Beaded Mini Drawstring Pouch

Beaded Mini Drawstring Pouch by Rose Obom

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from independent designer Rose Obom creates a mini drawstring pouch—a small, decorative accessory perfect for storing jewelry, coins, or other precious items. The finished piece combines functional design with decorative beading for an elegant finished look.

What You'll Make

The Beaded Mini Drawstring Pouch is a compact crocheted bag featuring an integrated drawstring closure. The pouch is worked in the round to create a seamless, finished construction. Decorative beads are strategically incorporated into the fabric during the crocheting process, adding visual interest and a polished appearance to this beginner-friendly project.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Working in the round: The entire pattern is constructed by working in continuous rounds rather than in rows
• Spiral rounds: Rounds 1 through 6 are worked in spiral formation, requiring a stitch marker to be placed in the last stitch of each round to track progress
• Beading technique: Beads are dropped into stitches during the crocheting process, integrating them seamlessly into the fabric as you work
• Drawstring construction: The pattern includes instructions for creating a functional drawstring closure

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• Single crochet (SC): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern
• Chain (CH): Used for foundation and shaping; chains at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches in this pattern
• Beaded single crochet: Single crochet stitches worked with beads dropped into specific stitches to create decorative detail

Materials Required

This pattern is designed to work with 4-ply and sport weight yarn, making it an excellent choice for creating a delicate, refined finished pouch. You will need an appropriately sized crochet hook for your chosen yarn weight, a stitch marker to track rounds, and decorative beads suitable for threading onto yarn. The pattern instructions specify the beading method: work single crochet in five stitches, drop a bead into the next stitch, then single crochet in the following stitch to secure the bead in place.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner difficulty pattern, the Beaded Mini Drawstring Pouch is accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques and clear instructions, making it an ideal project for building confidence with basic stitches and introducing beading techniques in a straightforward way.

Pattern Notes

Important construction notes for this pattern include: chain stitches at the beginning of rounds do not count as working stitches, so you will start subsequent rounds in the same stitch where you joined the previous round. A stitch marker should be placed in the last stitch of each spiral round to clearly mark where each round ends. The beading instruction format specifies the exact placement—for example, "SC in 5, bead, SC" means to single crochet in five stitches, drop a bead in the next stitch, then single crochet in the following stitch.

About the Designer

This pattern is created by Rose Obom through LoopinglyMade. The designer supports charitable giving, with 10% of all pattern sales donated to worthy causes. Crafters are welcome to sell finished items made from LoopinglyMade patterns, with the request that the pattern source be credited. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF for immediate access.