Halley Beaded Pouch

When I am on a night out, I find large bags cumbersome, and I always worry about putting it down and forgetting about it. I tend to travel light and often just pop my bank cards, a couple of keys, my phone and maybe a lipstick into a bag before heading out. A small pouch is the perfect size for me, and I especially like cross body bags with long straps which mean I don’t have to worry about taking it out and losing it! I have a few bags that meet my needs, but I wanted to create a special little pouch that would be just the thing for a sparkly evening out or party – the perfect little accompaniment to that extra special outfit and I am so happy with how this project turned out. I chose three yarn shades for my bag and two bead colours, but you could simplify things by using one yarn and fewer bead colours, or you could really glitz things up by making each beaded hexagon a combination of yarn and bead colours. I am excited to see what you come up with. MATERIALS Eden Cottage Milburn DK 85% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Silk 112m (122yds) per 50g ball Black Tulip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ball Crocosmia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ball Night Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ball Debbie Abrahams Beads size 6 in the following shades: Gold (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pack (504 used) Blue (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 OTHER ● Large orange beads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ● Gold beads for strap (approximately 5mm hole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ● Red Jasper beads for strap (approximately 5mm hole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ● 5mm navy ribbon to line strap ....... .....1.6m ● Pre-made lining bag approximately 12cm (4¾in) wide x 19cm (7½in) long ● Sew on magnetic snap fastener EQUIPMENT ● 3.5mm (US E/4) & 4mm (US G/6) crochet hooks ● Fine needle and sewing thread ● Large eye darning needle