Crochet Bohemian Chic Drawstring Pouch
Are you looking to add an extra touch of bohemian chic to your style? The Crochet Bohemian Chic Drawstring Pouch might just be the perfect accessory for you! This charming pouch combines intricate crochet work with a trendy drawstring closure, making it not only stylish but also functional. Whether you use it to store your essentials or as a statement piece to complete your outfit, this pouch is sure to catch attention and elevate your look. Its versatility allows you to effortlessly transition from a casual day out to a fun evening gathering, always keeping your belongings safe in style. Embrace the boho vibes and stand out with this lovely Crochet Bohemian Chic Drawstring Pouch!
Knitting instructions:
Dimensions of the bag: 24 cm in width and 29 cm in height.
Materials
- Amount of yarn: 2 balls of 50 g (50 g = 155 m) 100% cotton in burgundy wine color (A) and a ball of pink color (B).
- Hook size: 3.
Additional materials
- A piece of cotton lining fabric measuring 51 x 27.5 cm.
- Thread and needle for sewing.
- 3 small buttons.
Sample: 6 arches and 14 rows, crocheted with a fancy pattern using hook size 3, form a square measuring 10 x 10 cm.
Work stages
Crochet the bag as a single piece, working with arches made of chain stitches.
Form a drawstring casing with single crochet stitches.
Crochet a drawstring with half-double crochet stitches and a bow with single crochet stitches.
Sew in the lining.
Description of work
Bag: Cast on 122 chain stitches with yarn A using hook size 3. Base row (right side): 1 sc in the 10th stitch from the hook, *5 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in the next ch, repeat from * to the end of the row, turn = 29 arches and 30 sc.
Crochet pattern: 5 ch, 1 sc in the first 5-ch arch, *5 ch, 1 sc in each arch, repeat from * to the end, turn. Repeat the last row until 23 cm total height (in a slightly stretched state), finishing with a row on the wrong side.
Drawstring casing: Next row: 1 ch (does not count as first st), 1 sc in the first sc, *skip 1 ch, 1 sc in the next 3 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in the next sc, repeat from * to the last arch, 1 sc in the last 2 ch, turn = 115 sts. Next row: 1 ch, 1 sc in the first sc, *2 ch, skip 2 sc from the previous row, 1 sc in the next 51 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 sc from the previous row, *1 sc in the next 2 sc, repeat from * to * once more, 1 sc in the last 2 sts, turn.
Next row: 1 ch, 1 sc in the first sc, 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each ch to the end, turn = 115 sc. Next row: 5 ch, skip the first 2 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, *5 ch, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, repeat from * to the end, turn = 29 arches. Repeat pattern until 29 cm total height (in a slightly stretched state), finishing with a row on the wrong side. Fasten off yarn.
Cords (2 pieces): Cast on 158 chain stitches with yarn B using hook size 3. Next row: 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch to the end. Fasten off yarn.
Ends for the cord (2 pieces): Cast on 5 chain stitches with yarn B using hook size 3. Base row: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch to the end of the row, turn = 4 sc. Crochet 5 rows of sc. Fasten off yarn.
Bow: Cast on 10 chain stitches with yarn B using hook size 3. Base row: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch to the end of the row, turn = 9 sc. Crochet 31 rows of sc. Fasten off yarn.
Ribbons (2 pieces): Cast on 6 chain stitches with yarn B using hook size 3. Crochet base row (= 5 sc), then 11 rows of sc as for the bow. Fasten off yarn.
Center strip: Cast on 4 chain stitches with yarn B using hook size 3. Crochet base row (= 3 sc), then 11 rows of sc as for the bow. Fasten off yarn.
Finishing work: Fold the bag fabric with the right side inside, sew the side and bottom, turn right side out.
Sew the initial chain of the bow and the last row, then fold the bow, placing the seam in the middle of the bottom part. Wrap the center strip around the middle of the bow, slightly tighten it, and sew it to the bow. Fold each ribbon in half along the short side and sew to the back of the bow. Sew the bow in the middle of the front part of the bag, below the row of single crochet stitches, and then sew a button to the middle of the bow.
Fold the lining in half, sew the side and bottom, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance. Fold the top edge down by 1.5 cm, press, and stitch. Insert the lining into the bag (the top of the lining should reach the top of the row of single crochets), pin it to the bag. Sew the lining to the bag at the top and bottom of the row of single crochets to form a casing for the drawstrings.
Attach a safety pin to one end of the drawstring and thread it through the casing through the chain space at the edge of the row. Pull the drawstring around the entire perimeter of the bag and out through the hole located next to the first. Similarly, insert the other drawstring from the opposite side. Fold the ends of the drawstrings in half and securely sew them to the ends of the drawstrings. Sew a button to each of them.
