This is my new crochet pattern that is available for sale here or on Ravelry that includes instruction to make a turtle, a fish and a jellyfish. These are the small crochet pouches (for earphones, airpods etc) with pony beads, so they can also double up as fidget toys. You can also stuff them and close the seam completely for a small stuffed toy.
Materials (per one)
● Yarn: Drops Paris (100% cotton, 75m (82 yards) per 50g (1.76 ounces) – Aran weight) — approx. 25gr (0.9 ounces)
● Small amounts of matching yarn in lighter weight – Jellyfish only, use matching crochet size
● Hooks: for beaded top part – 3.5mm/US E or smaller, depending on your bead size, for all other pieces – 4mm/US G, or larger, to ensure that the bottom fits the top
● Pony beads: 60 beads for turtle, 61 for fish, 85 for jellyfish (colour to match or contrast yarn). Pony beads are usually sold at children craft shops, they are typically 9mm in diameter, with a 4mm hole and 6 mm thick
● Notions: yarn needle, scissors
Gauge
The most difficult part of this pattern in making the top and bottom fit together, as adding beads to just one part changes the gauge significantly. The beaded (top part) should have very tight stitches, while the bottom should be quite relaxed.
If you are still having a hard time fitting the bottom to the top, you may consider adding one more round.
Another solution is using thinner yarn for the top, and thicker yarn for the bottom.
The finished pouch measures approximately 10–11cm (4in) across at its widest point.
