6 Free Crochet Bag Patterns to Try

Beginner crochet bags can be assembled from rectangles, moss-stitch squares, granny squares, or a single piece worked in the round. These six original patterns give you different finished sizes, handle styles, and construction paths to compare.

However you build it, a sturdy hook and a yarn needle for closing up seams will get you through any of these.

Crochet bag patterns to explore

1. Spring Fling Bag

Shehnaaz at Crochet Dreamz assembles the bag from four equal rectangles. The body is listed at 14.5 inches wide by 14 inches tall without handles.

2. Quartz Project Bag

Nicky at Jewels and Jones builds the bag from four moss-stitch squares. The stated finished dimensions are 12.5 by 12.5 inches.

3. Big Easy Crochet Bag

Jessica at Mama In A Stitch begins with a rectangular base and separately worked sides. The listed dimensions are about 15 by 11 by 3.5 inches before stretch.

4. Granny Square Bag

Ashley Parker at The Loopy Lamb uses three granny squares and provides small and large bag sizes of 8 by 8 inches and 17 by 17 inches.

5. Mosu Japanese Knot Bag

Jade at Sweet Softies works the bag as one piece to reduce sewing. Its body measures 7.75 inches long by 8.75 inches wide.

6. Drawstring Gift Bag

Brittany at B.Hooked works bottom-up in the round with a star-stitch body. The stated finished size is about 4 by 6.5 inches.

Choose the bag construction

Choose rectangles for a larger tote, moss-stitch or granny squares for panel construction, the Japanese knot bag for one-piece work, or the drawstring pouch for a small gift bag.