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Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern with Pom Poms

It’s getting close to the holidays, and you know what that means? Trick or treating, big family meals together and sharing gifts with loved ones. Which means you need a crochet bag pattern, and I just happen to have a crochet pom pom bag you’ll love.

I don’t think this Crochet Drawstring bag with pom poms will help you with your post turkey coma, but it can help with the trick or treating and the gifting.

crochet drawstring bag with pom poms from a very quick and easy crochet pattern

This crochet pom pom bag is not only beginner friendly, it’s also a very quick project. It turned out to be super versatile in how you could wear it and use it.

I love that this crochet drawstring bag can be carried clutch style, worn over the shoulder, and even worn as a drawstring back pack. I love it so much, I’ve already made 3 as gifts and 2 for me 🙂

Some one you know will love a crochet pom pom bag as a gift, and you’ll love making it. Did I mention it will make the perfect trick or treat bag for the kids?

crochet drawstring bag with pom poms from a very quick and easy free crochet pattern

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Enjoy, share the love and happy crocheting!

P.S. If you enjoyed this project, you may also enjoy this mini crocodile stitch bag pattern.

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Materials

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Stitches used & code

  • ch = chain
  • st = stitch(es)
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sk = skip
  • sp = space
  • rep = repeat
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • ” = inches

Note : In this pattern I used two colors

Gauge unblocked : 14 hdc X 10 rows = 4″

Yarn needed : Color A 160 yards / Color B 30 yards

Measurements : 17.14″ Circumference X 9″ Tall

crochet drawstring bag with pom poms from a very quick and easy free crochet pattern sitting at a coffee shop

If you want to add a lining for your crochet bag, here’s the video tutorial for the method I like to use👇🏻

Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern

Notes : Make sure to place the stitch marker into first st in each round.

Round 1 ( Color A ) : Make a magic ring, 10 hdc into the ring sp. Total of 10 hdc

Round 2 ( Color A ) : 2 hdc into each around. Total of 20 hdc

Round 3 ( Color A ) : *1 hdc, 2 hdc into next st* rep from *to* around. Total of 30 hdc

Round 4 ( Color A ) : *1 hdc into each of next 2 st, 2 hdc into next st* rep from *to* around. Total of 40 hdc

Round 5 ( Color A ) : *1 hdc into each of next 3 st, 2 hdc into next st* rep from *to* around. Total of 50 hdc

Round 6 ( Color A ) : *1 hdc into each of next 4 st, 2 hdc into next st* rep from *to* around. Total of 60 hdc

Round 7 ( Color A ) : 1 hdc into each st around. Total of 60 hdc

Round 8 – 25 ( Color A ) : rep round 7

Round 26 ( Color A ) : sl st into first st/the marker st, ch 4 ( count as 1 dc and ch 1 sp ), *sk next st, 1 dc into next st, ch 1* rep from *to* around, sl st into the third ch. Total of 30 dc and 30 ch 1 sp

Round 27 ( Color A ) : ch 3 ( count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into the ch 1 sp, *1 dc into the dc st, 1 dc into the ch 1 sp* rep from *to* around, sl st into the third ch. Total of 60 dc

Round 28 ( Color A ) : ch 3 ( count as 1 dc ), 1 dc into each st around, sl st into the third ch. Total of 60 dc. Cut the yarn and weave the end ( Check picture below )

step by step photo tutorial for the crochet drawstring bag with pom poms crocheting the body of the bag

Drawstring ( Make 2 )

Color B : ch 130, sl st into second ch from hook and each ch across ( I recommend inserting hook into the back bump of the ch ). Cut the yarn ( Check picture below )

Pom Pom ( Make 2 )

For the pom pom I used two colors. If you don’t know how to make a pom pom, here’s the video tutorial ( Check picture below )

step by step photo tutorial for the crochet drawstring bag with pom poms, making the drawstring and the pom poms

Thread the drawstring into the bag at any point in round 26. Weave the drawstring through each loop all the way around the bag. We will repeat the same with the second drawstring starting from the opposite side so there are drawstrings placed evenly on both sides of the bag.

step by step photo tutorial for the crochet drawstring bag with pom poms showing how to weave in the drawstring

Tie the ends together and add the pom pom into both ends, weave all the ends ( Check picture below )

step by step photo tutorial for the crochet drawstring bag with pom poms making the drawstrings even and attaching the pom poms

If you’ve made it this far, congratulations on your new crochet drawstring bag! I’d love to see everyone’s work. If you want to share with me, just tag me on IG or FB. I know there’s going to be a lot of awesome shares from this crochet bag pattern 🥰

crochet drawstring bags with pom poms in different fall colors
crochet drawstring bags with pom poms in different fall colors by knitcroaddict
crochet drawstring bag with pom poms in different fall colors by knitcroaddict

Taylor

Thursday 16th of February 2023

Thank you for the pattern! Did you make a video of how to make this? When I made this the end result was uneven and I'm not sure where I went wrong

Diana

Monday 5th of December 2022

Hello! This pouch is so cute! How would I adjust the size of the bag (if I want to make it smaller or bigger)? For instance, if I wanted to make a smaller pouch to hold coins or dice, or if I wanted to make a larger pouch to hold a stuffed animal or books? Thank you!

Knitcroaddict

Tuesday 6th of December 2022

Hi Diana,

The pattern stops increasing at round 6, so if you want it bigger, you just need to keep increasing every round by 10 st evenly until you get to your desired size. I do have a lot of other bag tutorials on YouTube for bigger bags, backpacks etc, in case you're interested in taking a look. Here's a quick link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=knitcroaddict+bags

Halie

Thursday 8th of September 2022

Hello! What should I do if I during the 7-25 rounds I forget to places stuck marker in first stitch. How far should I go or where should I start again?

Knitcroaddict

Saturday 10th of September 2022

Hi! I'd go back to round 1. You should see some connecting round between round 1 and 2. Then just follow that stitch up and place a stitch marker at whatever round you're at. If it's not perfect, it's okay. It's a pretty forgiving pattern.

Monet

Wednesday 20th of April 2022

Hello! I love this pattern for the drawstring bag. I loved how it came out! Do you mind if we sell these?

Thank you!!

Knitcroaddict

Sunday 24th of April 2022

Hi Monet, Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it, it's a great pattern for selling finished product. You can email me knitcroaddict@gmail.com and we can discuss. No problem. Look forward to hearing from you.

Betsy Loeb

Thursday 14th of April 2022

Thanks for getting back to me, but I’m looking for a pattern that doesn’t use a circle at all. I’m left handed and the circle is difficult for me. Thanks, again!!

Knitcroaddict

Friday 15th of April 2022

Ahh, I see. Well, there are a lot of options. Maybe take a look through my YouTube channel, I have a lot of different bag tutorials there. My crochet netted drawstring bag pattern maybe? I'm not exactly sure what type of bag you want to make, but that one is somewhat similar. The crochet back pack and some of my handbag tutorials use a square panel for the bottom. Just some suggestions. Also, don't give up trying on the circle if it's difficult, keep trying and it'll click before you know it. Good luck Betsy!