Simple Drawstring Pouches by Emma Munn

Simple Drawstring Pouches

Knitting
September 2026
The Laughing Hens Baby Cotton
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
269 - 273 yards (246 - 250 m)
Small Pouch: 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm) / Large Pouch: 6 x 8 inches (15 x 20 cm)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Keep your luggage impeccably organised and your skincare safe on the go with these simple, versatile drawstring knit pouches. Designed with travel in mind, especially for keeping glass serum bottles and makeup secure, this pattern features a clever construction that begins by working the upper casing flat before seamlessly joining in the round for the main body. Worked on smaller needle sizes for a dense, sturdy fabric, these pouches are approachable for confident beginners and make wonderful, practical gifts or everyday storage around the home.

Sizes Included

  • Small Pouch: 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm)
  • Large Pouch: 6 x 8 inches (15 x 20 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

  • Yarn: Laughing Hens Soft Baby Cotton (approx. 82 metres / 90 yards per ball)
  • Shades Used: Sand, Oatmeal, and Ebony
  • Yardage Details:
    • Small plain pouch uses Colour One (Shades Sand and Oatmeal held together) for approx. 82m / 90yds
    • Large colour block pouch uses Colour One and Colour Two (Shade Ebony held double from both centre pull and outside strand)
    • Total yardage needed across all three balls is approximately 246 metres / 270 yards
  • Alternative: Any aran-weight yarn or DK held double

Gauge
* 21 stitches and 30 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

Needles & Notions

  • Needles: 4 mm short length (40 cm / 16 inch) circular needle
  • Hook: 3.00 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook (optional, for a crocheted tie cord)
  • Notions: Stitch marker to indicate beginning of round, ruler for measuring casing depth and pouch height, yarn needle, and sharp scissors