{"id":2312,"date":"2026-05-18T04:11:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=2312"},"modified":"2026-05-18T04:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:11:40","slug":"diy-crochet-drawstring-bag-strawberry-stitch-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=2312","title":{"rendered":"DIY Crochet Drawstring Bag \u2013 Strawberry Stitch Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed, step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to crochet a&nbsp;<strong>Drawstring Bag using the Strawberry Stitch<\/strong>. This is a fun, textured stitch that looks like tiny strawberries and is perfect for cute, handmade accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0DIY Crochet Drawstring Bag \u2013 Strawberry Stitch Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Skill Level<\/strong>: Intermediate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Requires basic crochet knowledge: chains, single crochet, double crochet, puff stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Materials Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green (for leaves)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red or Pink (for strawberries)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crochet hook (Size 4.0 mm \/ G-6 recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch markers (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawstring cord or crochet a chain cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-7-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Stitches Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ch<\/strong>\u00a0= Chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sl St<\/strong>\u00a0= Slip Stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sc<\/strong>\u00a0= Single Crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dc<\/strong>\u00a0= Double Crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puff Stitch<\/strong>\u00a0(Strawberry stitch): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop \u2013 repeat 4 times (9 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Finished Size (Approx.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Height: 6-8 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width: 5-6 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can increase or decrease the size by adjusting the starting chain and number of rows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1:&nbsp;<strong>Start the Base (Bottom Circle)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With green yarn<\/strong>, make a\u00a0<strong>magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as dc), work 12\u00a0<strong>dc<\/strong>\u00a0into ring, join with sl st. (12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join. (24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round 3:\u00a0<em>1 dc in next, 2 dc in next<\/em>, repeat around, join. (36)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue increasing if you want a wider base. Stop once the base is the desired size.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxres2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-271\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2:&nbsp;<strong>Form the Body of the Bag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch 1, work\u00a0<strong>sc<\/strong>\u00a0in back loops only around to form a ridge. This marks the base edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to\u00a0<strong>red or pink yarn<\/strong>\u00a0for strawberries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3:&nbsp;<strong>Crochet the Strawberry Stitch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Row 1<\/strong>:\u00a0<em>(Sc in next st, skip 1 st, puff stitch in next st)<\/em>, repeat around. Join with sl st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Row 2<\/strong>: Sc in each st around (you may need to adjust the stitch count so puff stitches are offset each row).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Row 3+<\/strong>: Alternate puff stitch rows and sc rows, stacking the strawberries between each other.<br>Repeat until the bag reaches your desired height.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u00a0Tip: Strawberry puff stitches are usually made every other stitch, and the single crochet row helps them pop out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4:&nbsp;<strong>Add Green Leaves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you\u2019re done with strawberry rows, switch back to\u00a0<strong>green yarn<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Work a decorative\u00a0<strong>leaf row<\/strong>\u00a0by doing shell stitches:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>(Sc, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st)<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 repeat around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish off with 1 round of sc to neaten the top edge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxres1-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5:&nbsp;<strong>Create Drawstring Holes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch 1,\u00a0<em>sc in 3 stitches, ch 1, skip 1<\/em>, repeat around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next round: sc in each stitch and chain space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6:&nbsp;<strong>Make the Drawstring Cord<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Option A: Crochet a long chain (approx. 60\u201380 chains), then sc or sl st back through.<br>Option B: Use i-cord or a store-bought drawstring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weave through the holes made in Step 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie a knot at each end to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7:&nbsp;<strong>Finishing Touches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optionally add beads or small crocheted leaves to the ends of the drawstring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Done! You Now Have a Super Cute Strawberry Stitch Drawstring Bag!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Storing small items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cute summer accessory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gifting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIY Tutorial Crochet Drawstring Bag - Strawberry stitch -  Step by step\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x5z7xOxUmFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a detailed, step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to crochet a&nbsp;Drawstring Bag using the Strawberry Stitch. 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