Vintage Style Drawstring Bag-Free Crochet Pattern
14-16 inch diameter drawstring purse. Easily worked using double strands of size 10 cotton crochet thread for duability and best of all, requires no liner.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies: Size 0 steel crochet hook (or size C aluminum crochet hook), 450 yards size 10 cotton crochet thread.
Stitches Used: ch, sl st, sc, dec sc, dc, tr, picot (ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook).
Gauge: with 0 hook- 8 dc = 1 inch, 2 dc rows = 1 inch.
Directions-Working with 2 strands throughout entire project:
Rnd. 1: ch 4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc of next rnd).
Rnd. 2: work 15 dc in ring, join to top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, do not turn. 16 dc
Rnd. 3: dc in same st, *2 dc in next dc*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, do not turn. 32 dc
Rnd. 4: dc in first st, *2 dc in next dc*, repeat from asterisks 30 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, do not turn. 64 dc
Rnd. 5: skip next dc, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, *dc in next dc, skip next dc, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3, ch 1, do not turn. 16 shells
Rnd. 6: sc in same st, 7 tr in next ch 1 sp, *sc in next dc, 7 tr in next ch 1 sp*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join to beginning sc, ch 4 (counts as first tr of next rnd), turn. 16-7 tr groups
Rnd. 7: 6 tr in same sc, sc in center tr of next 7 tr group, *7 tr in next sc, sc in center tr of next 7 tr group*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4, ch 1, turn. 16-7 tr groups
Rnd. 8: 7 tr in first sc, sc in center tr of next 7 tr group, *7 tr in next sc, sc in center tr of next 7 tr group*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join to top of beginning tr, ch 1, turn.
Rnds. 9-11: repeat rnd. 8.
Rnd. 12: tr, ch 1 in first sc (7 times), sc, ch 1 in center tr of next 7 tr group, * tr, ch 1 (7 times) in next sc, sc, ch 1 in center tr of next 7 tr group*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join with sl st to beginning tr, ch 1, turn.
Rnd. 13: repeat rnd. 12, join with sl st to beginning tr, ch 1, do not turn.
Rnd. 14: sc in each st and sc in each ch 1 sp around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn. 256 sc
Rnd. 15: sc in first 4 sc, dec sc over next 2 sc, *sc in next 4 sc, dec sc over next 2 sc*, repeat around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 5, do not turn. 215 sc
Rnd. 16: skip next sc, *tr, ch 1 in next sc, skip next 2 sc*, repeat from asterisks around, join to 4th ch of beginning ch 5, sl st to next ch 1 sp, ch 1, do not turn. 72-ch 1 spaces
Rnd. 17: sc in same sp, skip next ch 1 sp, 7 tr in next ch 1 sp, skip next ch 1 sp, *sc in next ch 1 sp, skip next ch 1 sp, 7 tr in next ch 1 sp, skip next ch 1 sp*, repeat from asterisks around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn. 18-7 tr groups
Rnd. 18: sc, ch 1 in first sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times), *sc, ch 1 in next sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times)*, repeat from asterisks around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn. 18-7 tr, ch 1 groups
Rnd. 19: sc in first sc, sc, picot in next ch 1 sp, *sc in next tr, sc, picot in next ch 1 sp*, repeat from asterisks 6 times, [sc in next sc, sc, picot in next ch 1 sp, **sc in next tr, sc, picot in next ch 1 sp**, repeat from ** 6 times], repeat from brackets around, join with sl st to beginning sc, fasten off.
Drawstrings-Make 2
Rnd. 1: leaving 4 inch tail, ch 151, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, being careful not to twist, fasten off leaving 4 inch tail.
Weave drawstring through ch 1 spaces at rnd. 16, pull 2 strands of tail through the end sl st of drawstring, tie to secure drawstring closed.
Starting at opposite side of bag, weave 2nd drawstring through ch 1 spaces on rnd. 16, secure as done with first drawstring.
Fringe-Make 2
Wrap double strand of thread 12 times around 4 inch cardboard square, cut in half. Attach tassel on secured end of drawstring, trim if necessary.
February 24, 2010 at 11:58 pm
It’s really nice! Thank you very much
February 25, 2010 at 8:07 am
My pleasure! Enjoy!
March 3, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for this pattern.
March 4, 2010 at 8:33 am
My pleasure! Enjoy! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you should have ay questions.
March 6, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Very nice! Many thanks.
March 7, 2010 at 8:07 am
My pleasure!
July 7, 2010 at 11:27 pm
It looks nice. I couldn’t follow the round 12, can you please explain it?
I started and got stuck up in this step…
July 8, 2010 at 6:57 am
Rnd. 12: tr, ch 1 in first sc (7 times), sc, ch 1 in center tr of next 7 tr group, * tr, ch 1 (7 times) in next sc, sc, ch 1 in center tr of next 7 tr group*, repeat from asterisks 14 times, join with sl st to beginning tr, ch 1, turn.
With this rnd….you want to work 7 tr with a ch 1 between each tr in each sc…………and a sc, ch 1 in the middle of each tr group. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any more assistance. Good luck!
Carol
November 29, 2010 at 11:13 pm
hai i have stared to do the bag but i couldnt follow the 16th step can u expplain
November 30, 2010 at 8:28 am
Rnd. 16: skip next sc, *tr, ch 1 in next sc, skip next 2 sc*, repeat from asterisks around, join to 4th ch of beginning ch 5, sl st to next ch 1 sp, ch 1, do not turn. 72-ch 1 spaces
This is where we make the openings for the drawstring, and reduce the base of the bag. You will want to tr, ch 1 in every 3rd sc……….hope this helps. Carol
May 19, 2011 at 10:25 pm
This is so pretty, but I can’t even get past rnd 5. The 64 dc from rnd 4 do not fit into what the next round calls for. I must be seriously counting wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :0) Thanks and thank you for sharing this beautiful piece!
May 20, 2011 at 7:26 am
You should have 64 dc on rnd. 4, then on rnd. 5………..the ch 3 counts as your first dc, then skip the next dc on rnd. 4……….in the next dc, you will need to work 3dc, ch1, 3 dc (this is the first shell), then skip the next dc. Continue around working a dc, skip a dc, shell, skip a dc. You should end up with 16 dc and 16 shells and 32 skipped dc. This will be the base for the rest of the purse. Hope this helps…..please feel free to contact me any time if you have any other questions.
Carol
June 30, 2011 at 11:36 am
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July 8, 2011 at 8:05 am
Thank you so much for this beautiful bag pattern ! it is really beautiful. Do you think I could translate it in French for my French readers ? Of course I will link it to your blog and send you a picture of my purse. Have a nice day !!!
July 9, 2011 at 10:44 am
Thank you so much! Of course, please feel free to translate! I’d love to see the picture and post it!
Carol
October 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm
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February 27, 2012 at 9:50 pm
This bag is adorable, and perfect for an upcoming wedding. I’m wondering if you could clarify the 18th round for me.
February 28, 2012 at 8:03 am
Rnd. 18: sc, ch 1 in first sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times) [here you are just following the pattern of rnd. 17, but you are adding a ch 1 sp between each stitch.....so you end up with sc, ch 1 in each sc and tr, ch1 in each tr],*sc, ch 1 in next sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times)*, repeat from asterisks around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn. 18-7 tr, ch 1 groups
Hope this helps.
May 16, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Love the bag wondering if you would explain rnd 16?
May 16, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Hi Heather:
Rnd. 16: skip next sc, *tr, ch 1 in next sc, skip next 2 sc*, repeat from asterisks around, join to 4th ch of beginning ch 5, sl st to next ch 1 sp, ch 1, do not turn. 72-ch 1 spaces
This rnd. will create the spaces for weaving the ties through…..once you ch 5 at the end of rnd. 15 (counts as first tr, ch 1 on rnd. 16), skip the next 2 sc on rnd. 15……..in the next sc, you want to make a tr and ch 1……skip the next 2 sc……
Hope this helps.
Carol
July 5, 2012 at 8:00 am
Pardon my ignorance, but when you say “ch 1 in next sc” or “ch 1 in next tr” what do you mean? How do you chain “in” something?. Thanks
July 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I’m not sure which rnd. you are referring to? The shells are made with a 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in a sc, and the “tr’s” are 7 tr’s in a sc and there is also a tr, ch 1 (7 times) in a sc.
July 26, 2012 at 10:26 am
This is deliciously beautiful, thank you for sharing!
July 26, 2012 at 10:47 am
Brenda: Thank you so much! It’s truly my pleasure.
July 26, 2012 at 11:31 am
Absolutely beautiful…are you Pinterest? I would love to save this so I can have the pattern later. I am definitely going to make this! Thanks so much for the pattern.
July 26, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Thank you so much. I’m not on Pinterest, but I am on Ravelry. I think you can pin it from there?
Carol
July 26, 2012 at 4:57 pm
My favorite color in size 10 is Monet. I carry it with Frosty or Peacock or Wood violet. Any of these combinations would look great for this drawstring bag.
July 26, 2012 at 6:38 pm
ooooooh……any of those colors would be beautiful……and adding beads would make it elegant!
August 25, 2012 at 8:17 am
Awesome! I like this pretty pattern. Many thanks for posting it!
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August 26, 2012 at 10:19 am
Thank you so much!
October 4, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Wondering if I am doing something wrong with the gauge. I checked it per the pattern and it was right, but the bag is -tiny-. When you say 14-16 in diameter is that flat or gathered? I have tried it twice and upped to a size D aluminum hook, same result. Any suggestions?
October 5, 2012 at 8:28 am
Flat…….the gauge really doesn’t matter too much. The bag when gathered is about 6-7″ tall……for something a bit larger, you could move up to a larger hook or perhaps a heavier thread, perhaps size 3……..
October 7, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Thank you!
October 8, 2012 at 7:25 am
Anytime!
December 12, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Hi, I’m having major trouble with this pattern. I started with what you have stated 2 strands #10 size c hook. I’ve completely started over using 2 different size hooks. I’ve checked gauge. Once I get past the first 3 double crochet rounds, it starts ruffling like crazy. Is it supposed to do that? I’m not even finished with the first round of 3 dc sc 3 dc shells and the only way it would lay flat is if I cut out 3 shells. Any ideas?
December 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm
It should look like a circle….almost like a doily….each row to rnd. 4 will increase the size of the circle. On rnd. 5, the shells begin…..working a shell in one dc and a dc in the next dc (this may cause some ruffling) but should not be a huge amount……the following rnds will actually correct it. The gauge really doesn’t matter all that much, so any hook you feel comfortable with will work. Hope this helps.
Carol
December 28, 2012 at 7:37 pm
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February 16, 2013 at 12:43 am
Hi, I’m having a problem with round 18, where it says “tr, ch 1 in next tr”,
In each previous row the shell (made up of 7 tr) is worked in the sc of the row before it, so the shell pattern is staggered from row to row. But this doesn’t seem to be the case with row 18. It looks like you’re putting one t6, ch 1 on top of each individual tr of the previous, rather than working the shell (consisting of tr, ch 1 seven times) in the sc from the previous row. That doesn’t seem to look right.
Do you by any chance have a photo of the bag opened up to show the last three rows clearly?
February 16, 2013 at 8:34 am
Rnd. 18: sc, ch 1 in first sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times), *sc, ch 1 in next sc, tr, ch 1 in next tr (7 times)*, repeat from asterisks around, join with sl st to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn. 18-7 tr, ch 1 groups
Thank you so much for your interest in this pattern. I’m afraid I don’t have a photo of the open bag. This rnd creates a “full ruffle” look when the bag is closed. Picots are created in the next rnd. If you prefer, you can skip the ch1(s) in rnd 18 and in rnd. 19, work your picots in the top of the tr(s), or you can omit the picots. The pattern is only a suggestion and can be easily adapted to suit your style. Most of all…..have fun with it. Happy Hookin’!
February 16, 2013 at 11:33 am
Thank you for your answer, but I still don’t understand what “tr, ch 1 in next tr” means. What do you mean by “next tr”?
I’m sorry to be so dense about this, but I can’t figure it out and I’ve only got two rows to go to finish the bag!
February 16, 2013 at 12:44 pm
No problem at all……instead of tr in each tr (7 times)………you need to tr and ch1 in each of the 7 trebles ……this will create a space between each treble……there will also be a ch1 with the sc(s). An easier way may be to ch1 after each treble and each sc around. Hope this helps a little.
March 9, 2013 at 10:43 am
This purse is very pretty. I have made in silver, gold, black and black & silver. I love the idea of beads. How would I put them on and where do you suggest I put them? Pearls on black would be beautiful.
Thanks for any suggestions.
March 11, 2013 at 8:33 am
Thank you so much. You’ve been busy! It would probably be easiest to add the beads in the center sc(s).
March 16, 2013 at 12:40 am
Hi, I am working on this bag up to Rnd 18, it also look a little bit funny.
Where it say * sc, ch1 in next sc, tr, ch1 in next tr ( 7 times )*
Is this asterisks work in each sc at Rnd 17 ?? Is it correct ?
I have a picture of what I have done BUT I do not know how to include with this post.
Maybe you can enlighten us on the right way to this pattern so that we all can benefit and complete to do this beautiful bag.
Thanks
Linda
March 16, 2013 at 8:14 am
Hi Linda, thank you for your interest…..on rnd. 17-first, *sc, ch1 in the next sc……..then you want to work a tr, ch1 in each of the next 7 tr(s)*…..this is workded around and will increase the size of the circle. Hope this helps. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Carol
March 20, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Thank you for your reply. I have finished my draw string bag. Real cute. Thanks for the pattern. I wish I can post for you all to see but I do not know how to do this.
Linda
March 21, 2013 at 7:01 am
My pleasure! So glad it worked out for you!
April 8, 2013 at 8:35 am
I have maaany questions regarding this pattern, as it has left me very frustrated, but I’ll start with this one: What do you mean when you say at the beginning of a row “sc in same st”? Which same st? The one you sl st in to close the row, the fist st on the prev row, or the first st on the chain you made at the closing of the last row? I have no idea.
April 8, 2013 at 8:54 am
Also, I read you explanation of row 5 in the comments. It differs from the one in the instructions, where you say “3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in NEXT dc”. In the comments I think you say the second 3dcs should be in the same dc. I decided to follow the official instructions, and ended up with only 13 shells, or whatever they are. I’ve never given up on a pattern before, but I think I’ll have to on this one, if there’s so much confusion this early on. I guess I’m too stupid to figure it out. I saved up my one skein of shiny quality yarn for this bag, but it’s all puffy now from how many times I’ve had to unravel it
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April 9, 2013 at 11:14 am
For this, you want to sc in the joining stitch. This will be the first stitch of the rnd.
April 9, 2013 at 11:19 am
As long as you have 64 dc at the end of rnd. 4, it should work out to 16 shells on rnd. 5……every other dc should have a dc, or a shell……the first ch3 counts as a dc, then skip the next dc on rnd. 4 and work the 3dc, ch1, 3dc in the next dc, then skip the next dc……hope this helps.