Tired of boring bags? Ready to ditch fast fashion and make a statement? Get your hooks and needles ready, because we’ve curated a collection of FREE knit and crochet bag patterns that are anything but ordinary. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun first project or a seasoned stitcher seeking a new challenge, these patterns will inspire you to create unique, handmade accessories that are sure to turn heads.
Buckle Bag
The Buckle Bag is a quick and easy crochet project using three strands of worsted weight yarn held together and a large hook. This project is perfect for a beginner as it only uses slip stitches and half double crochet. Includes lining tutorial, too!
Get the free pattern: Buckle Bag
Striped Summer Tote
Here is a fun textured knitting project with stripes in two directions! This fun summer tote is worked with just basic knit and purl stitches for a quick and easy project.
Get the free pattern: Striped Summer Tote
Unforgettable Tote
Use a floral granny to liven up this fun textured tote! With color-changing yarn you get all of the beauty of different coordinating colors without extra ends to weave in! Includes a video tutorial for the granny square.
Get the free pattern: Unforgettable Tote
Oat Stitch Handbag
Use the durable and textural Oat Stitch to make this wonderful knitted handbag! Adding purchased handles and a clasp give it a more professional look, but it’s easy to make.
Get the free pattern: Oat Stitch Handbag
Chocolate Tote
Work mini bobble stitches for great crochet texture in this easy tote pattern! Features pockets on the sides as well as the front and back. Perfect for carrying everything you need!
Get the free pattern: Chocolate Tote
Flip Flop Tote
Let the summer fun begin with this cute knitted flip flop tote! Use intarsia or duplicate stitch to work the flip flop chart, and use double knitting for extra durable straps.
Get the free pattern: Flip Flop Tote
Holiday Gift Bag
While this isn’t a bag that you carry or wear, this bag is a wonderful way to gift a handmade item for the holidays! I love making these bags and filling them with thoughtful gifts, because let’s face it, my loved ones can only handle so many of my handmade hats, mittens, socks, etc!
Get the free pattern: Christmas Tree Gift Bag
Sweet Strawberry Backpack
How about a fun knit for the kids?? This strawberry backpack is easy to knit up in Stockinette Stitch with durable double knit straps.
Get the free pattern: Sweet Strawberry Backpack
Snowflake Gift Bag
Another great holiday gift bag! Use an easy chart to make this great snowflake gift bag in the tapestry crochet technique.
Get the free pattern: Snowflake Crochet Gift Bag
Market Tote
How about making your own market tote? This one is made from durable cotton yarn that does the color changing for you! It’s an easy pattern that’s sure to please.
Get the free pattern: Sugarwheel Market Tote
Striped Crochet Duffle Bag
Crochet a sweet duffel bag to carry all of your necessities in style! I took this one as a project bag to the beach and loved every minute!
Get the free pattern: Crochet Duffle Bag
