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.

Crochet Kuromi Drawstring Pouch Tutorial

This tutorial offers a delightful step-by-step guide to crocheting a Kuromi-inspired drawstring bag. Combining functionality with aesthetic appeal, the project includes creating a bag body, intricate face details, and decorative ribbons. The instructions are detailed and easy to follow, making it suitable for intermediate crocheters looking for a creative project. With plenty of room for personalization, this bag is both a fun crafting endeavor and a practical accessory.

Bag Base and Body: Start with a slip knot and create 25 chains. Use double crochets to build the base and continue for 12 rows to form the bag body. For the drawstring section, alternate double crochets with chain spaces for threading.
Drawstring and Balls: Crochet two 72-chain strings for the drawstring.
Create small balls using magic rings and single crochets, attaching them to the strings for a decorative touch.
Creating Kuromi’s Face: Shape Kuromi’s face with chains, single crochets, and increases. Add details such as a pink nose, black eyes, and eyelashes using yarn and glue. Adjust the features for a polished look.
Ears and Ribbon: Crochet the ears with chains, slip stitches, and double crochets, attaching them symmetrically.
Create ribbons using a magic ring and double crochets, tying them neatly for character embellishment.
Final Assembly: Attach all pieces, ensuring symmetry and durability.
Add blush for extra charm and adjust features as needed for the desired look.

Steps

Abbreviations Used

Following are the stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this kuromi pouch:

SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
CH (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.