Looking for another quick, stash-buster project? In this post, I’ve put together a collection of 35 Free Crochet Bag Patterns, so you can choose the perfect bag to fit your needs or your next gift to your friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a market bag, a tote, a crossbody or a shoulder bag, this collection of Free Crochet Bag Patterns has got you covered.
Crocheting your own bag is much easier than you think. With so many different styles and options, you’re sure to find something to fit in just right with your favourite looks. They are extremely versatile, functional and practical – so, let’s take a look at these amazing free crochet bag patterns and find your next favourite project!
Enjoy! x
#1
Hexagon Tote Bag
Design By: Lindsey of windingroadcrochet.com
Photo Credit: windingroadcrochet.com
This gorgeous crochet hexagon tote bag is made out of 7 simple crochet hexagons assembled together. This free crochet bag pattern is well written, easy to follow and you’ll walk you through the process with lots of photos.
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Individual Hexagon: 7″/17.5cm diameter
Final Tote Bag: 20″/51cm tall when worn and 12″/30.5cm wide.
#2
Caribe Big Crocheted Bag
Design By: Jessica of mamainastitch.com
Photo Credit: mamainastitch.com
The Caribe Bag is crocheted with mercerized cotton to ensure its durability, but also to make it lightweight. The simple crochet stitches make this free crochet bag pattern easy to work with and it can be easily customized with your favourite colours.
“The construction of the bag is different than you might think right off the bat as it’s crocheted as three separate panels and then worked in the round to finish. This method gives it the interesting center striping and contrasting stitch patterns. Even though it’s a small detail on my bag, I think the tassel adds so much!””
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: 19.5”/49.5cm wide and 16”/40.5cm long
#3
HARVEST MARKET TOTE
Design By: Jess of makeanddocrew.com
Photo Credit: makeanddocrew.com
“Sturdy handles and an expanding mesh pouch make this crochet market tote bag an incredibly functional, fun project. Don’t let the lace-looking stitch intimidate you. Its airiness helps the pattern move quickly without much attention to detail. This crochet market tote bag pattern is a perfect poolside project or a gift to crochet ahead of the holidays.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: When laying flat, mesh section of bag measures approx. 33”/84cm wide by 15”/38cm deep after assembly. When empty, bag’s handle drop is approx. 10”/25.5cm
#4
Hayden Bag
Design By: Hannah of hanjancrochet.com
Photo Credit: hanjancrochet.com
“The Hayden Bag is a fabulous summer crochet tote bag pattern using mosaic crochet in the round. The bag is made in one piece and uses a clever play of colour and a simple seven stitch repeat to achieve the detail. Add the side ties and straps of your choice to personalise and finish. If you’ve fancied giving overlay mosaic crochet a go then this is the one for you!”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: The finished bag measures 11″/28cm by 4⅔“/12cm by 14″/36cm without handles.
#5
Rainbow Sunburst Tote Bag
Design By: Briana Hart on ravelry.com
Photo Credit: Briana Hart on ravelry.com
“This free crochet bag pattern uses 27 Sunburst Granny Squares using a rainbow gradient yarn to change the color instead of switching yarns. They are stitched together using a Flat Slip Stitch. The straps are also worked using the rainbow yarn to look like a very long granny square, and look very cute tied into a bow. Any gradual rainbow gradient yarn would work well with this pattern. What is unique to this pattern is the use of One Sided Fusible Ultra Firm Stabilizer on the bottom of the bag to give structure and have the bottom sit flat even when there are items in the bag.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: 13″/33cm tall by 12″/30.5cm wide by 4″/10cm deep.
Straps are both 4ft/122cm long.
#6
ELMORE RING BAG
Design By: Tamara of mooglyblog.com
Photo Credit: mooglyblog.com
“The Elmore Ring Bag is a one-skein Tunisian lace tote that features buttery soft Bernat Softee Cotton! Perfect for everything from sunny days window shopping to nights out on the town, this crochet bag looks much more complicated than it is”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Approx. 11″/30cm by 11″/30cm excluding handles
#7
Tricolor Crochet Market Bag
Design By: Breann of hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
Photo Credit: hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
“By using three strands of cotton yarn it makes this Tricolor Crochet Market Bag Pattern sturdy, colorful, and quick to work up! This bag uses almost exactly three 100g cotton skeins of yarn. This would be a great stash buster! Pick three colors that coordinate and you can make this quick and easy bag! I especially love how strong it is because of the three strands of yarn.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
- Size: Body of the bag: 12″/30.5cm by 13″/33cm, Straps: 9″/23cm
#8
Rosette Drawstring Bag
Design By: Stephanie of allaboutami.com
Photo Credit: allaboutami.com
“Crochet this modern day Regency-inspired drawstring bag using the lovely shell stitch! This elegant and romantic bag is quick to work up and can be worn cross body. Make one for yourself and your little ones so you can match!”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size1: 6”/15cm across, 7”/18cm tall, 14½”/37cm circumference, straps are 16”/41cm long (measured from top of bag)
- Size2: 8”/20cm across, 9”/23cm tall, 19”/48cm circumference, straps are 18”/46cm long (measured from top of bag)
#9
Bobble Flower Granny Square Bag
Design By: Erangi of crochetforyoublog.com
Photo Credit: crochetforyoublog.com
“The granny square bag is stylish and new trend now. There are many ways to make a granny square bag. I made assembling 24 squares together. This bag with bobble drops flower granny square is an interesting and stylish rather than making a basic granny square bag.”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Granny square: 4½″/11.5cm by 4½″/11.5cm
Bag: 17″/43cm wide and 13½″/34cm tall (from the top point to the bottom of the bag)
#10
Lattice Market Bag
Design By: Breann of hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
Photo Credit: hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
“The Lattice Market Bag Crochet Pattern looks intricate, but it’s much easier than it looks! For this bag, I used Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn. Because crocheted market bags have a tendency to stretch, I wanted to use a strong cotton. This yarn does the job! Any cotton yarn would work. This bag could also be lined to make it sturdier.”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: not specified
#11
Cotton Waves Circular Crochet Handbag
Design By: Souma of myaccessorybox.net
Photo Credit: myaccessorybox.net
Enjoy the last month of summer with this cheerful summer inspired handbag that can be used a beach bag too.
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: Base is 11″/28cm in diameter, Height is 11″/28cm
#12
Summer Slice Drawstring Bag
Design By: Kathy Olivarez for blog.clover-usa.com
Photo Credit: Kathy Olivarez for blog.clover-usa.com
“The colors of this bag were inspired by the citrus colors of summer and the spike stitch stripes just seem to fade into each other. The simple drawstring doubles as a crossbody strap and the tassels at the ends of the drawstrings are the perfect finishing touch! The finished measurements of your bag will be approximately 10” high and 9.5” wide. If you choose to use a size 4 yarn, you will want to go up a hook size and your bag will be slightly larger.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: approx. 10″/25.5cm high and 9.5″/24cm wide
#13
Crochet Alpine tulip bag
Design By: Nezhlya and Tidzhen of passionatecrafter.com
Photo Credit: passionatecrafter.com
“A Crochet Alpine Tulip Bag is a bag you will want to have in your wardrobe. You can crochet it using any yarn you have in your stash. Just choose your yarn and the hook suitable for it.”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Width 12″/30cm, Height 14″/35.5cm without the straps
#14
Don’t Mesh With Me Market Bag
Design By: Michelle of mjsoffthehookdesigns.com
Photo Credit: mjsoffthehookdesigns.com
“The Don’t Mesh with Me Market Bag is perfect for all your shopping needs. The crochet market bag crochets up quickly in Treble Crochet stitches. The bag pattern includes 4 sizes. The XS and S sizes are perfect for children or heavy items. Use as a project bag, beach bag or for shopping. The crochet stitches used to make this crochet bag tote are simple basic stitches perfect for a beginner. You will need to know the crochet magic ring, treble crochet and a single crochet stitch.”
A step by step video tutorial is also included.
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: XS (S, M, L)
#15
Wildrose Shoulder Bag
Design By: Stephanie of allaboutami.com
Photo Credit: allaboutami.com
“Crochet the romantic Wildrose Shoulder Bag that is composed of 15 granny squares that are seamed together in a special way! This lovely bag has an effortlessly chic vibe as it holds all your essentials and can be worn on one shoulder or across the body. A variety of crochet stitches using strong and sturdy mercerized cotton makes this design a very fun project!”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: Width: 10.5”/27cm, Height: 13”/33cm, Straps: 28”/71cm
#16
Color Block Market Bag
Design By: Jenn Palmer of mushrump.com
Photo Credit: mushrump.com
“This bright, contemporary-but-classic market bag is great for trips to the farmers’ market, the beach, the library, or for a sunny downtown stroll!
Constructed with sturdy worsted-weight cotton, it uses basic chains and double crochet stitches to form a simple square mesh pattern. The solid single crochet bottom creates a sturdy base, and the straps can be altered to the crocheter’s preferred length.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
- Size: approx. 13”/33cm tall by 16”/40.5cm wide, not including the straps.
#17
Brecken Bag
Design By: Ali for blog.clover-usa.com
Photo Credit: Ali for blog.clover-usa.com
“The Brecken Bag is the perfect tote for carrying around your wip and yarn when you’re on the go! This medium sized, crochet bag measures approximately 14” wide and 12” tall plus about 8” more for the handles, although you can adjust the length of the handles to be any length you’d like!
The Brecken Bag works up quickly since we’ll be using bulky yarn and a large crochet hook. It also only uses basic crochet stitches so it’s beginner friendly! This bag features a bold, main color and contrasting stripes. Feel free to use as many or few colors as you’d like! “
- Skill Level: Easy
- Size: 14”/35.5cm wide by 12”/30.5cm tall (+ 8”/20.5cm straps)
#18
Crochet 3D Leaf Bag
Design By: Pınar Çelik of sirinscrochet.com
Photo Credit: sirinscrochet.com
“Fancy and elegant handbags always make us feel confident and relaxed. By following this 3D Leaf Bag crochet tutorial, you will be able to make the great looking bag of a professional. Moreover, it is not very difficult to make. As long as you follow the video tutorial and written pattern carefully, you will not have any problems”
- Skill Level: intermediate
- Size: not specified
#19
Basketweave Market Bag
Design By: Breann of hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
Photo Credit: hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
“The crochet Basketweave Market Bag pattern uses one of my favorite stitches… the Basketweave Stitch! I’ve used it in so many designs. It always makes for such beautiful textures.”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: approx. 13”/33cm x 12.5”/32cm (not including strap)
#20
Bobbles Circle Tote
Design By: Jessica of mamainastitch.com
Photo Credit: mamainastitch.com
“The bobbles add a playful, trendy look to the bag and the Basalt Grey color goes with everything. I really love this tote for the fall and winter. You’ll see in the pattern below that you’ll be making two sides, a base and handles. The bag works up fairly quickly with the chunky yarn and it’s a lot of fun to see the bobbles pop as you go!”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: approx. 15”/38cm in diameter and 3”/7.5cm deep (Bag is flexible)
#21
DUNE BAG
Design By: Alexandra of twoofwands.com
Photo Credit: twoofwands.com
“Soft sloping lines silhouette this bucket style sling bag that sits effortlessly and comfortably on the shoulder. The asymmetric shaping adds to the organic nature of the tote, while the roomy size fits all of your essentials.
This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are single crochet, sc2tog and sc3tog decreases, working flat in back and forth rows, and working in the round in both turned and continuous spiral rounds.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: Width: 14.5”/37cm, Full length: 24”/61cm, Depth: 4.5”/11.5cm
#22
SUMMER RETRO TOTE BAG
Design By: Jennifer of acrochetedsimplicity.com
Photo Credit: acrochetedsimplicity.com
“Summer retro style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet hexagon tote bag. I used an easy hexagon pattern and added a little visual interest by adding a pop of color, to create the main portion of the bag. Basic crochet stitches were then used to form the bag’s solid, sturdy bottom and strap. This crochet hexagon pattern will be a fun challenge for advanced beginners and it will keep experienced crocheters from losing interest. Use your bag as a crochet project bag, beach bag, or everyday tote bag – customize it to suit your taste by playing around with color, or by adding tassels, poms, and more!”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: Width: 9”/23cm, Height: 21.5”/31.5cm, Depth: 4.25”/10.5cm (not including strap)
#23
The Sunday Clutch Pattern
Design By: Shannon of theloopholefox.com
Photo Credit: theloopholefox.com
“The Sunday Clutch crochet bag pattern is the perfect summer accessory for coffee dates with friends or little outings around town. Small enough to not be a hassle yet big enough to carry important items like your phone, this crochet clutch pattern is perfect for grab-and-go. This crochet clutch pattern uses the “Moss Stitch” which is made up entirely of single crochets and chains, which does lend some “beginner friendly” availability. Advanced techniques include working in the round, creating corners so the project stays square, seaming and sewing on a button.”
- Skill Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
- Size: Before seaming – approx. 12″/30.5cm by 12″/30.5cm
After seaming – approx. 8″/20cm wide by 7.5″/19cm tall (without handle)
Handle length – approx. 18″/45.5cm long (without clasps) and 1″/2.5cm wide
#24
Chevron Crochet Bucket Bag
Design By: Agat of madebygootie.com
Photo Credit: madebygootie.com
“The Chevron Crochet Bucket Bag is the perfect size for an everyday bag. It is comfortable and light, but big enough to carry all your essentials. The bag has a drawstring closer to keep all your belonging safe. You can use contrasting colors of yarn to create an eye catching bag, or more neutrals for a subtle look! The pattern is worked in the round from the bottom to the top. At the top of the bag, we create eyelets to add a drawstring and a dainty metal strap is added to the bag (you can also use a fabric strap).”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: Finished Size – 11.8″/30cm by 9.4″/24cm by 5.9″/15cm
#25
Neo Herringbone Crochet Bag
Design By: Kimberley of lakesideloops.com
Photo Credit: lakesideloops.com
“This bag is durable, stylish, and perfect for those Summer outings to the beach, market, or your favourite downtown patio. The texture and visual appeal of this stitch goes without saying. The density surprised me though . . . it creates a thick and sturdy material – perfect for a bag!”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: 4“/10cm wide by 15”/38cm long
#26
Camellia Tote Bag
Design By: Stephanie of allaboutami.com
Photo Credit: allaboutami.com
“Crochet this gorgeous Camellia Tote Bag that has a sturdy and unique construction using a variety of stitches with thick and comfortable straps. This project is fun to work up as it is segmented into various sections using strong mercerized 24/7 Cotton. Personalize the middle accent panel found in the center of the bag using your favourite stitch! You will love carrying this modern and sleek bag to tote around your important items wherever you go!”
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: Height: 24”/61cm, Width: 17.5”/44cm, Straps: 14”/36cm
#27
Crochet round handbag
Design By: Pradeepa of thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com
Photo Credit: thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com
Here’s a unique, modern bag, with a gorgeous textured flower that will dress up any outfit. If you are looking for a challenge than this handbag is for you.
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Size: approx. 13″/33cm in diameter without handles
#28
The Lucy Tote
Design By: Rachel of eandpcrochet.com
Photo Credit: eandpcrochet.com
“Whether you are off to the beach or hitting up the market this tote is perfect for both! The Rewind yarn makes it nice and sturdy so you can fill it up. It has a fun stripe design with cute embellished details. It’s worked from the bottom up in the round.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: Width: 15.5″/39cm, Length: 13.5″/34cm
#29
The Reel Deal Summer Bag
Design By: Michelle of mjsoffthehookdesigns.com
Photo Credit: mjsoffthehookdesigns.com
“The Reel Deal Summer Bag is an easy crochet bag for beginners and is the perfect straw bag for summer. Raffia paper ribbon is used to crochet this crochet bag design. The bag is worked in the round in two pieces with a join as you go gusset. The crochet bag handle uses the Romanian cord technique for a strong and unique crochet strap.
The crochet stitches used to make this crochet bag tote are simple basic stitches perfect for a beginner. You will need to know the crochet magic ring, double crochet and a single crochet stitch”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: 13″/33cm by 14″/35.5cm
#30
Sofia tote bag
Design By: Nezhlya and Tidzhen of passionatecrafter.com
Photo Credit: passionatecrafter.com
“Crochet tote bag pattern, is a perfect accessory for the summer. Made using a 3mm cotton macrame yarn the bag became sturdy enough to hold all your items. You can also use a different weight yarn to get a similar result as mine. The crochet bag pattern is very easy to follow and beginner-friendly. The stitches used are double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, and chain stitch.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: 14″/36cm x 4.7″/12cm x 13.7″/35cm ( without the straps )
#31
Camel Bucket Bag
Design By: Jessica of mamainastitch.com
Photo Credit: mamainastitch.com
“A cute bucket bag featuring bamboo handles and simple stitch work. No need to line this bag as the tight stitches hold everything inside.. The stitches are all beginner friendly and you’ll find a lot of pictures to walk you through the pattern.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: 11”/30cm wide by 10.5”/26.5cm tall
#32
TULIP SQUARE BAG
Design By: Wilma of wilmade.com
Photo Credit: wilmade.com
“Crochet this granny square bag which is made out of 3 squares folded in half and joined together. You can make the bag as big as you want by simply repeating 3 rows as many times as you want. I used Lion Brand Hue + Me which works up very fast. This crochet granny square bag is a beginner-friendly pattern and includes a video tutorial.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: when lying flat 17″/43cm by 17″/43cm
#33
Crochet Velvet Tote Bag
Design By: Ashleigh of sewrella.com
Photo Credit: sewrella.com
“This easy purse or project tote is the perfect size, and super easy to make! The pattern is quick and easy – you can make one in a weekend with my favorite textured velvet yarn! This is an easy level crochet bag pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are half double crochet, working in the third loop only, working in the round, and slip stitch.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: Diameter – 16″/40.5cm, Depth – 4″/10cm
#34
Sand Dollar Circle Bag
Design By: Breann of hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
Photo Credit: hookedonhomemadehappiness.com
“The Sand Dollar Circle Bag Crochet Pattern is the perfect small, summer bag. The strap is long so it can be worn as a crossbody bag or tied up and worn as a shoulder bag.”
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
- Size: approx. finished bag length w/ strap: 31”/78.5cm (circle diameter: 11”/30cm)
#35
the Everyday bag
Design By: Mirrymas of mirrymascrafts.com
Photo Credit: mirrymascrafts.com
“This is an everyday crochet bag, a multipurpose bag. This crochet bag can be used as a market bag, beach bag, you can even carry this bag to work or even on a date. This pattern for crochet bag is very easy to follow and because we will be using double crochet it will not take that long to crochet. Knowledge on how to crochet double crochet, single crochet and slip stitch is required for this pattern.”
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Size: When flat = 9.8″/25cm height and 13.7″/35cm width
I hope you’ve enjoyed this beautiful collection of Free Crochet Bag Patterns!
We thank and appreciate the amazing designers behind all these patterns!
Which one is your favourite bag?
Until next time …
Happy Crocheting!
