Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet purse patterns! If you’re a crochet enthusiast, fashion lover, or simply someone who appreciates crochet handbags, you’re in the right place. In today’s article, we’ll show you 25 stunning examples of yarn turned into wearable works of art that are so much fun to make.
Crochet purses come in all shapes, styles, and sizes, making them the perfect canvas for self-expression. Whether you’re into vintage vibes, modern crochet bag patterns, timeless classics, or quirky novelties, there’s a beautiful bag pattern out there to match your unique taste and personality.
From the convenience of fanny packs to the charm of fat bottom bags with a round shape, you’ll find a delightful variety of sizes and shapes to suit your needs and preferences. Crochet purse patterns cater to every occasion, from casual outings to elegant evenings, and are the perfect addition to your accessory collection.
But this collection of free crochet bag patterns is not just about aesthetics; it’s about functionality too! Crochet purse enthusiasts have clever tricks up their sleeves to ensure their creations are not only stylish but also sturdy. They often opt for cotton yarn for durability, add a fabric lining on the inside of the bag for extra strength, or crochet with two strands of yarn simultaneously for added thickness.
Let’s be honest; you can never have too many bags. Each purse is a unique piece of art and a great option to offer you endless opportunities to mix and match with different outfits and occasions. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired by the 25 crochet purse patterns we have in store for you. Without further ado, get ready to unleash your creativity with the perfect crochet bag pattern, one stitch at a time!
Tobago Bag
Talk about a head turner! A unique silhouette and a modern color palette make this free purse pattern stand out from the crowd. The body of the bag is made from three double crochet motifs: two hexagons and one square. Tunisian knit stitch is used to create sturdy and comfortable shoulder straps.
Designer: TLYC Blog
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Sundown Shoulder Bag
Three classic double crochet granny squares come together to form this colorful geometric bag. The unique design of these origami style bags may seem intimidating but they’re actually super easy to make. Use a self-striping cake yarn to get the casual and semi-chaotic color changes of the example photo.
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Recycled Crafty Pots (Bulky Weight #5)
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Shell Bag
You’ll give off all the cool girl vibes when you rock this timeless shell bag. The pattern may look complicated but it is mostly made up of back loop double crochet stitches. A bulky weight yarn gives this bag a sturdy base and the premade handles are a great time saving trick. This is the perfect bag to take you from the office to a night out seamlessly.
Designer: Durable Yarn
Yarn: Durable Glam (DK Weight #3) and
Durable Braided fine (Bulky Weight #5)
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Cute Bear Purse
If rocking a cute bear purse is wrong, then maybe I don’t want to be right. There’s no need to take life so seriously all the time. Sometimes all you need to put a smile on your face is to make a novelty crochet purse! Lucky for you, all you need to know in order to make this easy pattern is how to single crochet in the round.
Designer: Crochet For You
Yarn: Ice Yarns Lorena Worsted (Aran Weight #4)
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Ripple Purse
Crochet purse patterns aren’t all fun and games. The Ripple Purse is one of those stylish bags that is sure to become your new go-to. Worked double stranded, this purse crochet pattern is sure to take you far. The textured sides of the bag are made using alpine stitch which combines single crochet and front post double crochet stitches.
Designer: Tine Sommer Hansen
Yarn: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 (Fingering Weight #1)
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Color Pop Crossbody Bag
Don’t hate on the fanny pack trend until you try it, because these little bags are seriously functional. The classic silhouette of this design is made from four granny squares sewn together. The pattern is worked triple stranded for extra durability.
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin (DK Weight #3)
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Simple & Durable Bag
Sometimes you need to think outside the box when it comes to crocheting sturdy and stylish purses. This larger size bag uses strong macrame cord instead of yarn to make a seriously strong bag. The dense fabric that single crochet stitches create also help contribute to this bag’s durability.
Designer: B. Hooked Crochet & Knitting
Yarn: 3 mm Macrame Cord
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The Boombox Bag
Turn up the volume and showcase your quirky style with this novelty crochet purse that’s shaped like a boombox. This free pattern is especially perfect for everyday use for all you 90s babies out there! The pattern calls for single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches along with picot stitches.
Designer: Atelier Delilah
Yarn: Kartopu Yumurcak (Bulky Weight #5) and
Alize Velluto (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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My Favorite Festival Purse
T-shirt yarn is a great choice for making functional no-holes crochet bags that are strong enough to carry all your bits and bobs. This design uses the yarn under single crochet stitch. It’s fairly common to see this stitch used in amigurumi patterns because it makes an extra dense fabric that stuffing won’t peek through. This cute pattern is a good idea if you’re looking to make a bag for smaller items.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn: KNITZNPURLZ T-Shirt (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Ulla Belt Bag
A vintage bag style gets a refreshingly modern makeover in this gorgeous belt bag design. The pattern calls for single crochet and spike stitches. These sturdy stitches in tandem with bulky weight tape yarn make this bag a real contender in the search for the strongest design. It is available in multiple sizes so you can perfectly match your strap size to your unique frame.
Designer: Lakeside Loops
Yarn: Lion Brand Rewind (Bulky Weight #5)
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Botanical Japanese Knot Bag
If you’ve been around the crochet block a time or two then I’m sure you’ve seen the rising popularity of these Japanese knot bags. This casual style adds the perfect laid back vibe to your favorite cozy outfit. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches as well as knit stitches (a.k.a. waistcoat single crochet stitches).
Designer: Sweet Softies
Yarn: Knit Picks Billow (Bulky Weight #5)
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Star Stitch Bag
Show off your crochet skills with a bag made with star stitches. These pretty stitches offer tons of texture and they also make a very strong fabric. If you have never crocheted the star stitch before, then this would be a great project to get lots of practice.
Designer: Loops Only
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Loves You 9 (Sport Weight #2)
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Sweet Simplicity Bag
All your friends are going to ask you where you bought this adorable purse the first time you wear it out. Imagine the satisfaction you’ll feel when you reveal that you made it yourself! Single, half double, and double crochet stitches make up the bulk of the pattern while back post single crochet, reverse single crochet, and half double crochet stitches in the 3rd loop add a little pizzazz.
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cute Mushrooms Bag
Embrace your cozy cottagecore side with this adorable mushroom bag. This bag design is made up of individual square shaped motifs that are sewn together. The mushrooms themselves are made using tapestry crochet colorwork which uses just single crochet stitches. A budget friendly yarn adds a welcome stiffness to this sturdy bag design.
Designer: Divine Debris
Yarn: Bernat Super Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Fuzzy Fleece Bag
Add a pop of soft texture to a dreamy layered outfit with this fabulously fuzzy fleece bag. Simple single crochet stitches are used to retain the focus on the yarn itself. Fuzzy yarn can be a little challenging to work with, but you will soon learn how to feel your stitches. The result will be well worth it!
Designer: All About Ami
Yarn: Lion Brand Go For Fleece Sherpa (Jumbo Weight #7)
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Boho Circle Bag
Granny squares may be a vintage motif but this generously sized shoulder bag is decidedly modern. Crochet purse patterns like this one are the best of both worlds! The circle in a square motifs are each crocheted individually using double crochet stitches and then they are sewn together. Add some straps and you’re ready to rock.
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’Things
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Mushroom Purse
Mushrooms have been exploding in popularity lately thanks to the surge of interest in cozy cottagecore styles. It’s not too late to jump on the bandwagon and accessorize with this novelty bag. The pattern calls for regular single and half double crochet stitches as well as front post single crochet stitches.
Designer: Cutiepie Crochet
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Everyday Purse
Keep it simple with this timeless crochet bag design. The sleek lines and sophisticated silhouette will have you wanting to carry this bag everywhere. The best part is that it’s totally beginner friendly. You’ll only be using single and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Tine Sommer Hansen
Yarn: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 (Fingering Weight #1)
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The Aspen Loop Bag
Cotton yarn makes a sturdy and stylish drawstring style bag. You can quickly and easily convert the bag between a cross body bag and a shoulder bag thanks to the genius strap design. The pattern uses the feather stitch. I’ve never heard of the feather stitch before but I do like the look of that subtle texture.
Designer: Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Walk This Way Handbag
I love it when crochet purse patterns integrate the handles into the body of the purse because it really adds to the structural integrity. The colorful section in the middle of this bag uses a self-striping yarn and the griddle stitch which alternates single and double crochet stitches. Let the color changes fall where they may and admire the organic waves that are created by the natural color pooling.
Designer: Pine Tree Crochet
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Solids and
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Twists (Worsted Weight #4)
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Kite Handbag
An oversized origami bag gets a few timeless twists with the addition of raised seams, and pre-made purse straps. The pattern uses mostly single crochet stitches although there you’ll need a few double crochet stitches to start out each of the three large square motifs.
Designer: Edie Eckman for Universal Yarn
Yarn: Universal Yarn Clean Cotton (Aran Weight #4)
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Fat Bottom Bag
Do you have any mini skeins of yarn laying around that you don’t know what to do with? This eye-catching bag design uses 4 colors of mini skeins to accent the main color of the bag. The bag can easily stretch to accommodate larger items so you won’t have to pick and choose what to take with you and what to leave behind.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Wildrose Shoulder Bag
Upgrade the basic granny square bag with a special granny square design that boasts both texture and lace. Special stitches for this design include puff and cluster stitches. The granny squares are crocheted individually and then sewn together to form the perfect slouchy bag shape.
Designer: All About Ami
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Roxy Retro Circle Bag
Scrap yarn crochet patterns are a great way to use up leftover yarn and make colorful creations. This scrappy circle bag calls for granny stitch in the round. Granny stitch is also used to make the strap of the bag which is incorporated into the sides of the purse for added stability.
Designer: Nine Inspired
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Stay Sweet Summer Purse
Embrace the sweet life with this darling pineapple purse design. The pattern uses single crochet stitches to make the tapestry crochet design. Working the stitches into the back loops only helps keep your colorwork from leaning to one side. You can take this little slice of summer with you wherever you go and whenever the season.
Designer: A Plush Pineapple
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Purse Patterns
Now is the time to decide whether you are drawn to the charm of vintage designs, the sleekness of modern creations, or the whimsy of novelty patterns. No matter your style or preference, you’re sure to find the perfect project amongst these beautiful patterns to make your own bag or as a special gift for a loved one!
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