Easy totes, purses, knot bags, and more. Most are knit flat, some in garter stitch, many suitable for beginners. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Zinnia Bag
May only be free for a limited time. Make waves with this easy tote that's a great stash buster with a fun zigzag shape. The bag is knit flat and then finished with i-cord edges and handle. Size 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Uses about 150-200g of your chosen yarns. Aran weight yarn or lighter yarns held together. Designed by diyBronzy. (This appears to be the designer's first pattern so be encouraging!)
Easy Bag
Tote bag knit flat in one piece with handles created by casting off and on as you knit, then folded and seamed. Super Bulky weight yarn. Size 14 inches / 37cm tall when seame. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
More Free Patterns
Kamilo Bag
Easy shoulder bag knit in one piece in the round with a 4 round repeat. Size Height: 17 cm / 6.75". Width: 26 cm / 10.25". Designed by Louise-Anne Petit Lesellier. Fingering weight yarn.
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.
Alder Bag
Tote knit flat all in one piece in the style of a knot bag with one handle that slips through the other to close the bag. Knit with a textured stitch that looks like a 4 row repeat. Size Height: 20 cm / 8 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitandPurlMakes
Carbis Beach Bag
Boho beach/urban bag worked flat, using basic knitting skills. Suitable for beginners. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns.
Arrowhead Tote
Easy bag knit flat with a geometric arrow lace that looks like a 4 row repeat. Size Height: 17”/43cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel
High Street Bag
Beginner level purse knit flat with geometric texture and handles. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Angie Bivins.
Faire Market Tote
Easy bag constructed of 3 squares knit in a texture that looks like a 4 row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Angie Bivins
