Welcome back, yarn friends! If you are looking for a quick, vibrant, and incredibly practical project to add to your handmade collection, you are going to love this one. Today, we are making a charming **orange crocheted bag and wallet with a drawstring closure**—a versatile little accessory that is as fun to stitch up as it is to use!
Whether you need a compact pouch to hold your everyday essentials, a secure little coin purse, or a bright pop of color to tuck inside your favorite tote, this sweet drawstring bag fits the bill. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in a bright, energetic shade of orange (approx. 50-70 grams). Cotton is recommended for durability and structure.
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (E-4) to ensure tight, sturdy stitches that securely hold small items.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape.
- Optional: A matching cord, ribbon, or a crocheted chain for the drawstring closure.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note 1: The bag is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up, meaning you will not join with a sl st unless specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
- Note 2: Keep your tension firm to ensure the pouch maintains a solid shape and items won’t slip through the stitches.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Base: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts). Pull tight to close.
- Round 1: Work 2 sc in each st around (12 sts).
- Round 2: [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sts).
- Round 3: [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sts). Continue increasing in this standard flat-circle manner until your base reaches a diameter of approximately 4 to 5 inches.
- The Body: Once the base is complete, stop increasing. Work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st for one round to create a sharp edge for the bottom of the bag.
- Rounds of Texture: Continue working 1 sc in both loops of every stitch around for 12 to 15 rounds, or until the bag reaches your desired height. Sl st into the final stitch and fasten off, weaving in your end.
- The Drawstring Channel: Two rounds down from the top edge, weave in a contrasting yarn or create a mesh round by working [1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st] around to form eyelets for your drawstring.
- The Drawstring Cord: Chain 60 to 70 stitches (long enough to wrap around the top and tie into a bow), or use a sturdy pre-made cord. Thread it in and out of the channel openings you created.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Check Your Tension: Because this serves as a wallet or catch-all bag, keep your stitches nice and even so coins or small trinkets won’t slip through.
- Secure Your Ends: Weave in all yarn tails securely on the inside of the bag using a yarn needle to prevent fraying with daily use.
- Block for Shape: If your cotton pouch feels a bit uneven, lightly steam or block it to give the base a crisp, clean circular finish.
- Customize the Size: Easily make your pouch larger or smaller by simply adding or subtracting rounds at the base and body stages!