From clutches to totes, from casual to evening, from fun to formal, these free knitting patterns will give you the perfect bag for any occasion. Updated 9/15/25
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Free Patterns
Montresor Handbag
Elegant purse with a gorgeous lace pattern that reminds me of flowers. I think this would make a lovely bridal bag or evening purse. Size 24 x 21 cm / 9.5 x 8". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Claudine Guerin. Available in English, French
Paris Toiletries Bag
Inspired by pampering bubble baths, this luxurious drawstring bag for self-care is knit with the cushie bubble stitch. Size 20 x 28 cm / 8 x 11". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Bonnica Sjöblom. Available in English, Dutch, German, Swedish
London Bag
Messenger bag large enough to hold almost everything you need with you and a pocket on the outside to hold items you need to reach quickly. Size 30 x 50 cm / 12 x 20". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Bonnica Sjöblom. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Pride Festival Bag
Small bag to hold small items knit flat with a garter slip stitch pattern. The front is knit with a two color slip stitch that creates a checked design while the back is knit with single color stripes in the same texture. Size 13cm/5" wide x 16cm/6" tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Tote Bag
Easy tote knit flat with a 2 row repeat slipped stitch texture and 3 colors worked as a gradient. Size Length 42cm / 17". DK weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Basket Bag
Tote inspired by handwoven baskets knit mostly with knit stitches with vertical slipped stitch details. 2 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Wash Bag
This small pouch is just big enough to hold toiletries, cosmetics, and knit face scrubbies included in the pattern. Knit flat with a 4 row slipped stitch color pattern. Size Width 20.5cm / 8". DK weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Lowlands Bag
Purse knit flat in one rectangular panel with an 8 row repeat lattice cable, folded in half, and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Phoebe Lim.
Lattice Cable Bag
Purse knit flat in one rectangular panel with an 8 row repeat lattice cable, folded in half, and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Phoebe Lim.
Tote-ally Devoted Bag
Purse with cable design and two knit handles. Size (excluding Strap) 27cm x 32cm x 11cm / 11" x 12" x 4". Designed by Cygnet. Chunky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Check Stitch Bag
Tote bag purse knit with an 8 row repeat checkerboard or basketweave pattern, trimmed with i-cord, and finished with i-cord handles. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Musica Felted Bag
Music lover tote bag purse with piano keys and musical notes. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Slip Stitch Mosaic Tote
Sampler tote bag purse with 5 different blocks knit with slip stitch colorwork with only one yarn color per row. Designed for at least 4 colors of worsted yarn, it's great for stash busting. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Swirls and Stripes Mosaic Bag
Easy slip stitch colorwork uses just one color per row for this striking geometric design. About 12″ [30.5 cm] wide and 15″ [38 cm] tall. Designed by Tamara Goff for Red Heart
Waves Tote Bag
This cotton tote measures 16″ x 14″ x 3″. Designed by Grace Alexander for Red Heart
Woven Look Bucket Bag
Cute drawstring tote knit with linen stitch stripes, stockinette, and garter stitch. Size Approx 20" [51 cm] circumference x 10" [25.5 cm] tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. Knit for less than $15 with yarn available on the page.
Sweater Bag
Cabled messenger bag with ribbed flap inspired by sweater designs. 11.5 in. x 13 in. (29 x 33 cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Bulky weight yarn.
Plush Purse
Featured on the Martha Stewart Show, this purse is 18 in. (45.5 cm) wide at base x 12 1/2 in. (32 cm) high.
Cable Ready Bag
This chunky cable carryall measures 15 inches x 10 inches.
Diamond Patterned Bag
This roomy bag is knitted mainly in garter stitch with a diamond-patterned panel across the front measures 43cm wide x 38cm deep
Bee’s Knees Purse
Knit in honeycomb stitch this gorgeous purse by Andre Sue includes an extensive tutorial for the knitting, assembly and lining.
Victoria Bag
This purse design by Knitwise features a diamond brocade pattern. Approximate size 27cm wide 20cm high 7cm deep.
Yo Yo Tote
Approximately 12½ wide x 8” high x 5” deep, this Berrocco pattern has a simple elegance.
Blues and Beads Purses
Two purses in one knitting pattern. Large Purse: Width: 29 cm [11-3/8″]. Height: 31 cm [12.25″].
Small Purse: Width: 22 cm [8-5/8″]. Height: 14 cm [5.5″].
Vintage Purse with Ridges
Knit ridges and a belt handle turn this simple pattern into a stylish bag.
Knitted Purse with Leaves and Bobbles
A floral design adorns this purse by Irina Raitcis.
Lacy Diamond Purse
Designed by Jill Chatelain, this bag is 9.5″ wide by 7.5″ in length.
Pinwheel Purse
The amazing Frankie Brown based this purse on a traditional origami design. Measuring square, this purse opens up when you pull the top apart and then snaps back closed when you let it go.
Fringe Purse
This purse designed by Lisa Ellis measures 9″ w x 8″ h and is knit with simple loop stitch and garter stitch.
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Patterns for Purchase
Grocery Tote Bag
Knot Bag knit in what looks like a 2 row repeat broken garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by knittnouveau
Rippled Mineral Bag
Shoulder bag knit with a sand stitch texture. Size: 5.25" (38.5 cm) x 13.75" (35 cm). Designed by Sirdar. Chunky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Multi-Cabled Bag
This cable purse is created in panels. Dimensions: 14” (35.5 cm) square (at base) by 9” (23 cm) tall. Designed by Kim Haesemeyer. One of the 17 patterns in Leisure Arts #5612, Expand Your Knitting Skills
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Duffle Bag
No longer free. About a foot long, this tote has extra pockets, a zippered top, and straps. It's knit with 3 textured stitches: Herringbone Cross stitch, woven stitch, and seed stitch. Size: Length: 30cm (11.8 in) x Width: 12cm (4.7 in) x Height: 15cm (6 in). Designed by Wendy Kippax. DK weight yarn.
Green Rose Purse
Felted purse by Deborah O’Leary. knitted on size 11 circular needles so it knits up really fast. Detailed instructions with pictures are included. Approximate finished size: Width – about 10 inches Height – about 11 inches Depth – about 2 1/4 inches
Amethyst Ruffle Purse
Felted purse by Deborah O’Leary. knitted on size 11 circular needles so it knits up really fast. Detailed instructions with pictures are included. Approximate finished size: Width – 13 1/2 inches Height – 7 inches
Bag Style
20 Inspirational handbags, totes, and carry-alls to knit and crochet
Fox Messenger Bag
The Bag measures 18 cm (7 in) wide x 23 cm (9 in) deep. The strap measures approx 110 cm (43 in) but can be adjusted as required.
