Carry elegance in every stitch with the Free Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern, ideal for storing treasures or gifting with handmade charm.
Sunlight seems to dance on this little handmade treasure: a charming drawstring pouch that balances practicality with textile delight. The Free Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern leads you step-by-step through creating a versatile storage pouch, ideal for holding jewellery, trinkets, favourite accessories, or even serving as a gift bag that carries its own handcrafted charm. The pattern’s general features include a sturdy base worked in the round, an upright body built with textured stitches for structure, and a neat top tunnel through which a cord is threaded to cinch the pouch closed.
Free Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern for a Chic Touch
The process begins with forming a magic ring and increasing rounds to build the circular base, then transitioning into the body by working evenly spaced stitches (often double crochet or half-double crochet) until the desired height is reached.
Next you crochet a series of slip-stitch or chain-and-single-crochet rounds to form the drawstring tunnel, leaving an opening through which you pull a cord or ribbon. Finally, you thread the drawstring and weave in all ends securely.
Once complete, the pouch can be used as a stylish travel companion, a sweet keepsake holder, or a compact organizer that adds handmade warmth wherever it goes. With beginner-friendly construction and minimal supplies, this pattern offers a delightful little project with practical results, small in size but big in charm.
Materials
The project requires yarn in at least three colors and a set of standard crochet tools.
- Yarn: Three or more colors of your choice. The example uses:
- Dark Color (Brown)
- Medium Color (Pink/Rose)
- Light Color (White/Cream)
- Hooks:
- 4 mm crochet hook (for the main bag body and Granny Squares).
- 3 mm crochet hook (for the thin drawstring chains).
- Notions:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and threading the drawstring).
- Scissors.
- Optional: Cold liquid silicone (or sewing needle/thread) to attach the final decorative circles.
Uses:
- Coin purse or small wallet.
- Pouch for jewelry or small accessories.
- Gift wrapping or party favor bag.
Special Features:
- Multi-Colored Granny Square Base: A four-round Granny Square builds the foundation of the bag, with each round changing color to create a vibrant, striped effect (Dark, Light, Medium, Dark/Light).
- Seamless Joining: A Slip Stitch joins the two square pieces together using the inner loops only along the bottom three sides, leaving the outermost loop ridge visible and creating a neat, visible seam line.
- Reverse SC Border: A unique Reverse Single Crochet (or Crab Stitch) border finishes the top edge of the bag, providing a clean, decorative edge that contrasts with the vertical double crochet rows.
- Double Drawstring System: The top rows of the bag have two separate, long chains woven into them in opposite directions, allowing the pouch to cinch shut securely and symmetrically.
Level of Difficulty: Basic to Intermediate
This project is suitable for an intermediate crocheter familiar with working in the round, changing colors, constructing a classic Granny Square, and performing basic joining/seaming techniques.
Tutor’s Suggestions:
- Color Progression: To replicate the pattern’s look, always start the Granny Square with the darkest/strongest color and alternate with contrasting shades.
- Granny Square Start: The tutor advises starting every new color and every new Granny Square round (after the first) in a corner space for the neatest finish.
- Hiding the Drawstring Knots: To achieve a polished look, the tutor recommends crocheting four small circles (seven DC in a magic ring) in a contrasting color (Pink in the example) and gluing or sewing them over the knots of the two drawstrings on both the left and right sides.
Step-by-Step Construction Details
This tutorial guides you through crocheting a charming mini drawstring pouch, constructed from two multi-colored, four-round Granny Squares that you then join together and top with a simple single crochet body. The pouch features a secure closure made from two separate woven drawstrings and finishes with decorative buttons as well as appliqués to conceal the drawstring knots, making it a perfect small container for coins, accessories, or gifts.
Conclusion
The final drawstring pouch is a sturdy, colorful, and highly functional accessory. Then mastering the Granny Square base, So, the simple joining method, and the decorative Reverse SC border, you can quickly produce a beautiful small bag perfect for containing treasures or serving as a thoughtful, handmade gift.
Tip
To ensure the drawstrings pull smoothly and the bag cinches completely, when threading the chains through the top row of Double Crochet stitches, thread them under the post of the Double Crochet stitch rather than into the top loop. This keeps the path open and loose for the drawstring.