Free knitting patterns for drawstring bags, pouches, market totes, shoulder bags, and more. Updated 3/2/26
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Free Patterns
Gingham Drawstring Bag
Pouch in two sizes knit with gingham plaid design and finished with an i-cord drawstring closure. Sizes: Height 9 cm / 3.5 inches, 15 cm / 6 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Helene Rønquist Knutsen. Available in English and Norwegian
Czako Tote
Great beach bag! This gradient striped tote is knit flat with garter stitch, 2 color moss stitch (alternating color every 2 rows), and stockinette. The naturally rolled edges give a fun casual look but I think I'd prefer a neater look so I might replace with a garter stitch or moss stitch edge to mirror other textures on the bag. Size: 36 cm x 43 cm / 14" x 17". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ursalia Fibres Studio.
Linien Tote
Knit bag knit with interesting angles. Diagonal lines of texture mirror the shape of the opening created by the handles. 3 Sizes 11.5", 13.0", 14.5" wide. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs.
Illustrious Purse
Small bag knit with cables with flap fastened with a button and finished with an i-cord and optional beaded handle. Size 6.5 inches square. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Dawn Riden.
Aravny Pouch
Drawstring bag knit with a flower design on a 4 row repeat Partridge Eye texture and closed with a knit i-cord. The pictured strap is crocheted but I think you could easily substitute a knit strap of your choice. Size Height: 19cm / 7.5”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Trygane. Available in English and French
Zumai Pouch
Drawstring bag knit with a honeycomb pattern knit with an 8 round repeat mosaic slipped stitch design, just one color per row. Size 18X22 cm / 7" x 8.5". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by AllMad(e)Here.
Market Bags Set
6 variations on market totes with the same base and handles, each with a different lace pattern for the body. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bendigo Woollen Mills.
Petunia, the Zipper Monster
Whimsical pouch with a zipper month and knit eyes and arms. Size: approximately 10” (25cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stana D. Sortor.
More Free Patterns
Makri Bag and Pouch
Matching tote and drawstring sunglasses case knit with bobble stripes. Bag 40 cm / 16 inches square. Pouch Size: height 21 cm / 8". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
That's My Bag, Baby
Tote bag knit flat in one piece with incorporated handles. Knit with a 2 row repeat slip stitch texture. Size: 11 x 12" [28 x 30.5 cm]. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Ella Bag
Shoulder bag with body knit flat sideways in one piece with garter stitch. Size: Height About 8 in. (20.5 cm), not including strap. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa. A kit is also available.
High Season Tote
Modern color blocked bag with turned top cuff for an stylish finish. Pattern calls for leather handles but you could easily substituge a knit strap if you prefer. Size: 14" x 13". DK weight yarn. Designed by Espace Tricot.
Cable Tote
Handbag knit flat sideways in one piece with delicate cables and shaped into a curve with twisted cord drawstrings. Size: 17 x 26 in. (43 x 66 cm) before assembly. Worsted weight yarn. Wooden Handle Tote designed by Lion Brand.
Metro Tote
Tote bag with handles knit flat in three pieces with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch texture and finished with optional blanket stitch on the edges. Size: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm), not including straps. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Golden Vermillion Necessaire
Drawstring pouch knit with a checkerboard pattern designed originally as a small organizer to keep necessities in a handbag. The pictured cord is crocheted but you can substitute i-cord or braided yarn. Size: Height 15 cm / 6 inches. Perfect for using up leftover Sport weight yarn. Designed by Hanxiao Zhou.
Simple Striped Bag
Stash buster tote that the designer uses to teach beginner knitters because it's knit in the round using only the knit stitch, no purls and no shaping. Sizes: Height 9 cm / 3.5 inches, 15 cm / 6 inches. Perfect for using up leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Chris Laning.
Patterns for Purchase
Calliope Knot Bag
Stash buster bag knit stripes of different leftover yarn. As in all knot bags, two handles are knit with the longer slipped through the shorter to close the bag. Size 11" wide x 14" high. Designed by CJPPatterns.
Waves Felted Purse
Rectangular bag knit with a rippled waves created by knitting into rows below and then felted in a washing machine. Size 6.5 inches wide and 9 inches high. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cindy Pilon.
Sheep Bag
Tote bag featuring a colorful flock of sheep in seed stitch fencing knit flat. Size 40 cm tall (16 inches tall) excluding strap. Stash buster for Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Denny Gould.
Fragment Bag
Shoulder bag with strip knit with rows of vertical stripes that's great for using up leftover yarn. 3 sizes. Stash buster for Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Kamile Klemanskyte.
Slip Stitch Summer Bag
Colorful clutch with optional flap knit in a 2x2 slip stitch pattern with graphical, abstract shapes created with intarsia. Knit flat as a single rectangle, which is then folded and joined with I-cord bind-off that becomes the strap. Stash buster for sport weight yarn. Designed by PLYSH.
Crescent Bag
Chic bag that starts with a strip that forms the base, sides, and handle. The main panels are worked in stockinette stitch, shaped with decreases. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by ThereseModernDesigns
