Crochet Stay in Touch Crossover Pattern

A quick and easy crocheted crossover pouch to stay connected while on the go. Initially, it was designed by Jeanne Steinhilber, with a revision by Mikey to the handle to make it more durable.

The colours were also updated to Lily Sugarn Cream Black Currant and Coral Rose; the original was done in blue.

I was really attracted to the recent video tutorial the Mikey did for the Rainbow Dishcloth, but I thought it would be fun to use it for something else.  When he does these dishcloths, they are all perfect squares to use for other projects.

When I go for a walk, I like to have my cell phone and a couple of dollars on me, so I came up with this little cross-body pouch for those occasions.  It will also be perfect for going to the farmer's markets and festivals you like to attend as soon as those pop up at the beginning of May.

Hook and Materials

• Lily Sugar 'n Cream - 1 Ball Black Currant and 1 Ball Coral Rose
• 4 mm / F Hook and 6 mm / J/10 non-ergonomic hook.

Abbreviations

• Approx = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain(s).
• Cont = Continue(ity).
• Dc = Double crochet.
• Dtr = Double treble crochet: (Yoh) 3 times and draw up a loop in next st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times.
• Rem = Remain(ing)
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• Sl st = Slip stitch.
• Sp(s) = Space(s).
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• Yoh = Yarn over hook.

Instructions - Make 2

With A using 4 mm / F crochet hook, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3. 3 dc in ring. Ch 3. *4 dc in ring. Ch 3. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.

2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in foundation ring in sp between 4-dc groups of 1st rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. *1 dc in each of next 4 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in foundation ring in sp between 4-dc groups of 1st rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. Rep from * around, omitting 2 dc at end of last rep. Sl st to top of ch 3.

3rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 10 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in dtr from 2nd rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. *1 dc in each of next 10 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in dtr from 2nd rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. Rep from * around, omitting 2 dc at end of last rep. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

5th rnd: With E, ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in each of next 12 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 12 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

6th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 16 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in dtr from 4th rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. *1 dc in each of next 16 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dtr in dtr from 4th rnd. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 2 dc. Rep from * around, omitting 2 dc at end of last rep. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

Fasten off.

Attach Squaures Together

With the wrong sides facing each other. Sandwich together the two squares.

With black currant, join with standing single crochet in one corner dtr st going through both peices to attach them together. Sc across the first side. 3 sc in next dtr st, sc across next 2nd side, 3 sc in next dtr, sc across 3rd side. 1 sc in next dtr st. Fasten off. - You should have one side that is not joined so you can use it as a pouch.

Strap

Leaving 12" long strand before the slip knot. With Coral Rose and 6 mm / J/10 hook. Ch 4.

1st rnd: Draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 ch (4 loops on hook). Drop all loops from hook by sliding hook through pushing out all the way to the end of the handle. Turn.

2nd rnd: Pick up last loop worked (4th loop). Working from right to left, insert hook in 1st loop (this will cause a circle to form). Yoh and draw through loop. Insert hook into 2nd loop. Yoh and draw through loop. Insert hook into 3rd loop. (4 loops on hook). Drop all loops from hook by sliding hook through pushing out all the way to the end of the handle. Turn.

Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 40" long (slightly stretched). You can do this as long as you need. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and fasten securely.

Video Tutorial

Here's how you make the squares.

Skip the first chain from the hook and single crochet back along the chain.  In the end, slip the stitch into the next stitch on the top opening of the pouch, and continue to slip the stitch around the entire opening.  Fasten off.  Take your long strap and attach the free end to the pouch by sewing securely with a yarn needle.

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Be creative! 🙂 – Jeanne – The Crochet Crowd