Free Crochet Pattern: Slushee Cup Drawstring Bag

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Recently, Michaels.com added online shopping to their site, which is pretty cool! But it looks like a lot of their knit and crochet patterns disappeared. I have no idea what the future of those patterns is, but you guys have been asking me to post some of the projects you are in the middle of! So here is the Slushee Cup Drawstring Bag pattern. I also now sell the finished item in my Etsy shop for those who don’t crochet.

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Stay cool poolside with this crocheted Slushee Drawstring Bag! It’s just big enough for you to throw in your phone, keys, sunnies, lip balm, and a little cash, so you can keep a light load while catching some rays.

I reused a takeout soup container to reinforce the inside of my project, but you can still use your Slushee without. You can customize your cup by choosing the word or phrase that you like best with felt cut-outs and fabric paint (I used a custom patch that I designed!). You can even add a real red straw accent!

 

 

 

 

Materials List

  • Crochet Hook, size I/5.5mm, or whatever size needed to obtain gauge
  • Loops & Threads™ Impeccable Brights™ in Popsicle Blue – 1 ball
  • Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™ in Cherry and Aqua – 1 ball each
  • Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™ in White – 5 yards
  • scissors
  • tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • felt, Fabri-Tac fabric glue, and  fabric paint or embroidery thread to create the words “COOL,” or you can purchase my patch!
  • optional: reused 1-quart plastic takeout soup container (like this one (aff. link)), red drinking straw

 

Gauge

Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches

 

Abbreviations

BLO = back loops only
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
[ ] = repeat what is inside the brackets the number of times indicated

 

Special Stitches

Sc2tog : “single crochet 2 together.” Insert hook into next st, YO, pull through 1 loop. Insert hook into next st, YO, pull through 1 loop. YO and pull through all 3 loops.

 

Notes

– When changing to a new color of yarn, work the last stitch in the old color until the last pull-through, then pull through with the new color.

– If your yarns become too twisted while alternating two colors, pull your hook out of the project and spin the project around to untwist the yarns. Re-insert your hook and continue.

 

Striped Cup

-You’ll be starting with the bottom of the cup.

-With Popsicle Blue, make magic ring, or ch 3 and sl st to 1st ch to form ring.

-At the end of each rnd, sl st to 1st st of rnd to join.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as 1st stitch of round), 10 hdc into ring. (10)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. (20)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] 10 times. (30)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts] 10 times. (40)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st. (40)

– Now you will begin to create the stripes of your cup.

– Ch 2 does not count as 1st stitch.

– When you drop the color you are not working with, you should carry it along.

– In order to make the stripes line up as straight as possible, start each round with ch 2 then place your first stitch in the next stitch — meaning, work your 1st hdc in the 2nd hdc of the previous row. Your stripes will still lean and swirl a little bit, but to a lesser degree. (Photo 1)

Blue Slushee 1

 

Rnd 6-8: Ch 2, 4 hdc evenly. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 4 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 4 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 4 hdc.] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (40)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 4 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 3 sts. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 4 hdc.] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (45)

Rnds 10-12: Ch 2, 5 hdc evenly. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 4 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 5 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 4 hdc.] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (45)

Rnd 13: Ch 2, 5 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 3 sts. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 5 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 3 sts.] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (50)

Rnd 14-16: Ch 2, 5 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 5 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 5 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 5 hdc] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (50)

Rnd 17: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 5 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in next 4 sts. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 5 hdc.] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (55)

Rnd 18-19: Ch 2, 6 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, join Cherry. 5 hdc. [Drop Cherry, pick up Popsicle Blue. 6 hdc. Drop Popsicle Blue, pick up Cherry. 5 hdc] 4 times. With Popsicle Blue sl st to 1st hdc to join. (55) Break off Popsicle Blue and Cherry. Weave in ends.

 

Blue Slushee

– With Aqua, ch 25.

– This piece will first look like a parallelogram or a rectangle with angled sides. When instructed, working in the back loops only (BLO) creates the ridges and texture.

Row 1: Sk 1st ch. Then 2 sc in next ch. 21 sc evenly. Sc2tog in last 2 chs. (24)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog through both loops. 21 sc evenly in BLO. 2 sc in last st through both loops. (24)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in 1st st. 21 sc evenly in BLO. Sc2tog through both loops. (24)

Rows 4: Repeat Row 2. (24)

– Throughout this piece, you will create 10 holes towards one end, alternating every 5th or 6th row. You’ll use these holes later to weave a drawstring through your purse.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in 1st st. 1 sc in both loops (will make the hole stronger). Ch 2 and sk 2 sc. 1 sc in both loops. 17 sc evenly in BLO. Sc2tog through both loops. (24)

Rows 6-10: Alternate Rows 2 & 3, ending with Row 2. (24)

Row 11: Repeat Row 5 to create a hole. (24)

Rows 12-15: Alternate Rows 2 & 3, ending with Row 3. (24)

Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog through both loops. 17 sc evenly in BLO. 1 sc in both loops. Ch 2 and sk 2 sc. 1 sc in both loops. 2 sc in last st through both loops. (24)

Rows 17-21: Alternate Rows 3 & 2, ending with Row 3. (24)

Row 22: Repeat Row 16. (24)

Rows 23-26: Alternate Rows 3 & 2, ending with Row 2. (24)

Rows 27-48: Repeat Rows 5-26. (24)

Row 49: Repeat Row 5. (24)

Rows 50-54: Alternate Rows 2 & 3, ending with Row 2. (24)

Row 55: Repeat Row 5. (24)

-To form a tube, sl st or whipstitch Row 55 to Row 1. Break off and weave in ends. (Photo 2)

Blue Slushee 2

 

Drawstring

With Aqua, ch until your drawstring is approximately 22 inches long. Break off and weave in ends.

 

Assembly

1. You will attach Striped Cup to Blue Slushee by crocheting through both pieces with White, which also creates a white lip for the cup. You might want to start crocheting at the seam of both pieces, so that these seams line up and fall on the same side. Begin with Blue Slushee, holes facing down, and insert hook into a free stitch along the top edge of the tube. Then, with Striped Cup upside down, also insert hook into a free stitch at the mouth of the Cup. Now, join White and begin to sc through both pieces all the way around. For each stitch on Striped Cup, there will be 1 Row of Blue Slushee (both will equal 55). After working 55 sc to connect the pieces, sl st to 1st sc to join. Break off and weave in ends. (Photo 3)

Blue Slushee 3

2. Starting from the outside going in, weave Drawstring in and out of the holes at the top of Blue Slushee. Both ends should end up on the outside. Tie a knot to secure. (Photo 4)

Blue Slushee 4

3. Cut letters out of felt. I drew my letters freehand with a disappearing ink fabric marker, but you can also print out letters on regular paper and cut them out to use as stencils for your felt. Each letter should be about the same width as a colored stripe. My cup says “COOL,” but maybe your cup will say “CHILL OUT,” “SWEET,” or “ICE QUEEN!”

4. Outline each letter with black embroidery thread or black fabric paint. Add “frozen drip” details, if you wish.

5. If you have a plastic cup for the inside, insert it now before gluing the letters on to accommodate any stretching. Attach letters with Fabri-Tac™ and allow time to dry.

Blue Slushee Finished

6. If you want to stick a straw into the Blue Slushee, pinch one end of the straw to fit it through your stitches. You’ll be cutting this off, so it’s ok if it looks ugly! I left about 3 inches of straw on the outside of my bag and trimmed the end on the inside of the bag to about ¼ inch. I then applied a line of glue around the bits where the outside of the straw touched the crochet fabric.

 

 

*The instructions for this project are intended for personal use only. Please do not copy, re-distribute, or sell these instructions or the items you make using these instructions without my permission. Thank you!*

 

152 Comments on “Free Crochet Pattern: Slushee Cup Drawstring Bag”

  • AMENAH ALHASSAN

    says:

    Can I use this pattern for sale? I mean, make it and sell it

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi, yes, that’s fine. If you can credit me as the designer on hangtags or signage or online listings, that would be really appreciated.

  • Vanessa M.

    says:

    Hello & thank you for sharing such a sweet pattern with your viewers/followers! May I have your permission to sell any that I make if I give you design credit on the tagged item? It would be most appreciated. Thank you

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Yes, thank you for asking! And a credit would be so appreciated.

      • Vanessa M.

        says:

        Thank you so much!

      • Renita

        says:

        Hello, May I please sell my finished product from your pattern?
        Credit will be given.
        Thank you

    • Kayla Diamond

      says:

      Can you please share the alternative pattern for the popcorn stitch instead of a slurpie drink please.

  • Courtney

    says:

    Cutest pattern I have ever seen, so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing!! Can’t wait to finish mine and carry it around. I’ll be crocheting the letters myself and sewing on 😀

    • Samantha

      says:

      Beautiful drawing bag! If I lost credit to you for the pattern may I make a few to sell at a local craft fair?

      • TwinkieChan

        says:

        Hi! I’m sorry for the delay in response. Did your event already happen? In any case, you are welcome to sell your finished products, and I always appreciate a design credit on signage or tags :).

  • Nola Mason

    says:

    I really love this pattern and would like to make a few to sell. Am asking for your permission and your name would appear on the tags as the designer and pattern owner. I sell my crochet to supplement my SS income. Thank you so much for making it available.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thank you for asking, Nola! Yes, this is 100% okay. I very much appreciate a credit as the designer. Best of luck!!!! I know people will love them! 🙂

      • Nola Mason

        says:

        Thank you so much!!!

  • Nola Mason

    says:

    My sister told me about your sweet pattern. Thank you for sharing it!!! Could I please have your permission to sell a few that I make??? I will state on the tags that you are the designer and pattern owner. I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!

  • Alicia Lyman

    says:

    I absolutely love this pattern and would also like to make and sell giving you the credit for the pattern as well. thank you ahead of time.

  • Samantha Clarke

    says:

    Hello I will like your permission to make a few to sell please I will fully credit you as the designer

  • EJ Mac

    says:

    You are amazing!! this pattern is so well written, and as a newbie to crochet, I can definitely appreciate how easy your pattern is written!! much love!!

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Aw thank you! I really appreciate your thoughtful comment, and I hope you have a lot of fun with the pattern!

  • Doreen

    says:

    My granddaughter me to make her one of wants one of these. They are so cute can i have your permission to sell finished items if other people want them. I will give you credit for the pattern
    Thank you
    Doreen

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi, Doreen. Sorry for the late reply. If you credit me as the designer, I would so appreciate it :).

  • Carrina Wiseman-Esparza

    says:

    Hello. Great job on this pattern. May I please sell the finished product?

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thank you for asking! Yes you may :), and I would appreciate a credit as the designer on your hang tags and/or online descriptions :).

  • Angelica

    says:

    Can u please make a video of the slushies

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      I’m super busy at the moment, but I’ll keep it in mind!

  • Annie

    says:

    Hello! Your pattern was so cute and I was wondering if I could sell it as long as I give you credit.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hello! Thank you for asking :). Yes you may, and I would very much appreciate a credit as the pattern designer :).

  • Denise

    says:

    I am curious what the circumference and height of the cup? Cant seem to find that in the pattern

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi! These are measurements from the cup that I linked in the pattern: 5.55″ Tall x 4.55″ Diameter top x 3.55″ Diameter base

  • Katherine McIsaac

    says:

    Hi there! Could I make and sell a few of these, giving you credit? They’re so fantastic!

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi! Yes, definitely :). Thank you so much for asking and for the credit!

  • maggan

    says:

    hi i found this a few days ago and i got really interested to try making this one, i love the pattern, it´s really cute, thank you for sharing your pattern. i was wondering if you could help me. i wanted to try to make it a little bit bigger, so when i started instead of 40 hdc i doubled it to 80 instead. so at row 18-19 i have a total of 110 hdc on the cup. but i´m not really sure how much i should double it on the slushee.. instead of 24 should i double it to 30 ch or more?
    the reason i wanted to try to make it bigger is because the yarn a use is smaller and the hook size is 4.5mm.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hmmm yeah it’s difficult to tell. You could eye ball it, knowing that the number of chs will be the height of your slushee (remembering that the edge will be at an angle) and the number of rows should fit around the top edge of your cup.

      • maggan

        says:

        But if I make all 1-55 rows, maybe I should try to make all the rows one more time again and keep the 24ch, maybe that will make it fit for all the sh on the cup

  • karla

    says:

    Olá! Posso fazer e vender alguns desses, dando crédito a você? Eles são tão fantásticos!

  • Amber Dracolakis

    says:

    Hi there!! Love this pattern. Making it for my best friend who is slushie obsessed. I’m working on the slushie part and I definitely messed up. For some reason my parallelogram keeps shrinking. Row 55 will not be the same width as row 1. Any idea why this is happening? I feel like I’m following the pattern but it just keeps shrinking! It could be how I do the 2sc in the final stitch, no idea really.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Your stitch count should always be the same for every row….. but it’s hard for me to tell you which stitch you are accidentally skipping!

  • Doaa

    says:

    So beautiful, i love it

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thanks so much!

  • Christine

    says:

    Love it! May I sell the finished product I make as long as I credit you as the designer? Thank you for supplying the pattern!

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi, I’m so sorry I’m so late to reply to this comment. YES absolutely! And I appreciate the credit :).

  • daniela

    says:

    Hello, I would really like to be able to see a YouTube video because I am a beginner and I still do not understand many or terms or I do not know how they are done

  • Maheyhey

    says:

    Awesome pattern, I made this as a gift and they loved it may I please have permission to sell a few finished ones? I will credit you as the designer

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thanks for asking!! Yes, that sounds fine :).

      • Elizabeth

        says:

        I would love to make these for sale at craft fairs in my area, with the proper credit of course. Do I have your permission?

        • TwinkieChan

          says:

          Sorry if my reply is too late, but thank you for asking, and yes, that’s ok! A credit as the designer on your signage or hangtags would be much appreciated :).

  • Elizabeth McClay

    says:

    I’d love to make these to sell at craft fairs with your permission and crediting you. May I?

  • Maree English

    says:

    Amazing pattern, just so very clever. My hands are itching to pick up a crochet hook and get started. Thank you so much for your kindness in sharing your pattern.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thanks so much for the kind words! Enjoy the pattern!

  • Davisa Golding

    says:

    May I use thus pattern to sell the items?

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi, thanks for asking. Yes you may sell items from the pattern, and a credit to Twinkie Chan as the designer on your hangtags, online listings, and/or craft show signage would be really appreciated. Thank you!

  • Mary Williams

    says:

    Unable to find the Popsicle Blue thread anywhere. Do you have an alternate color?

  • Mary Williams

    says:

    I would love to make this pattern, however unable to find the yarn Popsicle Blue. I didn’t attempt the others then. Do you have a place I can go to purchase?
    Thank you!

  • Divya Saraf

    says:

    Hi
    Any tips on how to stiffen or line the bag so that it isn’t floppy

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi! It was designed to have the plastic cup inside of it for structure.

  • Lori

    says:

    As many others have, I would also like to ask for you permission to make and sell some of these. i will give you the credit for the pattern when used. Thank you for your kindness and for sharing this wonderful pattern.

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thanks for asking, Lori! I appreciate it! Please go ahead :). A credit would be very appreciated.

  • Beth

    says:

    OMG! I’m soooo delighted that this is one of YOUR patterns! It popped up in my IG account feed attached to the @allfreecrochet account, but no information as to pattern name nor designer nor link to the pattern was provided. So glad I was able to find it by googling. Love the creative inspiration! Love the colours! Love your patterns . Can’t wait to make these for my granddaughters.
    Beth
    (@creative_cuddles_by_beth)

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Thanks, Beth! That is a bummer that all crochet does not credit!

  • Kayla Diamond

    says:

    Can you please share the alternative pattern for the popcorn stitch instead of a slurpie drink please. My daughter loves popcorn and I thought this would be perfect for her.

    Thank you

  • Betty Cochrane

    says:

    May I please have your permission to sell these cute purses, with credit to you o tag?
    Thank you. You are so talented!!

    • TwinkieChan

      says:

      Hi! Sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for asking. Yes, you definitely can and a credit to me would be so appreciated :).

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