Keep essentials organized with this Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern for neat, compact storage that suits gifts, travel, and daily use needs.
Small, practical accessories like this cozy pouch are perfect for organizing tiny items such as keys, coins, earbuds, and makeup, while adding a handmade touch to your daily routine. Its Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern helps keep contents secure, making it ideal for travel, gifting, or simply tidying up small bits in your bag or on your desk. Because it’s compact and uses soft yarn, it feels pleasant to hold and can be made in a range of colours to suit your style or match the season.
Modern Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern Eye Catching
Finished, the Crochet Drawstring Pouch pattern becomes a useful and charming accessory that blends function with creative flair. Whether used to store crochet notions, carry travel essentials, or given as a thoughtful handmade gift, this little pouch showcases the beauty of simple crochet designs and personalized style in everyday accessories. Projects like this are also satisfying for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, offering a quick and rewarding finish.
In the Crochet Drawstring Pouch pattern seen in the pattern, you begin by working the base of the pouch from a foundation chain or magic loop and continue building the walls in the round with basic stitches such as single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc).
As you crochet upward, you maintain an even stitch count to form a neat, stretchy pouch shape.
Near the top edge, you create a row of eyelets or spaces where a long chain will be threaded to act as the drawstring closure. Following the step-by-step visuals guide helps you keep consistent tension and neat joins throughout the process.
FREE Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern
Materials
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Yarn: Adele Lent yarn (approx. 27g of two different colors). You can use any scrap yarn leftovers.
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Hooks: 8.0 mm (for the main body to create a loose, airy drape) and 6.0 mm (for the drawstring).
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Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and optional decorative beads for the drawstring ends.
Special Features & Difficulty
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Difficulty Level: Beginner. The project only uses the Half Double Crochet (HDC) stitch. The "complexity" comes entirely from which loop you insert the hook into.
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Special Features: The Pleated Texture provides natural elasticity, allowing the pouch to expand slightly. The two-tone color scheme highlights the depth of the wrinkles.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Hook Selection: The tutor suggests using a hook 2-3 sizes larger than the yarn's recommendation. This creates a "loose and fluffy" texture with visible holes, which makes threading the drawstring much easier.
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Color Changes: When switching colors, twist the two strands of yarn together at the edge to keep the transition neat and secure.
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Consistency: Don't pull the yarn too tight when working the HDC; keep your loops consistent so the pouch doesn't warp or taper at the edges.
Step-by-Step Details
The Pleats Pouch is a modern take on the traditional drawstring bag, characterized by its "zigzag" or wrinkled surface created through strategic ribbing. By alternating colors every two rows and varying how you pick up loops, you achieve a three-dimensional effect that looks much more complex than it actually is.
Conclusion
Finishing the Wrinkle & Pleats Pouch gives you a sense of accomplishment because of how quickly the texture develops. The alternating ridges create a professional, "boutique" look that is perfect for gifts or personal use. By mastering the front-loop and back-loop techniques, you gain a foundational skill that can be applied to scarves, sweaters, and larger bags.
Tip: When threading the drawstring, use the natural gaps created by the large 8.0 mm hook. If you find it difficult to pull the chain through, attach a safety pin to the end of the chain to act as a guide!