How to Crochet Sanrio Pencil Cases (Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Keroppi, and Chococat)

Crochet Sanrio Pouches

For all Sanrio lover, in this post, we have brought a beginner-friendly tutorial on how to crochet 4 adorable Sanrio pencil cases, including Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Keroppi, and Chococat presented by Chubby Cheeks. These crochet pencil cases are not only cute but deigned professionally enough to be function a pouch for a usual pen, pencil, and small stationery items.

These Sanrio inspired pouches feature the faces of your favorite Sanrio character and therefore can be customized for other characters very easily.

You can find that complete video guide at the end of this post. For getting more insights about this creative crochet 4-in-1 Sanrio project, follow through with us below.

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Skills Needed: The project begins with crocheting an oval base using single crochet (SC) in rows. Techniques such as color changes are used to depict character-specific details like Keroppi’s green body or Hello Kitty’s iconic red bow. Attaching facial features requires precise assembly skills, including sewing zippers and embroidery for expressions.

Guide Span: 1 hour 55 Minutes

Personalization Tips: To test yourself, you can also crochet the other pouches for more Sanrio characters including the Pochacco, My Melody and Cinnamoroll, etc. You can also add the straps to these crochet Sanrio pouches for increaing the handling ease.

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Crochet four Sanrio-inspired pencil cases with the tutorial available at the end. The process starts with an uniform oval base, making it beginner-friendly. Each character mimicked vibrant colors, unique facial features, shaping and detailed embellishments like bows and felt ears. The tutorial’s step-by-step instructions provide clear guidance for both crocheting and assembling. Here is a quick overview of the crochet Sanrio bag tutorial:

Free Crochet Sanrio Pencil Case Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • DK (‘milk cotton’) in chosen character colors:
      • Green (Keroppi), White (Hello Kitty), Black (Kuromi, Chococat), other accent colors as noted (red, yellow, brown, purple, pink, etc.)
  • Hook: 3 mm crochet hook
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn/tapestry needle
    • Stitch markers
    • Fiberfill/stuffing (for buttons)
    • Fabric glue or hot glue (for assembly)
    • Yellow felt (for Chococat’s ears)
  • Optional: Safety eyes, colored felt, small buttons, embroidery thread
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Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in same st)
  • dec: decrease (sc2tog, using invisible decrease when instructed)
  • dc: double crochet
  • tr: treble/triple crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • BL: back loop only
  • rep: repeat
  • rnd: round

Special Notes

  • Always join rounds with a sl st and ch 1 unless otherwise noted; do not count sl st or ch 1 as a stitch.
  • Use invisible decreases for a smooth finish on decreases.
  • Facial features can be glued or sewn for safety/durability.
  • Bring along yarn tails inside the first 4-5 stitches for a neater finish, then leave to be trimmed later.
  • Embroidery and some assembly steps may reference eyes, noses, whiskers, lashes, etc.—consult the assembly section for placement guidance.

Pattern Instructions

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A. Base of the Pencil Case

With character’s main color (green/white/black):

  1. Ch 39.
  2. Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each next 36 ch (37 sc).
    3 sc in the last ch.
    Rotate work and sc 36 across the opposite side of the chain.
    3 sc in the last ch (same as first ch of row); join with sl st to first sc. Ch 1.
    (First round complete)
  3. Round 2:
    • Sc 37, (inc in next 3 sts), sc 36, (inc in next 3 sts); join with sl st to first sc. Ch 1.
  4. Round 3:
    • Sc 37, (inc, sc) x3 (for each inc single crochet + next sc, repeat 3 times), sc 36, (inc, sc) x3; join, ch 1.
  5. Round 4:
    • Sc 37, (inc, sc) x5, sc 34, (sc, inc) x5; join, ch 1.
  6. Round 5:
    • Sc 37, (inc, sc) x7, sc 36, (inc, sc) x7; join, ch 1.
  7. Round 6: (Back loop only)
    • In BL of each st: 1 sc around (115 sc); join, ch 1.

B. Body

  1. Rounds 7–10:
    • Sc in each st around (115 sc); join each round with sl st, ch 1.
  2. Round 11 (shaping/decrease):
    • Sc 36, (dec, sc 2) x6
    • sc 31,
    • for Kuromi only: Change colors as directed (see special color changes below),
    • then (sc 2, dec) x6 (or for others: sc 2, dec, rep).
    • Join, ch 1.
  3. Rounds 12–14:
    • Sc in each st around. For Kuromi: (follow color change: 56 sc black, 28 sc white, 19 sc black per round). For others, one main color. Join, ch 1.
  4. Round 15 (more shaping):
    • Sc 35, (dec, sc 2) x5, sc 1 (prepare for color change if Kuromi), sc 28 (white or specified color; bring yarn tail along), change color as needed, sc 1, dec, then (sc 2, dec) x4. Join, ch 1.
  5. Rounds 16–18:
    • Sc around (93 sts total per round for all characters). Kuromi: 51 sc (black), 28 sc (white), 14 sc (black).
  6. Round 19:
    • Sc 36, (dec, sc 2) x3, sc 3, (prepare for color changes if Kuromi), sc 28 (white), sc 2 (black), then (sc 2, dec) x3. Join, ch 1.
  7. Rounds 20–22:
    • Sc around (87 sc per round). For Kuromi: 48 sc (black), 28 sc (white), 11 sc (black). Join, ch 1.
  8. Round 23:
    • Sc 37, (dec, sc 2) x2, sc 34, (for Kuromi, no more color change), (sc 2, dec) x2. Join, ch 1.
  9. Rounds 24–26:
    • Sc around (83 sc per round). Join, ch 1.
  10. Round 27:
    • Sc 38, dec, sc 40, dec, sc in last st. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Use needles to weave in tail as described in the transcript for a neat finish.

C. Flap

With body color; attach around 41st st of last round of body:

  1. Row 1: In BL only, sc 39 across opening. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Rows 2–9: Sc 39, ch 1, turn.
  3. Row 10:
    • Sc 6, ch 5, sk 5, sc in next st, sc 17, ch 5, sk 5, sc in next st, sc 6 to end. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Row 11:
    • Sc 6, 5 sc in ch-5 sp, sc 17, 5 sc in ch-5 sp, sc 6 to end. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Row 12: Sc 39 across. Fasten off, weave in ends as described.

D. Button (Make 2 per case, as “pattern”)

  1. With chosen color, make a magic ring.
  2. Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring, pull tight.
  3. Rnd 2: 8 inc (2 sc in each st). (16 sc)
  4. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (16 sc).
  5. Rnd 4: 8 dec (sc2tog around—8 sc).
  6. Lightly stuff. Use needle to weave through outer loops of last 8 sts and pull tight to close.
  7. Sew each button to case:
    • First button at 8th row down, 5 stitches from edge, as described.
    • Second button 21 sts apart from the first.

E. Ears

Hello Kitty & Chococat:

  • With white or black:
    • Magic ring, 6 sc, pull tight.
    • Rnd 2: 6 inc (12).
    • Rnd 3: 12 sc.
    • Rnd 4: (sc, inc)x6 (18).
    • Rnd 5: 18 sc.
    • Rnd 6: (sc 2, inc)x6 (24).
    • Rnd 7: 24 sc.
    • Rnd 8: (sc 3, inc)x6 (30).
    • Rnd 9–11: 30 sc.
    • Close ear with 14 sc, fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
    • Sew each ear as described, using diagonal and horizontal stitches for secure placement.

Kuromi:

  • With black:
    • Magic ring, 6 sc.
    • Rnd 2: 6 inc (12).
    • Rnd 3: 12 sc.
    • Rnd 4: 6 dec (6).
    • Rnd 5: 6 inc (12).
    • Rnd 6: 12 sc.
    • Rnd 7: (sc, inc)x6 (18).
    • Rnd 8: 18 sc.
    • Rnd 9: (sc 2, inc)x6 (24).
    • Rnd 10–11: 24 sc.
    • Rnd 12: (sc 3, inc)x6 (30).
    • Rnd 13–14: 30 sc.
    • Rnd 15: (sc 4, inc)x6 (36).
    • Rnd 16: 36 sc.
    • Rnd 17: (sc 4, dec)x6 (30).
    • Rnd 18: (sc 3, dec)x6 (24).
    • Rnd 19: (sc 2, dec)x6 (18).
    • Close ear with 8 sc, fasten off. Attach as described 5 sts and 2 rows from flap’s white stripe.

F. Facial Features (Assembly by Character)

  • All noses, eyes, and facial details are made as described in the transcript and sewn or glued on as detailed. Refer back to timestamps for any ambiguity.
  • Chococat’s yellow ears: use felt triangles, glue to ear base.
  • Whiskers (Hello Kitty, Chococat): Embroider or crochet small chains with slip stitches, secure yarn ends inside.
  • Hello Kitty’s bow:
    • Ch 32, join to make a ring. Work 3 rounds of 32 dc, join and fasten off.
    • Wrap long tail several times around center to pinch into bow, sew in place.
  • Kuromi’s skull:
    • Ch 7, join, ch 7, join again (makes two loops).
    • Into each loop: 5 sc, 2 dc in first loop, 2 dc then 5 sc in second.
    • Wrap and glue as front embellishment, embroider black triangle for hat, glue skull in place.
  • Keroppi’s Blush/Eyes:
    • Blush: Magic ring, 8 sc, 8 inc in next round; finish.
    • Eye: Work as per pattern above, several rounds to enlarge to specified size.

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Conclusion

Your Sanrio character pencil case is now complete. Personalize by varying yarn color, size, and details. The slip-closed flap makes it practical for school or travel!

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Pattern Correction: Be diligent with count on increases and decreases. For extra neatness, block pieces before sewing.
  • Tips:
    • Use stitch markers for joining and increases/decreases.
    • Hide tails by weaving tightly in two directions.
    • Hot glue or fabric glue helps secure small parts but embroider or sew for young children.
    • Adjust opening size or button placements to suit your intended pencil or accessory size.

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