Welcome to our index of free crochet bag patterns. Find free patterns for crocheting bags, purses, and handbags. These enjoyable craft projects are made using a variety of crochet and needlework techniques, including Tunisian crochet and beaded crochet.
You can either browse through our main directory of bag patterns below or jump to a page featuring specific types of bags.
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Granny Square Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Granny Square Crochet Tote Bag This lovely tote bag combines several best-loved favorites: crocheted flowers and granny squares. The result is an eye-catching project that is enjoyable to crochet and practical for using. This bag is lined, making it handy for holding just about anything you might want to carry along with you. Lori Jean Karluk designed this tote bag pattern.
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Crocheted Bag With Beaded Apple Motif
Afghan Stitch Purse With Beaded Crochet Apple Motif This bag combines two popular crochet techniques - Tunisian crochet and beaded crochet. To put the finishing touches on the apple, you also get to enjoy a bit of cross stitch. Tunisian crochet offers a unique surface for working cross stitch designs.
- Tunisian crochet purse pattern
- Free pattern for the beaded crochet apple motif
- Learn how to cross stitch.
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Striped Crochet Bag Pattern
Striped Crochet Bag Made With Afghan Stitch AKA Tunisian Simple Stitch, and Lion Brand Homespun Yarn This striped crochet bag almost appears woven, but it is definitely crocheted. The bag is made using afghan stitch, otherwise known as Tunisian simple stitch.
This bag has crocheted handles, which means that you do not have to purchase separate purse handles to complete it.
- Learn how to crochet the striped afghan stitch pattern.
- See a close-up photo of the stripes.
- Free pattern for the striped crochet bag
- Learn how to carry yarn up the sides of your work when crocheting stripes.
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Flea Market Bag
Linda Permann designed this tote bag for the Caron Yarns website.
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Lined Crochet Bag in Boxed Shell Stitch
This pretty bag is crocheted in two colors. There's an outer openwork layer with a contrasting inner lining. This pattern design is by Sandi Marshall. This pretty bag is crocheted in two colors. There's an outer openwork layer with a contrasting inner lining. The openwork is crocheted in boxed shell stitch.
The pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.
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Half-Circle Crocheted Purse
Crocheted Half Circle Purse by Sandi Marshall This intriguing purse is a trendy half-circle shape. See extra photos for the purse.
The pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.
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Loop and Bar Lace Drawstring Bag
Crocheted Loop and Bar Lace Drawstring Bag by Sandi Marshall This ultra-feminine bag has lacy crocheted details. The pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.
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Mesh Bag With Leaping Deer Motif
Crocheted Bag With Leaping Deer Motif by Sandi Marshall Sandi Marshall created this contemporary mesh bag design using an antique charted design for a deer motif.
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Handbag With Dachshund Dog Design
Dachshund lovers will get a kick out of seeing their furry friends portrayed in cross stitch on the front of this interesting crocheted purse. This pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.
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Quick and Easy Mesh Bag
This medium-sized bag is handy to have for storing assorted items around the house. This crochet pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.
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Shells and Mesh Flat Tote Bag
Shells and Mesh Flat Tote Bag by Sandi Marshall If you'd be interested in making a tote bag with an openwork crocheted design, check out this fantastic pattern. Sandi Marshall designed this project.
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Vintage Fleur De Lis Bag From 1917
Photo of a Crocheted Fleur De Lis Bag This gorgeous bag was originally published in a 1917 crochet pattern book by M. Heminway and sons.
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Vintage Knot Stitch Flower Sachet Bag From 1917
Vintage 1917 Flower Sachet Crocheted in Knot Stitch This charming vintage sachet pattern will give you the opportunity to practice crocheting the knot stitch.
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Vintage Lettuce Bag
Vintage Lettuce Bag In the days before plastic wrap was invented, this round mesh bag was used to hold lettuce and keep it fresh. If you're looking for eco-friendly food storage ideas, this one is worth considering.
Of course, if that idea doesn't appeal to you, you'll find plenty of other uses for this type of bag.
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Vintage 1940s Bag With Joined Squares
Vintage 1940s Crocheted Purse The crochet pattern for this lovely bag was originally published in the 1940s. Although the original supply list called for soutache, Sandi Marshall has revamped the instructions to show contemporary crocheters some suggestions for crocheting this pattern in yarn or thread.
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Vintage 1945 Clutch Purse
Vintage 1945 Clutch Purse Originally Published in a Pattern Book Called Jack Frost Handbags This oh-so-chic crocheted clutch purse is just as fab now as it was when the pattern was originally published in 1945.
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Vintage Shell Shoulder Bag
Vintage 1917 Shoulder Bag With Crocheted Shell Stitches The pattern for this stunning crocheted bag was originally published in 1917.
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Woodsy Shells and Mesh Crocheted Tote Bag
Woodsy Shells n Mesh Roomy Tote Bag by Sandi Marshall This crocheted tote bag is really roomy. The pattern design is by Sandi Marshall.