Personalize your accessories with free crochet drawstring pouch pattern for a fun and simple way to organize coins jewelry or tiny treasures.

Elegant charm shines through a carefully made pouch, turning ordinary yarn into a stylish accessory you’ll love to hold. Using a crochet drawstring pouch pattern transforms simple threads into a practical yet beautiful bag, highlighted by neat stitches, vibrant or soft hues, and a dainty string that keeps your treasures secure with just a gentle pull. This classic beauty fits seamlessly into any setting—perfect for storing coins, presenting jewelry, organizing tiny keepsakes, or carrying a few essentials for your day out.

Free Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern for a Cozy Look

Unique textures and special shaping give the pouch a one-of-a-kind appeal, turning even the simplest piece into something delightful. With a well-crafted crochet drawstring pouch pattern, you enjoy both sophistication and resilience, making everyday organization just as lovely as it is useful. Whether it’s a thoughtful handmade gift or a personal favorite, this pouch brings a touch of style and order wherever you take it, catching the eye with its timeless design.

Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern

Materials

• Light worsted/DK weight cotton yarn (~120g)
• Hook: 3.75 mm
• Yarn needle (for weaving/sewing)
• Scissors
• 2 stitch markers (recommended for tracking positions)
• Measuring tape (optional, for sizing)
• Optional: Beads or tassels for string ends

Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
st	Stitch
sl st	Slip stitch
sc	Single crochet
dc	Double crochet
long dc	Double crochet worked into lower row st
rep	Repeat

Special Notes

• The ch 2 at the start of DC rounds does NOT count as a stitch.
• Turn your work every round for the body for correct texture.
• Create a foundation of 24 ch for an approx. 14 cm x 15 cm bag.
• Make drawstring chains to your preferred length; sample uses ch 90 (~49 cm).

Pattern

Bag Base

1. Ch 24.
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2. Row 1:
   • Sc in 2nd ch from hook (work in bottom loop for neat edge).
   • Sc in each ch across until 1 ch remains.
   • In last ch: 3 sc (turning around the end).
   • Rotate work; sc in opposite side of each starting ch, working over yarn tail.
   • In last st: 2 sc (for a total of 3 sc at this end).
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc total)

Bag Body

Round 1:

1. Ch 2 (does not count as st).
2. 3 dc in same st, skip 3 sts, 3 dc in next st.
3. Rep from * to * around (should be 12 groups of 3 dc and 3 unworked sts at end).
4. Sl st to the top of first dc (ignore ch-2).

Rounds 2–15:
5. Alternate INSIDE/OUTSIDE each round:

• Turn your work at the start of each round for the signature flowing texture.

6. Ch 2 (does NOT count as st).
7. In each space between dc groups:
   • [Dc in the space, long dc in center st of skipped group below, dc in same space]
     (A “long dc” means you insert your hook into the specified skipped stitch of 2 rounds below and work a dc as normal—this creates the unique texture.)
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8. Continue [dc, long dc, dc] in each space around.
9. Sl st to top of first dc to join.
10. Repeat for 15 rounds, turning work at the start of EVERY round.
    • Adjust if desired: odd-numbered rows are recommended to end on the right side.
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Top Frill/Ruffle Edge

1. Ch 1 (does not count as st).
2. [Sc in next st, ch 3]; rep brackets all the way around (36 sc, 36 ch-3 sps).
3. After last sc & ch 3, join with a sl st to first sc (yarn under for a neat join).
4. Cut yarn and weave in end.
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Drawstrings (Make 2)

• Ch 90 (or length to desired measurement, approx. 49 cm)
• Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Weave in all yarn ends on bag.
2. Using a yarn needle, weave one drawstring under and over the dc-groups (eyelets at the top, Round 15), entering at the first marked group and exiting at the opposite marker (should be 5 groups between markers).
3. Weave in second drawstring from the opposite side in the same manner.
4. Adjust both drawstrings so ends are even and the groups between string ends are equal.
5. Tie knots, add beads or tassels if desired, and trim extras.
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Conclusion

You have finished a chic, easy-flowing texture drawstring bag with a delicate frilly top!
Use as a project bag, mini purse, or gift bag.

Pattern Corrections

• Stitch Counts: Foundation round must be 48 sc after joining.
• Body Groups: Should always end with full “3-dc” groups and join neatly; don’t count turning chains as sts.
• Rounds: For the wavy effect, never skip a “turn work” at the start of a new round.

Tips

• Use stitch markers for entry/exit points of strings to keep the bag symmetrical.
• For a larger or smaller bag, alter the foundation chain in multiples of 4.
• Block bag lightly to set the shape before adding strings.
• Make “long” dc’s as tall and loose as needed for a flowing look.
• Securely weave in all ends for durability.