24
Free Crochet Circle
Bag Patterns
The crochet circle bag is a modern classic. Get inspired to make your own with this collection of 24 free patterns. I’ve also included three of my personal favourite paid patterns
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Free Written Patterns for Round Crochet Bags
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.
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.
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.
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: approximately 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.
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.
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 WEIGHT: 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Raffia Circle Bag Pattern from Handy Little Me
This free crochet bag pattern is easy to follow and uses basic single crochet throughout. The straps are long and can be worn as a cross-body or shoulder bag.
SIZE: 16″ diameter (40.5 cm); straps 41″ (104 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., King Cole Raffia.
YARN REQUIRED: 200 g.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers, a darning needle, a pompom maker, and a keyring clip.
Summer Festival Clutch from Designs By Diligence
If 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.
Raffia Summer Bag Pattern from Octopus Crochet
This cute raffia circle bag would make a great addition to your summer outfits. It’s an easy pattern worked in single crochet with simple increases and decreases.
SIZE: 7″ (18 cm) diameter for the centre circle.
YARN WEIGHT: Raffia yarn, e.g., Rafaella from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, and a sew in magnetic lock (optional).
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Myra Crochet Bag from Mother Bunch
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton, e.g., 1.8 mm twisted cotton yarn from Industrial Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 250 g.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
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.
Free Round bag Patterns with Video Tutorials
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.
Daisy Mini Bag Tutorial by Ichigocrochet
The Daisy Mini Bag is a free pattern for a cute round crochet purse made by joining two flower motifs. The tutorial includes helpful timestamps and has both English and Japanese captions.
SIZE: 6¾” (17 cm) in diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 15 yards (14 m) for the centre, 41 yards (38 m) for the petals, and 10 yards (13 m) for the straps.
NOTIONS: 3 mm and 4 mm crochet hooks, scissors, and a sewing needle.
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.
Crochet Shoulder Bag Tutorial by Thao’s Handmade Crochet
Follow this guided video tutorial to make this circle-shaped shoulder bag. The bag is crocheted in single crochet and single crochet in the back loop ribbing with minimal sewing required. The tutorial includes the written pattern in captions as you go along.
YARN REQUIRED: T-Shirt yarn.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, needle, scissors, stitch markers, two keyrings, D-rings, and a magnetic button closure.
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, tapestry needle, scissors, pins, sewing needle, and sewing thread.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Modified Bead Stitch.
Paid Patterns for Crochet Circle Bags
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The Reel Time Crossbody Bag by Kathy’s Crochet Closet
(Paid Pattern)
The Reel Time Bag pattern is an intermediate-level pattern featuring a crossbody strap and a magnetic snap closure. It includes instructions for two sizes and directions for lining the bag with an easy double lining.
SIZE: Large and Small. The large bag is 8″ (20 cm) high at the centre and 12″ (30.5 cm) wide. The small bag is 6½” x 10″ (16.5 cm x 25.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g skeins for the large bag and one for the small.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, stitch markers, yarn needle, and a sew-in magnetic snap closure.
Diamond Daze Crochet Circle Bag by Kathy’s Crochet Closet
(Paid Pattern)
Diamond Daze is a gorgeous pattern for two versions of a boho-style round crochet purse with pretty colour changes. One features granny square side panels, and the other has plain sides.
SIZE: 10½-11″ (26.5-28 cm) wide and 7½-8″ (19-20.5 cm) high at the centre.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
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