Boho Drawstring Backpack

A tall cylinder, a drawstring top and two shaped straps.

Bag · Intermediate · 12–14 hours · Base about 16 cm across, about 22 cm wall height at the stated gauge

Yarn and tools

• weight: Aran / Worsted (CYC 4)
• fibre: Cotton, or a cotton-jute blend for a stiffer boho look
• amount: 450 g (Oat 350 g, Terracotta 100 g)
• examples: Drops Paris, Hobbii Cotton 8/8, Paintbox Cotton Aran, Bobbiny macramé cord 3 mm (for a stiff version, go up to a 6 mm hook)
• hook: 4.5 mm
• gauge: Base round 12 = about 16 cm across (72 sts at 14 sc = 10 cm); 14 sc x 15 rounds = 10 cm x 10 cm

Notions

• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• 2 m drawstring cord
• Optional: 2 metal sliders for adjustable straps

Stitches used

• Magic Ring (MR)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Increase (inc)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Whip Stitch & Mattress Seam (seam)
• Front Loop Only (FLO)

Notes

• 72 sts divides by 6 into exactly 12 drawstring eyelets.
• Straps are worked in BLO so they curve slightly along their length — that curve is what makes them sit flat on shoulders instead of digging in.

Pattern