Are you forever losing your crochet hooks and notions? Stitch markers always seem to be running off into hiding and I can’t find my tapestry needle when I’m ready to weave in some ends! To solve this, I decided to design a crochet zipper pouch using the oh-so-easy moss stitch.

This simple crochet bag pattern is beginner friendly and will be ready in no time. There’s colorwork but you can make it as a one color pouch to store all your stationery, crochet goodies, makeup, and more. In my opinion, you can never have too many of these lying around. Scroll down to read more about my free crochet pouch pattern.

This post contains affiliate links. While I may receive compensation when you purchase and item from a link, your price doesn’t change and all recommendations are my own. See affiliate disclosure policy.

A Note About This Free Pattern

I am sharing a free version of the pattern below, but you can also purchase an inexpensive printable ad-free PDF from Ravelry where you can easily refer to the directions without the annoying pop-ups and ads or having your screen fade to black.

Don’t have time to work this up now? Pin it for later!

the Yarn

I used Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls Crochet which was provided to me by Furls Crochet to use for a design in the 2023 Crochet Foundry Blog Hop. I was able to pick any yarn from the Furls yarn lines (they only have Wander and Whims) and my project.

I chose the Wander Acrylic Yarn because their colors are so vivid and beautiful, and the texture is soft and shiny. They really accentuate the stitch I used for this pouch. I chose these three colors (Dragonfruit, Aurora, and Snow) and you will need 1 skein of each color although you won’t be using it all.

If you don’t like the colors I chose for my pouch, feel free to pick whichever colors you want! Browse the fabulous variety in the Wander Acylic Yarn line and decide what you’d like your pouch to look like.

If you’re looking for an acrylic worsted yarn, I would highly recommend Wander Acrylic Yarn by Furls. Have you used it? What do you think?

Here are some Other patterns using this yarn

the Hook

I used a size G/4.0mm Laurel Streamline Wooden Hook by Furls Fiberarts. This hook was provided to me by Crochet Foundry for this design as part of the Crochet Foundry Blog Hop.

Even though this hook was given to me, because I love everything about it, I’ve bought similar ones from this line.

I have plenty of hooks from Furls that I think were fabulous investments. I love how this hook feels in my hand. The ergonomic design allows me to crochet away without wrist or palm pain and the yarn moves with ease from the hook while working up your stitches. And the overall look is so unique!

Do you have this hook? Or any other Furls crochet hook? Tell me about it. I’d love to hear your experience.

Do you like using the moss stitch in your patterns?

If you enjoy this pattern and are looking for more to do with the moss stitch, look no further than the Simple Moss Wash Cloth. This pattern is so simple and fun to make! It is free on the blog.

Striped Moss Zipper Pouch Cover

This crochet pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.

The ad-free pattern is perfect to keep in your digital library or print so that you don’t have to keep a screen on the entire time you’re crocheting!

If you make this pattern, be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaopouch. I would love to see your work!

Video Tutorial

I have an easy-to-follow video tutorial of this crochet zipper pouch where you can find all of the information and instructions you need to construct it.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

Yarn: Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls [100% Acrylic, Medium (4) Worsted 100g (3.5oz), 120 yds (109m)/skein] (or 3 colors of any worsted weight yarn). You’ll need 15 yards if you use 3 colors but if you’re making the pouch in one color, you’ll need a total of 45 yards. I used:
- Color A (Dragonfruit) – 15 yards
- Color B (Aurora) – 15 yards
- Color C (Snow) – 15 yards
Hook: G/4.0mm
Yarn needle
Scissors
Fabric hot glue gun
6.5′ x 4.5″ canvas zipper pouch or 6.5″ zipper

Gauge

9 sc stitches x 21 rows in 4″x4″ square using the Moss Stitch.

Finished Size

Approximately 7” x 5”.

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)

ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
sk – Skip

Pattern Notes

The special stitch used in this pattern is the Moss Stitch, which is essentially chaining 1 and working a sc in the ch 1 space of the previous row.
The pouch in this pattern is from Hobby Lobby. Other stores sell similar pouches, but different sizes.
If you prefer to make a different size pouch, simply chain any even number of stitches then work the pattern as written.
Work more or less repeat rows if you’d like your pouch taller or shorter.
Before finishing off the final sc in each round with the FINAL YO, drop the yarn you’ve been working with, pick up the next color yarn, and finish the stitch by yarning over and pulling through both loops.
To make a solid colored pouch cover, simply use one color all the way around.
The crochet cover is attached to the canvas zipper pouch using hot glue.
Another option if you prefer to omit the canvas pouch, is to attach a zipper to the top of the pouch. You could use a method similar the one used in my pillow patterns, see tutorial here.

Pattern

Ch 28 with Color A

Round 1: Turn, sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc x3 in final chain. Turn work 180 degrees and work across underside of chain, sc in other loop of each ch across, sc x2 in final chain, ch 1.

Round 2: With Color B, sc into 1st sc, *ch 1, sk next, sc, repeat from * around, ending with a sc in the ch 1 sp from the end of Round 1.

Round 3: With Color C, ch 1, sc into 1st ch 1 space *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in ch 1 space, repeat from * around.

Rounds 4-25: Repeat Round 3.

Sl st to first st of last round.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Use hot glue to attach the cover to the zipper pouch.

Holiday Stashdown Event 2024

The Striped Moss Notions Bag pattern is a part of the Holiday Stashdown Event 2024. This amazing 3-month long event features numerous patterns for you to get a head start on your holiday crafting while also stash-busting, learning new techniques, and entering a giveaway for cool crochet prizes.

The Fine Print

You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.

If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website.You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use #juniperandoakes and #jaopouch. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Page.

I would love for this pattern to be included in your round-up. Please ask for my permission to use a photo, and please link back to this post. Also, share the link to your round-up post with me so I can promote it as well. Thank you!

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.

One Comment

Marie says:

June 12, 2025 at 12:23 pm

I want to change the size of the bag to hold dental cleaning supplies in my bag. I am not fond of using glue to attach the zipper pouch. I will custom make my own zipper pouch and attach it with hand stitching with sewing thread to be less noticeable or a contrasting yarn every three rows to add interest. This is a good project.