Rim Border
The rim is worked in Y at the same gauge of 4 sts and 4 rounds per 1 in (2.5 cm). The pocket is round, so there are no corners. To check symmetry, think of the round as a 30-st front half (sts 16–45) and a 30-st back half (sts 46–60 and 1–15).
Rnd 27: With Y, sc 60. (30 front + 30 back)
Rnd 28: With Y, sc 60. (30 front + 30 back)
Rnd 29: With Y, rev sc 60. Join with a sl st and fasten off. (30 front + 30 back)
Why the math works: The rim keeps exactly the 60 sts of the base edge. That means the mouth of the pocket has the same 15 in (38.1 cm) circumference as the base, so it neither flares nor pulls in. The 2 sc rounds add ½ in (1.3 cm) and the rev sc round adds ¼ in (0.6 cm), for a border depth of ¾ in (1.9 cm). Total wall height: 4 in + ¾ in = 4¾ in (12.1 cm).
Straps (Make 2)
Work in rows with B. Each strap is 5 sts wide.
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sts)
Rows 2–22: Ch 1, turn, sc 5.
Row 23 (slot row): Ch 1, turn, sc 1, ch 3, sk 3, sc 1. (2 sc + one ch-3 sp)
Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc 1, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc 1. (5 sts)
Rows 25–45: Ch 1, turn, sc 5.
Row 46: Work as Row 23.
Row 47: Work as Row 24.
Rows 48–68: Ch 1, turn, sc 5.
Row 69: Work as Row 23.
Row 70: Work as Row 24.
Rows 71–94: Ch 1, turn, sc 5. Fasten off and leave a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail.
The finished strap is 1¼ in (3.2 cm) wide and 23½ in (59.7 cm) long.
Strap map:
| Section | Rows | Length | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom pocket | 1–19 | 4¾ in (12.1 cm) | sewn |
| Gap with slot | 20–23 | 1 in (2.5 cm) | dowel |
| Middle pocket | 24–42 | 4¾ in (12.1 cm) | sewn |
| Gap with slot | 43–46 | 1 in (2.5 cm) | dowel |
| Top pocket | 47–65 | 4¾ in (12.1 cm) | sewn |
| Gap with slot | 66–69 | 1 in (2.5 cm) | dowel |
| Angled section | 70–86 | 4¼ in (10.8 cm) | runs to the ring |
| Ring wrap | 87–94 | 2 in (5.1 cm) | folded over the ring |
Check: 19 + 4 + 19 + 4 + 19 + 4 + 17 + 8 = 94 rows.
Make All Pieces
- Pockets: 3, each using about 45 g of B and 25 g of Y
- Straps: 2, each using about 15 g of B
Layout (front view):
Joining
Method: Whipstitch with B, using the tapestry needle.
Placement: On each pocket, place markers on sts 8–12 and sts 50–54 of Round 26. These two groups are mirror images around st 31 (each is 21 sts from the center front). That leaves the front motif between them, on sts 15–47, fully visible. Each strap covers 5 sts, matching the strap’s 5-st width.
Stitch-to-row logic: Strap rows and wall rounds have the same gauge, so you join them 1 row to 1 round.
- Strap Rows 1–19 go on the bottom pocket: Row 1 sits on the Round 11 fold and Row 19 sits on Round 29.
- Rows 24–42 go on the middle pocket in the same way.
- Rows 47–65 go on the top pocket.
Sew both long edges of the strap to the wall, plus the bottom edge of Row 1 on the bottom pocket.
Tension: Pull each whipstitch just snug. If you pull too hard, the wall puckers and the diamonds distort.
Dowels: Slide one dowel through the matching slots of both straps at Rows 23, 46 and 69. About 1 in (2.5 cm) of dowel should stick out on each side.
Ring: Pass Rows 87–94 of each strap over the ring. Fold them down onto Rows 79–86 and sew them flat.
Size checkpoint: From the bottom of the ring to the base of the bottom pocket, the organizer should measure 21½ in (54.6 cm). The ring adds 2½ in (6.4 cm), for a total of 24 in (61.0 cm).
Final Blocking
- Lightly spray each pocket with water until damp, not soaked.
- Stuff each pocket with a toilet roll or a rolled towel, about 4½ in (11.4 cm) across.
- Smooth the star and the diamonds so the stitch columns run straight up the wall.
- Pin the rev sc rim so it rolls evenly all the way around.
- Lay the straps flat and pin them straight, 1¼ in (3.2 cm) wide.
- Let everything dry completely before you hang the organizer.
Final Quality-Control Checklist
- Every pocket round has 60 sts and every strap row has 5 sts.
- All three bases measure 4¾ in (12.1 cm) across.
- All three walls measure 4¾ in (12.1 cm) tall.
- The stars sit centered between the straps.
- No Y shows through the B areas.
- All three slots line up horizontally.
- The dowels sit level.
- All yarn ends are woven in securely.
Troubleshooting
- Yellow peeks through burgundy: Hold the carried strand flat and lay it slightly toward the back of the work.
- Star leans to one side: This is normal in tapestry sc worked in the round. Block it straight, or work the colorwork rounds in the back bar or front loop for straighter columns.
- Pocket is wider at the rim: The color carries are too loose. Tug the carried strand gently every few stitches.
- Base cups or ruffles: See the gauge section and change hook size for the base only.
- Dowel slips out: Add 1 sc on each side of the slot during joining, or wrap the dowel ends with yarn.
- Pockets tilt forward: Check that the straps are sewn on sts 8–12 and 50–54, not on the sides.
Care
Hand wash cool and lay flat to dry, with a roll inside each pocket to keep its shape. Remove the dowels and ring before washing.
Final Notes
The measurement chain is simple:
- The 60-st base measures 4¾ in (12.1 cm) across.
- The wall rises 4 in (10.2 cm) before the border.
- The border adds ¾ in (1.9 cm), for a 4¾ in (12.1 cm) pocket.
- Each 19-row strap section matches the 19 wall rounds exactly.
- Three pocket sections, three slot gaps, the angled section and the ring wrap give a 23½ in (59.7 cm) strap.
- Once assembled, the organizer hangs 24 in (61.0 cm) long.
Check each link in that chain and all three pockets will match.
Happy crocheting!
