23 Free Crochet Patterns for Bags and Purses
With this collection, find all the best free crochet tote bag patterns, purses, and more!
Updated June 02, 2021 
Free crochet bag patterns are great to have on-hand because they truly are what every girl needs. A handbag or a shoulder bag holds all the necessities a woman needs. Here you can find some great bag patterns for just that purpose.
This collection of 23 Free Crochet Patterns for Bags and Purses offers a selection of designs that are colorful, trendy, and oh so stylish. Carry your everyday essentials, groceries, and even coupons in style when you create these adorable patterns.
Homemade crocheted bags can come in all shapes and sizes; you can make them with any kind of yarn including felted yarn. Whatever look you're going for, I'm sure we can find just the pattern for you.
Check out our entire collection of on-trend crochet purses, bags, backpacks, clutches, and totes for a whole variety of crochet bag patterns. Scroll down for a few of our favorites that we know you will love just as much as we do!
Many of these bag patterns can be crocheted within an afternoon, too, making them the perfect ideas for last-minute gifts.
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Crochet Purse Patterns You Need Right Now
From cute little handbags to larger purses, you'll love stashing your everyday essentials in these pretty crochet bags. You'll add some serious style to any outfit when you wear these crochet purses.
Not only can this Italian designer bag hold all your small necessities, but it can hold your crochet hooks as well.
This reminds me of Christmastime and all those little girls wearing their poofy red velvet dresses with the white fur trim.
You'll love this easy-to-make crochet bag, complete with plenty of fringe! Consider making a duplicate to give to your best friend for a surprise present.
This is a great accessory for special occasions such as New Year's Eve and birthday celebrations.
Sleek and stylish, you'll want to take this cute crochet handbag everywhere. And guess what? This crochet pattern is easy to make, too!
Find a few of these bags and plenty more by downloading our free eBook, How to Make Crochet Bags: 11 Fantastic DIY Bags
Crochet Tote Bag Patterns That You Need to See
Add some style to your next grocery store run when you use these crochet bag patterns. Colorful and trendy, these crochet bags are also sturdy enough to haul larger items.
Tunisian Stitch Cell Phone Bag
Make beach time convenient with this perfect little bag for essentials.
It's just a nice, simple pattern that is perfect for all your grocery needs as it's nice and sturdy.
This crochet pattern incorporates the perfect amount of flowers to give it a feminine look.
Reusable Crocheted Grocery Bag
This eco-friendly crochet pattern is great to take with you to the farmer's market, grocery store, or even to the mall.
Aligned Cobble Stitch Anytime Tote
As the name suggests, this beautiful crochet tote bag can be used anytime, anywhere!
Mermaid's Favorite Crochet Tote
Make a splash at your next get-together when you bring this cute little number! If you've used the crocodile stitch before, then you're sure to love making this crochet bag.
Going to the beach? This crochet tote bag can hold your sunscreen, sunglasses, and your other beach day essentials in style.
One Skein Crochet Bag and Pouch Patterns
If you have an extra skein of yarn that's not attached to a project — and who doesn't? — then you'll want to check out this selection of crochet patterns for pouches and bags. Reach into your yarn stash and crochet these beautiful crochet designs the next time you're in between projects!
Purses and bags are great, but maybe you're looking for a quick pouch pattern to store some of your bathroom essentials. This crochet pattern is just what you need! Super bulky yarn and fabric result in a nifty pouch that can be placed in any room in your home.
Don't you hate it when you forget to bring a bag to the grocery store? After you make this cute crochet bag, you'll probably never forget your bags again!
Quick to make, this crochet gift bag is a fun and trendy way to give presents to loved ones. This gift bag can also be used to tote snacks or other small items.
Whether your child needs a pencil pouch for school or you need a cute organizer to stash your coupons, this crochet pouch pattern is for you. You'll love easy it is to make this crochet pouch, too!
Cute and colorful as can be, this crochet pattern is a great way to stitch up a quick produce bag. The bag can also be folded up and stored in your so that you always have it on hand.
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huy2 8954133
Feb 12, 2015
You get my email address I can't download the free ebook I wanted. Is there a secret to this? 15 Free Crochet Bag Patterns Would appreciate some help here. Thanks.
AllFreeCrochet Edi torCW
Feb 16, 2015
15 Free Crochet Bag Patterns is the page you are currently on. You can see there are 15 patterns to check out. If you're looking to download the bag eBook you may do so at: http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Bag-Patterns/How-to-Make-Crochet-Bags-11-Fantastic-DIY-Bags-Free-eBook
FrodoBaggins
May 08, 2014
I have been looking for something like the Large Buckle Tote for so long. A bag that would take my kindle, netbook, mobile 'phone and the general daily paraphernalia. I added a zip to mine to make it more secure. Thank you so much for posting this free pattern. Cheers from Jan Downunder
rnz92211
Mar 03, 2014
just wondering,,how many stitches were required total to make the Eco Cotton Blend Crochet Ruffled Bag?
kemrajie1959 99136 98
Dec 02, 2012
i am just a beginner but is already loving this site
sue 0402509
Aug 26, 2012
I love you site, I don't know why I have not found it before, fantastic.
amirachmi 4107946
May 17, 2012
Hi I'm Ami from Indonesia, I'm very happy when I found your blog. This is important for me because I love make Crochet Bags, but the problem is hard to downsload your pattern. I want to know all about crochet bags, would you share your information to my email amirachmi@ymail.com. This is very helpfull for all corcheters in Indonesia. Big hug ... Ami
shoplakangel 71397 82
Jan 04, 2012
i would love to learn to make one of these bag but im a beginner how hard r they to make i still dont know some of the stiches thats what im still tring to get
tetajasin 9703198
May 27, 2012
GO TO YOUTUBE.COM AND SEE THE VIDEOS FOR THE STITCHES YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH. I'LL BET YOU'LL BE MAKING THIS BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.
huerecy 4195059
Sep 05, 2011
i love all the bags .i love crochet.and i hope i can make some of this beutiful bags.
dneas
Jul 28, 2011
I used tennis balls in a front loader to help at least 3-6 ofthem, good luck
crochetwizard
Jul 27, 2011
Are you wondering if felting in a front load washing machine is possible? Well, I'm here to tell you..."Yes, it is." It's basically the same as using a top load machine, with a couple of twists. The agitation in a top loader is caused by the back and forth motion of the middle section. The agitation process for felting in a front load washing machine is caused by the rotation of the drum. This rotation causes the project to be dropped from top to bottom of the drum repeatedly as the machine goes through the washing process. Another difference between using a front loader and a top loader for your felting projects is that front loaders usually lock shut during a cycle. This means that you can't stop the wash mid-cycle and open the door to check on your project like you can in a top loader. Some front loaders allow you stop the cycle and drain the water as soon as the wash part is done. You have to be on the spot and catch it before the spin starts, drain the water then remove your piece and rinse it by hand. That may sound daunting, but if you've done your homework and tested your swatch, as I recommend then you should have no problems. Here's what you should do to ensure a good felting experience... Place your finished item in a mesh laundry bag or pillow case which is large enough that your project has room to lay flat and move around. Make certain that all your ends are finished off BEFORE you felt, as once the felting is complete, you'll have a hard time...A. threading your ends through a needle, B. getting your threaded needle through your felted project. Set your washing machine to HOT WASH - COLD RINSE and SMALLEST LOAD SIZE. Use just a little wool friendly detergent such as Woolite or Eucalan (regular detergents contain enzymes which are harmful to wool). Place your felting project into the washer alone. My best results have been when I washed my felting projects by themselves for a larger project or with only one pair of pre-worn jeans added to the load. Set your washer away, and now you're felting in a front load washing machine. At the end of the wash cycle, remove your project and adjust to shape. If you're not yet happy with the way it has felted, then repeat the washing process again. You can wash it as many times as you like until you reach your desired result. I like to felt my items so that I can no longer see any stitch definition, so it's like a totally different fabric from when it was first crocheted. If your machine does not allow you to stop mid-cycle, then you have no choice but to go through the spin cycle too. In this instance I'd suggest that you only use bulky yarn, as allowing some finer yarn projects to spin after felting can cause creasing which cannot be removed. So - felting in a front load washing machine truly is possible, but make sureyou do exactly the same process with your swatch as with your finished item. That includes doing EVERYTHING the same...using the same size hook, same yarn, same cycle and measuring all the way. See my felted crochet page for more information on which measurements to take. So - I hope you enjoy felting in a front load washing machine. Try it - take the plunge.
dizzy 1360041
Jul 27, 2011
http://knitting.about.com/od/felting/qt/felting-frontload.htm
suegray99 3655754
Jul 26, 2011
How do you felt in an automatic front loader? all the patterns assume we are in the USA and have toploading machines, that you can have some control over!!! Thanks Sue
tweetysER 0138243
Jun 14, 2011
I am trying to find the Yoga Mat and Yoga Mat carrier free patterns. I thought I put it in my favorites :(. HELP PLEASE!
Member 2087307
May 29, 2011
niknaknana11 check this site http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Plastic_Bags_Crochet you can also type in - crocheted plastic bags - in your search engine. this will bring up quite a few sites you can check out. hope this helps
niknaknana11 63082 52
Feb 10, 2011
Any chance there is a pattern for making a bag out of plastic bags? Prefer crocheting?????? Thank you
jane br
Dec 20, 2012
Hi, You can use plastic bags by cutting them in loops, any width you like, then link together by putting one loop through the other and back through itself, and make all the plarn you want, Another way is strips, with a slit cut in each end and loop through. I hope this helps... Good luck
kanekid96 6992340
Feb 05, 2011
I think this site is so cool. I love to crochet and this is so helpful to see all these pictures. Thanks
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