Seems like I’m a day late and a dollar short for getting this project out before Christmas, but such is life!
This crocheted drawstring bag is a unique and fun way to give gifts for any reason or holiday. Perfect for beginners, this bag works up quickly and easily, and is a great way to use up that leftover yarn that you have lying around in your craft box.
You could also use this bag to help organize items around your house. I keep extra makeup in it, but you can also use it for holding jewelry, money, or even use it as a purse.
This bag is worked in one piece and it folds inward to create a nice secure close. You can use a ribbon or cord to secure your bag, or simply create your own by making a large braid, as I did in the photo.
Drawstring Bag
Materials:
- 1 ball of yarn, your choice of color
- 5 mm [US H-8] crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Cord (optional)
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Instructions:
- Ch 2. Join with sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (56 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (64 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (72 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc, rep from * to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. PLACE MARKER HERE (80 sc)
- Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep until work from marked round measures 5 inches.
- Eyelet round: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, *ch 3, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc, rep from * to last 5 sc, ch 3, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 sc, *2 sc in next ch 3 sp, sc in each of next 8 sc, rep from *, ending with 2 sc in next ch 3 sp, sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Rep last round twice more. Fasten off.
- Fold your bag like you see in the picture (corners go inward). Tie it with a cord or ribbon…or make your own by braiding some yarn.
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