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Crochet mini drawstring pouch ideas for handmade gifts.

As someone who loves crochet, I know the joy of gifting something handmade, especially when it is both functional and durable. But when you are looking for a quick, heartfelt project, some crochet ideas can feel a bit too time-consuming to whip up at the last minute!
In this article, I have put together 9 crochet mini drawstring bag patterns that make the perfect handmade gift. Each one is adorable, easy to make, and serves as a charming little accessory that anyone would love to receive.
This article showcases 9 functional crochet mini drawstring pouch patterns that are sure to become go-to gifts.
Abbreviations Used
Here are the abbreviations I will use throughout the crochet drawstring pouch patterns:
MR | Magic Ring |
CH | Chain |
SC | Single Crochet |
SL ST | Slip Stitch |
V | Increase |
A | Decrease |
DC | Double Crochet |
HDC | Half Double Crochet |
PS | Puff Stitch |
BLO | Back Loop Only |
FLO | Front Loop Only |
FV | Do 2 DC in 1 chain |
W | Do 3 SC in 1 chain |
FA | Double Crochet Decrease |
FW | Do 3 DC in 1 chain |
SP | Empty Stitch |
Materials Used

- Crochet Yarns
- Crochet Kit (Hooks + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips)
- Glue Gun
1: Whale Crochet Pouch

Fins (x2):
1: MR, 5 DC
2: 5 FV
Leave long tail for sewing
Body:
1: 12 CH, go back 3 chains 9 DC, FW, 8 DC, FV
2: FV, 8 DC, 3 FV, 8 DC, 2 FV
3: DC, FV, 8 DC, (DC, FV) x3, 8 DC, (DC, FV) x2
4 to 11: DC
12: (2 SC, 2 CH, SP) x8, 2 SC
13: 34 DC
14: (DC, FV) x17
String:
60-70 chains depending on how long you want
2: Cupcake Drawstring Pouch

Body:
1: MR, 12 DC
2: 12 FV
3: (DC, FV) x12
4: BLO 36 DC
5 to 6: (DC, FLO DC) x18
Change colour
7: 36 SC
8: FLO [SC, SP, (5 DC), SP] x9
9: In the BLO from row 8, 36 DC
10 to 11: 36 DC
12: (SC, 3 CH, SP) x18
13: 36 SC
14: (SC, 3 CH, SP) x18
Strings (x2):
55CH
Ball (x2):
1: MR, 6 SC
2: 6V
3: 12 SC
4: 6A
3: Sushi Crochet Pouch

Bag:
1: 17 CH, 15 SC, W, 14 SC, V
2 to 7: 34 DC
8: (2 SC, 2 CH, 2 SP) x8, 2 SC
9: 34 DC
10: 34 SL ST
Leave long tail for sewing
String (x2):
50 CH
Seaweed:
1: 10 CH
2: 9 SC
Repeat 2 until you have 22 rows
4: Air Pods Pouch

1: 9 CH, go back 2 chains, 7 SC, W, 6 SC, V
2 to 6: 18 SC
Don’t break the string, do 13 CH for the handle and stitch together.
5: Crochet Orange Pouch

Orange:
1: MR, 6 SC
2: 6 V
3: [SC, V] X6
4: [2 SC, V] X6
5: [3 SC, V] X6
6: [4 SC, V] X6
7: [5 SC, V] X6
8: [6 SC, V] X6
9 to 18: 42 SC
19: 2 SC, 1 SC, 1 SP
Leaf:
8 CH go back 2 CH, SC, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, SC, 3 SC, SC, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Don’t cut the yarn and do as many chains as you desire for the handle.
Once you have chained to the desired length, sew them onto the pouch and then back to the leaf.
Cut the remaining yarn and hide it.
6: Cactus Drawstring Pouch

Vase:
1: MR, 8 SC
2: 8 V
3: (SC, V) x8
4: (SC, V, SC) x8
5: (3 SC, V) x8
6: BLO 40 SC
7 to 10: 40 SC
11: FLO 40 SC
12: 40 SC
13: FLO 40 SC (fold outwards here)
14: 40 SC
15: Flip, 40 SC
Cactus:
Start sewing from row 10 of the vase
1: SL ST, 3 CH, SP, 2 DC, FA, (3 DC, FA) x7
2 to 7: 32 DC) x8
8: FLO (2 DC, FA) x8
9: 4CH, 2 SP, DC, 1 CH, SP, (DC, 1 CH, SP) x10
String (x2):
50 CH
7: Mini Octopus Crochet Bag

Body:
1: 8SC
2: 8V
3: (SC, V) x8
4: (2 SC, V) x8
5: (SC, V, 2 SC) x8
6: BLO 40 SC
7: (4 SC, V) x8
8 to 18: 48 SC
19: (10 SC, A) x4
20: (4SC, A, 5 SC) x4
21: 3 CH, HDC, (2 CH, 2 SP, HDC) x12, 2CH, SL ST
22: (SL ST, 3 HDC) x14, SL ST
Tentacles:
Start at row 6 of the body
(SL ST, 2 CH, DC, 2 TR, 2 TR, DC, 2 CH, SL ST) x7
String (x2):
50 CH
8: Mini Puff Stitch Bag

1: 12 DC
2: 12 FV
3: (DC, FV) x12
4 to 5: 2 CH, (PS, 1 CH, PS) x12, 2SP
Change color
6 to 7: 2 CH, (PS, 1 CH, PS) x12, 2SP
Change color
8 to 9: 2 CH, (PS, 1 CH, PS) x12, 2SP
Change color
10: 36 DC
11: 36 SC
12: (SC, 3 CH, SP) x18
String (x2):
80 CH
9: Mushroom House Mini Pouch

Mushroom Cap:
1: 12 DC
2: (DC, FV) x6
3: 18 DC
4: (2 DC, FV) x6
5: (3 DC, FV) x6
6: 30 DC
Mushroom Stem:
1: 12 CH, go back 2 chains, 10 SC, W, 9 SC, V
2: V, 9 SC, 3 V, 9 SC, 2 V
3: BLO 30 DC
4 to 9: 30 DC
10: 30 SL ST
Without cutting the string, do 70 CH and attach it to the other end using a slip-stitch.
Dots:
- Option 1 – MR, 8 SC
- Option 2 – MR, 8 DC
- Option 3 – MR, 10 SC
And there you have it – 9 new mini crochet pouches for you to make:
This post highlights 9 fun ways to crochet mini drawstring pouch.
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