Creating a crochet popcorn stitch wallet can be a fun and budget-friendly project. The popcorn stitch adds texture and visual interest to your crochet work. Here’s a simple pattern for a basic crochet popcorn stitch wallet:
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your desired color(s)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Button for closure
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Popcorn Stitch (popcorn) – Make 5 double crochets in the same stitch and drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook from front to back into the first double crochet of the group, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through the first stitch.
Instructions:
Front and Back Panels (Make 2):
- Chain a multiple of 4 stitches until you reach the desired width for your wallet.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, single crochet in each stitch across.
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn, popcorn stitch in the next stitch, skip 3 stitches. Repeat * to * across the row.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the panel reaches the desired height for your wallet. End with a row of single crochet.
Wallet Flap:
- Continue with single crochet rows on one panel only until you have a flap that can fold over the front of the wallet. The flap should be about 1/3 of the total height of the wallet.
Assembly:
- Place the two panels together with wrong sides facing each other.
- Single crochet around the three edges of the wallet to join the front and back panels. Add extra single crochets at the corners for a neater finish.
- Attach a button to the center of the front panel and add a corresponding loop on the flap for closure.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Feel free to customize the pattern by adding pockets, additional embellishments, or adjusting the size. This simple popcorn stitch wallet is a great project for beginners and allows for creativity in color choices and design.
