How to Crochet Kuromi Drawstring Pouch for Sanrios Lovers

Learn how to crochet a Kuromi drawstring pouch perfect for all Sanrio lovers in two color versions with a step-by-step tutorial from Chorshan. The pouch is useful for organizing small possessions like accessories, makeup, or craft supplies. The colors available are black and purple.

The idea of crocheting this Kuromi drawstring pouch is to crochet a basic pouch and then add the facial features of the Kuromi. The complete video guide for crocheting this will be available at the end of this post.

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Skills Used: Forming a magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches. It also demonstrates increasing and decreasing stitches for shaping Kuromi’s face and ears. Additional skills like crocheting ribbons, making decorative balls for the drawstring, and adding facial features using yarn or glue contribute to the detailed finish.

Guide Span: 23 Minutes Only

Guide Span: Choose from the black and purple colors for the bag and you can also crochet other characters inspired by it. The size of this bag can be easily adjusted just by increasing or decreasing the chain number.

Free Crochet Kuromi Drawstring Pouch Tutorial

Materials List

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton or acrylic in main color (purple or black), white, pink, black, and accent/contrast colors for facial features, ears, ribbons, and skull
• Hook: 4.0 mm (US G–6)
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Stitch Markers or Pins: To track the start of rounds and key points
• Button: (Optional, for decorative use)
• Hot Glue Gun: To securely attach features (optional but recommended)
• Scissors
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Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble (triple) crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• inc: increase (2 sts in the same stitch)
• rep: repeat
• mr: magic ring
• FO: fasten off

Special Notes

• The body of the bag is worked in the round from a foundation chain, with side increases at each end.
• Amigurumi facial parts and details are crocheted and sewn or glued on at the end.
• Use a stitch marker or pin to mark the start of each round for easier tracking.

Pattern Instructions

1. Bag Body

1. With main color, make a slip knot.
2. Ch 25.
3. Row 1:
   • Starting from the third ch from the hook, dc in each ch across (23 dc).
   • In the last chain, 3 dc (for curve and side).
   • Work along the opposite side of the foundation chain, dc in next 21 ch.
   • In the last chain, 2 dc (for curve).
   • (Total: 48 dc)
   • Join with sl st to the first dc. FO if changing color each row (if not, continue directly).
4. Row 2:
   • Ch 2, dc in each st around (48 dc).
   • Sl st to join.
5. Rows 3–5:
   • Ch 2, dc in each st around (48 dc).
   • Sl st to join.
6. Rows 6–11:
   • Repeat same as previous rows:
   • Ch 2, dc in each st around (48 dc).
   • Sl st to join each round.
7. Row 12 (Eyelets for Drawstring):
   • Ch 2.
   • (Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st); rep from * to * around (total 48 dc).
   • Sl st to join.
8. Row 13 (Final Row):
   • Ch 2, dc in each st and ch-1 space around (48 dc).
   • Sl st to join.
   • FO leaving a long tail. Weave in ends securely.

2. Drawstrings (Make 2)

• Ch 72 (adjust length as needed).
• FO and weave in ends.
• Repeat for the second drawstring.
• Weave both drawstrings through the eyelet round in opposite directions.

3. Drawstring Balls (Make 2)

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. 6 sc into ring, sl st to join.
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
4. Round 3: 1 sc in each st (12 sc).
5. Round 4: sc2tog (decrease) around (6 sc).
6. FO. Pull closed, stuff ends in, and sew ball to each drawstring end.

4. Chromie’s Face

Base Oval

1. With white yarn, ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting from second ch from hook, sc in next 13 sts.
   • At end, 3 sc in the same st.
   • Continue on opposite side, sc in next 13 ch.
   • 2 sc in the last ch.
   • Sl st to join.
3. Row 2: 2 sc in next st, sc 12, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc 13, 2 sc in last 2 sts, sl st to join.
4. Row 3: 2 sc, hdc and dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
   • FO and shape as needed for facial features.

Nose & Cheeks

• Use pink yarn to sew or embroider the nose in the center.
• Optionally, embroider cheeks with pink.

Eyes & Mouth

• With black yarn, embroider or sew on eyelashes and mouth below nose.
• Make two oval cutouts (from felt, or crochet small ovals in black or blue) for eyes; glue to face.

5. Ears (Make 2)

1. With black or main color yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1:
   • Starting from second ch, sl st in first, sc in next 2, hdc in next 2, dc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last st.
   • On opposite side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 2 sc, sl st.
   • FO and weave in ends.

Inner Ear Detail

1. With contrast color, ch 2.
2. Row 1:
   • Starting from second chain, sc 3, sl st in next, sc 4 in next ch, 3 sl st in next, sc 3, sl st in next, sc 4, sl st in next.
   • FO and sew onto base ear.

6. Ribbons (Make 2)

1. With ribbon color, make a magic ring.
2. Ch 3, 3 dc into ring, ch 3, sl st into ring (repeat for both sides).
3. FO, cinch ring tight to form bow, tie off and leave tails for sewing.

7. Skull Motif

1. With white yarn, make a magic ring.
2. 8 sc into ring, sl st to join, cinch closed.
3. Ch 3, sl st in each of next two sts. Repeat for “teeth” or jaw shape.
4. Add small black stitches for eyes and nose.

8. Assembly

1. Use hot glue or sew ears, bows, and skull to Chromie’s face.
2. Sew or glue Chromie’s assembled face onto the center of the bag front.
3. Attach balls to drawstring ends securely.
4. Add blush as desired with pink yarn/embroidery or fabric paint.
5. Weave in all remaining ends.
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Conclusion

This Chromie Drawstring Bag combines practical storage with adorable character design, making it perfect for kids and fans alike. The pattern offers colorwork practice, simple shaping, and decorative assembly for a rewarding and fun project.

Pattern Correction & Tips

• Be sure to carry the yarn inside the stitches so color changes and features look neat on the outside.
• Consistently count stitches for an even, round shape.
• Adjust chain and row counts if your yarn or tension differs from the tutorial.
• Use safety eyes for a secure option for children, or embroider eyes for durability.
• Test your assembled face placement before final sewing or gluing.
• If using glue, allow features to dry completely before handling.

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/zqK6a4p9pOA?si=Oj0jmTHt0z4Y91Lq