How to Crochet Animal Pouches (Bear, Cat, And Dog Pouches)

Animal Pouches are the cutest themed pouches and kid’s favorite. In this post, you”ll learn how to crochet animal pouches including a bear, cat, and dog all in one complete guide. This creative and versatile animal pouch project has been presented by Chubby cheeks. The idea is to use different colored yarns for each animal’s body and customize the facial features a bit.

Beginners will find these crochet pouches very easy and quick in completion. The process includes making the body, flap, ears, and facial features, with clear step-by-step instructions and they don’t need buttons. The pouches can be used to store small items like coins, keys, or cosmetics or little ones stationery. An addition of little straps make them even more functional.

We have added the complete video guide at the end of this post. For deeper insights about this crochet project, follow through with us below.

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Skills Used: Starting with a slip knot, the tutorial uses foundation chains to start and single crochets (SC) to shape the base and sides of the pouch. Back-loop-only (BLO) stitches provide flexibility for the flap, while increases and decreases shape the animal’s features. The assembly process requires precision in attaching parts like ears and eyes.

Guide Span: 58 Minutes

Personalization Tips: Personalization options include customizing the pouch with unique colors for different aniamls and embroidery. Use other colors that mimic specific animals, like panda, bear and cat, etc. Embroider the pouch in various expressions including the sleeping. You can also adjust string length to make it a shoulder bag.

Crochet Animal Pouches Tutorial

Crocheting animal-themed pouches will be never easier than this crochet animal pouches tutorial. Incorporating features like ears, eyes, and embroidered details makes each pouch unique. You can crochet either open or closed mouth and eyes for them.

Perfect for storing small essentials, these pouches are beginner-friendly with plenty of room for personalization. The addition of zippers ensures practicality, making the project both charming and useful. Below are the quick highlights of this crochet tutorial:

Creating the Pouch Body: Start with a magic ring and crochet 21 chains for the foundation. Work single crochets (SC) across the chain, making three SC in the last stitch to round the corner. Crochet along the opposite side and join the ends with a slip stitch.
Adding Animal Details: Ears: Crochet small components using single and half-double crochets (HDC). Sew them onto the top flap.
Eyes and Nose: Use embroidery or glue on safety eyes and nose. Add blush with pink yarn for cuteness.
Pouch Flap: Work back-loop-only stitches for a flexible flap, and shape it with alternating single crochet and chain rows.
Final Assembly: Add a zipper (optionally) to the pouch using hand-sewing techniques. Secure all edges with crochet reinforcement stitches for a neat finish. Embroider small details like whiskers or expressions to personalize each animal pouch.

Supplies Used

Following are the crochet materials and tools recommended by the tutor for crocheting these pouches:

Yarn: Various colors depending on the animal design. Tutor uses 5ply milk cotton yarn.
Hook: 3mm crochet hook
Notions: Stitch markers, scissors, darning needles, zippers, and optional stuffing for 3D features.
Decorative Elements: Embroidery thread, and glue.

Stitch Guides

Following are the crochet stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting the Animal Pouches and quick guides for each:

Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through the loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
Half-Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over again, pull through the loop, yarn over once more, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Back Loop Only (BLO): Insert hook into the back loop of the stitch, yarn over, pull through the loop, and complete the designated stitch (e.g., SC or HDC).
Increase (INC): Work two single crochet (SC) stitches into the same stitch.
Decrease (DEC): Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into the following stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all loops on the hook.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.