23
Free Crochet Patterns
For Kids’ Bags
Make a fun accessory for your little one with these 23 free patterns for cute and functional crochet bags for kids.
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Blythe Bunny + Bear Crochet Purses from Lakeside Loops
This beginner-friendly free pattern makes gorgeous summer crochet bags for kids.
SIZE: 6½” x 6½” (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and The Gang. You will also need a small amount of #3 weight yarn for the facial details.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 115 yds/105 m for the bag and 5 yds/4.5 m for the nose and eye details.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a darning needle.
Isla Purse – Crochet Pattern from Crafts by Sarah Liz
The Isla Purse is the perfect Mummy and Me project. The free pattern includes instructions for a small children’s-size crochet bag and an adult-sized bag.
SIZE: child and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Sugar n’ Cream from Lily.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200-400 yards (183-366 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, a toggle button, and 1″ D rings (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.
Pocket Full of Rainbows from Blackstone Designs
Pocket Full of Rainbows is a free crochet pattern suitable for beginners. The bag can be made to suit children and adults by adjusting the length of the strap.
SIZE: 9½” x 4½” (24 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: ½ oz/25 yds each in the colours Pink, Purple, Dark Blue, Bright Blue, Dark Green, Bright Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red (14 g/23 m). You will also need White cotton for the strap.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Floral Deer Bag from Sweet Softies
This super sweet fairytale bag is a free crochet pattern suitable for intermediate crocheters.
SIZE: 7″ x 7½” (18 cm x 19 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, scissors, a large black button for the nose, felt to line the nose, and two 12″ fabric squares for lining the bag (optional).
Bunny Head Treat Bags from Blackstone Designs
Whip up these little crochet treat bags in time for Easter. This is an easy pattern suitable for beginners.
SIZE: approximately 4½” in diameter (11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and an eye needle. Optional: eyes and mini pompoms.
Crochet Bag for Kids by Crafty Maz Designs
An adorable unicorn bag perfect for little ones. This is an intermediate-level pattern. The bag is crocheted in the round in basic double crochet. The horn, ears, and hair are crocheted separately then sewn on.
SIZE: 8″ x 9″ (20 cm x 23 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Friends Cotton 8/6 from Hobbii. Plus #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Acacia Print from Hobbii for the hair.
NOTIONS: 3 mm crochet hook, scissors, a darning needle, stitch markers, and a tape measure.
Fin-Tastic Shark Backpack from A Crafty Concept
This cute crochet backpack can be made with crocheted i-cord straps or cotton rope straps.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and 4 mm cotton rope (optional).
Owl Purse Crochet Pattern from Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Cute and quick – this free crochet bag pattern is perfect for using up yarn from your stash.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic or cotton, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet.
Summer Treasure Bag from DROPS Design
This pattern is worked from a chart with written support; it is suitable for intermediate to advanced crocheters.
SIZE: approximately 8″ (20 cm) in diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins of the Shocking Pink colourway, one skein each of the colours Apricot, Raspberry, Off White, Powder Pink, Heather, Dark Wash, Mustard, and Spray Blue.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Little Cottage Purse from Amour Fou
This is a free pattern for a cute crochet purse for a little girl. It’s a simple design with simple embroidery used to create the windows and flowers of the cottage.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Rainbow Crochet Bag Pattern from Feet Up And Crochet
This free pattern for a cute rainbow bag is crocheted in Tunisian crochet simple stitch to form a grid on which the cross-stitch rainbow design is embroidered. It’s in UK crochet terms and includes instructions for lining the bag.
SIZE: 7″ x 7″ (18 cm x 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 65 g.
NOTIONS: 6 mm Tunisian crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, a sewing needle, sewing thread, and an 8″ x 15″ (20 cm x 38 cm) piece of fabric for lining the bag (optional).
Little Bunny Bag from Khuc Cay
Are you looking for a free crochet easter treat bag pattern? This little bunny bag could be the one!
SIZE: 6¼” x 6¾” (16 cm x 17 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3 mm and 4 mm crochet hooks, 8 mm safety eyes, scissors, a yarn needle, and pink blush for the cheeks.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Crochet Rainbow Purse from A Crafty Concept
This crochet rainbow purse for little girls is a free pattern with cute boho-style fringing. Stephanie from Eat Pray and Crochet has created this adorable modification of the Bitty Boho Bag. It includes step-by-step photos of the bag’s construction, and you can follow along with the Bitty Boho Bag video tutorial for crocheting.
SIZE: 4½” tall and 4½” wide (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Crochet Kids’ Purse Tutorial by Little Hive Crafts
Crochet a sweet sling bag for your little ones by following this captioned video tutorial, which is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a wooden button.
Bitty Boho Bag from A Crafty Concept
Learn how to make this adorable crochet toddler purse with this free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial. There is also a video tutorial for this pattern.
SIZE: 4½” x 4½” (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Bobble Stitch, and working in the Back Bump.
Cross-Stitched Lamb Cinched Backpack from Yarn + Chai
This free crochet backpack pattern uses cross-stitch for the lamb. Cross-stitch is a great way to add colourwork detail to a crochet project.
SIZE: 14¼” wide and 15¾” tall (36 cm x 40 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Maker Home Dec from Bernat, and #4 or #5 weight fluffy white yarn for the lamb.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 450 yards for the bag, 30 yards of fluffy white yarn for the lamb, and 10 yards each of black, cream, and pink yarn for details on the lamb.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, a large-eyed yarn needle, and three yds of 3 mm macrame cord or similar for the straps.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cross-stitch embroidery and Crossed Single Crochet.
Bitty Kitty Bag from A Crafty Concept
This free crochet bag pattern is a variation of the Bitty Boho Bag listed earlier in this post. The written pattern is supported by a video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Soft & Sleek from Yarn Bee.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scrap yarn for the nose and whiskers, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Crochet in the Back Bump.
Sunburst Granny Square Bag from Knitcroaddict
The Sunburst Granny Square bag is a great crochet bag for kids and adults too. This pattern includes a helpful video tutorial. There is also a tutorial for adding a zipper and lining.
SIZE: 7″ square ( 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Stone Washed XL from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 100 yards in total. 10 yds of Crystal Quartz, 20 yds of Canada Jade, 30 yds of Amazonite, and 50 yds of Moonstone.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, zipper, and lining (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch and Cluster Stitch.
The Bubblegum Bag from Mia Designs
Learn to make a crochet bag for children with this beginner-friendly pattern and video tutorial
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Boho Sling Bag from Creggy’s Crochet
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this pretty little crochet bag.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Tulip Toddler Bags from The Yarn Bowl Crochet
This free crochet toddler bag pattern features a cute tulip stitch made with the v-stitch and the popcorn stitch; the rest of the bag is crocheted in the round in double crochet. The pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton, e.g., Sugar’n Cream from Lily.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Mini Strawberry Bag by Trang Lam Crochet
This is a left-handed crochet tutorial, but the written instructions are captioned.
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