Welcome to Yarn Inspirations Patterns! Today, we’re excited to share a detailed crochet pattern for a charming drawstring bag. This project is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters who want to create a functional and stylish accessory. Follow along with the instructions, and soon you’ll have a beautiful handmade bag to show off!

Stitches Used:

• cc join – color change join (see Stitch Notes)
• ch – chain
• chs – chains
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• spike st – spike stitch (see Stitch Notes)
• st – stitch
• sts – stitches

Pattern Notes:

• Stitch Marker: Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch in each round and move the marker up as you work each round.
• Rounds 4-5: These rounds are worked in joined rounds. Round 4 has an extra slip stitch after the joining stitch.
• Joining: Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
• Rounds 6-61: These rounds are worked in joined, turned rounds. The remaining rounds are not turned.
• Color Changes: Color changes are worked in the joining slip stitch at the end of a round (see Stitch Notes).

Stitch Notes:

Color Change Join (cc join): Drop the old color to the wrong side, insert the hook in the indicated stitch, yarn over with the new color, pull through the work and loop on the hook.
Spike Stitch (spike st): Insert the hook into the next stitch (2 rounds below the current round), yarn over, pull up a loop that is the same height as your current row, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook .

Pattern Stitches:

These three rounds will be referred to by their letter name in the pattern.

Round A: Ch 1, sc in first st, spike st in next st (2 rounds below, see Stitch Notes), *sc in next st, spike st in next st, repeat from * around, join to first st, turn. (40 sc, 40 spike st) Round B: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each st around, join to first st, turn. (80 sc) Round C: Ch 1, spike st in first st, sc in next st, *spike st in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first st, turn. (40 spike st, 40 sc)

Bag Instructions:

Starting Chain: With Camel and size 7 hook, ch 33.

• Rnd 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook (place stitch marker in first st, see Pattern Notes), sc in next 30 chs, 4 sc in last ch, now working on opposite side of starting chain, sc in next 30 chs, 2 sc in last ch. (68 sc)
• Rnd 2: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. (72 sc)
• Rnd 3: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. (76 sc)
• Rnd 4: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 34 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 34 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st, join (see Pattern Notes) to first st, sl st in next st (see Pattern Notes). (80 sc)
• Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, cc join (see Stitch Notes) to first st with Teal. (80 sc)
• Rnds 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first st, turn.

Continue with the pattern as follows:

• Rnd 8: Work Round A (see Pattern Stitches).
• Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, cc join to first st with Light Olive, turn.

Rnds 10-61: These rounds are worked in the colors and Pattern Stitches as indicated:

• Rounds 10-15: Light Olive – C, B, A, B, C, B
• Rounds 16-19: Gold – A, B, C, B
• Rounds 20-23: Cinnamon – A, B, C, B
• Rounds 24-27: Teal – A, B, C, B
• Rounds 28-33: Gold – A, B, C, B, A, B
• Rounds 34-37: Light Olive – C, B, A, B
• Rounds 38-41: Cinnamon – C, B, A, B
• Rounds 42-45: Gold – C, B, A, B
• Rounds 46-51: Teal – C, B, A, B, C, B
• Rounds 52-55: Light Olive – A, B, C, B
• Rounds 56-59: Gold – A, B, C, B
• Rounds 60-61: Cinnamon – A, B
• Rnd 62: Continuing with Cinnamon, ch 1, spike st in first st, sc in next st, *spike st in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first st, do not turn. (40 spike st, 40 sc)
• Rnd 63: Ch 1, sc in each st around, cc join to first st with Camel. (80 sc)
• Rnd 64: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first st.

Rnd 65: The drawstring holes are created in this round.

• Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 8 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 10 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 8 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip a st, sc in last 5 sts, join to first st. (68 sc and 12 ch-1 spaces)
• Rnd 66: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 space around, join to first st. (80 sc)
• Rnds 67-69: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first st. Fasten off after round 69. Weave in ends with a darning needle.

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Drawstring/Strap Instructions:

Cut four 9-yard lengths of Camel and roll each length into a ball.
With size K hook and holding four strands together, make a slip knot leaving 6” yarn tails.
Ch 210 tightly. Check your work every 10 stitches or so to make sure the 4 strands are working evenly.
The finished chain should measure about 1 yard and 26 inches unstretched.
Fasten off leaving 6” yarn tails.
Weave the drawstring through the holes in the bag as shown, beginning and ending in the two holes at the center front.
The strap is formed by the drawstring coming up through the two center holes on the back of the bag.
Knot the two ends of the drawstring/strap in an overhand knot in the front of the bag, leaving the ends about 6” or 7” long.
Cinch the top of the bag by pulling on the strap.

Tassels Instructions:

Cut fifteen 6” lengths of Camel yarn.
Center the yarn lengths at the bottom of a drawstring end and use the 4 yarn tails (2 in each hand) to make a tight knot around the center of the yarn bundle.
Fold down the yarn to make a tassel shape.
Using a 12-14” length of a contrasting color of yarn, wrap yarn tightly around the tassel about ½” down from the top.
Thread the end of the wrapped yarn through a darning needle and secure the end of the yarn by pushing the needle down through the center of the tassel. Repeat with the other yarn tail.
Trim ends of yarn tails with scissors.
Trim the ends of the tassel evenly with scissors.
Repeat for the second tassel on the other drawstring end.

And there you have it! A beautiful draw

And there you have it! A beautiful drawstring bag that’s not only functional but also a stylish accessory. Whether you’re using it for everyday errands or as a special handmade gift, this bag is sure to impress. Happy crocheting, and don’t forget to share your creations with us at Yarn Inspirations Patterns!