A blue and black gingham plaid crochet pouch flat-lay on a granite surface. The bag features a light blue top accent border, a royal blue wristlet strap, and a central square leather tag stamped with a dragonfly and "choose joy". Text overlay reads "blue gingham" with the Crocheting for Calm logo.
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Feeling anything but blue about this gingham situation. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค

Completed May 2026

Taking my gingham practice to the next level with a stunning mix of royal blue, light blue, and black! This zippered pouch came together so beautifully, and I added a little personal touch with a "choose joy" dragonfly leather tag right in the center.

Plaid patterns require a little bit of yarn management, but when making a tote, no need to carry the yarn within your stitches. I also crocheted this using a linked double crochet which makes the weave extra thick and the yarn hidden within cannot peak out.