Mesh Poo Bag Holder

This handy little pouch is a great project to use up those extra ends of cotton yarn in your stash. Use the CH loop to slide it onto a belt, or choose the optional button variant to create an extra loop perfect for strapping to a leash.

 

Finished Measurements

Finished bag measures approximately 2” in diameter and 3.5” tall to fit a standard size roll of puppy poo bags.

Materials

20yds / 18m (10g) of a durable, size 4, worsted weight cotton yarn
4.0mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Button and embroidery floss or thread (optional)

Pattern Yarn

Lily Sugar’n Cream in Rainforest

Abbreviations

CH        Chain
SC         Single Crochet
HDC      Half Double Crochet
DC        Double Crochet
ST         Stitch
SK         Skip
SL ST     Slip Stitch
CH SP   Chain Space
BLO       Back Loop Only

Gauge

Bag base should measure approximately 2″ in diameter, measured after round 2.

Pattern Notes

Pattern is written in American Standard terms.
CH 1 and CH 2 do not count as ST. CH 4 counts as DC and CH.

You may sell small batch, handmade items using this pattern including a link with credit in your product description. You may not redistribute or resell this pattern without written consent from the author. Contact me for pattern licensing information.

 

 

 

Pattern

 

To Start

CH 8. Without twisting, join with SL ST into first CH to form a circle.

You’ll be working in rounds. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round to help keep your place.

Round 1:

CH 1. 12 SC into center of ring. Join with SL ST into first SC. (12)

Round 2

CH 2. 2 DC into same ST and each ST around. Join with SL ST into first DC. (24)

Round 3

CH 1. HDC in BLO into same ST and each ST around. Join with SL ST into first HDC. (24)

Round 4

CH 2. DC into same ST and each ST around. Join with SL ST into first DC. (24)

Round 5-7

CH 4. *SK ST, DC, CH 1*; repeat * around. Join with SL ST into 3rd CH.

When building on the mesh: you’ll always SK over the CH SP and DC into the DC from the previous round.

Round 8

CH 2. DC into same ST, DC into CH SP. *DC into next ST, DC into CH SP*; repeat * around. Join with SL ST into first DC. (24)

Round 9 (no button option)

CH 1. HDC into same ST, and in next 5 ST. CH 6, rejoin with SL ST into top of HDC. HDC into next 12 ST. CH 20, rejoin with SL ST into top of HDC. HDC into remaining 6 stitches of round. Join with SL ST into first HDC.

Optional Button Closure

Add length to the closing chain and add a button or toggle to give yourself an extra loop to attach to a leash or handle while walking.

Round 9 – Optional Button Closure

CH 1. HDC into same ST, and in next 5 ST. CH 6, rejoin with SL ST into top of HDC. HDC into next 12 ST. CH 30, rejoin with SL ST into top of HDC. HDC into remaining 6 stitches of round. Join with SL ST into first HDC.

To Finish

Fasten off and weave in ends.

If attaching a button: using a few strands of embroidery thread or 4 strands of machine thread held together, sew your chosen button or toggle onto the bag just below the long chain loop.

Congrats, and enjoy your next outdoor adventure!

 

Recommended Use

Place poo bag roll in bag. Use chain loops to secure closed. Follow yarn manufacturer’s instructions for washing.