Easy Crochet Tomato Drawstring Pouch Bag Pattern

The Crochet Tomato Drawstring Pouch Bag is a delightful and playful accessory that adds a touch of charm to your daily essentials. Its vibrant red body, topped with a green leafy drawstring, mimics the look of a ripe tomato, making it both practical and visually appealing.

Materials and Key Techniques

Materials:

Red Yarn, Green Yarn
Crochet hook (size suitable for your yarn)
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Key Crochet Techniques:

Magic ring
Single crochet (sc)
Double crochet (dc)
Increase (inc)
Slip stitch (sl st)

Uses and Shape

This adorable bag is perfect for storing small items like coins, jewelry, or cosmetics. Shaped like a tomato, it has a round structure that closes securely with a leafy green drawstring, ensuring your items are safe and adding a whimsical touch to your storage solutions.

Detailed Pattern

Step 1: Start the Base

Create a magic ring using the red yarn.

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring, then pull tight to close.

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).

Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around (18 sts).

Rounds 4-10: Continue increasing evenly each round until the base reaches the desired size.

Step 2: Build the Body

Rounds 11-20: Work even (one sc in each stitch) to build up the sides.

Step 3: Create the Drawstring Rounds

Round 21: 1 sc, ch 1, skip 1 stitch repeat around. This will create the holes for the drawstring.
Round 22: Work 1 sc in each stitch and chain space around.

Step 4: Add the Leaves and Drawstring

Using green yarn, create the drawstring by chaining a length sufficient to go around the pouch’s top plus extra for tying.
Thread the chain through the holes created in Round 21.

Make small leaves by chaining 10, then sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc into the chain, and attach to the top evenly.

Conclusion

Creating a Crochet Tomato Drawstring Pouch Bag is a fun and straightforward project perfect for beginners. With its vibrant design and practical use, it’s a wonderful way to enhance your crochet skills while making something cute and functional. Gather your materials, follow the steps, and enjoy your hand-made creation!