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DIY Crochet Drawstring Bag – Strawberry Stitch Tutorial

 Here’s a detailed, step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to crochet a Drawstring Bag using the Strawberry Stitch. This is a fun, textured stitch that looks like tiny strawberries and is perfect for cute, handmade accessories.

🍓 DIY Crochet Drawstring Bag – Strawberry Stitch Tutorial

🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate

Requires basic crochet knowledge: chains, single crochet, double crochet, puff stitch.

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors:
    • Green (for leaves)
    • Red or Pink (for strawberries)
  • Crochet hook (Size 4.0 mm / G-6 recommended)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Drawstring cord or crochet a chain cord

✨ Stitches Used

  • Ch = Chain
  • Sl St = Slip Stitch
  • Sc = Single Crochet
  • Dc = Double Crochet
  • Puff Stitch (Strawberry stitch): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop – repeat 4 times (9 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops.

📏 Finished Size (Approx.)

  • Height: 6-8 inches
  • Width: 5-6 inches
  • You can increase or decrease the size by adjusting the starting chain and number of rows.

🪡 Instructions

Step 1: Start the Base (Bottom Circle)

  1. With green yarn, make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as dc), work 12 dc into ring, join with sl st. (12)
  3. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join. (24)
  4. Round 3: 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, repeat around, join. (36)
  5. Continue increasing if you want a wider base. Stop once the base is the desired size.

Step 2: Form the Body of the Bag

  1. Ch 1, work sc in back loops only around to form a ridge. This marks the base edge.
  2. Switch to red or pink yarn for strawberries.

Step 3: Crochet the Strawberry Stitch

  1. Row 1: (Sc in next st, skip 1 st, puff stitch in next st), repeat around. Join with sl st.
  2. Row 2: Sc in each st around (you may need to adjust the stitch count so puff stitches are offset each row).
  3. Row 3+: Alternate puff stitch rows and sc rows, stacking the strawberries between each other.
    Repeat until the bag reaches your desired height.

✅ Tip: Strawberry puff stitches are usually made every other stitch, and the single crochet row helps them pop out.

Step 4: Add Green Leaves

  1. Once you’re done with strawberry rows, switch back to green yarn.
  2. Optional: Work a decorative leaf row by doing shell stitches:
    • (Sc, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st) – repeat around.
  3. Finish off with 1 round of sc to neaten the top edge.

Step 5: Create Drawstring Holes

  1. Ch 1, sc in 3 stitches, ch 1, skip 1, repeat around.
  2. Next round: sc in each stitch and chain space.

Step 6: Make the Drawstring Cord

Option A: Crochet a long chain (approx. 60–80 chains), then sc or sl st back through.
Option B: Use i-cord or a store-bought drawstring.

  • Weave through the holes made in Step 5.
  • Tie a knot at each end to secure.

Step 7: Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
  • Optionally add beads or small crocheted leaves to the ends of the drawstring.

🎉 Done! You Now Have a Super Cute Strawberry Stitch Drawstring Bag!

Perfect for:

  • Storing small items
  • A cute summer accessory
  • Gifting!

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