Drawstring Netted Pouch

Drawstring Netted Pouch by KnitcroAddict

Project Overview

This crochet pattern creates a practical drawstring netted pouch, designed by KnitcroAddict as a beginner-friendly project. The finished pouch measures 16.94 inches in circumference and 10 inches tall, making it suitable for storing small items, notions, or accessories. The netted construction provides visibility of contents while maintaining a secure drawstring closure.

What Is Being Made

A cylindrical drawstring pouch with an open netted stitch pattern. The pouch features a solid foundation worked in half double crochet, transitioning to an airy netted design in the upper portion. The drawstring closure allows the pouch to gather at the top, making it functional for organizing and carrying small items.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The construction begins with a foundation chain worked in the round, establishing the base circumference. Subsequent rounds build vertically using consistent stitch placement and slip stitches to join rounds. The pattern introduces an open mesh or netted stitch pattern created by alternating double crochet stitches with chain spaces, which creates the characteristic open texture in the upper portion of the pouch.

Stitches and Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sp = space
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat
• picot = chain 3, slip stitch into the back bump of the first chain
• rs = right side
• ws = wrong side

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern requires 120 yards of DK weight (#3 light weight) yarn. The designer used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend, which provides a soft, breathable fabric ideal for a utility pouch. A 5 mm crochet hook is required. Additional materials include scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Measurements

The pattern provides two gauge measurements for reference: 16 half double crochet stitches by 10 rows equals 4 inches, and 17 stitches (combining double crochet and chain) by 7 rows equals 4 inches. The finished pouch dimensions are 16.94 inches in circumference and 10 inches in height.

Pattern Structure

The pouch is constructed in continuous rounds. Round 1 establishes the foundation with a chain of 37 stitches, worked into a circle with half double crochet, creating a total of 72 stitches. Rounds 2 through 5 maintain the stitch count with consistent half double crochet stitches around. Round 6 introduces the netted stitch pattern by creating chain spaces between double crochet stitches, which reduces visual density and creates the open mesh effect characteristic of the pouch's upper section.

Difficulty Level

Classified as a beginner project, this pattern is accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The techniques employed—chain, half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch—are foundational skills. The repetitive nature of working in rounds and the straightforward stitch sequences make this an ideal project for building consistency and confidence in basic crochet construction.