The geoprint drawstring crochet bag is one of my favourite patterns. It reminds me of tribal colours and prints, and in this tutorial I am going to guide you through how to make it.
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*this pattern was previously published under loopinglymade.com, then craft-her.com. This is an updated pattern and its new home.
Tapestry Crochet is such a beautiful technique for experimenting with colour. As a designer who struggles with the right colour combos, it gives me a bird’s eye view of what a project could look like when I create a chart. So far, I have designed this bag in four different colour schemes and they have all turned out quite lovely. I have attached two colour schemes for you to use, but feel free to make your own colour combos.
First things first, if you do not know how to do the tapestry crochet technique, I have a full tutorial to guide you through it, and it shows you how to use the three major basic crochet stitches. So, start your tapestry crochet journey here.
How to Customise the GeoPrint Drawstring Crochet Bag
As much as possible, I like to create designs that can be customised easily. The geoprint drawstring bag is no different. So, if you are looking to customise this tapestry crochet bag, see the notes below:
- To make a larger size using this patternand without disrupting the sequence, the bottom of the bag should be in multiples of 6 ending in an even number and divisible by 6 without a remainder.
- To make a smaller version, use a lighter yarn weight like DK and a smaller hook as well; as seen in the grey, yellow and purple size.
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GEOPRINT DRAWSTRING CROCHET BAG- FREE TAPESTRY CROCHET PATTERN
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Dimensions:
- bottom– 4.5” across
- body- 6.5” across
- height- 6.3”
Materials:
- This pattern uses Scheepjes river washed xl in 3 colours (3 balls), blend of 70% cotton and 30% acrylic yarn; 75mtrs per ball. Substitute with Scheepjes stone washed xl
- 4.5mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch markers
Stitches/Abbreviation:
- SC- single crochet
- DC- double crochet
- ST- stitch
- CH- chain
- BLO- back loop only
- GR- green
- OR- orange
- PEA- peach
Notes:
- Yarn is referred to by colour, so you will see GR (green) or OR (orange) in the pattern
- The Pattern uses U.S terms
- Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches
- Do not break yarn at any point, just carry it up as you progress
- On rounds that use 2 colours, remember to carry the yarn along
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PATTERN
Bottom of Bag- with GR
Round 1: form magic ring. SC 6 in ring. Join to 1st SC
Round 2: Ch 1, 2SC in each stitch around. Join to 1st SC- 12
Round 3: Ch 1, *SC in 1st st, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st SC- 18
Round 4: Ch 1, *2SC in next st, SC in 2. Repeat from * around, make last SC in Sl St. Join to 1st SC- 24
Round 5: Ch 1, *SC in 3, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st SC- 30
Round 6: Ch 1, *2SC in next st, SC in 4. Repeat from * around, make last SC in Sl St. join to 1st SC- 36
Round 7: Ch 1, *SC in 5, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st SC- 42
Round 8: Ch 1, *2SC in next st, SC in 6. Repeat from * around, make last SC in Sl St. join to 1st SC- 48
Round 9: Ch 1, *SC in 7, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st SC- 54
Round 10: Ch 1, *2SC in next st, SC in 8. Repeat from * around, make last st in Sl St. join to 1st SC- 60
Body of bag– see chart here
Round 11: (in BLO) with GR, Ch 2, *DC in 3 sts, SC in 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st DC
Round 12: with PEA, Ch 2, *SC in 3 sts, DC in 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st SC
Round 13: with OR, Ch 2, DC in 5 sts, GR, DC in 1 st. *OR, DC in 5, with GR DC in 1. Repeat from * around. End with GR, DC in last st. Join to1st DC
Round 14: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 1 st., *OR, DC in 3, GR, DC in 3. Repeat from * around, end with GR, DC in last 2. Join to 1st DC
Round 15: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 2; *OR, DC in 1, GR, DC in 5. Repeat from * around, end with GR, DC in last 3 sts. Join to 1st DC
Round 16: with PEA, repeat Round 12
Round 17: with OR, repeat Round 11 but not in the BLO, work under both loops.
Round 18: with GR, Ch 2, *DC in 1 st., PEA, DC in 5 sts. with *GR, DC in 1 sts, PEA, DC in 5 sts. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st DC
Round 19: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 2 sts, PEA, DC in 3 sts, with *GR, DC in 3 sts, PEA, DC in 3 sts. Repeat from * around, end with GR, DC in last st. Join to 1st DC
Round 20: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 3 sts; PEA, DC in 1 st; *GR, DC in 5 sts, PEA, DC in 1 st., Repeat from * around, end with GR, DC in last 2 sts. Join to 1st DC
Round 21: repeat Round 19
Round 22: repeat Round 18
Round 23: with OR, repeat Round 12
Round 24: with PEA, repeat Round 11
Round 25: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 4 sts, OR, DC in 1, with *GR, DC in 5 sts, OR, DC in 1 st. Repeat from * around, end with GR, DC in last st. Join to 1st DC
Round 26: with GR, Ch 2, DC in 3 sts, OR, DC in 3 sts. with *GR, DC in 3 sts, OR, DC in 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st DC
Round 27: with OR, Ch 2, DC in 1 st, GR, DC in 1 st. with *OR, DC in 5 sts., GR, DC in 1 st. Repeat from * around, end with OR, DC in 4 sts. Join to 1st DC
Note: The next round is where the string will go through
Round 28: with PEA, Ch 1, SC in 3, DC in 3, *SC in 1, Ch 1, skp 1 st, SC in next; DC in 3, SC in 1, Ch1, skp next st, SC in next; DC in 1, Ch 1, skp next st, DC in next; SC in 1, Ch 1, skp next st, SC in next; DC in 3, SC in 1, Ch 1, skp next st, SC in next*; DC in 3, SC in 3, DC in 3. Repeat from ** around, end with DC in 3
Round 29: with GR, Ch 2, *DC in 3 sts, SC in 3 sts (including in the chain 1 spaces). Repeat from * around. Join to 1st DC.
The Drawstring and Handle:
Note: when putting the drawstring, pass through only the spaces between the Single Crochets. Then sew on the handle through the spaces between the Double Crochets
Ch desired number, here, 65 then Slip stitch in the back ridge across. Break yarn, weave in tails.
Repeat for the handle. Sew it on and weave in all tails.
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