Hello, fellow crafters! If you are looking for a quick, meaningful project that blends mindful crafting with beautiful tradition, you are going to love this. Today, we are making a charming crocheted pouch featuring the classic evil eye motif—a timeless symbol of protection, positive energy, and care.
Whether you want to use it as a safe little home for your crystals, coins, and jewelry, hang it as a decorative talisman in your home, or gift it to someone special, this little pouch works up in no time. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in traditional evil eye colors: Blue, Light Blue, White, and Black.
- Matching crochet hook (recommended size: 3.5mm or E/4).
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- Scissors.
- Optional: Small button or cord for a drawstring closure.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: The pouch is worked in the round from the bottom up. Keep your tension even to ensure clean color changes.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Center – Black): With Black yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2 (Light Blue): Faston off Black and join Light Blue. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (12 sts)
- Round 3 (White): Fasten off Light Blue and join White. Ch 1, *1 sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (18 sts)
- Round 4 (Dark Blue): Fasten off White and join Dark Blue. Ch 1, *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, inc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5–12 (Pouch Body): Continue working in the round with Dark Blue (or switch to your preferred main pouch color). Ch 1, work 1 sc in every st around without increasing. Join with a sl st at the end of each round. (24 sts)
- Round 13 (Eyelet Row): Ch 2 (counts as first dc), skip 1 st, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of starting ch-2. (This creates the holes for your drawstring).
- Round 14 (Border): Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st and ch-1 space around. Join with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Color Changes: For the cleanest color transitions, join your new yarn color on the final pull-through of the last stitch of the previous round.
- Drawstring: Create a simple ch-cord measuring about 12–15 inches long and weave it in and out of the eyelet row (Round 13) to cinch your pouch closed securely.
- Weaving Ends: Cotton yarn has great structure, but make sure to secure and weave your ends tightly on the inside of the pouch so they don’t peek through.
- Personalizing: Feel free to experiment with non-traditional colors like pinks, greens, or purples to match your personal style while keeping the iconic eye design intact!