Keep small treasures, jewelry, or crafting bits organized with this mini crochet drawstring pouch.
Quick to make and easy to personalize, it's perfect for gifts, party favors, or just a practical way to tidy up little items.
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- Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Project Snapshot
- Materials Needed
- Yarn and Hook Information
- Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Gauge
- Emily's Notes
- Finished Size
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- Instructions
- Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft
- How To Use This Craft
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Sometimes the smallest projects can be the most satisfying, and this mini crochet drawstring pouch is a perfect example.
A mini crochet drawstring pouch is a small, functional container made using simple stitches and a drawstring closure. It's often used for holding small items like jewelry, coins, or gifts and is a quick, beginner-friendly project.
I also love these crochet pouches because they're great for when I have to give a last minute gift!
Its compact size means it fits perfectly in drawers, bags, or on shelves without taking up much space.
This pouch is incredibly versatile. You can make a set in neutral tones for everyday use or use bright, seasonal colors for gifts around holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day, or even Easter.
A simple drawstring closure keeps items secure while adding a cute finishing detail. It's also a great stash-busting project, you can use leftover yarn to make multiple pouches in fun color combinations.
Made with soft yarn, this mini crochet drawstring pouch is beginner friendly, quick to make, and satisfying to see finished.
If you're looking for more quick crochet gifts you can make in a weekend, you might also like these heart crochet drawstring pouch for a slightly larger variation.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Makes a functional, small mini crochet drawstring pouch ideal for tiny items
- Quick to complete, perfect for last-minute gifts or favors
- Flexible sizing, create larger or smaller versions as needed
- Works well with leftover yarn for multiple color combinations
- Simple drawstring closure keeps contents secure
- Great for gifting for birthdays, holidays, or party favors
- Perfect for storing jewelry, craft supplies, or travel essentials
Project Snapshot
Skill Level: Beginner
Time Needed: Quick crochet project, it took me about 35 minutes to make one pouch
Construction: Worked in the round with added drawstring opening
Best For: Gifts, storage, travel pouches
Notes: Tight stitches help the pouch hold its shape
Materials Needed
Yarn
- #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) acrylic yarn, with about 14 wraps per inch (WPI)*
- You will need about 0.40 ounces /33 yards (11 grams / 30 meters) of yarn
Hook
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
Other
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.
Yarn and Hook Information
You can use any kind of yarn type you'd like. Acrylic blends and cotton work well too. Just remember to use an appropriate hook size for the yarn you're using.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Ch - Chain
- St/s - Stitch/es
- Dc - Double Crochet
- Sl st/s - Slip Stitch/es
- Sk - Skip
- Ch-sp - Chain space
- FO - Fasten Off
- [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.
Gauge
Gauge is not too important for these crochet pouches.
Emily's Notes
These are honestly addictive to make because they're so fast.
Once you finish one, it's easy to keep going in different colours or sizes, and they always end up being useful for something.
Finished Size
The finished size of this crochet gift bag is about 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 4.75 inches (12 cm) long.
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Instructions
Making the Bag
Foundation: Ch15.
Round 1: In 3rd ch from hook make 1 dc, 1 dc in each ch across, rotate foundation ch and work along the bottom, 1 dc in each ch across, sl st into 1st dc to join. [26 dc].
Round 2: Ch2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [26 dc].
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Round 3 - 8: Ch2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [26 dc in each round].
Note: If you want a longer pouch, add more rounds.
Round 9: Ch2, *1 dc in next st, ch1, sk next st,* repeat from * around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [13 dc, 13 ch-sp].
Round 10: Ch2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [26 dc].
Round 11: Ch1, sl st into each st around, sl st into ch1 to join. FO and weave in any ends. [26 sts]. Keep the sl sts loose and not too tight.
Making the Drawstring
Foundation: Ch70. FO.
Finishing
Take one string and weave it through the chain spaces you made in round 9, make sure you start from the middle of the chain spaces so that when you have woven all the string through, it matches at the middle (the starting end and final end should end up in the same chain space).
It can help if you thread the yarn tail of your string onto a needle and then weave it through.
Adjust your strings so that they sit evenly on both sides.
Trim the excess of your strings to neaten your bag. Completed drawstring pouch. To close, gently pull on both ends of the string. Tie into a bow.
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Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Soft cotton or acrylic yarn keeps the pouch flexible but durable
- Pastel tones are perfect for spring or Easter-themed gifts
- Bright or jewel tones create a fun and eye-catching look
- Experiment with contrast for the drawstring to make it stand out
- Tight stitches help maintain the pouch shape and prevent stretching
- Add small embellishments like beads, buttons, or appliques for personality
- One skein is usually enough for multiple mini pouches
Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft
Ideal for birthday favors, holiday gifts, small party giveaways, or organizing personal items.
Works well for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, or any time you want a small, thoughtful handmade gift.
How To Use This Craft
Use the pouch to store jewelry, coins, small craft supplies, or travel essentials.
Tie the drawstring to keep items secure, or gift a set with multiple pouches in coordinated colors.
Stack or nest them for a visually appealing display, or add a tag for gifting purposes.
FAQ
Yes, simply increase the number of stitches and rounds to adjust the size.
Both work well, although cotton is usually more durable.
Secure the ends with a knot or small bead to prevent the string from sliding.
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