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Blue and orange drawstring bag.

Lacy Puff Stitch Crochet Drawstring Pouch

Looking for a cute and easy gift idea? This crochet drawstring pouch is quick to make and perfect for beginners.
It uses simple single crochet and puff stitches for a fun texture. Use two colors of yarn for a pretty, two-toned look.
This pouch is great for holding small gifts, jewelry, or treats. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or just because.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1 crochet drawstring pouch
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • #2 fine (sport, baby, 5py) cotton, cotton blend, or acrylic yarn, with about 16-18 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:
  • Color A, orange (base, drawstring ties), 142 yards (130 meters)
  • Color B, off white (pouch), 54 yards (50 meters)

Hook

  • 3.5 mm (E/4)

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Faux leather craft label or other embellishment - optional

Gauge

  • Not important for this pattern.

Finished Size

  • The bag measure about 9 inches (24cm) wide and 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) long.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • puff - puff stitch, see special stitches below
  • st/sts - stitch/stitches
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • sk – skip
  • rnd - round
  • rpt - repeat
  • hk - hook
  • YO - yarn over hook
  • lp/lps - loop/loops
  • [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

  • Puff -  YO, insert hk into st, YO, pull yarn through st (3 lps on hk). YO, insert hk in the same stitch, YO, pull up lp (5 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up lp (7 lps on hk), YO and pull through 6 lps, YO and pull through all loops on hk.

Instructions

  • Foundation, col A - ch46
  • Rnd 1 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in 4th ch from hk, 1dc in next 44-sts, 3dc in last st. Rotate the piece to work down the opposite side of the foundation chain. Make 1dc in next 45-sts, then make 2dc into the next st, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [96dc]
  • Rnds 2-3 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 95-sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [96dc in each rnd]
  • Rnd 4 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 95-sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. [96dc]
  • Rnd 5, col B - Ch1 (not a stitch),1sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next 95-sts, sl st into top of 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [96sc]
  • Rnd 6, col A - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 95-sts, 1sc in next 95-sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [96dc]
  • Rnd 7, color B - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 2-sts, ch3, sk 2-sts, 1sc in next, sk 2-sts, * 1dc in next 3-sts, ch3, sk 2-sts, 1sc in next st, ch3, sk 2-sts, rpt from * 11 times, sk 2-sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [36dc, 12sc, 24 x ch-3sps]
  • Rnd 8 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 2-sts, * sk ch-3, (puff, ch3, puff) into sc, sk ch-3, 1dc in next 3-sts, rpt from * 10 times, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [36dc, 24 puff sts, 12x ch-3 sps]
  • Rnd 9 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 2-sts, ch3, 1sc in ch-3-sp, ch3, *1dc in next 3-sts, ch3, 1sc in ch-3 sp, ch3, 1dc in next 3-sts, rpt from * 11 times, sk 2-sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [36dc, 12sc, 24 x ch-3sps]
  • Rnd 10 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 11 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 12 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 13 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 14 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 15 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 16 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 17 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 18 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 19 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 20 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 21 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 22 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 23 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 24 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 25 – same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 26 – same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 27 - same as rnd 9
  • Rnd 28 - same as rnd 8
  • Rnd 29 - Sl st into next st, ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as sl st, sk 1-st, 7dc in ch-3 sp, * sk 1-st, 1sc in next st, sk 1-st, 7dc in ch-3sp, rpt from * 11 times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [72dc, 12sc]

Drawstring ties (make 2)

  • For each drawstring tie, crochet 160 chains using double strands of color A yarn and a 3 mm hook, cut yarn, and fasten off.

Finish

  • Blocking (Optional)
    - If the bag appears distorted, you can block it to help the stitches align to improve its overall shape, giving it a professional finish.
    - If you block the pouch, do this before adding the drawstrings and label.
  • Drawstrings
    - Insert one end of the first drawstring into round 26 (a puff stitch round) and weave it in and out through the stitches around the entire circumference of the bag. Once you have completed the circle, tie the ends together in a knot.
    - Repeat the process for the second drawstring on the opposite side of the bag in round 26, making sure to weave it in and out through the opposite stitches to the first cord. Tie the ends together in a knot.
    - Pull both drawstrings to ensure they move freely, and adjust the bag's opening as needed. Ensure the knots are secure to prevent the drawstrings from slipping out.
  • Label (or embellishment) - optional
    - Hand sew on your desired label or embellishments.