Bags & Accessories · Pouches & Purses
A free beginner crochet drawstring pouch pattern worked in the round, plus crochet purse, wallet, coin purse, pencil case, makeup bag, and AirPods case ideas.
Small crochet pouches, purses, and cases are some of the most useful things you can make, and among the best projects for learning to work in the round. This free drawstring pouch pattern teaches a flat circular base, a crisp fold into straight sides, and an eyelet round for the cord. After that: crochet purse, wallet, coin purse, pencil case, makeup bag, and AirPods case ideas.
The pouch is worked in joined rounds of dcdc = double crochetUK: treble (tr)Yarn over, insert, pull up a loop (3 loops), then [yarn over, pull through 2] twice. About twice as tall as sc.. The ch 3 at the start of each round counts as the first dc. Mark it with a stitch marker so you always join into the right place.
The base is a flat circle: 12, then 24, then 36 stitches.
One round of scsc = single crochetUK: double crochet (dc)Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops), yarn over, pull through both. The shortest, densest basic stitch. in the BLOBLO = back loop onlyUK: back loop onlyInsert your hook under only the back loop of the stitch. Creates a ridge and a stretchy, ribbed texture. creates a ridge on the outside and a crisp fold, so the pouch stands on a flat bottom instead of rounding off.
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For a double-drawstring pouch that closes from both sides, make two cords: thread one starting at the front, the other starting at the opposite eyelet.
Finished! Fasten off and admire it.
The eyelet round alternates dc and chain 1, skipping a stitch each time. The chain-1 spaces become 18 neat holes. Thread the cord in and out, and the pouch cinches closed.
Crochet a small pouch shape and sew it onto a kiss-lock frame. It’s the most boutique-looking crochet accessory there is. Use tight scsc = single crochetUK: double crochet (dc)Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops), yarn over, pull through both. The shortest, densest basic stitch. so coins can’t slip through.
A rectangle folded and seamed on two sides, with a zipper and a fabric lining. The lining keeps powders and pencils from poking through the stitches.
Worked the same way as a makeup bag, but longer and slimmer. Stripes or tapestry crochet initials make it personal.
A tiny tube in single crochet, sized to the case: measure its circumference and height, then chain to fit. Add a keyring loop at the top. Pair it with ideas from our crochet keychain guide.
Tight single crochet cotton, folded into a bifold with an inner card slot and a snap closure. It’s a great gift for someone who “doesn’t do cute.”
Scale up the drawstring pouch (see the FAQ below) and add a strap for a mini purse, or browse crochet bag ideas for more.
Three drawstring pouches in coordinating colors turn a messy travel bag into an organized one: one each for chargers, jewelry, and toiletries. They also make a lovely gift set, especially with a small crochet flower sewn to each.
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A flat double crochet circle adds 12 stitches per round: 12, 24, 36, 48. If it ruffles, you've added too many; if it cups, too few. Also make sure you join into the top of the beginning chain-3 each round.
Increases in the Crochet Stitches Guide →Add more base rounds: Round 4 is [dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] around (48), Round 5 is [dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] around (60), and so on. Then work straight sides as tall as you like. Keep an even number of stitches for the eyelet round.
Crochet Bag Ideas →Pin the zipper to the inside of the opening with the teeth just below the top edge, then hand-sew with a backstitch in matching thread, stitching between crochet stitches. Sewing the lining in first makes it much neater.
Cotton. It's sturdy, shows stitches crisply, and doesn't stretch out of shape. For wallets and coin purses, use a smaller hook than usual so the fabric is dense.
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