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Simple Drawstring Pouch
This simple drawstring pouch is a perfect project for beginners to practice basic stitches and shaping.
Materials
- Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 100 yards
- 4.0 mm (G/6 US) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Two beads (optional, for drawstring ends)
Gauge
16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet.
Finished Size
Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- Rnd: Round
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Create a magic ring.
Body
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into the magic ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. (36 sts) Rnd 7-14: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Assembly / Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Drawstring: Chain 40. Weave the chain through the stitches of Rnd 13, alternating over and under every 2-3 stitches. Tie the ends together or thread beads onto each end and knot to secure.
Tips
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, especially if you are new to crocheting in the round.
- To check your gauge, crochet a swatch of at least 16 stitches by 18 rounds and measure it. Your hook size may need to be adjusted to match the gauge.
- This pattern uses a consistent increase rate to create a flat base, then works straight for the sides of the pouch.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com