Cosmetics Drawstring Bag

This cosmetic drawstring bag can be made in an evening and is made with Speed Cro Sheen. You could make it with sport weight yarn as well if you do not have any Speed Cro Sheen.

Materials Needed
Size 3 crochet cotton or Speed Cro Sheen in ecru
Size 0 steel crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 3thread or 2mm
Gauge: 6dc = 1"
Finished Size: 5.5"x6"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch5. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. 15dc in ring. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. Ch2. Sk 1 dc. *2dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 1 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (2tr in skipped dc behind ch2 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep bet ()once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. Ch2. Sk 1 st. *2dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 1 st. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (2tr in skipped st behind ch2 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 6: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (Tr in each of the next 2 skipped sts behind ch2 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 8: Rep rnd 6.
RND 9: Rep rnd 7.
RND 10: Rep rnd 6.
RND 11: Rep rnd 7.
RND 12: Rep rnd 6.
RND 13: Rep rnd 7.

RND 14: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (Ch4. slst to 4th ch from hook. Sk 2 sts.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 15: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (Tr in each of the skipped sts behind picot.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 16: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 17: Ch3. Dc in next dc. (Tr in each of the skipped sts behind ch2 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 18: Rep rnd 16.

RND 19: Ch1. Sc in next st. 2sc in next ch2 sp. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Finishing Drawstrings.: Make 2 chs 80 sts long. Weave chains through round 18 each one going the opposite way. Tie ends together and trim close. You can put a dab of fabric glue to lock the knot in place if desired.

All items in our online shop ship free within the US only. I currently offer U.S. shipping only and it is from rural Maine. Delivery can vary from 2–14 days depending on your distance from Maine. Expedited shipping is not available.

Please note: I am now selling all of my paper bead making tools and other items from this web site using Paypal payments.

I have removed all of my paper bead making tools from Amazon. My Kindle crochet pattern books and paper template paperback books continue to be available on Amazon, as they are printed and fulfilled directly by Amazon. A limited number of paper bead making tools remain available on Etsy but I am not linking to those tools from this site.

Random Quick Tip!

Coasters
If you are crocheting a coaster that has two layers and is made out of thread, you might want to put a plastic liner between the layers to make the coaster stable. Just cut a plastic lid into the shape you need, tuck it inside your crocheted coaster before you close it up all the way. You can also use those foam trays for this purpose. But the plastic ones are washable forever.