Discover the joy of creating your very own stylish Pastel Crochet Drawstring Bag! Perfect for carrying your essentials with a touch of bohemian elegance, this charming accessory combines soft, muted colors and a delightful textured stitch. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking for a fun new project, this pattern will guide you to craft a unique bag that’s both practical and beautiful.
Handmade Style with a Boho Twist
Embrace the artistry of handmade fashion with this versatile drawstring bag. Its gentle pastel stripes and intricate details, including decorative tassels and a comfortable strap, make it an ideal complement to any casual or festive outfit. Personalize your bag by choosing your favorite color palette and enjoy carrying a piece of your own creativity wherever you go.
Crochet Pattern: Chic Pastel Crochet Drawstring Bag: Your New Go-To Accessory
Materials
- DK weight cotton yarn in: Light Tan (Color A), Mint Green (Color B), Lavender (Color C), Cream/Off-White (Color D)
- 4.0mm (G/6) Crochet Hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 4 decorative wooden beads (approx. 15-20mm, with large enough hole for yarn)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- V-st: V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc)
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
- rep: repeat
- sk: skip
- FO: Fasten off
Instructions
Notes: The bag is worked in continuous rounds for the base, then joined rounds for the body. Ch 2 at the beginning of an hdc round counts as an hdc. Ch 3 at the beginning of a dc round counts as a dc. Always join with a sl st to the first stitch of the round.
Base (Color A: Light Tan)
- Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc into ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sc)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (24 sc)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (32 sc)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (40 sc)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (48 sc)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (56 sc)
- Rnd 8: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (64 sc)
- Rnd 9: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (72 sc)
- Rnd 10: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (80 sc)
- Rnd 11: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (88 sc)
- Rnd 12: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (96 sc)
Body Section 1 (Color A: Light Tan)
- Rnd 13: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 14 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (32 V-sts)
- Rnd 15: Ch 2, hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 16 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Change to Color B. (32 V-sts)
Body Section 2 (Color B: Mint Green)
- Rnd 17: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 18 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (32 V-sts)
- Rnd 19: Ch 2, hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 20 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Change to Color C. (32 V-sts)
Body Section 3 (Color C: Lavender)
- Rnd 21: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 22 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (32 V-sts)
- Rnd 23: Ch 2, hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 24 (Openwork): Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; rep from * 31 times. Sk 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (32 V-sts)
Top Rim & Drawstring Casing (Color C: Lavender)
- Rnd 25: Ch 2, hdc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp around. Join to top of ch 2. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 26-28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (96 sc)
- Rnd 29 (Drawstring Casing): Ch 1, sc in first st. *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around. Ch 2, join to first sc. (32 sc, 32 ch-2 sps)
- Rnd 30-31: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-2 sp around. Join. (96 sc) FO and weave in ends.
Drawstring (Colors A, B, C, D)
- Cut 2 strands of each Color A, B, C, D (8 strands total), each about 120 inches (305 cm) long. Knot one end together. Twist the strands tightly, then fold the twisted cord in half and allow it to twist back on itself to create a thick, multi-colored cord. Secure the ends with an overhand knot.
- Thread the drawstring through Rnd 29 (the ch-2 spaces) starting from the center front, weaving in and out, ensuring it emerges from the outermost ch-2 space at each side.
Strap (Colors A, B, C, D)
- Cut 2 strands of each Color A, B, C, D (8 strands total), each about 200 inches (508 cm) long for a generous shoulder strap. (Adjust length as desired). Repeat the twisting method used for the drawstring to create a cord for the strap.
- Attach one end of the strap to one side of the bag by looping it through the outermost ch-2 space of Rnd 29 (where the drawstring also emerges). Secure by threading a wooden bead onto the strap cord and knotting tightly below the bead.
- Repeat for the other side of the strap, ensuring it is attached symmetrically.
Tassels (Colors A, B, C, D)
- Cut 6 strands of each Color A, B, C, D (24 strands total), each 12 inches (30 cm) long. Gather all strands evenly. Fold the gathered strands in half. Take a short strand of yarn and tie it tightly around the folded loop, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from the top to form the tassel head. Trim the bottom loops to create fringe.
- Thread one tassel onto one end of the drawstring, then thread a wooden bead. Knot securely at the end of the drawstring to prevent the tassel and bead from falling off. Repeat for the other drawstring end.