Pattern format: Written instructions

Materials: (makes approx. 3 pouches) Vintage Wool – 4 balls total (Color A: 2 balls, Color B: 2 balls)

Needles & notions: 4.5 mm circular needle, 40 cm 3 mm circular needle, 40 cm Stitch markers Tapestry needle

Gauge: 25 sts × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm (stranded colorwork, yarn held double, 4.5 mm needle)

Finished size: Width 20 cm × Height 18.5 cm (Finished measurements may vary depending on knitting style and individual tension.)

Techniques used: Long-tail cast on, knit, purl, stranded colorwork, duplicate stitch/overlay.

This is a gingham-check pouch made with Vintage Wool, a yarn that works beautifully for colorwork.

Because the color changes are not spaced far apart, this pattern is also recommended for knitters trying stranded colorwork for the first time. With simple repeats, you can create a clean, eye-catching check pattern.

From seaming the bottom to knitting the I-cord drawstring, the pouch features carefully crafted details. Since two-handed colorwork is used, beginners may find the project somewhat challenging.

However, the full video class explains in detail how to manage two-handed colorwork, adjust the size, and achieve smooth, even motifs without puckering. If you are comfortable with the basics, feel free to jump in and give it a try.