Find our favorite crochet bag patterns including crochet purses, totes, gift bags and more in this collection. Whether you need to make a simple market tote bag to carry your groceries or you’re after a messenger bag in order to bring some handmade style to your office wardrobe, you’ll find all that and more here!
Find shoulder bags, cute backpacks for kids, and even small bags like clutches and makeup bags here. It’s really easy to crochet bags – if you can work up a granny square, a scarf or a hat, you can work up a variety of crochet bag styles, too!
See how easy it is to customize your own weekender bag for a weekend getaway, or make a precious little makeup bag to keep your purse neat and organized. Before you get too intimidated – yes, it really is easy to add shoulder straps and sew on a zipper, do never fear.
By Susan Kennedy,,,, from the Forever Favorites: Our Top 50 Patterns issue
For long summer days that begin at the farmer’s market and end with a sunset walk on the beach, you’ll reach for your Maui Market Bag. Crocheted in a dip-dye style and made to last in sturdy mercerized cotton yarn, you’ll want one in every color.
View ProjectBy Raine Eimre,,,, from the April 2024 issue
Elevate your style with this chic crochet bag showcasing the almond stitch. Perfect for your upcoming getaway, the circular gold bamboo handles complement the striking almond stitch pattern, creating a fashion-forward accessory that’s sure to set trends.
View ProjectBy Rashami Sarode,,,, from the April 2024 issue
Elevate your style with this tote boasting a captivating rainbow shape, adorned with a charming tassel attached to the handle and intricate surface detailing. Perfect for a weekend project, this design is tailored for those with an intermediate skill level. Create a trendy accessory that combines functionality with artistic and sustainable flair.
View ProjectBy Dana Rebmann,,,, from the April 2024 issue
Stylish, durable and washable! Crochet a grocery tote that you can use again and again. Stitches are locked tighter together in this project because four rectangle panels are each worked in center half double crochet. They are joined and edged with twisted single crochet which is easier and just as gorgeous as reverse single crochet.
View ProjectBy Cristina D.,,,, from the The Mother's Day Crochet Collection issue
Zelie is a vintage-inspired bag pattern that is perfect for moms and daughters alike, so it’s time to twin with your little one! Using a variety of colors to create the puff flowers, the bag is completed with a sleek metal purse clasp and chain.
View ProjectBy Kathy Marsh,,,, from the February 2023 issue
Libbie is a small shoulder bag that can be completed in a weekend. Made of two sides of the same basic design, the panels are joined on three sides and the top is edged in single crochet. The design of the bag is a strip of three granny squares with textured flowers and rounds. Along both sides of the granny strip are rows made of a variety of stitches to keep you interested. Finishing touches include a loop and wood toggle button closure and a crocheted shoulder strap sewn to the bag sides.
View ProjectBy Hannah Barker,,,, from the February 2024 issue
Drawing inspiration from the current trend of knotted handles, this purse offers a nod to nostalgic styles, merging functionality with a touch of timeless elegance. Crafted entirely with the basketweave stitch, this charming underarm bag exudes a small, slouchy silhouette while ensuring ample space for all your essentials.
View ProjectBy Catherine Chant,,,, from the June 2023 issue
This versatile tote is roomy enough to be your next craft project bag, shopping bag or beach bag. The pattern combines colorful strips and interesting textures for a fun project you can complete on a long weekend.
View ProjectBy Nazanin Fard,,,, from the February 2024 issue
This versatile tote boasts a symmetrical design, creating both the front and back panels identically, exuding a sense of balanced elegance. Featuring meticulous detailing and a polished finish, this charming (and functional) bag is just what you need this season.
View ProjectBy Jo Bodley,,,, from the June 2023 issue
A familiar vintage lace pattern gets the modern ombré treatment with this tote design. Made up of five strips of 28 Queen Anne’s Lace motifs, the yarn is worked double and the strips are joined. Pairing yarn together to create the ombré look is part of the fun!
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