Crochet Drawstring Bag

Crochet drawstring bags are just the cutest! They are perfect for carrying your essentials on a day out or for storing your latest crochet projects. With their charming handmade look, these bags add a touch of personal flair to your outfit. Their drawstring closure ensures that your belongings stay safe and secure while still being easily accessible. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your own crochet drawstring bag can be a fun and rewarding project that you'll be proud to show off wherever you go!

Materials Needed

• Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Green 06, Yellow 28, Purple 49)
• Hook – 3.0mm
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet the Bag Body

1. R1: Ch 36, 34 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in 1 st, 33 sc, sc inc, sl
2. R2: Ch, sc inc ,33 sc, 3 sc inc, 33 sc, 2 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, 78 sc, sl
4. R4: Ch, 78 sc, sl
5. R5: Change to green, (ch 4, dc), sk 2, (dc, ch, dc) 25 times, sl
6. R6: Change to purple, (ch 3, 4-dc popcorn, ch 2), (5-dc popcorn, ch 2) 25 times, sl
7. R7: Change to main color, (3 sc) 26 times, sl
8. R8-R21: Ch 4, sk 1, (dc, ch, sk 1) 25 times, sl

How to Crochet Drawstrings (Make 2)

1. Make 100 Double braid needles:Leave a long tail and make a standing stitch. Start with a long piece of yarn. Make a slip knot on your hook.
2. Hold the working yarn in front. Wrap it around your crochet hook.
3. Insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
4. Continue wrapping and pulling through. Repeat until you reach the desired height.

How to Crochet Lily of the Valley Pendants (Make 2)

1. R1: With green, magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl
2. R2: Ch 4, (dc, ch) 5 times, sl
3. R3: Change to purple, (ch 2, 4-hdc bobble , ch), (5-hdc bobble, ch) 5 times, sl
4. R4: Ch, (sc, 2 dc, sc) 6 times, sl

Crochet Drawstring Bag Assembly

1. Take one drawstring and thread it through the 18th row of the bag body, skipping every 2 posts.
2. Now, take the second drawstring and thread it through the 18th row in the opposite direction, also skipping every 2 posts.
3. On one end, thread the loose end of the string through the drawstring, then both through the lily of the valley pendant.
4. Tie a knot, making sure to tie it several times to prevent it from coming loose.
5. Repeat the previous step on the other side of the bag. Your drawstring bag is now complete!

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. Keep your tension consistent throughout for an even fabric.
2. When working the popcorn stitch border, make sure each popcorn is tight and well-defined.
3. For the mesh rounds, maintain even chain spaces to create a uniform lattice pattern.
4. Block the weave in ends securely as these decorative pieces will get regular movement.

Assembly Tips:

1. Thread drawstrings slowly to prevent tangling.
2. Test the sliding motion before knotting.
3. Double-knot all ends with the pendants securely.
4. Keep drawstrings even on both sides for balanced closure.