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.

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?

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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
- #4 Medium weight yarn
- I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL #4 Medium weight yarn ( 75 meter/82 yards ) per skein
- Crochet hook size 5 mm
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Pom pom maker
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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

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 )

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 )

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.

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

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 🥰



Adi Labs
Tuesday 15th of August 2023
Hi! Thank you for uploading this, I've been having fun making it but I've encountered difficulty understanding how rounds 26-27 work. Can you perhaps explain in detail how to make "rep from *to* around"? A video would certainly be most helpful too. Thanks again!
Knitcroaddict
Monday 21st of August 2023
Hi there! You’re so welcome😊
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.
When the pattern says: *sk next st, 1 dc into next st, ch 1*. it means you need to repeat *sk next st, 1 dc into next st, ch 1* around. Please let me know if this makes sense. I explain in the video tutorial as well, it might help to watch it done after reading this.
Dawn
Tuesday 13th of June 2023
Love this bag! It’s so pretty and easy to crochet. I made the drawstring a little thicker. Made it for my daughter and she’s thrilled with it. Wanted to send pic but don’t do FB.
Knitcroaddict
Thursday 15th of June 2023
Thank you so much for the kind feedback Dawn, I'm sure it's super cute. Good for you not having FB lol. They're awesome for kids, they're so easy to make, they're great for gifts too.
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
Knitcroaddict
Thursday 6th of April 2023
You're welcome, thank you Taylor. I did make a video of it, I'll drop the link below. Not sure what went wrong, possibly lost count of some stitches. I hope the video helps. Keep trying! My first one wasn't as good as the second of third.
https://youtu.be/0aB5xaaUpis
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.