Drawstring Makeup Bag

This crochet drawstring makeup bag is quick to work up with size 5 yarn and simple, increasing rounds. It makes a cute and stylish way to pack makeup for travel, or just store in the bathroom. It is very functional, while also doubling as a decorative piece.

Because of the large circumference of this piece that gets cinched shut, it does not close up completely on top and tightness may depend on the kind of yarn used (a softer yarn will have more flex). The ruffled top is intended to give a little extra coverage to the opening, but ultimately this bag will do a good job holding standard makeup items, but may not be good for carrying tiny items (like jewelry or safety pins, etc) that might escape more easily.

Materials:

Size 5 Yarn (I used 1 ½ skeins of Fair Isle Sutton Yarn in Beach. Roughly 180 yards) US J10/ 6 mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Scissors

Stitches Used: (ch) Chain (dc) Double Crochet (sl st) Slip Stitch