Free Crochet Circle
Bag Patterns

The crochet circle bag is a modern classic. Get inspired to make your own with this collection of 15 free patterns.

Raffia crochet circle bag with green leaves and crochet cardigan. — Photo: mjsoffthehookdesigns.com

The Real Deal Summer Bag from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

The Real Deal Sumer Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet circle bag pattern with a video. The bag is made with raffia in the pictures above but could also be made with two strands of cotton or acrylic held together.

SIZE: 14″ wide (35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: ¼” raffia.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 218 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, and steamer.

An orange crochet circle bag. — Photo: makeanddocrew.com

Street Fair Boho Purse from Make & Do Crew

A simple bag pattern made from two identical circles crocheted together. You will learn how to crochet Romanian Cord for the straps, and you can make the bag with or without fringing.

SIZE: 11¼” diameter (28.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.75 mm (J) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and a button (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.

A crochet circle bag in front of letter board. — Photo: sweeteverlyb.com

Cabana Crochet Bag from Sweet Everly B

The Cabana bag is a gorgeous crochet circle bag pattern, perfect for summer. With lots of helpful pictures, this is an easy tutorial to follow.

SIZE: 10½” wide (26.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: ¼” raffia, e.g., ISPIE Rayon Raffia.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, blocking mat, blocking pins, steam iron, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Steam Blocking.

A green crochet circle bag with flowers hanging on a fence. — Photo: twoofwands.com

Capri Circle Bag from Two of Wands

The sturdy qualities of Lion Brand’s Rewind tape yarn make it perfect for this simple crochet circle bag.

SIZE: 15″ in diameter with a 15″ strap (38 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Rewind from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: five 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses only basic crochet stitches.

A woman with a grey crochet circle bag hanging on her arm. — Photo: mamainastitch.com

Bobbles Circle Tote Crochet Pattern from Mama In A Stitch

This crochet circle bag pattern has a couple of options for the handles. You can attach short crochet handles, a store-bought shoulder strap, or both.

SIZE: approximatley 15″ in diameter (38 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 260 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.

A grey crochet circle bag with elather strap and coffee cup. — Photo: yarnpunzel.com

Sally Crochet Circle Bag from Yarnpunzel

This free pattern will show you how to make a perfect circle by staggering your increases.

SIZE: 13½” diameter (34 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: four 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, leather strap, D rings, and lining (optional).

A small yellow crochet purse. — Photo: mihandmadehome.wixsite.com

Summer Soleil Bag from MI Handmade Home

This free crochet circle bag is a quick and easy project and can be made in under an hour!

SIZE: approx 11″ x 11″ (28 cm x 28 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 106 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: sewing pins, a measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors, and a hot glue gun or sewing needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.

Large crochet circle bag hanging off woman's arm. — Photo: 1dogwoof.com

Sonoma Circle Bag from One Dog Woof

The Sonoma crochet circle bag is an easy, free pattern

SIZE: 17½” diameter (44.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Rewind from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: leather purse handles, tapestry needle, scissors, and kitchen string or strong thread
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.

A crochet bag hanging off the back of a wooden chair. — Photo: yarnhookneedles.com

CeCe Crochet Circle Bag from Sip & Stitch

The CeCe bag is crocheted with two strands of yarn held together to increase the stability of the bag.

YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, eg., Comfy Cotton Blend from Lion Brand and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two skeins of the DK and two skeins of the worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.

A crochet jute bag. — Photo: mamainastitch.com

Summer Break Jute Circle Bag from Mama In A Stitch

Learn how to crochet a summer circle bag with this free crochet tutorial.

SIZE: 13″ diameter (33 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: three 170 g/400 ft rolls of #20 Jute Cord.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Loop Only Half Double Crochet.

A crochet circle bag with tassel and yellow flowers. — Photo: lifeiscozy.com

Sun City Bag from Life is Cozy

The Sun City Bag uses millinery wire to enable the bag to hold its shape.

SIZE: 13″ diameter (33 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Raffia from King Cole.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: four 50 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, tapestry needle, 11 yards (10 m) of millinery wire, and yarn for the tassel (optional).

A woman holding a crochet jute bag and sunglasses. — Photo: megmadewithlove.com

The Cute Jute Circle Purse from Meg Made With Love

Jute can be tricky to work with, but the results are worth it, and this free pattern has a bunch of tips to help make crocheting with jute easier.

SIZE: 11½” circumference (29 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: 5 mm thick jute.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15 mm (P/Q) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a shank-style button, purse handles, heavy starch, scissors, sewing thread, and a needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only and Front Loop Only Crochet.

Pink crochet bag and accessories. — Photo: mariasbluecrayon.com

Crochet Cross Body Circle Bag from Maria’s Blue Crayon

This free pattern and video tutorial will teach you how to make this cute crochet circle bag. This is a lined bag, but if you are not a sewer, don’t worry, the video will show you exactly how to do this, and it’s not hard!

SIZE: 9″ across (23 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: faux leather strap, fabric for lining, taoestry needle, scissors, pins, sewing needle, and sewing thread.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Modified Bead Stitch.

A grey bobble stitch circle bag with crochet accessories. — Photo: theloopylamb.com

The Bobblelicious Bag from The Loopy Lamb

This fun crochet circle bag pattern uses two strands of chunky yarn held together to create these super chunky bobbles.

SIZE: 9″ across (23 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Sarasota Chunky from Cascade Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one to two 200 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, 9″ (22.75 cm) zipper, 51″ (129.5 cm) purse strap, two 1″ triangle rings, 0.25 metres of heavyweight fusible interfacing, 0.25 metres of fabric for lining, sewing needle, iron, sewing thread, sewing machine, a fabric marker or pencil, fabric scissors, and sewing pins.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.

An embrodiered crochet circle bag. — Photo: designsbydiligence.com

Summer Festival Clutch from Designs By Diligence

IIf you’re handy with embroidery, this may be the circle bag pattern for you. Of course, you can make it without it, but the embroidery does make it special.

SIZE: 17″ circumference (43 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Bernat Handicrafter.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle and embroidery thread.

Crochet bag wth tassels and woman in orange dress. — Photo: makeanddocrew.com

Bohemian Fringed Crochet Bag from Make & Do Crew

This circle bag pattern is crocheted with two strands of yarn held together and can be made with or without the fringing.

SIZE: 12″ wide (30.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: six 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.75 mm (J) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, a leather strap, strap fasteners, and a button for fastening the top of the bag.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.

Back view of woman with crochet bag over her shoulde.r — Photo: garnstudio.com

Garden Paths from DROPS Design

Garden Paths is a free circle bag pattern from DROPS Design. Technically it’s more of a half circle, but it is a gorgeous design. This pattern is worked from a chart.

SIZE: 13¾” (35 cm) diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton blend, e.g., DROPS Bomull-Lin from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: four 50 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

closeup of a woman holding a brown crochet bag with twisted strap. — Photo: knitznpurlz.com

Round Boho Bag Pattern from Knitz n Purlz

This free crochet circle bag pattern features the knit look camel stitch and a simple twisted handle.

SIZE: 10″ diameter (25 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight T-shirt yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?:
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a darning needle, and scissors. You will also need to purchase some purse hardware – two 2¼” x 1″ D-rings, two 1½” O-gate rings, and one 3/8″ magnetic snap.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Camel Stitch.

Close up of a yellow crochet circle bag. — Photo: yarnthrift.com

Harvest Fields Bag from Yarn Thrift

There are several optional extras you can add to this bag, i.e. lining with fabric strengthening the bag with sewing mesh to give the bag more structure, and-or adding store-bought hardware.

YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Rewind from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 240-350 yards, depending on the length of the strap.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.

Red crochet bag with flower motif. — Photo: thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com

Crochet Round Handbag from The Lazy Hobby Hopper

The textured flower on this crochet circle bag adds a special touch. The textured flower on this crochet circle bag adds a special touch. This free, written pattern is supported by a video tutorial.

SIZE: 13″ diamter (33 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: handles for your bag, a yarn needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.

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