Create the bags that meet your needs and match your style with these free knitted bag patterns. Ever been in that situation where you have the perfect outfit laid out in front of you but not a single one of your bags goes with it? And it's too late to find one that matches? Well, I have. Numerous times. Let's save ourselves from history repeating itself and make some head-turning bags.
Free Knitted Bag Patterns
While I was putting together this list of bag patterns for you all, I made sure to add all sorts of bags. Of course, I wouldn't want you guys to miss out on the different types of bags that are appropriate for different situations, so you'll find below tote bags, market bags, formal knitted bags, and others. Put these patterns to good use and treat both yourselves and your loved ones to some gorgeous and functional, new arm candies. (Read more about the types of bags)
#1 Knit Change Purse
Shopping with cash in areas where plastic money isn’t the best choice often results in lots of change in the form of coins. Having a petite little purse to house those coins always comes in handy. With this easy pattern, you can make a cute little home for your cents. You can opt for a color that matches with your handbag, and you can also make this for a little one to enjoy as her main purse.
Patterns from Yarnspirations
#2 Pretty Little Knitted Ring Bag
Knitted ring bags are so classy and look like expensive designer accessories. For this bag, you will mainly be using the garter stitch. As the pattern comes with a nice and defined shape, the garter stitch is the perfect choice for neat edging. Knit the garter stitch for this pretty little knit bag on a bias and enjoy the gorgeous results.
Patterns from My Filing Cabinet
#3 The Vibrant Orange-Pink Knitted Bag
Make a chic and vibrant bag to cater to your pretty girl's needs. This bright orange-pink knitted bag is perfect for carrying around for everyday activities. It will brighten up your whole look and look great with both basic and even some dressy outfits. The sturdy straps are very practical, and the tassel pom poms are a lovely add-on so make sure to not miss those out.
Patterns from Knitted Bee
#4 Slip Stitch Mosaic Tote Bag
We enjoy creating and flaunting exotic patterns and this slip stitch mosaic pattern is so boho. I would pair it with some leather strap sandals and a white summer dress, that complements my favorite summer tanned skin. You can use this tote bag while out running errands or on a fun day at the mall. You can be sure to look flawlessly chic.
Patterns from Lion Brand
#5 Trio of Treat Knit Bags
Spiders, Monsters, and Candy Corn, my my! With this playful pattern, you can make some knit treat bags that are hauntingly cute and utterly appropriate for presenting Halloween treats to your favorite little ones. These would also be perfect for a horror-night party or a birthday party with a similar theme, to give away as party goodie bags. Fill these up with some yummy candy and make some cuties’ day.
Patterns from Yarnspirations
#6 Yo-yo Knitted Tote Bag
The cutest little knit tote bag to flaunt on your arm. With its super cute yo-yo knit motif and the A-line shape, this bag is perfect for carrying to semi-formal and formal affairs. This would make a lovely birthday present for a teenage or older girl. Make this in your favorite color (or that of the one you’re planning on gifting it to), and carry it around everywhere because the world needs to see more pretty things.
Patterns from Berocco
#7 Lacy Diamond Purse
Pair this very pretty lacy diamond purse with a dainty crochet dress and be ready to turn heads everywhere you go. You can use this purse as is, for carrying some essentials or you can add a lining to make it a bit sturdy. The eyelets make it seem really delicate and feminine, which is why you need to knit this and then carry it around often.
Patterns from Ravelry
#8 Drops Purse with beads
Beach walks and sun-bathing days are what this bag is all about. This pattern is spelling vacation on an exotic beach, perfectly well. I would fill it with sunscreen and other beach essentials the moment I knit this up, and dream of some yum summer sun. You can also use some small shells in place of beads to up the beach game a notch higher.
Patterns from Garnstudio
#9 Knitted Waves Tote Bag
Another cute little tote bag that I would bookmark for my summertime list or for a beach vacation. This pattern featuring a beautiful wavy pattern is an ideal choice for making a tote bag that you can carry around with almost any summer dress that is not blingy. Walk the streets of Santorini in your daydreams as you knit away this beauty while lazing on your couch.
Patterns from Yarnspirations
#10 Knitted Purse with Leaves and Baubles
Such a classy and vintage-looking purse to carry with your favorite formal dresses to formal soirees and ball nights. Knit up this lovely purse featuring leaves and baubles for your next dressy night out or make it for a special girl in your life. This purse would be perfect for a prom gift or a birthday gift for a lovely young woman.
Patterns from Sictiar Blogspot
#11 Knitted Sweater Bag
This bag is so pretty and practical for carrying all your essentials in style. This would look great paired with your casual wear such as jeans and boots or sneakers. This knitted sweater bag is a great choice for students so you can make this for your school-attending kids or even for yourself, as it’s a decent pattern for a work bag.
Patterns from Lion Brand
#12 Mojave Desert Knit Tote Bag
The Mojave Desert Knit Tote Pattern is the bag you just must begin your bag knitting experience with if you've never knit a bag before. The instructions in the patterns are written in simple language and are easy to follow. As this pattern has no intricate details or extra frills, a beginner would experience a lot more ease in understanding bag knitting basics with this. You must line this bag with fabric before use though, so it can keep your belongings secure.
Patterns from All Free Knitting
#13 Knitted Lacy Market Bag
A dainty knitted market bag that is lacy and flirty, and perfect for a lovely woman to carry around while running errands. It’s delicate-looking but sturdy enough to keep your purchases secure from falling. Follow the link for complete instructions to make this lovely. However, do not limit it to just your grocery sprees, and consider taking it on a flight with you to your favorite vacay spot.
Patterns from Yarnspirations
#14 Breezy Knit Market Bag
The Breezy Knit Market Bag is the perfectly roomy choice of bag for carrying all your essentials while running errands in the market, chilling on the beach, or when simply on a shopping spree. The nice lacey pattern is quick to work up due to the chunky yarn. Use yarn is a nice and punchy, fun color that way there won’t be much reason to fret over even when your knitted bag gets dirty.
Patterns from All Free Knitting
#15 Knitted Expanding Bag
Get you your necessary dose of sunshine with this beautiful and vibrant knitted expanding bag. It doesn’t take much longer to work up and it has a feminine finish. It would look great paired with cute midi dresses and sandals. Be sure to add a lining inside though or only use it to carry items with bigger dimensions.
Patterns from Yarnspirations
Free Knitted Bag Patterns – In Conclusion
Bags and dresses are girls' forever favorite purchases and there's no such thing as too many when it comes to these. Then why depend on the retail stores and brands, when you can treat yourself to handmade perfection. Using these amazing patterns, you can make some really nice bags both for yourself and your friends and family. Handbags are great for gifting purposes. You can always play around with colors to make something appropriate for different age groups using the same pattern. That said, you can also create some really sassy pieces to go with your wardrobe, so knit away and slay!
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