Originally posted on MAY 28, 2021 slightly edited on 20Oct2024
Granny Square Wall Pocket (Free Crochet Pattern)
Today I want to share how to make the Granny Square Wall Pocket. The pocket that sparked my wall pocket collection!
If you know me, you know I have a passion for things that have multiple uses. The more uses the better! That’s why when I started creating things with string I wanted to make sure they had more than just one purpose. For example blankets can be used as décor, cover for furniture and a fluffy item to keep you warm.
For these wall pockets they act as décor AND a small item holder!
I kept these pockets super simple (any beginner can whip these up). They are made in 2 pieces and then sewn together.
Let’s get to it!
Materials:
- ~82 yards or 1.7oz of Cotton Yarn (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton)
- Hook G+ (4.5mm)
- Needle
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel (I bought 0.5 inch diameter x 12 inch long dowels from my local hardware store and cut them in half to make 6 inch long dowels)
Optional supplies:
- Blocking mats
- Pins
- Felt
- Needle and thread
- Hot glue gun
Pattern abbreviations (US terminology):
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
Ok, here we go! First we’re going to make a classic granny square. This will be the front of the pocket.
Granny Square:
Step 1. Start by making a magic circle.
Step 2. Ch 2, then 2dc into the circle, *ch 1, 3dc into magic circle*. Repeat * until you have four 3dc clusters (should form a square). Ch 1, sl st into back loop of the beginning ch 2 to end round.
Step 3. Ch 3, turn. 2dc into same chain 1 space as ch3. Ch 1, *3dc, ch 1, 3dc* into next chain 1 space, then ch 1 *. Repeat * in remaining two chain 1 spaces, also referred to as corners. When you get to last corner, work 3dc into ch 1 space, ch 1 and join with a sl st to beginning ch 3.
Step 4. Continue growing granny square by repeating step 3:
- In each corner = 3dc, ch 1, 3dc, followed by a ch 1 (ch 1 is optional, sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. As long as you keep it consistent throughout your whole project you should be fine)
- In each middle space = 3dc, followed by a ch 1 (again this ch 1 is up to you)
Step 5. I did 6 rounds for a granny square that was ~5.3 inches by ~5.3 inches
Backing:
Step 1. Ch 20
Step 2. HDC in second st from hook, continue HDC for entire row. At the end ch 2 and turn.
Step 3.HDC each row for 20 rows, this provides a long backing to wrap around dowel. It should be approximately 5.25 inches by 6.75 inches
I used HDC for the backing because it’s one of my favorite stitches, provides a boho look and is small enough to provide a solid backing.
You can wet block the pieces if they’re too floppy, but it is not necessary. For the granny square wall pocket I don’t typically block. I like the uneven floppy look since it lends to the boho look that’s so popular right now.
Felt
Optional: hand sew or hot glue gun a panel of felt or fabric to the back of the granny square after wet blocking. Ignore my terrible hand sewing skills. I try to avoid sewing whenever I can!
3 sides
Hand sew granny square to backing along 3 sides using same yarn as pocket. I used the whip stitch to seam mine. Use what ever seaming method you prefer.
Wrap around dowel
Wrap backing around dowel and sew in place by sewing from the back through to the front (or vice versa).
Utilize gaps
I tried to use the natural gaps to hide the stitches as much as possible. If you’re using the same colored yarn as your pocket, its virtually invisible (right side of pic is where I started sewing).
Use another piece of yarn to make a loop for hanging. Add your custom tag to the loop for an extra flare. I made my own shrinky dink tags for my wall pockets. You can find my blog post for that tutorial here.
In later versions of my wall pockets, I switched out yarn loops for wooden rings to hang the pocket. Simply secure the wooden ring to the top of your wall pocket using the same yarn.
Enjoy your adorable functional wall pocket!
Here’s a list of things my customers and I have put in the pockets so far:
-crochet hooks
-cricut tools
-face masks (but maybe not for much longer)
-glasses
-pens
-fake air plants
-giftcards
-antibacterial gel
Don’t forget to tag me (Instagram @madebykym_crafts), save this post on pinterest, and link back to this post so I can see all the wonderful pockets you come up with!
This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell small quantities made with this pattern but you must link back to this blog post. DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern. DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead. DO NOT make vide tutorials of this pattern.
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