Fairy Dust Stitch Marker Sachet Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Fairy Dust Stitch Marker Sachet is a tiny, cheerful project made for anyone who loves a little magic in their notions bag. It is a small crocheted pouch worked in rainbow stripes, topped with a drawstring and finished with a simple star appliqué. Inside, it holds lavender and your stitch markers, so your tools stay close and smell lovely. It works up quickly in sport weight cotton and feels soft, sturdy, and just a bit whimsical in your hand.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight (CYC 2) cotton, 50 g each in seven colors: A (red) 10 yd, B (orange) 10 yd, C (yellow) 10 yd, D (green) 10 yd, E (blue) 10 yd, F (indigo) 10 yd, G (violet) 10 yd.
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, dried lavender, and your stitch markers to fill the pouch.
- Finished size: 3 inches (7.5 cm) square.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec – decrease (work 2 sc together into one stitch)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sp(s) – space(s)
- R / Rnd – round
Gauge
20 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch and measure a 4-inch section to check that your stitches match before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place.
- Keep your tension even, especially on the increase and decrease rounds, so the pouch stays round and square.
- Carry or weave in color changes neatly on the inside; the stripes are only two rounds each, so tidy ends matter.
- Do not overfill the pouch with lavender, or the drawstring top will not close smoothly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pouch (worked in rounds)
With A, ch 2.
R1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
R2: inc in each st around. (12)
R3: [sc, inc] 6 times. (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times. (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times. (48)
R9: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to B.
R10-11: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to C.
R12-13: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to D.
R14-15: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to E.
R16-17: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to F.
R18-19: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to G.
R20-21: sc in each st around. (48)
Change to A.
R22: sc in each st around. (48)
R23: [6 sc, dec] 6 times. (42)
R24: [5 sc, dec] 6 times. (36)
R25: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30)
R26: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)
R27: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)
R28: [sc, dec] 6 times. (12)
R29: dec 6 times. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close bottom.
Drawstring Channel
With A, join yarn at top edge (R1) in any st.
R1: ch 1, sc in each st around. (48)
R2: ch 1, [sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] around, join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc, 24 ch-1 sps)
R3: ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp around. (48)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Drawstring (make 2)
With A, ch 60. Fasten off. Thread one drawstring through ch-1 sps of R2, starting and ending at center front. Thread second drawstring in opposite direction. Knot ends.
Star Appliqué (make 1)
With C, ch 2.
R1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. (5)
R2: [ch 3, sl st in next st] 5 times. Fasten off, leaving long tail.
Edging (optional)
With G, join yarn at top edge of drawstring channel. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the star appliqué to the front of the pouch, centered, using the long tail. Weave in all remaining ends on the inside of the pouch. Lightly block the pouch and star to shape, then let dry completely. Fill the pouch with lavender and stitch markers, and pull the drawstrings to close.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the rainbow stripes for two or three colors for a simpler, faster version.
- Use a contrasting color for the star, such as white or pink, to make it pop.
- Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the filling for a stronger scent.
