In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a tulip card pouch in 5 unique color combos perfect for spring. This is a purse-style pouch featuring the popular tulip stitch and also includes a button. Even though this crochet pouch may look intimidating, the step-by-step tutorial from Chorshan makes it easy for beginners.

The pouch is designed to be 10.5 cm in width and 8.5 cm in height, with a secure button closure to keep your cards safe. Not just for the cards, this pouch is also suitable to use as a regular pouch. It will certainly add elegance to your accessories.

Other uses that the tutor suggests are storing cards, small notes, or any tiny items you’d like to keep organized stylishly. The complete video guide for crocheting this tulip pouch will be available at the end of this post. For getting deeper insights about this card pouch, follow through with us below.

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You’ll need to be comfortable with making the slip knot, single crochets (sc), double crochets (dc), slip stitches (sl st), and chain stitches (ch). Color changes are a significant part of this project, as each tulip requires switching yarn colors.

Who says tulip-themed crochet creations are just for decor? This crochet tulip pouch will be your attractive companion. The tutorial also provides handy tips, like using stitch markers to keep your place and making neat color changes for the tulip pattern. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful pouch that can hold cards, small notes, or other tiny essentials as mentioned.

Free Crochet Tulip Card Pouch Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight or similar (body color, green for leaves, tulip colors, white for button)
• Hook: 3.0 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers/pins
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Button (or crochet your own)
• Optional: Hot glue or sewing thread for securing button
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Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
dc	Double crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)

Special Notes

• Finished size: ~10.5 cm width x ~8.5 cm height (adjust tension for size preference)
• Use stitch markers/pins to mark the beginning of each round/row.
• Tulip part is worked over “V-shaped” leaf sections.
• Button and strap can be adjusted depending on needs.

Pattern

Pouch Body

With body color yarn:

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Ch 26.

Row 1:

• Starting from the 3rd ch from hook, hdc across for a total of 24 hdc.
• In the last stitch, work 3 hdc in same stitch to round the corner.
• Working back on the opposite side of foundation chain, hdc across (22 hdc).
• At the end, add 2 hdc in last stitch (total opposite corner).
• Sl st to initial stitch to join.
• Cut excess yarn, flip the work.
• Total stitches after Row 1: 50 hdc

Rows 2–6:

• Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across (50 hdc per row).
• Use stitch marker at the first hdc of each row.
• Sl st to starting stitch at the end of each row.
• After Row 6, cut excess yarn.

Leaf Section

With green yarn:

• Resume at the last stitch used (any corner works best).

Row 7 (Leaves):

1. Slip knot with green yarn.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up green loop.
3. Ch 4.
4. Place a stitch marker at the 3rd ch.
5. Dc in first stitch.
6. Skip 2 sts, dc, ch 1, dc in same stitch.
7. Skip 2 sts, repeat (dc, ch 1, dc) in next stitch.
8. Continue across row, skipping 2 stitches each time.
9. At the end, sl st to 3rd ch where marker is.
10. Ch 1, cut yarn.
11. Leaves are now complete.

Tulip Section

With tulip color (any desired color):

Row 8:

1. Turn pouch to back side.
2. Slip knot with tulip color.
3. Insert hook through the V-shaped part of the leaves.
4. Begin with ch 2.
5. 5 dc into the same V-shaped leaf.
6. Use stitch marker in 1st dc.
7. After making all 5 dc, sl st between the first and fifth dc to form a tulip puff.
8. Ch 2, move to the next V-shaped leaf, and repeat the process.
9. Continue across row for all V-shaped leaf sections (should be 17 total tulips).
10. At end, sl st to first tulip, ch 1, cut yarn.

Additional Pouch Rows

With body color yarn:

Row 9:

1. Slip knot with body color.
2. Resume on the back side of pouch, at stitch of tulip (not at ch-2 space).
3. Ch 2, hdc in tulip stitch, 2 hdc between tulips.
4. Use stitch marker in first hdc.
5. Repeat across, totaling 50 hdc.
6. Sl st to starting hdc.

Row 10:

• Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across (50 hdc).
• Sl st to starting hdc, ch 1 and cut yarn.

Row 11 (Border):

• Slip knot, ch 1, sc in each stitch across (50 sc).
• Use stitch marker in first sc.
• Sl st to first sc, cut yarn.

Button Attachment

With white yarn (or appropriate color):

1. Fold pouch to identify midpoint for button placement.
2. Sew button onto the desired spot with yarn needle.
3. Tie knots to secure.
4. Sew excess yarn inside pouch to hide.

Strap Closure

With body color yarn (or any desired color):

1. Start at the back, at the midpoint of pouch edge (opposite button).
2. Slip stitch across to midpoint.
3. Ch 18 (adjust for size of pouch/button).
4. Sl st to where you stopped previously, forming a loop.
5. Slip stitch across to end, cut yarn, sew excess yarn inside pouch.

Finishing

1. Turn pouch inside out. Sew/hide all yarn ends.
2. Flip right side out.
3. Your card pouch is now complete!
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Conclusion

• Your tulip card pouch is ready for use.
• Dimensions are approximately 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm, but may vary based on tension.
• Perfect for cards or other small items; features decorative tulips and a secure button closure.

Pattern Corrections

• For consistent edges, ensure the initial chain count and row stitch counts match (50 hdc/sc per row).
• For tulips, always work in the V-shaped leaf spaces.
• Adjust button strap length as needed for your button size.
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Tips

• Use stitch markers for easier row starts and tulip placement.
• Sew or glue the button securely.
• Adjust yarn thickness or hook size for desired pouch size.
• Experiment with tulip colors for a custom look!

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/0rylN4Bi_Jg