Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern & Tutorial | Beginner-Friendly Guide

Crochet drawstring bags exemplify the intersection of resourcefulness and elegance in yarn crafting.

Whether the intention is to manufacture a relaxed everyday carrier, a statement-making accessory, or a tidy organisational receptacle, a drawstring configuration performs the task with panache. Notably, the design remains accessible to novices, progresses swiftly from initiation to completion, and accommodates boundless personalisation.

This guide supplies a comprehensive framework for executing a crocheted drawstring bag.

We shall address the selection of appropriate yarn and the corresponding hook, present a sequential account of establishing the base, fabricating the main section, and executing the drawstring aperture, and furnish supplementary variants, refinement strategies, and responses to frequently encountered queries.

By the conclusion, the reader will possess the competence to produce a bag of demonstrable utility and discernible style.

Why you need drawstring bag

Pragmatic compartment—ideally sized to transport essentials such as keys, cosmetics, or crochet implements.

Multipurpose application—functions equally well as a handbag, pouch, travel organizer, or environmentally-responsible gift wrapper.

Chic embellishment—artisan-crocheted construction infuses the piece with distinctive, contemporary, and individualized character.

Novice-oriented endeavor—accessible design serves as a practical and engaging means to refine crochet skills while producing a functional article.

Sustainably produced—reusable and biodegradable substitute for single-use plastic or disposable fast fashion carriers.

Material kit for crochet drawstring bag

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Abbreviation for crochet drawstring bag

ch = Chain stitch
sc = Single crochet
sl =Slip stitch
st(s) =Stitch(es)
R=Round
sc2tog=single crochet two together

Video for crochet drawstring bag

This tutorial presents a systematic approach for constructing a crocheted drawstring bag. We will proceed by first establishing the bag’s circular base, subsequently extending the bag body, incorporating drawstring eyelets, and finally embellishing the project with an elegant cord.

Engage with each section as we collaboratively execute the pattern, resulting in a practical and contemporary accessory crafted entirely by hand.

Base stitch for beginners

We’ve all been there! Here are some basic stitch we’ve learned along the way:

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Chain Stitch |Step By Step Guide| Text & Photo &Video

Single Crochet-You Want To Know The Most Detailed Information

Half Double Crochet In The Round-The Complete Guide

Double Crochet Stitches For Beginners

Crochet bottom

bottom pattern for crochet drawstring bag

Round	Instruction
Start	Leave a yarn end about the same length as the crochet hook.
R1	Follow the pattern: 2 = 2 single crochets (sc) in one hole, 1 = 1 sc in one hole. Continue until you have 54 stitches.
R2	Crochet 54 slip stitch( sl ), one in each stitch.
Finish	Complete the last stitch with an invisible slip stitch.

crochet bottom for crochet drawstring bag

Crochet body

Learn sc2tog

This method reduces stitch counts by consolidating two stitches into a single one. Commonly employed to condense fabric, curve shaping, or produce discreet tapering—examples include cinching a bag’s closure, forming an amigurumi head, or sculpting localized narrow sections.

Procedure:

Place the hook into the first stitch, draw up a loop (2 loops rest on the hook).
Place the hook into the third stitch(move to the down two round), draw up a loop (3 loops now on the hook).
Yarn over, pull the strand through all 3 loops simultaneously.

The action demonstrated executes one single crochet two together (sc2tog) reduction.

Crochet body of bag

Round	Instruction
R3	We crochet 54 single crochets (sc), one in each stitch.
R4–R26	We repeat (sc, sc, sc2tog) a total of 17 times around.
R27	We work: (sc, sc, sc2tog) × 2, (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog) × 2, (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog), (sc, sc, sc2tog), (ch, sk 1, sc2tog).
R28–R29	We repeat (sc, sc, sc2tog) a total of 17 times around.
R30	We crochet only single crochet stitches (sc). For the final yarn over, we wrap the yarn underneath the hook before pulling through. At the last stitch, we cut the yarn, pull it through, and use a yarn needle to make an invisible slip stitch, tie a knot, and neatly weave in the remaining yarn ends.

Put drawstring in the bag

Step	Instruction
1	We need two strands of yarn, each 65 cm long. We carefully singed the four ends lightly with a lighter to prevent fraying.
2	We thread the yarn through the holes of the stitch markers on both sides of the first three pattern sections. Then we pull the yarn through the corresponding holes on the opposite side, continuing until we reach the holes on the back of the three pattern sections.
3	After threading, we tie a knot at the ends of the two yarn strands.
4	Using the same method, we thread a drawstring through the holes of the opposite third pattern section of the bag. Now, we have a drawstring that can be pulled from both ends.