This free crochet pattern teaches how to make this cute handbag, purse or bag using the shell and crocodile stitch. The Scale and Shell Bag comes with helpful pictures and video tutorials for both right and left-handed.

Summertime means toting around sunscreen, sunglasses, lunches, and more to all of your favorite outdoor venues. This Summer Stripes Crochet Bag Pattern can stand up to the challenge. The versatile rainbow stripes make it a bag that can go from beach to shopping outing to lunch date. Plus, the pattern gives the stripes a fun new look with the checkered square appearance of the stitching. Colorful, spunky, and useful, it's an easy project that yields a substantial-sized bag for all your needs. Your crochet accessories never looked so good.

Use rainbow colored yarn to work up this one-of-a-kind crocheted bag. The Rainbow Dragon Bag measures 12 inches high by 9 inches wide, so it's just the right size to carry a variety of items including notebooks, magazines, and laptops/tablets. This particular pattern is best for intermediate crocheters since it is crocheted in rounds from the bottom up and uses the crocodile stitch. This is a great crochet backpack to make not only for kids, but also high school and college students, as well.

Kids will go crazy over this cute little Crocheted Candy Bag. It measures about 6 inches tall when complete, so it's just the right size for kids to tote around little candy and other tokens. A colorful drawstring ribbon adds a nice finishing touch and works to keep the contents secure. Use your favorite five colors of worsted weight yarn to work up this crocheted bag pattern. For an optional finishing touch, add a crocheted flower or other applique.

A crochet pattern for a versatile bag that is easy to make. Make a graphic statement as you carry this 13” wide x 14” tall bag (not including handles). Self striping yarn makes this project a quick way to create a pattern without so many ends to weave in. It's great for beginners or more advanced crocheters looking for a relaxing project. And, it makes a great project bag! Pattern uses three skeins of Red Heart Colorscape yarn.

Following a basic purse pattern, this Ruby Red Crochet Purse is super simple to make. This easy crochet project includes instructions on how to personalize this purse using your own choice of stitch.

I named this crochet bag pattern the On the Bias Tote Bag, not because of how I worked the design (it's worked in rows), but because of how it appears after it's folded and seamed. The finished bag looks like it was worked on the bias, but the rectangle of the bag is constructed by working back and forth in simple rows. The combination of Lion Brand Yarn’s 24/7 cotton and simple crochet stitches give this crochet market bag its classic appeal. And the addition of a simple macrame pattern at each end of the strap, along with the wooden beads, give it a fun, boho vibe.

Bags come in all various sizes and styles, but crossbody bags are our favorite. This Classic Crossbody Bag is easy to carry and big enough to fit your daily essentials, and then some. This style of bag eliminates possible shoulder pain that over-the-shoulder purses usually can cause. Use any color yarn you want to complete this free crochet pattern. Straps are attached from the inside of the bag. Once you've completed the pattern, you can add a variety of embellishments including a zipper, decorative button, fabric lining, or a snap closure.

A reusable crocheted grocery bag like this is always good to have around when shopping. Go green this season with free crochet bag patterns. It's eco-friendly.

Make these bunny bags for all of your egg hunters this Easter! This simple and beginner-friendly crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches and every day worsted weight yarn. By finishing it with a simple embroidered face and perfect little bow embellishment, you can turn this project into a special keepsake that kids can use year after year. You can customize each bag by changing colors and embellishments - or even by stitching the egg hunters name on the bag.