Free Crochet Bobble Stitch Pouch Pattern With Drawstring
Taking on a free crochet Bobble Stitch Pouch pattern opens up a world of color and creativity, making it the perfect project for crafters who appreciate beauty and function. The charming pouch features plush bobble stitches nestled within soft, circular layers, each using a different color to create a cheerful and eye-catching design. Bobble stitches add playful dimension, making the texture stand out, while the neatly finished wooden bead ends on the drawstring give it a stylish handmade touch.
Step-by-Step Free Crochet Bobble Stitch Pouch Pattern
Despite its sweet and compact look, this pouch opens wide to reveal plenty of space inside for organizing make-up essentials, jewelry, coins, or even tiny keepsakes. The simple drawstring closure keeps your treasures secure and provides easy access—ideal for tossing in a purse, using as a travel bag, or even presenting a small gift in style.
Making this pouch is a rewarding way to explore several crochet skills in one approachable project. The step-by-step process introduces the magic ring for a tidy start, teaches crocheting in the round to maintain the pouch's shape, and covers techniques like increasing and decreasing, color-changing, and creating the signature bobble stitch.
Learning to craft a secure drawstring and add a polished invisible join will boost confidence and give your pouch a professional finish.
Beyond the initial pouch, this pattern serves as a springboard for other creative ideas use it to experiment with new color combinations, adjust the size to make drawstring baskets or tiny treat bags, or even adapt the bobble stitch section for decorative baskets and pouches in various shapes. The Bobble Stitch Pouch brings together the joys of color play and texture with everyday usefulness, making it a favorite handmade accessory that’s as fun to crochet as it is to use or give.
Crocheted Circular Drawstring Pouch Pattern
This beautiful circular drawstring pouch features elegant rounds, textured bobble stitches, and a practical drawstring closure. With its generous size, handy opening, and charming beaded cords, it’s perfect for gifting, cosmetics, yarn storage, or festive treats. The design allows you to combine several colors for a customized and eye-catching look.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
- Terminology: Pattern written in US crochet terms
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Soft DK weight cotton yarn (sample uses Knitcraft “Only Natural” DK, 50g balls in Sage, Cream, and Mocha or colors of your choice; any soft DK cotton will substitute)
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm
- Needle: For sewing in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers: Optional, to keep track of rounds
- Wooden Beads: 4, with holes large enough for the yarn tail
- Tag: Optional, for a handmade finishing touch
Gauge
Gauge is not critical. However, for reference:
- 5 rounds of DC (double crochet) in the base should measure approximately 4.75-5 inches (12-13 cm) in diameter.
- Finished pouch size: Approx. 7” wide, 5” tall laid flat.
Abbreviations
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| st | stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| BLO | back loop only |
| rep | repeat |
| bobble | bobble stitch |
Special Stitch Instructions
Bobble Stitch (6-Loop Bobble):
- Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 (as for a dc);
- Repeat this 5 times in the same stitch (5 unfinished dc, 6 loops on hook);
- Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on hook, and secure with next stitch as directed.
Back Loop and Third Loop Together:
For a firmer wall, insert your hook into both the back loop and the “third loop” (just beneath the back loop, on the wrong side) and complete your dc as usual.
Finished Size
- Approximately 7” (18cm) diameter across after shaping, and 6–7” tall when flat (exact size may vary by yarn & tension).
How to Start and Stitches Used
This pouch is started with a magic ring and worked in the round. You’ll use double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), bobble stitch, slip stitch (sl st), and chain (ch) throughout.
The Pattern
1. Circular Base
With Color 1 (e.g., Sage):
- Make a magic ring. Ch 2 (counts as first dc).
- Work 13 dc into ring (14 dcs with ch-2).
- Pull ring tight. Sl st to the first real dc to join (not into the ch-2). (14 sts)
Start with a magic ring and double crochets to form a tight circle for the pouch bottom.
- Round 2: Ch 2. 2 dc in each st around. (28 sts) Sl st to first dc to join.
Work two dc into every stitch for the second round to expand the base.
- Round 3: Ch 2. (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) rep around. (42 sts) Sl st to first dc.
Work alternating single and double increases for a smooth, flat circle.
- Round 4: Ch 2. (1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) rep around. (56 sts) Sl st to join.
Every third stitch is an increase; the base continues to grow.
- Round 5: Ch 2. (1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) rep around. (70 sts) Sl st to join.
Finish the bottom by increasing every fourth stitch. You now have the full base for your pouch.
2. Side Walls
- Round 6 (Back Loop/Third Loop DC): Ch 2. Working in the BLO & third loop of each st, 1 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts)
Work your dc stitches into both the back loop and the third loop—this gives a structured edge and makes your sides stand up.
- Rounds 7–9: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts each round)
Continue building height using regular dc stitches for a total of four rounds (including BL rounds).
3. Bobble Stitch & Body Colorwork
- Color Change: Fasten off and join Color 2 (e.g., Cream) with a sl st.
- Round 10: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts)
- Round 11 (Bobble): Ch 2, turn (work on WS for bobble pop). (Bobble in next st, sc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) rep around; you should finish with a bobble and an sc. Sl st to join. (18 bobbles)
Switch to cream and create a single crochet round for stability, then add bobbles, separated by single and double crochet as shown. The bobbles will align vertically up the pouch.
- Rounds 12–13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join after each round.
Add two walls of single crochet to frame your bobble stitches.
- Round 14 (Bobble): Rep Bobble round as per Round 11. Ch 2, turn, and work bobble, sc, 2 dc pattern around. Sl st to join. (18 bobbles)
Work another bobble row for an elegant stacked texture.
- Rounds 15–17: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join after each round.
Frame the bobbles with three rounds of single crochet for body, then add a plain dc round.
- Round 18: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts)
Provide a smooth top for your next bobble detail.
- Round 19: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts)
Add stability before your last bobble color change. Change to Color 2 if you haven’t already.
- Round 20 (Bobble): Ch 2, turn. (Bobble, sc, 2 dc) rep around. (18 bobbles) Sl st to join.
- Rounds 21–22: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join after each round.
After the final layer of bobbles, finish with two more rounds of single crochet.
4. Top Section & Box (Eyelet) Rounds
- Change to Color 3 (e.g., Mocha): Fasten off Cream, join Mocha.
- Rounds 23–25: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to join each round. (70 sts)
- Round 26 (Box or Eyelet Round): Ch 2, ch 1 (so 3 total), skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around. End with ch 1, sl st into 2nd ch of starting ch-3 to join.
Work three rounds of dc in Mocha, then a special box stitch round: dc, chain 1, skip 1, dc all around for drawstring holes.
- Rounds 27–29: Ch 2. Dc in ch-1 space, dc in top of dc (repeat for each box and dc), rep around. Sl st to join each round. (70 sts)
Continue in dc, working into each dc and chain space, for a neat finish.
- Final Round: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (70 sts)
Single crochet around the top edge strengthens the opening and preps for finishing.
5. Assembly & Finishing
- Invisible Join: Cut yarn, pull through final loop. With a needle, duplicate the last stitch as a seamless join.
- Sew in all loose ends and weave them smoothly on the inside.
- Drawstring Cords: With Mocha (or any color), chain two long cords, approx. 18” (45cm) each.
- Thread each chain through the box/eyelet round holes in opposite directions, forming a double drawstring.
- Attach beads: Thread a bead onto each cord end, tie a double knot to secure, and trim close.
Finish by cleaning up all ends and weaving the two cords through the box round in opposite directions. Knot and bead the ends as desired.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You now have a beautiful, practical pouch. The clever construction and bobble stitch detail make this a truly gift-worthy project. Shape your pouch, add a tag, and it’s ready for use or gifting.
Tip:
- Bobble rows and box round may tighten the pouch—be sure to check your stitch count and tension.
- If you want a slightly larger or smaller pouch, adjust the base increase rounds accordingly.
Pattern Correction:
- Always turn your work before bobble rounds for the texture to pop on the right side.
- Each round should end with a sl st to the first stitch (not the ch-2).