Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern
A small round pouch for stitch markers, needles, and tiny crochet extras, finished with a simple drawstring closure.
What you'll make
Make a crochet drawstring pouch for stitch markers and small tools with a round base, even sides, eyelets, drawstring, materials, and step-by-step instructions.
Quick answer: Drawstring Notions Pouch is a advanced beginner crochet project with an estimated making time of ~2.5 hours. Materials include Worsted-weight cotton yarn in dusty mauve, Optional cream yarn for the drawstring, 5.0 mm crochet hook. See the full written instructions and construction steps below.
A closer look
A small round pouch for stitch markers, needles, and tiny crochet extras, finished with a simple drawstring closure.
- 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.
What you'll need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in dusty mauve
- Optional cream yarn for the drawstring
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Written crochet instructions and construction notes
Read the abbreviations first, check the notes, then work through the pattern in order. Detailed steps summarize the construction; the ordered written pattern below is the source for individual rounds and rows.
Work with firm tension so the pouch holds tiny tools without sagging.
If you want a taller pouch, add a few more straight rounds before the eyelets.
A cord that is too thick will bunch the eyelets, so keep the drawstring slim.
Construction overview
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finish and fill
Weave in the remaining tails and lightly cinch the finished pouch closed.
Small details that 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.
Ways to adapt the project
Change the yarn color, finishing touches, or small embellishments while keeping the same core construction.
Common questions before you start
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