Sun Dogs are cute crochet drawstring pouches in three different sizes. Simple Houndstooth stitches create these fun little crochet drawstring purses.

Sun dogs, or parhelia, are bright spots of light that sometimes appear on either side of the sun. They are seen as a sign of good luck.

Get 25% off the pattern with the code SUNDOGS26 or visit my blog for the free pattern of the size Small. valid until 1st August 2026.

The pattern is available in US & UK terms. The free written pattern for the small pouch is available on my blog. The full pattern, available for pouches, includes three sizes, accompanying photos and charts.

Techniques include, working in the round and changing colour.

Approximate Finished Sizes
Small
Diameter: 6cm / 2.25 inches.
Circumference: 22cm / 8.5 inches.
Height: 9cm / 3.5 inches.
Weight: 22g
Medium
Diameter: 10.5cm / 4 inches.
Circumference: 36cm / 14 inches.
Height: 14cm / 5.5 inches.
Weight: 50g
Large
Diameter: 15cm / 6 inches.
Circumference: 53cm / 20.75 inches.
Height: 20cm / 8 inches.
Weight: 102g

You can use a variety of different yarn weights and fibres, it’s up to you. However, plant based fibres will work best for durability.

You will need:
Yarnsmiths Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 106m/116yds/50g. Small and Medium sizes need 1 ball each of the main colour, and for the Large, 2 balls of main colour.
Blush (3062) for the Large and Small sizes.
Oatmeal (3064) for the Medium size.
Small amounts of contrasting colours: 4x 22m/24yds/10g for Large, 4x 11m/12yds/5g for Medium & 1x 11m/12yds/5g for Small. I used:
Strong Blue (3274) - Small & Med
Tangerine (3135) - Med
Lilac (3350) - Med
Olive Green (3187) - Med
Pinkberry (3374) - Large
Powder Blue (3262) - Large
Rust (3074) - Large
Pink Fondant (3390) - Large
3.5mm hook.
Stitch marker for end of rounds.