Crochet Pouch Drawstring Bag: A Fun and Functional DIY Project

Crochet Pouch Drawstring Bag

Cro­chet­ing your pouch draw­string bag is not only a fun and relax­ing craft, but it also results in a func­tion­al, per­son­al­ized acces­so­ry that can be used for stor­ing small items. Whether new to cro­chet or an expe­ri­enced crafter, this cro­chet draw­string bag pat­tern is an excel­lent choice. With a video tuto­r­i­al and a free cro­chet pat­tern, you can quick­ly learn how to cre­ate a beau­ti­ful, stur­dy pouch for per­son­al use or as a thought­ful gift. Cot­ton yarns and basic stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet (sc) and dou­ble cro­chet (dc) make this project per­fect for begin­ners. Let’s dive into this easy-to-fol­low guide and start cre­at­ing!

To begin, you’ll need a mm cro­chet hook and your yarn choice. Cot­ton yarns or cot­ton blends are great options for their dura­bil­i­ty and nat­ur­al feel, but you can exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarn weights or even raf­fia yarn for a unique tex­ture. This cro­chet pouch draw­string bag pat­tern uses basic stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet (sc), dou­ble cro­chet (dc), and slip stitch (sl st), mak­ing it a man­age­able project for all skill lev­els.

Start by cre­at­ing a mag­ic cir­cle and work­ing in con­tin­u­ous rounds to form the base of your bag. Insert your hook into the first chain and con­tin­ue work­ing in the round until the base reach­es your desired size. From there, you can work up the sides of the bag using sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es or a com­bi­na­tion of dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es to add tex­ture. If desired, add a beau­ti­ful star stitch or a puff stitch for dec­o­ra­tive accents.

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

ch=chain

sc=single cro­chet

hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet 

sl st=slip stitch

Mea­sures 4.5 x 5 inch­es

For cro­chet, I rec­om­mend using an I hook, but you can eas­i­ly adjust the size by using a larg­er hook, adding more chains, or work­ing with half dou­ble cro­chet (HDC) or dou­ble cro­chet (DC) stitch­es for a big­ger result.

Rnd 1: chain 16, sc in the sec­ond chain from the hook, sc in each chain across, in the last chain, work 3 sc, Do Not Turn, work on the oppo­site side.

sc to the oth­er end, end with 2 sc. use a stitch mark­er. 

Rnds 2–15: sc in each stitch around for 15 rounds. 

Rnd 15: sl st, ch 4, skip a stitch, *dc, ch 1, skip a stitch, *Repeat around, sl st on top of the chain 3. 

Rnd 16: ch 2, *hdc in the chain 1 space, hdc in the dc, *Repeat around,  sl st, Fas­ten off, Weave in your ends. 

Draw­string:

chain 50, Make 2, I hook

Take the draw­string and loop in and out of each dc around the entire dc on one side, then repeat on the oth­er side. Tie the ends togeth­er so it cre­ates a loop on each side. Then you should be able to pull it closed. 

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After com­plet­ing the main body of the bag, it’s time to add the draw­string clo­sure. Work in the back loop for a neat, tex­tured fin­ish, and cre­ate a draw­string pouch by weav­ing in a draw­string clo­sure that can be cinched tight. This sim­ple yet styl­ish clo­sure ensures your small items stay secure, while the stitch mark­er helps you keep track of your progress.

Once your cro­chet pouch draw­string bag is com­plete, you’ll have a ver­sa­tile, charm­ing bag for stor­ing laven­der sachets, small trin­kets, or cos­met­ics. The project is fun and pro­vides a great way to prac­tice essen­tial cro­chet tech­niques like basic stitch­es, increas­es, and work­ing in con­tin­u­ous rounds. Whether gift­ing or keep­ing it for your­self, this project will impress you. If you’re look­ing for more inspi­ra­tion, check out the free cro­chet pat­tern linked in the descrip­tion, or grab the writ­ten pat­tern in PDF for­mat for easy ref­er­ence.

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