Free Butterfly Filet Crochet Drawstring Bag Pattern
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This is a free crochet butterfly drawstring bag pattern. This is a great beginner drawstring bag crochet pattern with 3 video tutorials using Mary Maxim Sunrise DK yarn.
Are you looking to make a special, personalized gift that will be sure to wow your friends and family? With this free filet crochet butterfly drawstring bag pattern, you can create a beautiful, handmade accessory that is perfect for any occasion.
Everyone loves a stylish, handmade gift, and this pattern allows you to make something special quickly that is sure to be appreciated and admired. Plus, crocheting is relaxing and calming, so there is a therapeutic benefit to it too.
Once you learn this simple filet crochet pattern, you can quickly and easily make many different butterfly drawstring bags in a variety of colors and sizes. With this pattern, we will provide you with detailed instructions to make a stunning drawstring bag in no time.
And if you are a visual learner, I also added a few video tutorials to learn the stitches needed to help you along with the written pattern as well. This pattern used to be a mystery crochet along and is broken up like that accordingly.
Plus, you can customize it with any colors and yarns you choose! We will also provide helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your project turns out perfect. Gain a new skill, be creative, and make something beautiful – all with this free filet crochet butterfly drawstring bag pattern!
It’s time to get creative, so let’s get started!
Filet Crochet
Never attempted filet crochet before? Don’t worry. Believe it or not, this is actually a beginner-friendly technique and not scary at all. I promise 🙂 To summarize, you will use the color graph (provided below) to make the butterfly designs of this crochet bag.
Well, this filet crochet wrap pattern is not my first filet crochet pattern. I have made 29 other filet crochet patterns, 30 extra graphs, and 26 filet crochet video tutorials.
As a matter of fact, my new ebook includes all these filet crochet patterns, stitches, and tips. Additionally, they organized per category and from beginner to more advanced patterns. Even better, the ebook also comes with lots of videos.
Get the PDF of the Butterfly Drawstring Bag Pattern
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this cute pattern.
How to Crochet the Butterfly Drawstring Bag Pattern
Materials you will need
- Mary Maxim Sunrise Yarn (100% Acrylic, DK, 240 yds/100g) – 1 skein for one color:
- Cactus Flower
- 3.5 or 4.0mm hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
Gauge
4 sts x 2 rows = 1 square inch
Size
9 x 11.5 inches
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
- invisible join
- ATC = Alternative Turning Chain
Free Written Crochet Pattern for the Butterfly Drawstring Bag
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Pattern Notes
You can crochet this pattern in rows and then sew the sides together later, or you’ll crochet the pattern in rounds without needing to sew later. Keep in mind, this pattern used to be part of a Mystery CAL so it includes 3 video tutorials, but the first one is the most important as it goes through every detail of how to use the filet crochet technique.
Learn Filet Crochet for this Butterfly Drawstring Bag
Video Tutorial – Filet Crochet Tutorial
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3DC Filet Crochet Graph
Filet Crochet Written Pattern
ATC = Alternative Turning Chain (watch the video above to learn it!)
Ch 82 (if you crochet it in rows) OR Ch 42, and crochet Row 1 around the entire chain in a round (each chain is used twice).
After each row, turn! OR if you crochet it in rounds, sl st after each round!
Row 1-7: 1 ATC, 1 dc in each st (80 sts)
Row 8: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 9, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 4, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 14, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 4, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 9
Row 9: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 8, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 14, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 8
Row 10: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 5, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 8, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 14, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 8, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 5
Row 11: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 11, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 12, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 11, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3
Row 12: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 14, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 6, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 14, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3
Row 13: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 14, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 6, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 14, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 3
Row 14: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 4, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 13, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 6, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 13, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 4
Continue with the Drawstring Bag Pattern
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Row 15: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 9, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 8, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 6, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 8, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 9
Row 16: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 7, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 2, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 1, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 6, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 8, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 6, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 1, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 2, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 7
Row 17: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 8, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 1, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 1, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 1, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 1, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 8
Row 18: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10
Row 19: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 5, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10
Row 20: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 4, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 12, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 4, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 10
Row 21: 1 ATC, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 11, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 3, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 12, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 3, (1 dc each in the next 2 sts) x 11
Row 22-25: 1 ATC, 1 dc in each st
Row 26: 1 ATC, (ch 1, sk 1, 1 dc in the next st) x 40
Row 27: 1 ATC, 1 dc in each st
Assembly of the Drawstring Bag
If you crocheted this pattern in rows, then you need to sew the pattern together now. But you can also turn this flat piece into many other things, like a wall hanging etc. The video below goes through a few more possibilities.
Video Tutorial – Reveal and Assembly Instructions
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Finishing the Pattern:
Now sew the sides together to turn it into a drawstring pouch bag and then add an I-cord through the top open mesh row (row 26). Fasten off and weave in your ends. Optionally add a lining.
Here is how I made my I-cord (with Video Tutorial). But you can also crochet it any of these 6 ways (with Video Tutorial).
Optionally, you can also turn this into ANYTHING else you may like or want. I added LOADS of suggestions in the video above. Here are some I mentioned: small pillow, shoulder bag, wall hanging, top, book cover, etc
How will YOU finish this fun pattern?
Here is how I finished it:
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