How to Crochet Summer Drawstring Bag Free Pattern
Carry essentials in style with this Free Crochet Summer Drawstring Bag Pattern, perfect for breezy outings, casual errands, or colorful handmade charm.
On warm, sunny days, carrying essentials in a practical yet stylish way can make outings more enjoyable and stress-free. A lightweight drawstring bag provides an ideal solution, offering convenience, portability, and a touch of handmade charm. The bag’s open-weave structure allows for breathability, making it perfect for trips to the beach, farmers’ markets, or casual summer strolls. Each stitch is carefully worked to create a durable yet flexible fabric that comfortably holds items such as sunglasses, wallets, keys, or small groceries.
Free Crochet Summer Drawstring Bag Pattern for Everyday Use
The construction begins with forming a sturdy base, followed by rows of airy stitches that shape the body of the bag. Drawstrings are woven through the top edge, allowing for secure closure while adding a playful, adjustable element. Handles are reinforced for comfort, ensuring the bag can be carried by hand or over the shoulder without strain. Its compact, foldable nature makes it easy to store when not in use, providing versatility for daily routines or spontaneous adventures.
Beyond its practical function, this bag offers aesthetic appeal through customizable colors and textures. By combining functionality with cheerful, summery vibes, it serves as both a useful accessory and a statement piece, turning everyday errands or leisurely outings into stylish and enjoyable experiences.
Beautiful Textured Drawstring Bag
Create a stunning and practical drawstring bag featuring a beautifully textured, interlaced stitch pattern. Perfect for everyday use or gifting, this bag’s sophisticated look comes from a clever mix of double crochets, treble crochets, and front-post stitches. The roomy main compartment closes neatly with a crocheted chain drawstring, finished with attractive wooden beads. The base is firm, and the sides are elegantly structured—ideal for casual or formal events.
Pattern Notes
- The bag is worked in the round, starting with a foundation chain that forms an oval base before transitioning to the body pattern.
- Place stitch markers to help identify rounds’ starting points—move the marker up as you go.
- If you’re new to any special stitches (like front-post treble crochet), try them on a scrap piece first for practice.
- When chaining, keep an even tension for neat edges.
- Always join rounds as instructed with a slip stitch unless otherwise told.
- You may add a lining, attach a store-bought or crocheted handle, or add more beads and embellishments as you wish.
Skill Level
Intermediate.
Requires knowledge of working in the round, increasing, and using double, treble, and front-post stitches. Pattern includes clear instructions for those ready to learn new textured techniques.
Materials
- Yarn: Polyester yarn; medium/ DK weight recommended (~150–200g)
- Hook: 3.0 mm
- Accessories: 2 stitch markers, 1 wooden bead, tapestry needle for finishing, 1 pair of scissors
- Optional: Additional wooden beads, large-eye needle for adding handle, store-bought/crocheted handle
Measurements / Sizing
- Width (flat): Approx. 8–9″ (20–23 cm)
- Height: Approx. 10″ (26 cm) when laid flat, without handle
- Base: Oval, ~7.5″ x 3″ (19 x 7 cm)
- Handle and drawstring size: Adjustable
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| fpTr | front post treble crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| inc | increase (2 sts in same st) |
Gauge (and Stitch Pattern, if Applicable)
Gauge:
- 12 dc x 7 rows = 2″x2″ (5×5 cm)
- Gauge is not critical, but a firm base and structured sides are important for shape.
Stitch Pattern:
- The main body uses a combination of double crochets, treble crochets, and front-post treble crochets worked in a repeating sequence for a textured design (multiples of 12).
Special Stitches
- Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull through (4 loops on hook), (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) three times.
- Front-Post Treble Crochet (fpTr): Yarn over twice, insert hook front-to-back around post of specified st, finish as regular tr.
- Increase (inc): Work two stitches in the same base stitch.
The Crochet Pattern!
BAG BASE
- Make a slipknot, ch 62.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch across (60 sc).
- Mark the first sc with a stitch marker.
- In the last ch (which is the turning ch), work 3 sc (these form the oval’s end).
- Working down the other side of chains:
- Sc in next 59 ch. In last st, work 2 sc (for the other oval end).
- You now have a closed oval. (Total: 124 sc.)
- Join with a sl st to first sc, ch 1.
Start Rounds to Turn Oval Into Base
- Rd 2: 2 sc in first st (same as join), mark this st.
- Sc in next 59 sts.
- In each of the next 3 sts (the curve), work 2 sc (6 sc in total on the curve).
- Sc in next 59 sts.
- In each of next 2 sts, work 2 sc.
- Sl st to first sc, ch 1.
- Rd 3: 2 sc in first st, mark st.
- Sc in next 60 sts.
- [2 sc in next st] 3 times (curve).
- Sc in next 61 sts.
- [2 sc in next st] 2 times.
- Sl st to first sc, ch 1.
Optional: One More Increase Rd for More Width
Repeat as above, increasing evenly at short oval ends only.
MAIN PATTERN (Bag Body)
- Ch 2. Dc in the same st (NOT in the chain, but in the same st as join).
- Place marker in top of this dc (not ch-2).
- Dc in each st around. Join with sl st to marked dc.
- Begin texture pattern rds:
- Ch 2 (counts as part of first dc group).
- Tr in 3rd st ahead (skip next 2 sts), then work 1 dc in each of previous 2 skipped sts in reverse order.
- Skip next st, dc in next 2 sts.
- Tr in skipped st. Work dc in previous 2 sts in reverse order (as before).
- Repeat from * to * around.
- For every 12-stitch repeat, do: tr, dc in skipped sts x2, skip, dc x2, tr back, dc in skipped sts, etc.
- Where indicated in video, substitute 2 front-post treble crochets for regular tr, always working around previous round’s dc.
- Continue in pattern, making two dc after every set of two fpTr for raised columns.
- Always sl st to the top of first dc at end of round.
- Repeat the main pattern until your bag reaches the height you prefer (typically 12–15 repeats or ~9″ tall).
TOP FINISHING
- After last patterned round, work 5 rounds of dc:
- Start each with ch 2, dc in each st around, join with sl st.
- Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in end neatly (with tapestry needle or crochet hook).
Assembly & Finished Size
- Make a chain of 80–100 (for drawstring). Thread through top (below top dc rounds).
- Tie knots, add wooden bead(s) to each end, knot securely.
- If desired, make and sew on side handle (simple chain, sc into each chain, attach securely).
- Add buttons or wooden beads for extra charm.
- Steam block or shape by hand.
- Finished bag: approx. 8–9″ wide, 10″ tall, with flexible structure and elegant texture.
