Hi there! Today, I’m sharing a great free drawstring crochet bag pattern in the beautiful star stitch! These crochet bags are versatile and achieve a different result based on they type of yarn that you choose which lets your own creativity and style shine!

What type of yarn is best for this crochet bag pattern?

The yarn choice is going to depend on the function that you want this bag to have. The rainbow version was made with a softer, silkier sport (size 3) yarn. I have a spare ball of yarn in there to hold it upright, but this won’t hold it’s shape on its own.

The most functional bag I made is this version with t-shirt style yarn or more of a home dec style. It is very sturdy and holds it’s shape on whether items are in there or not. I used macrame rope for the drawstring which makes this extra functional as well.

This worsted weight version is also very functional. It holds it’s shape well and will be a great options since many crocheters keep this style of yarn in your stash so you wont have to run out to the store to find something that will work to get started right away! This is one of those self striping yarns that make it looks really fun without having to change your colors.

The Star Stitch

Have you ever made the star stitch before? I have an entire video and post on how to crochet the star stitch on if you need a refresher or want to try it out before committing to this project.

Interested in some other great crochet projects? Here are some other free crochet tutorials!

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Yield: 1 bag

Drawstring Crochet Bag Pattern - Star Stitch

This is a free pattern for this drawstring crochet bag pattern with the star stitch using worsted weight yarn. See notes section for details on different yarn options. Pattern is written in American crochet terminology. See notes for UK terms.

hdc- half double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

sts - stitches

dc - double crochet

ch - chain

Active Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Estimated Cost 8

Materials

240 yards of worsted weight yarn
optional: twine, cord, ribbon for the tie. You can also make a crochet one.

Tools

Crochet hook (corresponds to yarn)
tapestry needle/ yarn needle
small scissors

Instructions

Begin with a magic ring
10 hdc in the center of the ring. sl st to first stitch from the round and ch 1. (10 sts).
2 hdc in each stitch going all the way around. sl st to first stitch from the round and ch 1 (20 sts).
2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch and repeat. sl st to first stitch from the round and ch 1 (30 sts).
2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches and repeat. sl st to first stitch from the round and ch 1 (40 sts).
2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches and repeat. sl st to first stitch from the round and ch 1 (50 sts).
2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches and repeat. sl st to first stitch from the round (60 sts).
Begin star stitch. Ch 2. Insert hook in first chain and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop (3 loops). Insert hook in first stitch and pull up loop (4 loops). Insert hook in 2nd stitch and pull up a loop (5 loops). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. ch 1.
Insert hook into the ch 1 space we just made (center of the star). Insert hook in last stitch used by previous star (3 loops). Insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops), Insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop (5 loops). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops ch 1.
Repeat step 9 all the way around. When you reach the end you should have no remaining stitches. slip stitch to first stitch from the round.
Chain 2, turn work and place 2 hdc in each ch 1 space (the center of the star) all the way around. 1 hdc in last stitch. slip stitch to the first stitch from the round. (first round of starts complete).
Turn work, ch 2. Insert hook in first chain and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop (3 loops). Insert hook in 2nd stitch and pull up loop (4 loops). Insert hook in 3rd stitch and pull up a loop (5 loops). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. ch 1.
Chain 2, turn work and place 2 hdc in each ch 1 space (the center of the star) all the way around. 1 hdc in last stitch. slip stitch to the first stitch from the round.
Repeat steps 12 and 13 to create 9 total rounds of stars (18 total rounds).
After 9 rounds of stars, create 1 round of dc. dc in each stitch going all the way around. slip stitch and repeat another 2 rounds of stars.
Fasten off and weave in tails.
Create crochet tie. Crochet a chain long enough to go around your bag 1.5 times. hdc in 2nd chain from hook all the way down the chain. fasten off and weave in tails.
Thread the tie along the dc round of the bag. Go over an under 2 dcs at time.
Your crochet bag is complete!