Original pattern
	A variation to the original pattern is shown here, designed by Lori D. Instead of creating the edging, used in the original design, Lori added a flap and used buttons. Completing the piece, she opted to add fridgies. Click here for our Star Forever Fridgies and here for our USA Fridgies patterns!

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Aunt Lydia's Denim Quick Crochet
Crochet hook, size F

Finishing Materials:
1/3 yard velcro
Sewing machine
Sewing thread/needle
Tapestry needle

Finished Size:10" L x 5 1/2" W
Gauge: Not important to over all size.

Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated.

Pouch:
Row 1) Ch 47; sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across; ch 1, turn work: 46 sc.

Row 2) Sc in first 4 sc, (ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next 16 sc) twice, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in last 4 c; ch 1, turn work.

Row 3) Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next space, sc in next 16 sc) twice, 2 sc in next space, sc in last 4 sc; ch 1, turn work.

Rnd 4) (Working in front loops only will produce a more textured look) (Working in back loops only will produce a flat condensed look); Sc in first sc; sc in next 45 sc, (working back across pouch in unworked loops on opposite side), sc in next 46 sts; Do not join rounds: 92 sc:

Rnd 5) (Working in both loops); Ch 1; * sc in next sc (mark first stitch); repeat from * around. Do not join.

Rnd 6) * Sc in next sc; repeat from * around; do not join.

Continue working around pencil pouch until desired width or approx. 5". It's not necessary to mark the beginning of each new round. To end, slip st in next 2 sts on the side the rounds were begun (marked stitch). Fasten off, secure ends.

Edging:
Attach thread to any sc on last round; Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sc; * sc in next sc, (ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:
Using desired color of yarn, embroider or cross stitch a name, initials or design on front of binder pencil pouch. I (hastily) embroidered my initials or the initials for Crochet Memories...*lol* but with careful planning an elaborate design can be made. Your imagination is the limit!

Sew aligned velcro strips to inside top of pencil pouch on both sides, following suggestions for how to sew with velcro on back of pkg. I sewed one straight seam down the center of each velcro strip.

Tip: Set your sewing machine to zero before sewing will secure stitches, reset the machine to a normal machine stitch for sewing. Once you've sewn the velcro in place, reset your machine once again to zero at the opposite end of your seam line to secure.

Model is crocheted using the back loops for a more flat condensed look (this is normally the wrong side).

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