Free Crochet Mini Drawstring Pouch Pattern for Special Moments
Let your creativity shine with a free crochet mini drawstring pouch pattern perfect for holding coins jewelry or tiny keepsakes with style.
Tiny handmade pouch is full of charm and beauty because its neat stitches and soft yarn create a gentle look that feels special. This small bag is easy to carry in your pocket or bag and brings a touch of color and life to your daily routine. With a crochet mini drawstring pouch pattern anyone can make a lovely holder for coins a little gift jewelry or another treasure you want to keep safe. The string at the top pulls tight so nothing falls out making your pouch secure and trustworthy.
Free Crochet Mini Drawstring Pouch Pattern for Personalized Gifts
Each pouch has its own unique style whether you pick bright colors or soft pastels so you can match your taste or mood. This pouch feels smooth and gentle to touch yet it is strong enough to hold your precious items. Even if you never tried making something before you can follow simple pictures or steps to finish your pouch and share it with a friend.
Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: 1 skein (approx. 120g) Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton or similar, worsted/aran weight.
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors.
- Optional: Stitch marker, tape measure.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- rep: repeat
Special Notes
- Pattern is worked in the round, joining with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
- Tug on the loop on your hook when joining rounds to keep your seam neat and unobtrusive.
- The foundation is a modified magic ring made from 3 chains joined to form a ring.
- V-Stitch: In this pattern, V-stitch = (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in one spot (unless otherwise stated).
- The round of double crochet V-stitches forms the eyelets for the drawstring.
- Adjust bag height by adding/removing V-stitch rounds as desired.
Pattern
Base
With 3.5 mm hook and yarn:
Round 1:
- Make a slipknot.
- Ch 3, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- Into ring: Work 9 hdc. (Count the chain as a stitch only when joining.)
- Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain (counts as final, 10th st).
(Total: 10 V’s around.)
Round 2:
- Ch 2 (counts as start for your round).
- 2 hdc in each st around.
- At the last st, you will already have made one hdc (from beginning ch). Complete the round with the required 19 hdc, joining with a sl st to first true hdc.
(Total: 20 sts)
Round 3:
- Ch 2 (placeholder).
- 1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st; rep (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) around.
- Join with a sl st to first hdc.
(Total: 30 sts)
Round 4:
- Ch 2.
- [1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st]; rep [] around.
- Join with a sl st to first hdc.
(Total: 40 sts)
Round 5:
- Ch 2.
- [1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st]; rep [] around.
- Join with a sl st to first hdc.
(Total: 50 sts)
Round 6:
- Ch 2.
- [1 hdc in each of next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st]; rep [] around.
- Join with a sl st to first hdc.
(Total: 60 sts)
Bottom Edge
Round 7:
- Ch 2.
- Work 1 hdc through the top (front) loop only of each st around (not both loops).
- Join with a sl st to first hdc.
(Creates a subtle edge for the base.)
Body of Bag
Rounds 8–21: (V-Stitch Pattern – Half Double Crochet Clusters)
- Ch 2.
- Skip 2 sts, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next st (V-stitch made).
- Rep: Skip 2 sts, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next st around.
- Near the end, if you have fewer or extra stitches adjust your last repeat to ensure you meet your join at the proper spot; the join will hide an “off” count.
- Join with a sl st to the chain space or first hdc as preferred.
- Slip stitch across to center of first V-stitch for next round.
- Rep V-stitch Round in spaces between previous V-stitches (work into each ch-1 sp).
- Continue for 14 rounds (including the first V-stitch round).
Eyelet Round for Drawstring
Round 22:
- Ch 2.
- (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V-stitch ch-1 space around, skipping the sc between them from previous rounds.
- Join with sl st to first dc of the round.
Top Finish
Rounds 23–24:
- Ch 2.
- (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each ch-1 sp from previous round of V-stitches (skip any sts between).
- Repeat once more (2 rounds total).
- Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
- Fasten off. Weave in all ends securely.
Drawstring
(If not already part of video, use the remaining yarn for the cord)
- Ch until cord measures desired length (~70–90 cm).
- Optional: Work a row of sl st or sc back along chain for a thicker cord.
- Fasten off; weave in ends.
- Using a yarn needle, thread drawstring through the eyelet/holes made by the dc V-stitch round at the top edge. Knot or add beads to the ends, if desired.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the Ophelia Drawstring Bag! This sturdy and stylish bag works up quickly in cotton and is perfectly sized for everyday use. The V-stitch body creates beautiful subtle texture and the dedicated eyelet row ensures your drawstring will cinch smoothly.
Pattern Corrections & Tips
Corrections:
- Take care to count your stitches at the end of each base round to ensure the circular base remains flat.
- When working V-stitch pattern, always work into the chain-space, not into the sts unless stated.
Tips:
- The tighter your tension, the sturdier your bag.
- To minimize holes and create a dense fabric, use a smaller hook than the yarn label recommends.
- For a larger bag, add more increase rounds to the base before starting the sides.
- You can add a fabric lining for extra strength or aesthetics.
- Try this pattern in self-striping or variegated yarn for a unique look.
