This is a small, buttoned pouch to keep in your purse. I use mine to hold maxipads, to protect them from damage inside my purse. But you could use this for anything small that you want to keep safe inside your bag.

This pattern is easily resized, depending on your needs. It’s made with long rows of half-double crochet, with simple seams at the sides to create a pouch. One end becomes a flap with button closure.

I used sock yarn from my stash, but this could be made with any type of sturdy yarn. My pouch used about half a ball of sock yarn, approximately 100 yards.