Make this easy crochet drawstring pouch pattern for storing or gifting all sorts of things.
This beginner-friendly crochet bag is a quick stash-busting pattern that uses very little yarn.
Why You'll Love This Crochet Drawstring Pouch
- This is an easy project and can be crocheted quite quickly.
- It features a round double crochet base and easy "V" stitch sides with a simple shell stitch edge on the top.
- These little crochet pouches make nice gift bags for other crocheted items like, dishcloths, washcloths, scrunchies, face scrubbies, and more.
- Use this crochet mesh pouch as a wash bag for small delicate items.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level - Intermediate beginner
- Yarn Weight - #3 light
- Hook Size - 4mm (G-6)
- Finished Size - About 5.5 inches (14cm) high, and 3 inches (7.6 cm) at the base.
- Time To Complete - About 2-3 hours for a beginner
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Table of contents
What Yarn To Use For Crochet Pouches
The best yarn to use for a crochet drawing pouch will depend on how you want your finished project to look.
Here are something you should consider when choosing a yarn for a crochet pouch:
Fiber content - If you want a drawstring bag that holds its shape when empty, stiff acrylic yarn would be a good choice. That is what I used for this pattern.
Or, if you want a soft bag that collapses when empty, you could use a soft yarn like cotton yarn.
Yarn weight - Choose the appropriate yarn weight for your desired pouch.
Worsted weight yarn is a common option for pouches, however, you could use bulky yarn for a chunkier-looking bag or sport weight for a lighter delicate-looking bag.
Texture - If you want your bag to have a specific texture or pattern choose a yarn to meet your requirements.
Washability - If your pouch is likely to get dirty and will require frequent washing, choose a yarn that can stand frequent washing.
Stitches Used
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make these drawstring bags, like chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.
Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)
In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.
What You Will Need
#3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) acrylic yarn,
- Color of choice, about 82 yards (75 meters)
Crochet Hook
- 4mm (G-6)
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size & Gauge
Finished Size
The finished size of this crochet bag is about 5.5 inches (14cm) high, and 3 inches (7.6 cm) at the base.
Gauge
The gauge is not that important for the pattern.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- BL - back of loop
- ch - chain
- dc - double crochet
- MR - magic ring
- prev - previous
- rnd - round
- rpt - repeat
- sc- single crochet
- sk - skip
- sl st - slip stitch
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- [ ] at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round
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Pattern Instructions
Foundation - Magic ring or, chain 4, slip stitch in 1st chain to join and form a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation - MR or, ch4, sl st in 1st ch to join and form a ring.
Round One
Round 1 - Chain 2 (this counts as a double crochet), make 11 double crochets in the ring, and slip stitch in top of chain 2 to join. [There should be 12 double crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 1 - Ch2 (counts as dc), make 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of ch-2 to join. [12dc]
Round Two
Round 2 - Chain 2 (this counts as a double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 2 double crochets in the next 11 stitches, slip stitch in top of chain 2 to join. [You should have 24 double crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 2 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in same sp as ch-2, then make 2dc in the next 11 sts, sl st in top of ch-2 to join. [24dc]
Round Three
Round 3 - Chain 2 (this counts as a double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then 1 double crochet in the next stitch, * next make double crochets in the next stitch, and 1 double crochet in next, repeat from * 10 more times, then slip stitch in top of the chain 2 to join. [You should now have 36 double crochet stitches in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 3 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in same sp as ch-2, 1dc in next st, * (2dc) in next st, 1dc in next, rpt from * 10 more times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join. [36dc]
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Round Four
Round 4 - Chain 1 (this not counted as a stitch), make 2 single crochets in the same space as chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Then make * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 10 more times, slip stitch in top of the chain 2 to join. [There should be 48 double crochet stitches in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 4 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 2sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in each of the next 2-sts, * (2sc) in next st, 1sc in each of the next 2-sts, rpt from * 10 more times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join. [48dc]
Round Five
Round 5 - Chain 2 (this counts as a double crochet), then make 1 double crochet in the back loop of each stitch, slip stitch in top of chain 2 to join. [There should be 48 double crochets in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 5 - Ch2 (counts as dc), then 1dcBL of each st, sl st in top of ch-2 to join. [48dc]
Round Six
Round 6 - Chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet and chain 1), then make 1 double crochet in the same space as chain 1, skip 1 stitch, then * 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * 22 more times, the slip stitch into the top of chain 2 to join. [There should still be 48 double crochet stitches in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 6 - Ch3 (counts as dc and ch1), 1 dc in same sp as ch-1, sk 1-st, *(1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st, sk 1-st, rpt from * 22 more times, sl st in ch-2 to join. [48dc]
Round Seven
Round 7 - Slip stitch into the chain 1 space, then chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet and a chain 1), and make 1 double crochet in the same space. Next, make *1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet) in the next chain 1 space, repeat from * 22 more times, and slip stitch into the top of chain 2 to join. [There should still be 48 double crochet stitches in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 7 - Sl st into ch-1 sp, ch3 (counts as dc and ch1), 1dc in same sp, *(1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch-1 sp, rpt from * 22 more times, sl st in ch-2 to join. [48dc]
Rounds Eight - Fourteen
Rounds 8 - 14 - same as round 7
Rounds Fifteen - Seventeen
Rounds 15 - 17 - Chain 2 (this counts as double crochet), then make 1 double crochet in each of the double crochet of the previous round, slip stitch into the chain 2 to join. [There should still be 48 double crochet stitches in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnds 15 - 17 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in each dc of prev rnd, sl st into ch-2 to join. [48dc]
Round Eighteen
Round 18 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 spaces, then make 5 double crochets in the next space.
Then make * 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 spaces, and 5 double crochets in the next space, repeat from * 15 more times, slip stitch into 1st single crochet to join, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the tail ends.
Abbreviated version
Rnd 18 - 1sc in each of the next 2 sps, (5dc) in next sp, * 1sc in each of the next 2sps, (5dc) in the next sp, rpt from * 15 more times, sl st into 1st sc to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off. Weave in the tail ends.
Drawstring
- Chain 110, cut yarn, and fasten off.
- Thread one yarn tail end through a yarn needle and weave the chain through row 16 (the 2nd row of double crochet stitches).
- Tie a double knot to form a large knot at each end, and trim off the excess yarn.
- Optional - Before knotting the ends of the bag tie, slide a bead on each end for a decorative finish.
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Laura Pace says
Can you use #4 acrylic yarn?
Harriet says
Yes, you can!
Barbara says
Thank you for the beautiful pattern and bag. The pattern is very easy and so simple to follow!
Harriet says
Thank you for your comment! I’m really glad you enjoyed making the pouch and found the pattern easy to follow. It always makes me happy to hear that the instructions worked well and that the project was enjoyable. I hope you have lots of fun using your finished bag, and happy crocheting!