Free knitting Patterns for tote bags, purses, shoulder bags, and more knit flat on two needles. Updated 10/7/24.
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Free Patterns
Cable Check Bag
Luxurious purse knit flat in one piece with a 16 row repeat all over cable texture. Size 13 x 8 in. (33 x 20.5 cm), not including handles. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured project by misarom
Marrakesh Bag
Colorful stash buster tote with a slip stitch dot pattern for the body and herringbone texture for the borders and handles. Size 16 in x 13 in x 5 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Lamarche.
Lambe Bag
Cabled purse knit flat with an 8 row repeat. Size Approximately 11” wide x 10” high (Not including handles). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Stockinette Stripe Tote
Bag with handles knit flat sideways with stockinette. Circular needles are used because of the size of the project. Size 11” tall, 14” long, and 6” wide. Designed by Kaitlin Barthold. It's a great stash buster for Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
Swing Bag
Fun purse knit flat sideways in one piece, with the top bands in garter stitch and the central panel in welted reverse stocking stitch. Size 36cm/14 inches at the bottom and 27cm/11 inches tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown. Pictured project by twspintoknit
Okranana Bag
Ingenious pentagon shaped purses knit flat from the outside in on a circular needle and shaped with decreases. 2 Sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie Shiman.
Aurora Bag
Purse with buttoned pockets, cable trim, and buttoned handles. Knit flat. Size 32 x 26 cm / 13" x 10". Aran weight yarn Designed by Peony and Parakeet. Available in English and Finnish. Pictured project by amel1e
Carry Bag
Beginner friendly tote knit flat in two pieces with stockinette and garter stitch. The handles that are attached to the sides are created with twisted yarn and add an easy colorful touch. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Size 8” wide x 7½” high. Two strands Aran weight yarn held together for a marled effect. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Stitch Sampler Bag
Tote created with 12 different squares of different stitch patterns, with options for different levels of experience. Great portable project and stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Molly Conroy. Pictured project by Femminista. Designed as a KAL, so there are several files to download.
More Free Patterns
Cool Stripes Felted Bag
Easy stash buster tote with the body knit flat in one piece and two handle casings knit flat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Great beginner project or first felting project. Instructions included for felting in washing machine. Size About 9 x 9 in. [23 x 23 cm] after felting. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Alésia Bag
Flat pouch or device cozy knit with a herringbone pattern inspired by he Alésia Museum Visitor Centre in France. Size approx 13.5 x 21.5 cm/ 5.5" x 8.5". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Howorth.
Reversible Bag
Reversible tote knit flat in two colors with one side seed stitch and the other stockinette. Size 30cm/12in wide x 28cm/11in deep. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Boudica Bag
Very simple, striped bag knit flat in one piece with garter stitch, folded, seamed, and felted. Strap is an i-cord. Size is customizable. Pictured bag is 7.5" x 11" without cuff folded down, after felting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Peg Travis
Musubime Bag
Knot bag with one handle that slips through the other to close the bag. Knit flat on two needles with a 4 row repeat texture. Size: Height (excluding handles): 10”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Afifa
Easy Angles Tote Bag
Beginner level bag knit flat in one rectangle in garter stitch and folded to create the finished bag. Size Approximately (Approx) 17" [43 cm] long to top of handle. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. A kit is also available.
Flapper Purse
Small bag with flap knit flat in one piece with 8 row repeat Braided Cable Stitch and folded from the bottom up. Finished with a braided i-cord strap. Size Approx 6 1/2” W x 8” L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan Dittrich.
Take a Turn Zippered Pouch
This bag is made by piecing together 8 squares knit flat in garter stitch stripes. Step by step photo tutorials. Size 10" square. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. A kit is also available.
Chloe Shoulder Bag
Shoulder bag with flap in two versions: easy garter stitch version and a stockinette version with shaped flap. Knit flat on two needles. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ursula Laesser
Patterns for Purchase
Giant Belt Bag
Beginner level purse knit flat sideways in garter stitch with slots to pass a belt through to use as a handle. Size Size: Approximately 28cm/11" wide x 33cm/13" high. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Diana D Wilder.
Carbis Beach Bag
Boho beach/urban bag worked flat, using basic knitting skills. Suitable for beginners. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns.
Kitty Cat Tote
Bag featuring four cute kitties knit with intarsia. Purse is knit flat and seamed. Aran weight yarn. Designed by claire slade.
High Street Bag
Beginner level purseknit flat with geometric texture and handles. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Angie Bivins.
Chunky Grocery Bag
Easy tote knit flat in what looks like garter stitch and seamed. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer who says it is suitable for beginners. Chunky knit grocery bag designed by Gorica Pavlovic.
Easy Cable Purse
Bag with all over cable pattern worked flat and seamed with a knit strap. Size 13" wide x 10" deep (33cm x 25.5cm). Rated easy by the designer. Aran weight. Designed by Andi Javori. Included in Casual Weekend Knits - 25 Go Anywhere Knit Projects.
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Bento Bag
Easy version of the classic Japanese bento bag. Knit flat with unique origami-like seaming and folding construction, and a knot-tie feature at the top, this stylish yet sturdy bag was designed as an everyday shoulder bag. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Darling Jadore.
Grocery Tote Bag
Knot bag knit flat in what looks like a 2 row repeat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Andrew Mohr.
