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Free Knit Bag and Purse Patterns

The best free knit bag and purse patterns and instructions.

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Free Knit Bag and Purse Patterns
  • Little Eyelash Bag - This free pattern from Sarah E. White is a little bag made of eyelash yarn and plain wool is one you'll want to carry around every day. Just looking at it brings a smile to the face, and everyone you see will want to pet it.

  • Ruffled Bag - This ruffled bag pattern from Sarah E. White is really easy to knit and is a quick project for beginners and more experienced knitters alike.

  • Silver Clutch Bag - This quick-to-knit little bag from Sarah E. White is a perfect clutch for a night on the town. It will hold your lipstick, ID, some cash or other necessities.

  • Horseshoe Lace Bag - This free knit bag pattern from Sarah E. White is the perfect size for a small gift (like jewelery or a gift card), or you can fill the bag with a sewn bag containing potpourri, cedar chips, dried flowers or rice scented with essential oil to make a great little knit sachet.

  • Handspun Bag - This little handspun trinket bag from Sarah E. White -- which could be used to hold a knitting or spinning project, or as a small purse -- is great for using your own homespun or someone else's.

  • Boo Halloween Treat Bag - This Halloween treat bag from Sarah E. White would be a cute way to hold party favors for a Halloween party or to give special treats to your kids on the scary day.

  • Candy Corn Bag - This cute candy corn goody bag pattern is a great way to present special treats for Halloween, sort of like the fall version of a Christmas stocking. From our Guide to Knitting.

  • Felted Satchel - This simple to knit pattern from Sarah E. White is a great way to hold books, a lunch and other necessities, or simply your knitting projects.

  • T-Shirt Yarn Bag - This free pattern is a good first project for someone new to working with T-shirt yarn, but it will take a good amount of yarn depending on the size you want to make.

  • Herringbone Gift Bag - This easy Herringbone Gift Bag pattern will certainly jazz up any little gift you're giving for any occasion. From Sarah E. White, our Guide to Knitting.

  • Entrelac Pouch - This little bag pattern is quick to knit in an acrylic and rayon bamboo blend or any light, summery yarn you like. It's also lined for a bit of extra stability.

  • Mom Tattoo Bag - This one is pretty quick and easy to knit, with the body being knit in one piece in Stockinette Stitch with a ribbed edging and gussets and strap worked separately and sewn on. Thanks to our Guide to Knitting for the free pattern.

  • Stockinette Swatch Bag - Combine several Stockinette swatches into this stockinette stitch bag -- it requires just a little bit of extra knitting and can be super cute and colorful depending on the swatches you use. Free pattern from Sarah E. White.

  • Pencil Bag - This cute little bag from Sarah E. White is one that you'll find tons of uses for, and that you can easily knit in many different sizes and types of yarn.

  • Fleck Stitch Envelope Purse - This little purse is easy to knit and even easier to use. The yarn gives it a sort of denim look, and the fact that it's mostly cotton will make the bag wear well. Free pattern from Sarah E. White.

  • Valentine Bag - If you want to take your (or your child's) card exchange up a notch, knit up this simple heart-shaped bag that's the perfect size for holding valentines. Free pattern from our Guide to Knitting.

  • Beaded Bag - This beaded bag pattern is a great project for people who are new to knitting with beads because the beads are only needed near the beginning and the end of the project.

  • Felted Birdy Bag - This cute felted bag has a strap, a flap, and the option to embroider a cute bird on top. Free pattern from Knitty.

  • Large Summer Bag - Featured on Knit Picks, this free knit pattern from Kim Cameron had easy open work stitches and a cute top ruffle.

  • Bamboo Handle Cable Bag - A Berroco free knit purse pattern that incorporates a bamboo handle into the design.

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