How to Crochet Keroppi Drawstring Bag for Sanrio Fans

In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a Keroppi drawstring bag for all Sanrios lovers with a step-by-step tutorial from Chorshan. This pouch can hold small items from toys, and cosmetics, to other personal belongings. It features an ordinary drawstring bag but in Kerropi colors and its facial features are attached in front.

It will be a perfect gift for a Sanrio fan and can be finished within half an hour. The complete video guide for crocheting the Keroppi drawstring bag will be available at the end of this post. You can also learn more about the project below.

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Skills Used: Making a slip knot, chaining, and executing double and single crochet stitches. How to use the magic ring to create circular shapes, particularly useful for the eyes and blush. Additionally, the tutorial covers assembling and attaching different crochet elements securely, demonstrating the use of a hot glue gun and needlework for sewing.

Guide Span: 17 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: This drawstring pouch is just an inspiration, you can choose other Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody, and others by adding the signature details and colors to the drawstring bag. Crocheting a bag in smaller or larger size is also an option by adjusting the number of chain lengths.

Free Crochet Keroppi Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Materials List

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic yarn in main color and small amounts of accent colors (for facial features)
• Hook: US Size G/6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Stitch Marker or Pin: To mark beginning of rounds
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun (Optional): For attaching small details securely
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Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two together)
• mr: magic ring
• rep: repeat
• st(s): stitch(es)

Special Notes

• The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up.
• Instructions assume basic knowledge of stitches.
• Facial features can be hot glued or sewn as desired for extra security.

Pattern Instructions

Base & Body

1. Foundation Chain
   • With main color yarn, ch 25.
2. Row 1:
   • Starting from the 3rd ch from hook, dc in each chain across (total 23 dc).
   • At the end, work 3 dc in the last ch to round the corner.
   • Continue working on the opposite side of the foundation: dc in next 21 ch.
   • In the last ch, work 2 dc (to complete the curve).
   • Join with sl st to the first dc.
   • (Total: 48 dc)
3. Row 2:
   • Ch 2 (counts as dc).
   • Dc in each st around (48 dc).
   • Join with sl st to beginning dc.
4. Rows 3–11:
   • Ch 2, dc in each stitch around (48 dc).
   • Join each row with sl st to the first dc.
   • Repeat for a total of 9 rounds.
5. Row 12: (Eyelet/Drawstring Row)
   • Ch 2.
   • Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; repeat from * to * around (total 48 sts—ensure to alternate these throughout).
   • Join with sl st to first dc.
6. Row 13:
   • Ch 1.
   • Dc in each st and ch-1 space around (48 dc).
   • Join with sl st.
   • Fasten off and weave in ends.

Drawstring

1. With accent yarn, make a slip knot.
2. Ch 72, fasten off.
3. Weave the chain through the eyelet row of the bag.

Balls (Make 2, for drawstring ends)

1. With accent yarn:
   • Start with mr, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
   • Sl st to join the round.
2. Round 2:
   • Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (12 sts).
   • Join with sl st.
3. Rounds 3–4:
   • Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts per round).
   • Join with sl st.
4. Round 5:
   • Ch 1, (sc in next st, sc2tog), repeat around (6 sts).
   • Join with sl st.
   • Fasten off, use yarn tail to close the ball.

Ribbon

1. Start with mr.
2. Ch 3, work 3 dc into ring, ch 3, sl st to ring (first loop).
3. Ch 3, 3 dc into ring, ch 3, sl st to ring.
4. Fasten off and pull tight to form a bow.
5. Sew or glue to bag as desired.

Eyes (Make 2)

1. With black or brown yarn:
   • Start with mr, 6 sc in ring, sl st to close.
2. Round 2:
   • Ch 1, (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat around (9 sts).
   • Fasten off.

Blush/Cheeks (Make 2)

1. With pink yarn:
   • Start with mr, 6 sc in ring.
   • Round 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat (9 sts).
   • Round 3: sc in each st.
   • Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Attach eyes, blush, and ribbon with hot glue or sew with a tapestry needle.
2. Embroider the mouth with black yarn at the center between the eyes.
3. Insert the drawstring and tie balls to both ends.
4. Secure all ends, weave or hide threads inside.
5. Optional: Add lining for extra durability.
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Conclusion

This Karppi Crochet Drawstring Makeup Bag Pattern creates a charming, functional bag perfect for storing beauty essentials. The eyelet round allows smooth tightening, and the detailed embellishments bring your project to life. Personalize with colors and facial features for unique results!

Pattern Correction & Tips

• Ensure stitch counts remain consistent in each round for a neat shape.
• Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds.
• Gauge is not critical, but your chain and stitch tension should be even.
• The bag can be resized by adjusting the foundation chain and matching the stitch counts in each row.

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/oxyVLXDRUDo