This Basketweave Drawstring Bag is so cute! You will love making it as it only takes 13 yards of yarn and a J hook. The basketweave stitch is easy and fun and full of texture. The Basketweave Drawstring Bag measures 7 1/2″ high and 7 1/2″ across – a nice size for carrying small items, storing important things or packing small items for a trip.
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Materials:
13 yds Vanna’s Choice Purple Print yarn (discontinued) or other #4 worsted weight
Hook Size J /6 mm
Tapestry needle
Size: 7 ½” x 7 ½”
Gauge: 1 fpdc and 1bpdc = 2”
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
blo – back loop only
bpdc – back post double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st or sts – stitch(es)
Notes:
- BLO (back loop only) is used in Round 5 only
- Ch 2 at the beginning of round is counted as a stitch
- Some crocheters like a ch 3 at the beginning of a dc round/row. I prefer a ch 2. Your choice.
Special stitches: (click here for a video of front and back post stitches)
Front post double crochet – yarn over (yo) and insert your hook from front to back between the posts of the first and second double crochet of the row below, and then from back to front again between the posts of the second and third stitches.
Yarn over and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have 3 loops on the hook. yarn over and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, twice.
Back post double crochet – Yarn over (yo) and insert your hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second double crochet in the row below, and then from front to back again between the posts of the second and third stitches.
Yarn over and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, twice.
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Basketweave Drawstring Bag Pattern
Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to join. Ch 2, 11 dc in circle. Join with sl st to ch 2. Do not turn at the end of the round. (12)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st. 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to ch 2. (24)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * * to beginning and ending with 2 dc in last st. Join with sl st to ch 2. (36).
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 2 st* Repeat from * * to last st, dc in last stitch. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 5: This round ONLY, work in back loop of stitch. Ch 2, dc in blo of each dc around. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Note: Rows 1-5 are the bottom of the bag. The next rows form the sides of the bag.
Round 6: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 7: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 8: Ch 2, bpdc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, bpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 9: Ch 2, bpdc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, bpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 10: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 11: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 12: Ch 2, bpdc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, bpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 13: Ch 2, bpdc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, bpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 14: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 15: Ch 2, fpdc in next 2 sts, *bpdc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *around. Ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to ch 2. (48)
Round 16: ch 2, *hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st* Repeat * * in to end. Join with sl st to ch 2.
Round 17: *ch 3, sl st in ch 1 space, ch 3, sl st in hdc* Repeat * * around. Join with sl st to ch 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cord
Ch 100, sl st in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch to end. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Weave cord through every other chain space in round 16
Add fringe or poms, if desired
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If you like this bag, you may like the Easy Small Pouch, too.
Post pics of your finished Basketweave Drawstring Bag – I’d love to see them!
Have a great day and take care,
Kathy
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