Whether you’re planning a kids’ birthday bash, a bridal shower, or a holiday get-together, crochet party bags are a charming and eco-friendly alternative to store-bought gift bags. They’re reusable, customizable, and add a homemade touch your guests will love.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create simple yet adorable crochet party bags — even if you’re a beginner!
🧶 What You’ll Need
Materials:
- Medium weight (worsted) cotton yarn (choose bright, festive colors)
- Crochet hook (Size H/5.0 mm recommended for worsted yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Optional: Ribbon, buttons, or small charms for decoration
🧵 Basic Crochet Skills You’ll Use
If you’re new to crochet, these are the stitches and techniques you’ll need to know:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc) (optional, for a different texture)
- Working in the round
- Changing colors (optional)
🪡 Pattern: Easy Crochet Party Bag
This basic pattern makes a small drawstring pouch about 5×7 inches — perfect for holding candies, small toys, or party favors.
Step 1: Make the Base
Round 1:
- Ch 15 (or more for a wider bag).
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (13 sc).
- In last stitch, make 3 sc to turn around.
- Continue sc on the other side of the chain (13 sc), and 2 sc in the last stitch (which already has 1 sc from the turn).
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (Total: 32 stitches)
Round 2–5:
- Sc in each stitch around, joining with sl st at the end of each round. (32 stitches per round)
- This creates a flat oval base.
Step 2: Build the Body
Round 6–15:
- Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around (do not increase).
- Join each round with sl st.
- Optional: Change colors every 2 rounds for a striped effect.
For a taller bag, continue additional rounds as needed.
Step 3: Create the Drawstring Holes
Round 16:
- Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1] repeat around.
- This creates little eyelets for the drawstring.
- Join with sl st.
Round 17:
- Sc in each stitch and ch-space from the previous round to reinforce the eyelets.
🎀 Finishing Touches
Create the Drawstring:
- Chain a long cord (around 50 ch), then fasten off.
- Thread the chain through the eyelets using a yarn needle or your fingers.
- Tie ends into a bow or knot.
Optional Decorations:
- Sew on buttons, appliqués, or tiny crochet flowers.
- Add ribbon or tassels to the drawstring ends.
🧺 Customization Ideas
- 🎨 Color Themes: Match the bag colors to your party’s theme (pastels for baby showers, bright primaries for kids’ birthdays, golds and reds for holidays).
- ✨ Personalization: Stitch guests’ initials using surface embroidery or tiny letter beads.
- 🎁 Contents: Fill them with chocolates, small soaps, stickers, jewelry, or other themed goodies.
🧡 Why Crochet Party Bags?
- Eco-Friendly: Reusable and reduce plastic waste.
- Budget-Friendly: Inexpensive materials, especially if you have leftover yarn.
- Handmade Charm: Guests appreciate the time and love that goes into something handmade.
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🧵 Final Thoughts
Crochet party bags are a thoughtful and practical DIY project that adds a unique flair to any event. With just a few stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create keepsakes that double as party favors — all while enjoying the relaxing rhythm of crochet.
So grab your hook and yarn, and let the party planning (and stitching) begin!
