How to Crochet Sunflower Drawstring Pouch for Summer & Fall
Whether it’s summer shine or first autumn breeze, a sunflower bag will certainly make the day! So, follow through with this stitch-by-stitch tutorial to crochet a large but so easy sunflower drawstring pouch with oh-so cute crocheted sunflowers at the ends of double strings. The main pattern for crocheting this flower pouch is super easy, basic, and works fast. You can finish this pouch within just an hour, thanks to the on-screen instructions available.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this sunflower string pouch for beginners, continue reading this post till the end. It is worth crocheting as a gift!
About the Designer: The designer behind this sunflower drawstring pouch bag is @vickyhandmade – she has a particular interest on bags and accessories. The videos are step-by-step guides that break down the process, including explanations of materials and common crochet abbreviations. From hairclips with fun themes, scrunchie and keychains, you’ll love her library.
Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Sunflower Drawstring Pouch Bag Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner. You will create the body of the sunflower drawstring bag using the foundation chains and double crochet stitches. Following this, it shows how to make the long green drawstring and the sunflower decorations, using single crochet and increasing stitches to form the round shape. You will also skip the chains for the drawstring holes. The final section of the video guides viewers on how to assemble all the pieces by weaving the drawstring and sewing the sunflowers onto the ends, resulting in a completed pouch.
Tutorial Timing: 21 Minutes Only (perfect for learning how to create the drawstring holes, crocheting teh basic body for a drawstring bag. You will also learn how to crochet quick sunflower without sewing.)
Personalization Tips: You can also turn this crochet drawstring bag into a daisy flower bag using the white yarn for the main body, yellow for the pumpkin center, and light green for the strings. Retain the double string closure for extra security.
Pattern Type: On-screen written instructions are available if you love written instructions, thanks to their ease of following.
Supplies Needed
Gather the following crochet supplies that the tutor suggested for crocheting this sunflower drawstring pouch:
- 3.5 mm hook
- 4 ply milk cotton yarn: The tutor uses three colors: yellow for the main body of the bag, brown for the center of the sunflower, and green for the drawstring and leaves. “4 ply” refers to the thickness of the yarn by the number of threads twisted to create the yarn.
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Techniques Needed
You will need the following stitches and techniques to crochet the sunflower drawstring pouch bag. To make yourself familiar with the abbreviations and stitches to read the pattern, make sure to check this cheat list:
- ch (chain): Make a slip knot and place it on the hook. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook.
- sc (single crochet): Insert your hook into the next stitch and yarn over, pulling a loop through. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook.
- dc (double crochet): Yarn over before inserting your hook into the stitch, then pull a loop through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
- inc (increase): To increase, make two stitches into the same stitch. The video’s definition specifies making two single crochets into a single stitch to widen the fabric.
- sl st (slip stitch): Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the loop already on your hook.
How is it done?
Create the main body of the bag by crocheting a series of double crochets. Next, the video shows how to make the green drawstring and the sunflower decorations. Finally, the video demonstrates how to assemble the bag by weaving the drawstring and sewing the sunflowers to the ends of the drawstring.
The final result is a complete sunflower drawstring pouch bag. 19 stitches, and a chain of two is made to start new rounds of double crochet. A longer chain of 70 stitches is created to form the drawstring
Complete Video Guide
Questions You May Ask
How do I adjust the size of the pouch?
Change the starting chain count for width and add more rounds for height. You can make it small for coins or larger for cosmetics or gifts.
How is the sunflower design made?
Surface crochet: Add petals and center directly onto the pouch
Appliqué: Crochet a sunflower separately and sew it on
Granny-style rounds: Integrate the flower as part of the pouch’s circular base