Summer is ending and fall is almost here! The season of gift-giving is right around the corner. In anticipation of that spirit of giving, I was inspired to create some small, cute drawstring pouches, perfectly snug for any small gift for friends or family. Enjoy this free pattern or if you're in interested in a PDF printable version, I also have that available for purchase. :)
Drawstring Pouch PDF Pattern
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Free Drawstring Pouch Crochet Pattern
What you'll need:
• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• 150 yds of white yarn (size 4)
• A crochet marker
• Yarn Needle
2”x2” Gauge: ~2 scallop stitches x 3 scallop rows
Dimensions: 5.5 inches x 7 inches
Pattern Key:
st = stitch
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = treble crochet
BLO = back loop only
inc = increase
(i.e. inc = 2 sc into the same st,
dc inc = 2 dc into the same st)
Here's a video you may want to watch to get an idea of how the solid scallop (or also called shell) stitch works. Although in this pattern, you will working the solid scallop stitch in the round, so keep that in mind.
Solid Scallop Stitch Video
POUCH
• working in the round
rnd 1: dc 16 into magic circle (16)
Note: ch 3 before starting the first dc
rnd 2: skip the ch 3, join with sl st, ch 2, (starting into the same st as the sl st) dc inc 16 (32)
rnd 3: skip the sl st + ch 2, join with sl st, ch 2, (starting into the same st as the sl st) [dc 1, dc inc] 16 times (48)
rnd 4: skip the sl st + ch 2, join with sl st, ch 1, (starting into the same st as the sl st) sc into BLO of each st (48)
• make sure your are working with the “right side” facing outward
rnd 5: skip the sl st + ch 1, join with sl st, ch 1, (starting into the same st as the sl st) [sc 15, inc] 3 times (51)
rnd 6: skip the sl st + ch 1, join with sl st, ch 1, *begin solid scallop st* (starting into the same st as the sl st) [sc 1, skip 2, dc 5 into the same st, skip 2] 8 times, sc 1, skip 2 (49)
rnd 7: skip the sl st + ch 1, join with sl st, ch 2, (starting into the same st as the sl st) [dc 5 into the same st,
skip 2, sc 1, skip 2] 8 times, dc 5 into the same st (53)
rnd 8: skip the sl st + ch 2, skip 2 stitches, join into the next st with sl st, ch 1, (starting into the same st as the sl st) [sc 1, skip 2, dc 5 into the same st, skip 2] 8 times, sc 1, skip 2 (49)
rnds 9-18: [repeat rnds 7-8] 5 times (49)
rnd 19: skip the sl st + ch 1, join with sl st, sl st into the next st, ch 4, skip next st,[tc 1, ch 1 and skip a st] 23 times (46 - not including the ch 4 and sl st)
EDGING
rnd 20: sl st into 3rd ch (of the ch 4 in previous rnd), [sc into the following ch space, ch 3, sl st into the first ch (creating a bump), sc 1 into same ch space] repeat until the end of the rnd
• finish off and weave in ends
DRAWSTRINGS (Make 2)
• ch 88
• starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st into the back bump of each st
• fasten off and weave in ends
• take one drawstring and weave through rnd 19 (the rnd of treble crochets)
• tie the ends together into a square knot
• take the second drawstring and starting from the opposite side of pouch, weave it through round 19
• tie the ends together into a square knot
And there you have it! Tug on each drawstring to cinch the baggie closed and you've done it. Enjoy your drawstring pouch and make a few more for your family and friends!
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Happy Crocheting,
-Jeanette