How to Crochet Orange Drawstring Pouch With No Magic Ring

Crochet Orange Drawstring Pouch

Learn how to crochet a little orange drawstring pouch, perfect for holding small gifts, with a step-by-step tutorial from Yarn Symphony. This quick pouch can double as a bag charm and cleverly starts without using the magic ring, making it perfect for beginners. You can also use it as a pumpkin pouch for Halloween or Thanksgiving gifting and customize it in a range of ways.

The complete guide for crocheting this little orange drawstring bag will be available at the end of this post. Let’s get started!

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Skills Used: Skills include making a slip knot, chaining, single crochet, increasing stitches to form a round base, maintaining consistent stitch count for the right shape, and making chain spaces for the drawstring closure.

The tutorial also demonstrates basic leaf shaping using single crochets, half-double crochets, double crochets, and treble crochets, along with techniques for securing loose yarn tails and assembling parts neatly.

Guide Span: 20 Minutes

Personalization Tips: The orange drawstring pouch can be easily customized by changing yarn colors to create different fruit-inspired designs. Using yellow yarn can turn it into a lemon pouch, while red can create a strawberry version with embroidered seeds. The drawstring can be replaced with ribbons, braided yarn, or even a beaded cord.

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The tutorial explains how to create a round base without a magic ring, shape this fruit pouch, form chain spaces for the drawstring, and crochet a leaf for decoration. The project is quick, easy, and customizable. Here is a quick overview of this guide:

Free Crochet Little Orange Pouch Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn: Orange acrylic yarn (DK / light worsted, or use preferred weight for desired pouch size)
  • Hook Size: 3 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
  • Stitch marker (optional but recommended)
  • Scissors

Optional

  • Green yarn (for leaf)
  • Decorative button or bead (for closure)

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble (triple) crochet
sl st slip stitch
inc increase (2 sc in same st)
st(s) stitch(es)
rnd round

Special Notes

  • The pouch is worked in the round, in a continuous spiral (mark the first st of each round).
  • Leaf is made separately and attached last.
  • Final round of pouch creates drawstring holes.

Pattern

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1. Slip Knot and Foundation Chain

  • Make a slip knot.
  • Ch 2.

2. Round 1: Form the Base

  • Work 6 sc in the first ch made (the first chain).
  • [6 sts]

3. Round 2: Increase

  • 2 sc in each st around (inc in each st) [6 increases].
  • [12 sts]

4. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around

  • [1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st]; repeat around.
  • [18 sts]

5. Round 4: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc around

  • [1 sc, inc in next st, 1 sc]; repeat around.
  • [24 sts]

6. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around

  • [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st]; repeat around.
  • [30 sts]

7. Round 6: 2 sc, inc around

  • [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st]; repeat around.
  • [36 sts]

8. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around

  • [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st]; repeat around.
  • [42 sts]

9. Rounds 8–18: No Increase

  • Sc in each st around.
  • At end of each round, move stitch marker up for first stitch.
  • [42 sts per round]

10. Round 19: Create Drawstring Holes

  • [sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st]; repeat until end of round.
    • (That is: sc, sc, ch 1, skip next st, repeat)
  • You should have 14 ch-1 spaces (gaps) at the end of this round.
  • Finish round with 2 sc and a ch 1, sl st in next st to join.

11. Fasten Off

  • Sl st in next st to join. Cut yarn, leaving a tail about 6″ for weaving in.
  • Use tapestry needle to weave in the end by hiding the tail in and out of several stitches.

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Leaf Pattern

  1. Slip Knot & Leaf Chain
    • Use green yarn.
    • Make a slip knot and ch 25. Mark the last ch.
  2. Chain for Leaf Tip
    • Ch 8 more (for the tip).
  3. First Side of Leaf
    • In 2nd ch from hook: sc
    • Next ch: hdc
    • Next ch: dc
    • Next ch: 2 tr in the same ch
    • Next ch: dc
    • Next ch: hdc
    • Last ch: sc
  4. Turn and Second Side
    • Ch 2 to turn, work on opposite side of the foundation chain:
      • Next ch: sc
      • Next ch: hdc
      • Next ch: dc
      • Next ch: 2 tr in the same ch
      • Next ch: dc
      • Next ch: hdc
      • Last ch: sc
  5. Leaf Midrib/Stem
    • Sl st in next st to anchor at the tip of the leaf.
    • Work sl st down the center of the leaf: insert hook through gaps of previous rows, pull green yarn through, and sl st to form a line.
    • Finish at the start of the leaf.
    • Ch 25 for the drawstring stem.
  6. Fasten Off and Weave in Tail
    • Cut yarn, pull through.
    • Repeat for the other side if desired.
    • Weave in ends for a neat finish.

Assembly

  1. Attach Leaf Drawstring
    • Thread both leaf chains through the ch-1 spaces (gaps) of the pouch’s last round, weaving in and out to create a drawstring closure.
    • Pull ends to gather pouch closed.
    • Tie ends or fasten with a decorative bead or button if desired.

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Conclusion

This delightful orange pouch is perfect for tiny treasures, gifting, or as a coin purse. The project is suitable for absolute beginners and includes practice with basic stitches, increasing in the round, making a simple leaf, and assembly. Enjoy your adorable orange pouch!

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Pattern Correction: In Round 19 (drawstring holes), be sure that you always finish with 2 sc and a ch-1 gap to end with 14 ch-1 spaces.
  • Stitch Counting: Always count your stitches at the end of each round to maintain shape.
  • Marker Use: Use a stitch marker or a scrap of contrasting yarn to mark the first stitch each round.
  • Leaf Variation: Adjust the number of chains in the leaf to make it longer or shorter as desired.
  • Finishing: To avoid unraveling, securely weave in all yarn tails. If joining the leaf drawstrings, tie a secure knot.

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Additional Tips

  • Practice basic stitches before beginning if you are an absolute beginner.
  • Change yarn color for a multi-colored effect or add embellishments as desired.
  • To customize size, use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger pouch, or work fewer (or more) rounds for desired height.

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/gjwZwn-vTys

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