What should I make first?
Find a project that lets your practice the same kind of stitch over and over. Repetition will help you get really good at one stitch, and help you practice holding the yarn with constant tension. Many people start with scarves or dishcloths, but what most people do not know is that you can make a purse or poncho just as easily. Find a pattern that is labeled beginner. If you want to make something wearable, make it something that does not have to fit precisely. Here is a FREE CROCHET PATTERN for a Beginner Drawstring Bag Pattern that is great for the crocheter doing their very first project.
Find a project that lets your practice the same kind of stitch over and over. Repetition will help you get really good at one stitch, and help you practice holding the yarn with constant tension. Many people start with scarves or dishcloths, but what most people do not know is that you can make a purse or poncho just as easily. Find a pattern that is labeled beginner. If you want to make something wearable, make it something that does not have to fit precisely. Here is a FREE CROCHET PATTERN for a Beginner Drawstring Bag Pattern that is great for the crocheter doing their very first project.
Drawstring Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Drawstring Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Designed by Maggie Weldon
Beginner Skill
Size: 5” tall x 3 ½” wide
Materials:Worsted Weight Yarn; Hot Pink (MC) – 32 yds (26 meters) White (CC) – 3 yds (3 meters)
Yarn Needle. TLC® Cotton Plus was used for our model.
Gauge: 6 dc & 7 rows = 2” (5 cm)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Abbreviations: ch=chain, CC=contrasting color, lp(s)=loop(s), MC=main color, sc=single crochet(s), sl st(es)=slip stitch(es), st(s)=stitch(es), rep=repeat, yo=yarn over
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
Directions
Row 1 (right side):Leaving long end on starting ch, with MC, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (12 sc)
Rows 2-36:Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. (12 sc)
At the end of Row 36, finish off leaving long end.
Rows 2-36:Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. (12 sc)
At the end of Row 36, finish off leaving long end.
Bag Assembly
Fold bag in half with right sides facing each other, matching Row 1 with Row 36. Using long ends and Yarn Needle, sew sides of rows together. The fold should at the bottom of the Bag, and the top of the Bag will be open.
Fold bag in half with right sides facing each other, matching Row 1 with Row 36. Using long ends and Yarn Needle, sew sides of rows together. The fold should at the bottom of the Bag, and the top of the Bag will be open.
Edging
Rnd 1:With right side of bag facing, join MC with a sc to first sc of Row 36, (ch 2, sc in next sc) across; working in unused lps of starting ch, (ch 2, sc in next lp) across, ch 1; join with a sc to first sc to form last ch-2 sp. (24 ch-2 sps)
Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp) around, ch 1; join with a sc to first sc to form last ch-2 sp. (24 ch-2 sps)
At the end of Rnd 4, finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 1:With right side of bag facing, join MC with a sc to first sc of Row 36, (ch 2, sc in next sc) across; working in unused lps of starting ch, (ch 2, sc in next lp) across, ch 1; join with a sc to first sc to form last ch-2 sp. (24 ch-2 sps)
Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp) around, ch 1; join with a sc to first sc to form last ch-2 sp. (24 ch-2 sps)
At the end of Rnd 4, finish off and weave in ends.
Tie: With CC, ch 50. Finish off.
Finishing: Weave Tie through ch sps of Edging Rnd 1.
Copyright 2007 by Maggie Weldon
For more FREE CROCHET PATTERNS visit MaggiesCrochet.com.
Copyright 2007 by Maggie Weldon
For more FREE CROCHET PATTERNS visit MaggiesCrochet.com.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Yarn Mouse // Jul 28, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Maggie!!! I’m so thrilled that you’ve decided to write a blog! I’ll be catching up on the first few entries and add it to my list of daily web sites to visit!
Yay!
2 Virginia // Jul 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Could you put your Free Patterns in PDF form, so that they can be easily saved to computer?
3 Bobbie Lynn // Jul 29, 2008 at 3:50 pm
This is a very cute beginner’s pattern, thanks for sharing it with us…& I love the new blog site..it’s great..
4 maggie // Jul 31, 2008 at 7:03 am
Virginia - We are working on putting more free patterns up and they will be in PDF.
Bobbie & Yarn Mouse - I’m glad you like the new MaggieWeldon.com Blog and free crochet pattern.
Maggie Weldon - MaggiesCrochet.com
5 stephany // Aug 1, 2008 at 7:46 am
I would like some patterns for Christmas esp. ornaments- I like to give the teachers the ornaments for they treasure them. My older sons are in college and the money is not as free as it was with the older sons. Is there any way I could go back and see your first free pattern?
I like your idea of free patterns but what is a blog and can you download only 1 pattern at a time.
6 Lajuana // Oct 29, 2008 at 6:21 am
Good post.
7 margie casabar roldan // Dec 13, 2008 at 9:15 pm
thanks for the free pattern.I’ll begin doing this one for my give away to my friends ,officemates and relatives next year.I usually make several pieces and give them as souveneirs or gifts .They appreciate this kind of token because it’s a”LABOR OF LOVE”.hOW i wish more new and beautiful patterns like this from you.Thanks a lot .More Power !!!!
8 Cheyenne // Dec 16, 2008 at 7:15 pm
i am 14 years old i love the way you make your steps so much easier looking than other people.
That bag came out so pretty….
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