Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern

This crochet drawstring bag pattern is a great beginner-friendly pattern that is really easy!

With some basic crochet knowledge, you will be able to create a really pretty bag to wear during the summer months.

Made from raffia in a natural colour, this bag can go with any outfit.

An Easy Level Crochet Pattern

This pattern is for anyone who is an advanced beginner.

The bag is a simple design, you create a circle base first then continue to single crochet.

Once the bag reaches the height you want, you stop and weave through a cord, which can be pulled together to close the bag.

The drawstring pulls the top of the bag closed and I tied it into a bow.

Alternatively, you could knot the ends or weave through two lengths of cord, pulling through to each end, so that you can pull the drawstrings closed in a more traditional way.

I also added a raffia tassel with beads and bits I found in a local craft store.

Crocheting With Raffia

I used raffia from King Cole in a natural color.

If you have never crocheted with raffia before, it is quite an easy material to work with.

However, you can use raffia alternatives as there are many around, like Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and the Gang.

There are also other gorgeous color choices from King Cole Raffia, including browns, greens and reds.

More Crochet Bag Patterns

There are many other free crochet bags on my blog that you can view by clicking on the links below;

• Large Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
• Crochet Circle Bag Pattern
• Crochet Circle Bag Pattern With Fringing
• Crochet Clutch Pattern
• Crochet Beach Bag Pattern
• Crochet Boho Bag Pattern

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

This pattern is great for any advanced beginners.

• You should be comfortable making a slip knot and creating a chain.
• You should be comfortable working single crochet.
• You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns.
• And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms.

Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern

Grab your inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern here.

Notes

• Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or republish this pattern. 
• If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
• You may sell items produced using this pattern.
• Do NOT use the copyrighted photos for your product listing.
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The pattern is written using US crochet terms and abbreviations.

You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here.

*Please note*

• For the base – Do not turn at the end of the round, but continue working in a spiral, with the right side (RS) always facing.
• Keep count of the sts by placing a marker (PM) on the last st of each round.
• There are no turning chains in this pattern.

Measurements

• The drawstring bag measures – base diameter = 6 inches
• Height – 9.5 inches
• *You can adjust the number of sts you ch for the bag strap if you want to make it longer or shorter*
• Strap = 43 inches
• Tassel charm length = 12 inches

Gauge = 15 stitches, 19 rows to 10cm/4″

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

• 2 x King Cole Raffia – in the colour Natural – (1456) 100g
• Alternative raffia yarn – Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and The Gang

Hook

Crochet Hook – Size 5.5mm (US 9/I)

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Other Materials

• Thread or cord for the tassel.
• Keyring clip x 1 for the tassel – 1.5 inch / ring – 1 inch
• Keyring clips x 2 for the bag chain – 1 inch
• Gold bag chain – 43 inches
• Pliers (for the keyring clips/bag chains)

Abbreviations

• CH – Chain
• PM – Place marker
• SC – Single crochet
• SS – Slip stitch
• RS – Right side

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Happy Making! xoxo