Hello, fellow yarn lovers! If you are looking for a quick, delightful, and wonderfully practical project, you are going to adore this one. Today, we are diving into a fun tutorial for a mini crochet bag with a strawberry-shaped drawstring!
This adorable little pouch is the ultimate way to store tiny treasures like earbuds, coins, or stitch markers, while doubling as a super-cute bag charm. Best of all, it works up quickly and introduces lovely shaping techniques in a beginner-friendly way. Grab your hooks, and let’s make something sweet!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in main bag color (e.g., cream or pink), plus red and green for the strawberry drawstring.
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.0mm (or size appropriate for your chosen yarn to keep stitches nice and tight).
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, and a pair of sharp scissors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terms
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- invdec: invisible decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: The bag body is worked in continuous rounds without joining, unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Bag Base: Using your main bag color, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Round 2: [Inc] around (12 sts).
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] around (18 sts).
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] around (24 sts). - Bag Body: Work 1 sc in each st around for Rounds 5 through 15 (24 sts per round). This builds up the straight sides of your mini pouch. Fasten off and weave in the end.
- Strawberry Drawstring (Red Portion): Using red yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring.
Round 2: [1 sc, inc] around (9 sts).
Round 3: [2 sc, inc] around (12 sts).
Rounds 4-5: 1 sc in each st around (12 sts).
Round 6: [2 sc, invdec] around (9 sts). Lightly stuff or shape the tip. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. - Strawberry Cap & Stem (Green Portion): Using green yarn, ch 4. Working back down the chain, work sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Alternatively, surface crochet small green leaves directly onto the top edge of the red strawberry. Attach the green stem securely to the top of the red strawberry.
- Assembly: Crochet a long chain (approx. 50–60 chs) to act as your drawstring cord, or use a braided strand of yarn. Thread the cord evenly in and out through the upper stitches of the bag body. Securely attach your finished strawberry to the ends of the drawstring cord so it acts as the stopper and closure.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Even Tension: Keep your stitches relatively firm so the mini bag holds its structured shape and smaller items won’t slip through the gaps.
- Secure Ends Well: Because cotton yarn can sometimes slip, weave in your yarn tails across multiple directions to ensure everything stays secure through daily use.
- Personalize Your Fruit: Add tiny French knots in white yarn across the red strawberry body to mimic adorable little strawberry seeds!
- Gentle Care: To keep your mini bag looking fresh and vibrant, hand wash it gently in lukewarm water with mild soap and lay flat to dry.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: