This small pouch is perfect for holding coins, jewelry, makeup, or tiny gifts. Its compact size means it fits perfectly inside your backpack, handbag, or even your pocket. The simple yet elegant design makes it a versatile accessory that suits many occasions, whether casual or special.

If you want to add a bit of handmade charm to your everyday carry items, this free crochet Drawstring Pouch pattern is a wonderful choice. It’s quick to make, fun to personalize, and great for gifting. Try this project and enjoy creating a beautiful pouch that you’ll be proud to use or share with someone special!

Mini Drawstring Pouch Crochet Pattern

Welcome to this easy-to-follow crochet pattern for a mini drawstring pouch made with 100% cotton yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. This pouch is perfect for storing small items like coins, keys, or jewelry and features a beautiful textured body with a functional drawstring closure.

You will learn simple crochet stitches combined with a special stitch pattern to create both a sturdy and attractive fabric. Let’s get started!

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Quick Overview of Pattern

• Work foundation chain as the base
• Single crochet rounds to form the base oval
• Back loop only single crochet rounds for texture
• Special raised single crochet “broomstick stitch inspired” pattern rounds
• Create chain spaces for drawstring in one round
• Finish with half double crochets and slip stitches
• Crochet a separate chain drawstring
• Thread and sew drawstring to complete

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Notes

• This pattern uses UK crochet terms (see abbreviations below).
• Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds.
• Work in joined rounds (join with slip stitch at the end of each round).
• Keep tension even for a neat shape.
• Make sure the drawstring lies flat and untwisted when threading.

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Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate
This project involves:

• Chain, single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (sl st)
• Working in rounds with joining
• Back loop only (BLO) stitches
• Pulling up loops for special stitch texture

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Materials

• 100% cotton yarn (DK weight or similar)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

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Measurements

• Base length (longest): approx. 15 cm (6 inches)
• Width (widest point): approx. 6 cm (2.5 inches)
• Approximate pouch height: 10 cm (4 inches) – adjustable
• Drawstring length: 51 chains (adjust as needed)

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Gauge

Not critical for this project. Use a 3.5 mm hook or size needed to get fabric that is firm but flexible.

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Abbreviations (UK Terms)

Abbreviation	Stitch Name
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
BLO sc	Back loop only single crochet

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Special Stitch – Broomstick Stitch Inspired

This pattern uses a technique where you:

• Pull up long loops across 4 stitches (one loop in each stitch) to create 5 loops on your hook.
• Yarn over and pull through 4 loops, then yarn over and pull through last 2 loops to complete a tall single crochet.
• Work clusters of single crochets into the space created by these loops for textured effect.

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The Crochet Pattern

Round 1: Base Round

• Make a slip knot.
• Chain 15.
• Turn work, skip first chain (closest to hook).
• Work 2 single crochets (sc) into second chain from hook (increase).
• Work 1 sc into each of the next 13 chains.
• Into the last (15th) chain, work 4 sc to round the corner.
• Turn and work along the opposite side of foundation chain:
  • Work 1 sc into each chain until second last chain.
  • Into last chain work 2 sc to complete the oval base.
• Total stitches: 32 sc.
• Join round with a slip stitch into first sc.

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Round 2: Back Loop Only Single Crochet (BLO sc)

• Chain 1 (does not count as stitch).
• Work 1 single crochet into back loop only (BLO) of each stitch around (32 sc).
• Join round with slip stitch into first stitch.

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Rounds 3 to 12: Broomstick Stitch Inspired Texture Rounds

Round 3:

• Chain 1 (does not count).
• Pull up a long loop through each of the next 4 stitches — you will have 5 loops on the hook.
• Yarn over, pull through 4 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (this completes your first tall single crochet).
• Work 3 more sc into this loop space (total 4 sc in this space).
• Skip the next 4 stitches.
• Repeat this loop pulling + 4 sc cluster 8 times around.
• Join with slip stitch to first sc.

Round 4:

• Chain 1.
• Work 1 BLO sc in each stitch around (32 sc).
• Join with slip stitch.

Rounds 5 to 12:

• Odd rounds (5, 7, 9, 11): Repeat the textured Round 3.
• Even rounds (6, 8, 10, 12): Repeat the BLO SC Round 4.
• Make sure to keep stitch count consistent at 32 stitches per round.

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Round 13: Drawstring Opening (Chain Spaces)

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 hdc + 1 ch).
• Skip 1 stitch, work 1 half double crochet (hdc) into next stitch.
• Chain 1, skip 1 stitch.
• Repeat [ch 1, skip 1, hdc] around.
• Join with slip stitch into the second chain of initial chain-3.

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Round 14: Finishing Round

• Chain 1.
• Into each chain-1 space from previous round, work 3 half double crochets (hdc).
• Skip every hdc stitch from previous round, slip stitch into the next chain-1 space (between clusters).
• Repeat around.
• Join round with slip stitch and fasten off.

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Drawstring

• Make slip knot.
• Chain 51.
• Turn and work 1 sc into second chain from hook and each chain across (total 50 sc).
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving.

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Assembly & Finished Size

• Weave the drawstring through the chain spaces created in Round 13.
• Make sure the drawstring lies flat and does not twist.
• Join the two ends of the drawstring, sewing them together neatly with a yarn needle.
• Trim and weave in any loose ends securely.
• Finished pouch dimensions: approx.
  • Length: 15 cm (6 inches)
  • Width: 6 cm (2.5 inches)
  • Height: 10 cm (4 inches) (can be adjusted)

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully crocheted a textured mini drawstring pouch using simple stitches and a broomstick stitch-inspired technique. The pouch is perfect for storing small items and is a great gift idea.