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Drawstring Notions Pouch
Accessories · Advanced beginner · ~2.5 hours
♥Tiny tools deserve a home.♥

Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern

A small round pouch for stitch markers, needles, and tiny crochet extras, finished with a simple drawstring closure.

Pattern and instructions by CrochetIndex Editorial
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Before you start

Skills used in this project

Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.

Magic ringSingle crochetHalf double crochetWeave in ends
Step by step

Crochet the base, build the pouch body, then thread the drawstring.

This project is worked from the bottom up. After a flat base, the stitches continue evenly to form a pouch, then eyelets and a drawstring close the top.

Magic ring — Make a magic ring with the dusty-mauve yarn on the 5.0 mm hook.1

Magic ring

Make a magic ring with the dusty-mauve yarn on the 5.0 mm hook.

Round 1 — Work 6 single crochet into the ring and pull the center closed. (6 sts)2

Round 1

Work 6 single crochet into the ring and pull the center closed. (6 sts)

Expand the base — Increase evenly for several rounds until the base circle is the right diameter for a small pouch.3

Expand the base

Increase evenly for several rounds until the base circle is the right diameter for a small pouch.

Build the body — Stop increasing and work one stitch in each stitch around so the sides begin to rise.4

Build the body

Stop increasing and work one stitch in each stitch around so the sides begin to rise.

Continue the pouch — Add more even rounds until the pouch body is tall enough to hold markers and small tools.5

Continue the pouch

Add more even rounds until the pouch body is tall enough to hold markers and small tools.

Create eyelets — Work a round with chain spaces so a drawstring can pass through the top opening.6

Create eyelets

Work a round with chain spaces so a drawstring can pass through the top opening.

Top edge — Add one neat finishing round above or around the eyelets to stabilize the opening.7

Top edge

Add one neat finishing round above or around the eyelets to stabilize the opening.

Make the drawstring — Chain a long cord in cream yarn and tighten the stitches evenly so it slides smoothly.8

Make the drawstring

Chain a long cord in cream yarn and tighten the stitches evenly so it slides smoothly.

Thread the cord — Weave the drawstring through the eyelets, then knot or bead the ends if desired.9

Thread the cord

Weave the drawstring through the eyelets, then knot or bead the ends if desired.

Finish and fill — Weave in the remaining tails and lightly cinch the finished pouch closed.10

Finish and fill

Weave in the remaining tails and lightly cinch the finished pouch closed.

Tips

Small details make the finish better.

  • Use smooth cotton so stitch markers do not snag inside the pouch.
  • A stitch marker helps keep track of the start of the round.
  • Test the drawstring length before trimming the ends.
  • A small tassel or wooden bead can finish the cord neatly.
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Quick answers

Common questions before you start

Is the Drawstring Notions Pouch beginner friendly?

This project is labeled Advanced beginner. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 10 steps.

How long does the Drawstring Notions Pouch take?

The estimated making time is ~2.5 hours. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.

What do I need for this crochet project?

The materials section lists Worsted-weight cotton yarn in dusty mauve, Optional cream yarn for the drawstring, 5.0 mm crochet hook, Yarn needle, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.

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