Knitted Drawstring Bag

Knitted drawstring bags are not only adorable but also incredibly practical! These charming little bags are perfect for carrying your little essentials. A knitted drawstring bag is the perfect accessory to hold your coins, keys, and other small items. So why not treat yourself to a knitted drawstring bag and add a pop of charm to your everyday adventures!

Difficulty Level: Easy

Finished Measurements: About 8 1/2 inches around x 5 3/4 inches tall.

Yarn: Universal Yarn Uptown DK (100% Acrylic; 273 yds; 100 g; yarn weight category: DK/3/light): 1 skein each of #101 White and #113 Root.

Knitting Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) 40 inch circulars and/or US size 6 double pointed needles (DPNs).

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 24 sts x 33 rnds = About 4 inches in stockinette.

Bag

Leaving a long tail for sewing, CO 50 sts and divide in half to work with long circulars in magic loop method, or divide into quarter to use DPNs. Join to work in the round.

Work in stockinette st for 36 rnds.

Drawstring holes rnd: *K3, yo, k2tog, repeat from * around.

Work 10 more rnds in stockinette st.

Bind off. Weave in ends.

Drawstring

With DPNs, CO 3 sts.

Rnd 1: Slide all 3 sts to the right end of the left needle, k3, do not turn work.

Repeat Rnd 1 until piece measure 12 inches in length. K3tog and fasten off last st.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and long beginning tail, turn bag WS out and sew through both layers across bottom edge to seam.

Weave in all ends.

Turn bag RS out, using a crochet hook, pull drawstring back and forth through holes of drawstring rnd starting just left of center on one side and coming out just right of center.