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First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern

First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern

This pattern creates a compact zipped first aid pouch with a decorative granny-square plus sign on the front. It uses single crochet for the main pouch body and small granny squares for the emblem. The pouch is made flat as a rectangle, stitched around the perimeter, and worked in the round for the sides.

First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes instructions for a zipper tab and how to attach and shorten a zipper if needed. Measurements and resizing notes are included so you can customize the pouch.

Why You'll Love This First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a practical item into a lovely handmade gift that you can customize with color and yarn. I enjoy how the simple single crochet fabric pairs with the delicate granny square emblem to give the pouch personality. The project works up quickly which makes it satisfying to finish in one sitting. I also love that you can change the size easily and adapt it to whatever travel or everyday needs you have.

First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern step 1 - construction progress First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern step 2 - assembly progress First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern step 3 - details and accessories First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pouch by changing color palettes; try bright, contrasting shades for a bold look or soft pastels for a more subtle finish.

You can change the size by swapping yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn and a larger hook make a chunky travel pouch, while fingering weight yarn creates an elegant mini version.

I often replace the granny-square plus sign with other appliques like hearts, stars, or initials to personalize for gifts.

If you want a sturdier pouch, consider lining it with fabric after assembling and before attaching the zipper; this provides extra structure and protects small items from snagging.

Try using a metal zipper instead of plastic for a more durable finish, and choose a zipper color that contrasts for a stylish accent.

I sometimes add an inner pocket by sewing a small rectangle of fabric or crochet inside the pouch before attaching the zipper for organization of tiny items.

To create a wristlet version, crochet a long strap and attach it to one side for hands-free carrying while traveling.

Mix yarn textures by using a cotton main body and mercerized cotton for the granny squares to give the emblem a subtle sheen and contrast.

If you like a structured base, insert a thin piece of plastic canvas or interfacing at the bottom before finishing to help the pouch stand upright.

Don’t be afraid to mix stitch patterns: substitute every few rounds with HDC or a simple textured stitch to add visual interest while maintaining the same overall shape.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the beginning of the round can cause you to lose track of rounds; always use a locking stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. ✗ Forgetting that turning chains in the rectangular bottom do not count as stitches can alter your stitch count; treat turning chains as non-stitch and work into actual stitches only. ✗ Not measuring the zipper against the finished opening can result in a mismatched zipper length; check zipper measurement and shorten it if necessary before stitching it in place. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension makes the pouch edges uneven and the zipper difficult to fit; maintain even tension and block pieces before attaching the zipper for best fit. ✗ Leaving granny square tails woven in at the start but not leaving ending tails for sewing will make assembly harder; weave in beginning tails but leave ending tails long for sewing the emblem together and to the pouch.

First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern

Make a handy crocheted first aid kit pouch that tucks neatly into your travel bag. This pattern shows you how to create a rectangular zipped pouch with a pretty granny square "+" emblem on the front. The design is customizable in size and yarn so you can make it to suit your travel needs or gift it to someone who loves handmade practical items.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approximately 160 yds [146m] acrylic, cotton, or wool worsted weight yarn for pouch (main color)
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    Approximately 60 yds [55m] acrylic, cotton, or wool sport or light worsted weight yarn for granny square emblem (contrasting color)
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    Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight, CYCA #4, 100% acrylic; 364 yards [333 m] 7 oz [198 grams]): Spring Green #0672 (MC), partial skein
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    Patons Grace (light weight, CYCA #3, 100% mercerized cotton; 136 yards [125 m] 1.75 oz [50 grams]): Natural #62008 (CC), partial skein
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    Non-separating zipper, sample shown measures 9" (purchase zipper after making pouch if altering size)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook US G [4.0mm] (or size needed to obtain gauge for pouch)
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    Crochet hook US D [3.25mm] (or size needed to obtain gauge for granny square emblem)
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    Yarn needle
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    Removable stitch markers
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    Sewing needle and thread (for attaching zipper)
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    Scissors
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Gauge :

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16 sts and 20 rows = 4" over Single Crochet, blocked

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1 granny square = about 1.5", blocked. See notes below about changing size of pouch.

— Notes :

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Pouch begins by working in turned rows to form a rectangle. After rectangular bottom is made, stitches are worked around the rectangle's perimeter, and pouch is worked in the round from the bottom up. 5 small granny squares are each constructed separately, then stitched together to form the "+" sign emblem. The granny squares are all stitched onto the front of the bag. A small strip of crocheted fabric is made, then looped through the zipper pull and stitched in place.

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Turning chains in the rectangular bottom do not count as a stitch.

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Use a locking stitch marker to note the beginning of the round.

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Changing the size of the pouch will change the amount of yarn needed, as well as the zipper length needed. If making a smaller pouch than the sample shown, you may need to use a thinner yarn for the granny stitch portion - try a fingering weight yarn, or thin crochet thread (size 3 or size 10) to make smaller granny squares. Otherwise, your "+" symbol may not fit on the front of the bag.

— Instructions :

Item Name (Rectangular bottom) :

With MC and larger hook, ch 31.

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Note for altering size: Chain more sts for a wider pouch, fewer for a smaller pouch. Add 4 sts for each inch of added width. Subtract 4 sts for each inch of subtracted width.

Row 1 :

Beginning with the 2nd ch from hook and working into the bottom of the chain, 1 SC into each st. 30 SC.

Rows 2-10 :

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st), turn, 1 SC in each st across. Do not turn after working the last row. Do not fasten off.

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Note for altering size: Work more rows here for a larger front-to-back measurement. Work fewer rows here for a smaller front-to-back measurement. To add or subtract one inch, add or subtract 5 rows.

— Sides :

Set-Up Rnd :

Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), rotate work 90 degrees, to stitch along row-ends. Use a stitch marker to divide the side edge (along row-ends) into two equal sections. 5 SC into each of the two sections along row-ends to next corner, place stitch marker in first st to keep track of first st of round, rotate work 90 degrees to stitch along opposite edge of foundation chain, placing one SC into each of the 30 sts across edge, rotate work 90 degrees to stitch along row ends (use stitch marker to divide edge in half as before), 5 SC into each of the two sections along row-ends, rotate work 90 degrees and work 1 SC into each st across ending at marked stitch, do not join, but continue to work in the round. 80 SC around.

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Note if altering size: If more stitches were added to Rectangular Bottom, be sure to work into each stitch along long edges. If more rows were added, work extra stitches along row-ends (there should be one stitch in each row along row-ends). This will alter the stitch count.

Rnds 1-28 :

SC into each stitch around.

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On last round fasten off at side edge of bag with a sl st (fold bag flat along top opening to find side edge). Work more stitches after last round if needed, to end at side edge.

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Note for altering size: Work more or fewer rounds here to change the height of the pouch.

— Zipper tab :

Item Name (Zipper tab) :

With larger hook and MC, ch 13.

Row 1 :

Beginning with the 2nd ch from hook and working into the bottom of the chain, 1 sl st in next st, SC in each of next 10 sts, 1 sl st in last st. 2 sl st, 10 SC.

Row 2 :

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st), turn, 1 sl st in next st, 1 SC in each of next 10 sts, 1 sl st in last st.

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Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

— Emblem :

Item Name (Granny square (make 5)) :

Set-up Rnd: With CC and smaller hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to join into a ring.

Rnd 1 :

Ch 3 (counts as the first DC of rnd), 2 DC in center of ring, [ch 2, 3 DC in ring] 3 times, HDC into top of the ch-3 at beginning of rnd, this HDC counts as the last ch-2 sp of rnd as well as a join.

Rnd 2 :

Ch 3 (counts as first DC of rnd), 2 DC in same sp, *skip next 3 DC, [3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC] in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * twice more, skip next 3 DC, 3 DC into first ch-2 sp, HDC into top of ch-3 to join (HDC counts as a ch-2 sp as well as the join).

Rnd 3 :

Ch 3 (counts as first DC of rnd), 2 DC in same ch-2 sp, *skip next 3 DC, 3 DC into sp before next set of 3 DC sts, skip next 3 DC, [3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC] in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * twice more, skip next 3 DC, 3 DC into sp before next set of 3 DC sts, skip next 3 DC, [3 DC, ch 2] into first ch-2 sp, sl st into top of ch-3 to join.

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Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing

— Finishing :

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Block all pieces.

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Zipper: Check measurement of zipper against the measurement of opening. If zipper is longer than opening, it can be shortened from the bottom by stitching around the zipper teeth several times with a needle and thread and trimming away the excess below the stitching line. Pin zipper into opening in top of pouch. Place zipper tape to inside of crocheted fabric and make sure teeth are far enough away from crocheted fabric so that it will not get snagged by zipper teeth. Using sewing needle and thread, stitch zipper in place from the RS, just below the "v"s along the top edge of opening with a back stitch.

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Feed one end of zipper tab through the opening in zipper pull. Using yarn needle and yarn tails, stitch short ends of zipper tab together. Position the narrow section of zipper tab within the hole in zipper pull, then stitch tab in place just above opening in zipper pull to keep it in place. Weave in all ends of MC.

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Emblem: Making the "+" sign - Weave in all beginning yarn tails of granny squares, but leave ending tails loose for sewing. Position all granny squares in formation on table and whip stitch edges together to make the + symbol. Pin the + symbol to the front of the bag. Use yarn needle and yarn tails to sew symbol in place, using a back stitch around all edges.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the granny square pieces in a plus formation on the front panel, whip stitch the granny squares together along their edges, then position the completed "+" symbol and sew it to the front of the bag using a yarn needle and back stitch for secure attachment.
  • Measure the zipper against the top opening of the pouch and shorten the zipper if necessary by stitching through the teeth several times and trimming the excess below the stitching line, then pin in place.
  • Place the zipper tape to the inside of crocheted fabric so teeth are away from the fabric, then stitch the zipper from the right side just below the V shaped edge with a sewing needle and back stitch to secure.
  • Feed the crocheted zipper tab through the zipper pull opening, stitch the short ends of the tab together with yarn, position the narrow tab within the zipper pull hole and sew it in place above the opening to secure the pull.
  • Weave in all remaining yarn tails and block the assembled pieces before final use to ensure neat edges and a professional finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a locking stitch marker to note the beginning of the round so you do not lose track while working in the round.
  • 💡Turning chains in the rectangular bottom do not count as stitches; work into the actual stitches along the chain bottom.
  • 💡Check zipper length before attaching; shorten zipper at the bottom by stitching around teeth and trimming if it is longer than the opening.
  • 💡Block granny squares to the correct size before joining them together to make sure the emblem fits the pouch front accurately.

This First Aid Kit Zippered Pouch pattern is a lovely and practical project to keep your travel essentials organized and stylish. 🧰 Customize colors and yarns to suit your taste and make one for every bag you own. 🧶 Happy crocheting and safe travels with your handmade pouch! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Sample shown is 9" wide (along top edge folded flat) x 2" front to back (near bottom of bag) x 5.75" tall, however size is easily customizable depending on yarn, hook, and stitch count.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarns, but changing yarn weight will change the final size. Use a suitable hook for your yarn and note that the granny square emblem may need a thinner yarn to remain proportionate.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic experience with single crochet, double crochet, and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pouch in 2-4 hours depending on experience and any customization, though time may vary based on how many pieces you make and finishing steps like blocking and sewing the zipper.

How do I alter the size of the pouch?

To change width, adjust the starting chain by adding or subtracting multiples of 4 sts (add/subtract 4 sts per inch). To change depth, add or subtract rows in the rectangular bottom (add/subtract 5 rows per inch).