Crochet Vibrant Multicolored Drawstring Pouch Free Pattern

This beginner-friendly pouch is ideal for holding little gifts or personal treasures. Using simple stitches, you can create a colorful piece that adds a cheerful note to any gift-giving occasion!

Materials:

• Sport weight yarn in 4-5 colors
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge:

Not critical for this project, but approximately 18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• st - stitch
• sp - space

Instructions:

Base:

1. With the first color, make a magic ring and ch 2 (counts as first dc).
2. In the ring, work 9 dc. Pull the ring tight and join with sl st to the top of the initial ch 2.
3. Round 2: Change color. Ch 2, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around (total 20 dc). Join.
4. Round 3: Change color. Ch 2, dc in the same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat around (30 dc). Join.
5. Continue increasing in this manner until you have 6 rounds of increases, ending with 60 dc total.

Body:

1. Change to a new color and work even in dc for 10 rounds, or until desired height. Use colors in any order you prefer!

Top Ribbing:

1. Switch back to the first color. Ch 1, sc around in each dc for 1 round.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st* repeat around. Join.
3. Round 2: Repeat Round 1 for 5 more rounds or until desired width.

Finishing:

1. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the tapestry needle and weave through the last round of ch-2 spaces.
2. Pull tight, gathering the top of the pouch.
3. Make a long chain with remaining yarn and thread it through the ribbing for a drawstring.
4. Weave in all ends securely.

Enjoy your vibrant drawstring pouch!