Heart-Shaped Drawstring Gift Bag Crochet Tutorial

Introduction

Create a charming drawstring gift bag in the shape of a heart using the art of crochet. This unique and thoughtful gift bag is perfect for presenting small gifts to loved ones on special occasions. The drawstring closure adds a touch of elegance and allows for easy opening and closing of the bag.

You can customize the size and color of the bag to suit the recipient's preferences, making it a truly personalized gift. The heart shape adds a romantic touch to the gift bag, making it ideal for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any other occasion where you want to show someone you care. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this project is sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient.

Materials Needed

The gift bag and the little heart application are very easy to make.
The pattern uses only basic crochet stitches - double crochet stitches and chains.
The pattern was made with:
Drops Safran, 100% cotton, 5ply/sport, 50g = 160m, 1 skein

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 24 st x 32 row

Crochet hooks: 3.5mm

Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

Crochet Terms

US crochet terms used in this pattern:

• Sl St – slip stitch
• CH/s – chain/s
• DC - double crochet
• SP - space
• CH2 SP - chain2 space
• SK - skip

REP - repeat

Pattern Notes

1. A ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as dc throughout.
2. The project is crocheted in rounds. Each round is finished with sl st place in 3rd chain from the beginning.
3. The project is crocheted from bottom up.
4. To have the bag stronger, please use 2 yarns together.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Pattern:
Use 3.5mm crochet hook.
Use 2 yarns together.
Make a slip knot and ch23.
Be sure not to twist your chain.

R1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st around till the end of the row, then add 5 more dc in the first ch (you made at the beginning) - you will have 6 dc in this first ch.
Continue crocheting on the opposite side of the basic chain.
Work 22 dc till the end.
When you reach the last ch, add 5 more dc in this last ch, you will have 6 dc in the last ch (the same number as you have at the beginning in the first ch).
Join the row by sl st into 3rd ch from the beginning.
You will have 56 dc around in R1.
Make sure you have 56 st in each round :)

R2: ch3 (1dc), 1dc in each next st around till the end of the row, sl st into 3rd ch from the beginning.
You will have 56 dc.

R3: ch3, 1dc in next 10 st (11dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 26 st around (you will reach the middle of the opposite side of your bag), ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 15 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R4: ch3, 1dc in next 8 st (9dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 22 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 13 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R5: ch3, 1dc in next 6 st (7dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 space,
1dc in next 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st,
1dc in next 18 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in next 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 11 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R6: ch3, 1dc in next 4 st (5dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 space,
1dc in next 6 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st,
1dc in next 14 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in next 6 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 9 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R7: ch3, 1dc in next 2 st (3dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 space,
1dc in next 10 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st,
1dc in next 10 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in next 10 st, 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 7 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R8: ch3, 1dc in next 2 st (3dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 14 st, ch2, sk 2 st,
1dc in next 10 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 14 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 7 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R9: ch3, 1dc in next 2 st (3dc), ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 6 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 6 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 10 st,
ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 6 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 6 st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in next 7 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R10: ch3, 1dc in next 2 st (3dc), 2dc in ch2 sp, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, 2dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2dc in ch2 sp,
1dc in each next 10 st
2dc in ch2, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, 2dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 1dc in the next st, ch2, sk 2 st, 2 dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in the next 7 st around till end of the row, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R11: ch3, work 1dc in each st/ch around, sl st in 3rd from the beginning (56 dc around).

R12-R13: ch3, 1dc in each st around, sl st in 3rd from the beginning (56 dc around).

R14: ch3, ch1, sk 1st, 1dc in the next st, repeat: ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in the next st till you reach the beginning, sl st in 3rd from the beginning.

R15: ch3, 1dc in each st/ch around, sl st in 3rd from the beginning (56dc around).

R16 Ending (optionally): 1sl st in each st around (56sl st).

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Drawstring Instructions

Use a 3.5mm crochet hook.
Use any other complementary color (I chose grey for my string).
Use 2 yarns together.
Make a slip knot and chain approximately ch100.
Be sure not to twist your chain.

Pull the string through row R14 under and over each double crochet.

Bag Measurements

Width: 6.3 inches / 16 cm
Height: 7.1 inches / 18 cm

Little Cute Heart Application

We will create the little heart application now.
Make a slip knot, ch4
Work in the first chain only now = place each st in this first ch!
Work 3 trc, ch1, 3 dc, ch1, 1 trc, 1ch, 3 dc, ch1, 3 trc, ch3, sl st in the first ch to join the work.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Place the heart on the chain - pull the chain through the slip stitch on the heart.