15 hdc).
5️⃣ Work 2 hdc in same st as first hdc to close the oval.
👉 You’ll now have 36 hdc around.
6️⃣ Do not join, continue in rounds — mark your first stitch.
🌸 Step 2: Build the Sides (Puffy Texture)
Round 1: ch 1 (does not count as st), ps in next st, ch 1, sk 1, ps in next st repeat around.
Join with sl st to top of first ps.
(You’ll have around 18 puff stitches.)
Round 2: ch 1, ps in space between puffs, ch 1, ps in next space repeat around.
Join with sl st.
Repeat Rounds 2–6 (or more if you want a taller pouch).
👉 The body should now measure about 8 cm tall.
🌸 Step 3: Shape the Flap (Flat Section)
1️⃣ Stop working in rounds. Turn your work — now you’ll crochet back and forth.
2️⃣ Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 16 sts (only front half of pouch). Turn.
3️⃣ Row 2: ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4️⃣ Repeat Rows 2–6.
👉 You should have 6 rows of sc forming a rectangle.
Optional curve flap edge:
- Row 7: sc2tog (once at start and end of row). Turn.
- Row 8: sc across to middle, ch 1, sk 1 (for buttonhole), sc to end.
- Row 9: sc across. Fasten off and weave in end.
🌸 Step 4: Add Button
- Close the flap and mark where the buttonhole lands.
- Sew or crochet-attach a button on the front middle puff round.
🌸 Step 5: Finishing Touches
- Weave in yarn tails with needle.
- Shape pouch gently with hands.
- Optional: add mini heart applique or chain strap.
🌈 Optional Heart Appliqué
1️⃣ ch 3, 3 dc in 1st ch, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch, ch 3, sl st in same ch.
2️⃣ Fasten off and sew to flap.
✨ Tips
- Use bulkier yarn for a fluffier texture.
- To enlarge: start with longer chain (e.g., ch 21 for wider bag).
- For smaller pouch: use 4 rounds of puffs instead of 6.
- You can crochet a long chain strap (50–60 ch) and attach sides.
