Bitty Bags Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns for Bitty Bags, small purses just right for coins, cards, makeup, gifts, trinkets, and other essentials

For more purse and bag patterns see

• Purse, Bag, and Tote Knitting Patterns
• Tote Bag Knitting Patterns
• Gift Wrap Knitting Patterns

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.

All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.

Free Knitting Patterns

Polar Bear Pouch

This little bag is 5 cm (2″), just large enough to hold small necessities or a small gift. Designed by Barbara Prime of Fuzzy Mitten.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Polar Bear and other Bear Knitting Patterns

Pirate Skull Pouch

Put your treasures in majapi’s bag with skull and crossbones duplicate stitch.

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Craftsy
• See more Pirate Knitting Patterns

Fruit Pouch

Kate Buchanan designed this strawberry bitty bag measures approx 7cm x 10cm

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Treasure Pouch

These easy pattern from The Sitting Tree is about 2″ tall. Great with multi-color yarn!

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• See more Variegated Yarn Knitting Patterns

Sundance Makeup Bag

Joëlle Meier Rioux this adorable bag with cute details that is 7” wide x 4½” tall

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Two Pocket Purse

Frankie Brown designed this purse with two flaps hiding two front pockets. The bag comes in two sizes 6.5 x 5 cm and a 10 x 8 cm.

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Beaded Coin Purse

Designed by Candi Jensen this purse is approx 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the video tutorial for this and 2 other patterns for $3.99 – not necessary to get the pattern
• Get 3 1/2 inch purse frames on Etsy
• Get seed beads on Etsy

Beady Little Bag

Designed by Marji Yarncrafts

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
• Get #6 seed beads

Rucksäckchen à la Susie

Wintogreen designed this cute little rucksack that can be conveniently attached to a keyring or purse ring. Available in English and German. Great stash buster!

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• See more Stash Buster Knitting Patterns

Watermelon Purse

Amanda Berry’s cute zippered coin purse knits up quickly in chunky yarn. The finished purse is 16.5cm wide at the top, and 10cm deep.

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Pence Jug Coin Purse

Popular in the 19th century, pence jugs were coin purses shaped like a miniature water pitchers. Franklin Habit translated and modernized this pattern from the 1843 edition of Frances Lambert’s best-selling My Knitting Book for present-day knitters. You can also use as a gift bag. A great stashbuster! Pictured project by theknittingmama

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get Franklin Habit’s books on ebay

Change Purse

Bobbi Anderson’s easy beginner project for Red Heart is perfect for coins, stitch markers, or any little treasures. Perfect stash buster or one skein project! Make it special with a decorative button.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for decorative buttons on Etsy
• See more One Skein Knitting Patterns

Camera Purse

Amanda Berry’s Instagram inspired bag is 14cm wide and 12cm tall.

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

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Little Knitted Pouch

Knitted Creations’ lace pouch is worked flat, then lined and sewn up. It is large enough to hold craft tools, manicure accessories, and other small items.

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• See more Knitting Patterns for Craft Accessories

Snapdragon Purse

These tiny coin purses by Frankie Brown are small, three sided purses which snap open when the pointed ends are pressed. Three sizes. Frankie does ask that you consider consider making a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, at www.justgiving.com/frankiesknittedstuff

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Deep Sea Flower Bag

Nina Nyland designed this as dice bag but it’s pretty enough for any use. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
• See more Knitting Patterns for Variegated Yarn
• See more Gaming Knitting Patterns

Coin Purse

Quick knit and great beginner pattern from Yarnspirations.

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• See more Stash Buster Knitting Patterns

Zippy Strip

Frankie Brown designed this strip of knitting that ingeniously zips up into a coin purse. Great stash buster!

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• See more Stash Buster Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

Fox Coin Purse

Designed by OwlPrintPanda, this mini fox is just the right size for your cards and coins (approx 4 x 3 1/2 inches).

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Fox Knitting Patterns

Bunny Bags

These adorable bags are just the right size for treats or toys at 17cm (6.7in) x 15cm (6in).

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Bunny Knitting Patterns
• See more Easter Knitting Patterns

Netherfield Evening Bag

Inspired by the ball scene in Pride and Prejudice and Regency era evening wear, this reticule features leafy vine and wave lace. About 8″ wide and 9″ tall.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Interweave
• Also available Jane Austen Knits Fall 2012

Keepsake Bag Trio

Designed by Knitting Revolution, this set includes patterns for 3 different bitty bags, each 2-3 inches high. Great for gifts and wedding favors.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Sheepy Coin Purse Kit

For only $12.50 you get the pattern, purse hardware and eyes for this cute coin purse by KnitwithCiD.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Sheep and Lamb Knitting Patterns

Little Cupcake Purse

This sweet little bag by Amy Gaines has a drawstring close in the icing. Almost 5 inches tall and over 4 inches wide.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Chiffon Ribbon Bag

Only 99 cents for this pattern designed by Judy Slater! This bag is perfect for cell phone and small items. It knits up super fast in a stockinette stitch and takes just one skein of gorgeous chiffon ribbon yarn.

• Get the knitting pattern at Darn Good Yarn
• Get Chiffon Ribbon Yarn at Darn Good Yarn

Pocket Frog

Pocket ouch by ButterflyLove  to hold valuables on the go or sit on your desk to hold paper clips or rubber bands.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Square-Bellied Monster

This cute pouch by ButterflyLove has room in its stomach for your treasures.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Navajo Purse Cross Body Zip Top Change Purse

This mini purse by Two of Wands is 5.5”/14cm x  4.5”/11.5cm

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

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