Crochet Bag Pattern – Simple Seeded Lace
Customize this crochet bag in size and color to make it yours for every season and occasion.
Here is my collection of free crochet bag patterns, including purses and other crochet tote bag patterns that you can use every day. Make them for yourself or give them as gifts to your friends and family. Not only do they make for great gifts, but you can actually use them as gift bags as well! How cool is that?
There is something here for everyone! Whether you’re looking for a purse, a tote, beach bag or a market bag, this collection of free crochet patterns has got you covered!
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One of my favorite of these free patterns is the Blossom Crochet Beach Bag. It is a simple pattern with a bit of an open stitch, making it perfect for all your beach items on hot summer days. And if you’re looking for something textured, I love the Bouncy Bubbly Tote, which is versatile and easy to customize.
There’s something here for every skill level too, including beginners! Two ideal crochet projects for beginners are the Single Crochet Bag and the Moss Stitch Beginner Crochet Bag. Not only are they beginner-friendly, but they are nice enough for everyone to enjoy!
Some of these crochet totes feature an open stitch pattern. An excellent use of these is to use them as market bags for fresh produce as they allow the produce to breathe until you get home. They are great if you make a lot of lengthy trips to the farmers market or even the grocery store. It’s a great way to help save the environment as you’re not always resorting to the plastic bags that tend to end up in landfills.
Regardless of the bag pattern you choose, you can customize your bag to match your outfit, the seasons or any holiday of the year. The possibilities of stripes and bright colors are endless, as you can add a single stripe along the top, or bottom, or even just a few stripes in the middle to make it stand out.
Size is also easy to adjust for many of these. For more bag instructions, I like to start my bags at the bottom with a long chain. I work the first stitch into the second chain from the hook, and then crochet into both sides of the starting chains to make a rectangle.
I join each round with a slip stitch, and increase at the four corners in each round until I have the size that I want for the bag. A stitch marker can help to keep track of first and last stitches as well as where to make your increases.
It’s super easy to adjust the size, but just remember that when making changes to the bottom of the bag, that you need to end up with the stitch multiple that is needed for body of the bag.
As for the handles, they can be adjusted for any size bag! Here is a tutorial on how to make bag handles, along with a formula to help you calculate your stitch placements.
Last, but not least, you can add a sturdy lining to make the bag strong and durable for use as an everyday handbag or purse. You don’t need to be a sewing expert, but knowing how to work a machine can help to speed up the process. With that said, you don’t need a machine, as you can, with patience, sew the lining by hand.
When choosing the fabric for your bag liner, you have the option to choose something that matches or is contrasting to your yarn.
Here is a tutorial on how to line a bag with or without a zipper. The tutorial also shows how to add small pockets on the inside to hold your keys, phone and other accessories.
It depends on what you want to use it for. Do you want to use it as a market bag, or as a beach bag? Then in that case, you’d want to use a strong and durable cotton yarn. Or, any other strong material that you like and works out with the gauge/stitch pattern.
Although there are many to choose from, Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and Lily Sugar ‘N Cream are two good cotton yarns that work well for bags.
Acrylic yarn can also be used, but it tends to stretch a lot, and is not near as strong as cotton. BUT, if you choose a strong inner lining, you can get away with an acrylic or any other worsted weight yarn, as the bag liner will be the main strength for the bag.
Your best option is to use the recommended hook size that is given in the pattern. That way you know that the size will come out as planned. But, if you choose a smaller hook than the recommendations, you will end up with a tighter and stronger material. Just remember that you’ll need to make adjustments for the size as it’ll come out smaller if the pattern gauge changes.
Customize this crochet bag in size and color to make it yours for every season and occasion.
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This one piece crochet bag pattern features a pretty texture and solid fabric throughout. The crochet bag can be adjusted in size as needed.
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This beach bag crochet pattern is nice and roomy, making it great for the beach or for a busy momma.
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Free pattern for a crochet tote. The tote works up quickly due to the open laced stitch pattern. To keep the stitches as intended, you will need to line this bag.
This crochet shoulder bag features a pretty lace that you’ll enjoy working with. Plus, it’s a fairly nice size making it great for just about every need.
This beginner-friendly single crochet bag pattern is nice and sturdy and perfect for everyday use.
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This bag crochet pattern features a nice cabled and textured design. It takes a bit to crochet up, but the extra time will be appreciated. It is shown here unlined, but I highly recommend to line the finished bag to maintain the lovely textures. Here is a tutorial on how to line a crochet bag….
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Here is a cute child’s bag for small toys and trinkets. It might also make for a cute gift bag for small children’s books, or for the teacher. And, if you make the straps longer, you could also use this as a handy purse for your phone and keys. Just make sure to line it…
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This crochet tote pattern features a beautifully textured stitch pattern.
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Free crochet pattern for a Picot Friendly Purse. The purse features a nice striped design to suit just about everyone.
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Free crochet pattern for a Simple Purse Closure. The closure folds over the top and closes at the side of bag. It can be crocheted to any length or width.
FREE crochet pattern for an Alternating Bag. The bag is crocheted with two colors, and it’s a great size for books, a purse or anything of that nature.