Bunny Crochet Drawstring Pouch – DIY Gift Bag

This bunny crochet drawstring pouch is the perfect mix of cute and functional!

With crocheted facial features - no sewing required - this beginner-friendly pattern works up quickly and makes a great treat bag for Easter, spring, or any occasion.

The drawstring closure keeps everything secure, making it perfect for small gifts, candy, or trinkets.

Whether you're crafting for a special event or just love adorable crochet projects, this easy crochet pouch is a must-make!

Easy Crochet Bunny Pouch Pattern

Looking for a fun and easy crochet project? This bunny crochet drawstring pouch is as practical as it is adorable!

Designed with crocheted facial features (so you don’t have to sew them on separately), this beginner-friendly pattern is quick to make and perfect for spring, Easter, or DIY gifts.

The drawstring closure adds a charming touch while keeping the pouch securely closed—ideal for holding treats, small gifts, or little treasures.

Made with light worsted weight acrylic yarn (though other yarns can be used), this bunny treat bag is great for Easter baskets, party favors, or a cute way to store small items.

If you love quick and easy Easter crochet projects, be sure to check out our faceless crochet bunny pattern! This low-sew amigurumi design features a fluffy pom-pom tail and is perfect for DIY gifts, spring decor, or Easter baskets.

Pair your bunny with some crochet Easter eggs for a fun, festive touch! These soft, reusable eggs are a great way to add color to your holiday decor and make a lovely alternative to traditional plastic eggs.

Why You Will Love This Bunny Pouch Pattern

• It uses simple stitches which makes is an easy beginner crochet project.
• The bunny’s eyes and nose are crocheted directly into the design, making it a great option for those who find embroidery tricky. The only part you need to sew on is the mouth.
• The drawstring closure keeps treats and small items secure.
• Great for Easter, springtime, birthdays, or just because!
• This pouch works up fast, making it a great last-minute DIY gift idea.
• Change up the colors, yarn type, or add embellishments for a unique touch.

Yarn and Hook Used

For this crochet bunny pouch, we used #3 light worsted weight yarn with approximately 12 WPI and a 4mm hook, as recommended.

However, you can experiment with different yarn weights and the recommended hook size to achieve a unique look.

Just keep in mind that any changes in yarn weight and hook size will affect the final size of the pouch, so adjust accordingly if size is a concern.

For the flowers, we used the same yarn weight as the pouch but switched to a 3mm hook. We found that using a 4mm hook made the flowers too large.

Materials

#3 light worsted weight yarn with approximately 12 wraps per inch (WPI)* in the following:

• Color A, body, light green – 44 yards (40 meters)
• Color B, nose and mouth, pink – 1 yard (1 meter)
• Color C, eyes, black – 27 inches (70 cm)
• Color D, drawstring, red – 4 yards (3.5 meters) - use double stranded
• Color E, flower centre, yellow – 11 inches (30cm)
• Color F, flower petals - use a single shade or mix multiple colors for a more vibrant look - 19 inches (50cm) per color

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - measures yarn thickness by counting how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. More wraps thinner yarn, while fewer wraps thicker yarn.

Hook Size

• 4mm – for crochet pouch and drawstring
• 3mm – for flowers

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• 2 stitch markers
• Hot glue gun or fabric glue – to secure flowers to the end of the drawstring

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• BLO – back loop only
• ch – chain stitch
• col - color
• FLO – front loop only
• hdc – half double crochet
• hdc2tog – half double crochet two together – see special stitches below
• hk – hook
• lp/lps – loop/loops
• PC – popcorn stitch – see special stitches below
• rnd – round
• rpt - repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp - space
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• YO – yarn over hook
• [ ] – at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round.

Special Stitches

Half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog)

1. Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook),
2. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),
3. Yarn over hook, pull through all loops (1 loop on hook).
4. This completes the decrease stitch of half double crochet 2 together.

Abbreviated version

hdc2tog - YO, insert hk, insert into next st, YO pull up a lp (3-lps on hk), insert hk into next st, YO, pull up a lp (4-lps on hk), YO hk, through all lps (1-lp on hk).

Popcorn Stitch (pc)

1. Make 6 double crochets into the designated stitch.
2. Remove the hook from the loop and insert the hook from the front to the back of the first double crochet made.
3. Then use the hook to pick up the loop from the last double crochet made and pull it through the loop on the hook.
4. This completes the popcorn stitch.

Abbreviated version

PC - 6dc in st, remove hk from the loop, insert hk into 1st dc made, pick up the loop of last dc, and draw through loop on hk.

Finished Size

The finished size for this crochet pouch is about 2.36 inches (6cm) in diameter and 3.14 inches (8cm) from the base to the top of the drawstring closure.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is not so important.

Notes

• Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.

Instructions

POUCH

Foundation - Ch3, sl st into 1^st chain to form a ring.

Rnd 1 – ch1 (not counted as a st), 8sc into ring, sl st into 1^st st to join. [8sc]

Rnd 2 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 2sc in same sp as ch-1, 2sc into each st, sl st into 1^st st to join. [16sc]

Rnd 3 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into same sp as ch-1, 2sc into next st, *1sc in next st, 2sc in next, rpt *from 7 times, sl st into 1^st st to join. [24sc]

Rnd 4 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next st, 2sc into next st, *1sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next, rpt * from 7 times, sl st into FLO of 1^st st to join (use a st marker to mark the BLO of this st). [32sc]

Rnd 5, (feet) – sl st into the FLO of the next 10-sts, (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc) in FLO of next st, sl st into FLO of next 8-sts, (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc) in FLO of next st, sl st into FLO of next 12-sts, sl st into BLO (the marked st) of rnd 5 to join. [30-sl sts, 4sc, 4hdc, 4dc, 1tr]

Rnd 6 – ch1 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in BLO of next 31-sts, sl st into top of 1^st st to join. [32hdc]

Rnd 7, (tail) – ch1 (not counted as a st), PC in next st, in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 31-sts, sl st into top of PC to join. [31hdc, 1PC]

Rnd 8 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 31-sts, sl st into 1^st st to join. [32hdc]

Rnd 9 – Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 15-sts, drop color A but keep the loop on the hook, nose: pick up color B, insert the hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, *(yarn over the hook, insert the hook back into the same stitch, yarn over the hook and pull up a loop), rpt from * 4 times (9-lps on hk), drop color B and pick up color A, yarn over the hook and pull the hook through all the loops, then make 1hdc in the next 15-st, sl st into 1^st st to join. [31hdc, 1 nose]

Finish the nose and mouth

• Before moving onto the next round, knot the yarn ends of col B to secure in place and trim away the excess.
• Then with a single strand of col B yarn embroider on an upside down “T” for the mouth.

DRAWSTRING

Col D, 4mm hk (fold yarn in half and work with two strands) – ch60 or as many as need to create a cord about 13.7 inches (35cm), knot the yarn ends together to secure and trim away the excess.

FLOWERS

Rnd 1, col E, 3mm hk - Ch3, 6sc in 2^nd ch from hk, sl st into 1^st st to join, ch1 cut yarn fasten off.

Rnd 2, col F – sl st into any st, (ch2, 1hdc, ch2) and sl st back into the same sp as the sl st, *sl st into next st, make (ch2, 1hdc, ch2) then sl st into same sp as ss st, rpt from * 5 times, sl st into the 1^st sl to join, ch1, cut yarn fasten off and weave in ends; [6 petals]

Make 4 flowers (in the same colors or different colors).

Expert Tip

• Use a Stitch Marker – This will help you keep track of your rounds.
• Try Different Yarns – While light worsted weight acrylic works well, you can experiment with other yarn weights. It’s also a great stash-busting project!
• Make a Set – Create a collection in different colors for Easter baskets or party favors.

Variations/Color Schemes/Ideas:

• Classic White Bunny – A soft white bunny for a timeless, cozy look.
• Pastel Easter Colors – Light pink, lavender, and baby blue make adorable spring-themed pouches.
• Neutral & Rustic Tones – Beige, gray, or brown for a farmhouse-inspired aesthetic.
• Holiday-Themed Drawstring Pouches – Use red and green for Christmas, or warm oranges for fall gifts.
• Personalized Touches – Add embroidered initials, small bows, or tiny pom-poms for extra cuteness.
• Mini Gift Bags – Make several and fill them with candies, small trinkets, or jewelry for gifts.

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