Crochet Dice Bag That Opens into a Dice Tray
A flat double crochet circle with a raised lip and a drawstring around the edge. Pull it closed and it's a dice bag; open it flat and it's a rolling tray that stops dice flying off the table. Made for D&D and tabletop gamers.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton or acrylic, about 120 yd
- Hook
- 4.5 mm (7)
- Time
- About 2½ hours
- Finished size
- About 9 in (23 cm) across when open
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) yarn — about 120 yd
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
- Two beads or a cord lock
- Tapestry needle
In this post
This crochet dice bag is a flat circle with a drawstring around its edge. Open, it lies flat as a 9-inch rolling tray with a raised lip that keeps dice from bouncing away. Pull the drawstring and it closes into a pouch that holds two or three full polyhedral sets. It's a double crochet circle of 7 rounds, a 3-round lip and an eyelet round — about 2½ hours.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The tray
Ch 3 counts as the first dc. Join each round with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.
- Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 3, 11 dc in the ring. (12)
- Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around. (24)
- Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the next; *dc, 2 dc in the next* around. (36)
- Rnd 4: (2 dc, 2 dc in the next) × 12. (48)
- Rnd 5: (3 dc, 2 dc in the next) × 12. (60)
- Rnd 6: (4 dc, 2 dc in the next) × 12. (72)
- Rnd 7: (5 dc, 2 dc in the next) × 12. (84)
Lip and eyelets
- Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in the back loop only of each st. The edge turns up. (84)
- Rnds 9–10: Sc in each st. (84)
- Rnd 11 (eyelets): Ch 4 (dc + ch 1), skip 1, *dc in the next, ch 1, skip 1* around. (42 eyelets)
- Rnd 12: Sc in each dc and each ch-1 space. Fasten off. (84)
Drawstring
Ch 150 (about 40 in) and sl st back along it. Weave it through the eyelets, thread both ends through a cord lock or a large bead, and knot. Pull to close; loosen and spread flat to roll.
Make it yours
| Idea | How |
|---|---|
| Felt tray | Glue or sew a 7-inch felt circle in the centre for quieter rolls |
| Bigger hoard | Add Rnd 8 (6 dc, inc) × 12 = 96 before the lip |
| Class colours | Change colour every round for a target, or use a variegated yarn |
| d20 detail | Cross-stitch a small triangle or the number 20 on the lip |
For a classic tall pouch, use the crochet drawstring bag sized down to a 36-stitch base. Gamers also love the crochet balls as stress toys and other gifts for men.
Common questions
How many dice fit in a crochet dice bag?
This 84-stitch version holds two to three standard 7-dice sets. Add a round for a bigger collection.
Why does my circle ripple or cup?
Rippling means too many stitches per round; cupping means too few. Check that each round adds exactly 12. Tight crocheters may need a bigger hook.
Is cotton or acrylic better for a dice bag?
Cotton makes a firmer tray that dice roll on well; acrylic is softer and quieter. Both work.
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