Flora Pouch

Measuring approximately 24 x 20cm, the Flora Pouch is a pretty accessory that's just the right size for collecting leftover yarn balls or carrying your everyday essentials on a day out. Knitted in the round from the base upwards using a single ball of Scheepjes Stone Washed XXL, you'll work eyelets at the top for threading a drawstring cord before embellishing the pouch with a colourful floral motif.

Satin stitch, stem stitch and French knots combine to bring the botanical design to life. You'll only need small amounts of sport weight Scheepjes Stone Washed, making this a great project for using up colourful leftovers. The pattern includes an illustrated embroidery motif to trace onto water-soluble stabiliser, and for anyone new to embroidering on their knits, a QR code links to a handy embroidery stitch guide.

The Flora Pouch is featured in Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio Volume 08: Stone Washed XXL, which showcases five knitting and crochet designs made using this soft, super chunky yarn.

Printed copies of the collectable Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio booklets are available from Scheepjes Retailers Worldwide in English and Dutch. Digital versions can be downloaded via Etsy in English and Dutch..

Materials

·Scheepjes Stone Washed XXL (58% Cotton, 42% Acrylic; 100g/90m)

Yarn A: 841 Moon Stone x 1 ball

·Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m), for embroidery

804 Boulder Opal x 1 ball or small amount

806 Canada Jade x 1 ball or small amount

812 Lemon Quartz x 1 ball or small amount

816 Coral x 1 ball or small amount

839 Eudialyte x 1 ball or small amount

842 Orange Calcite x 1 ball or small amount

·5.5mm knitting needles (at least 80cm circular knitting needles for the magic loop technique or 4 x 20cm double pointed needles)

·Stitch marker

·Basic sewing supplies

·15 x 30cm water-soluble embroidery stabiliser (for example, Soluvlies by Vlieseline)

·18 x 18cm piece of thin cardboard to support the work while embroidering

·Size 20 embroidery needle

·(Optional) 6mm crochet hook for the drawstring cord