Battenberg Bag

So, our first granny crochet bah is a beautiful tote with the squares set on their corners. In particular, I love the white bands really delineating the squares.

Next, this fun purse reminds us of a simpler time, when we used a camera to take photos. Even though this is mostly done by phones now, there is nevertheless room for some nostalgia.

Finally, this fun purse will be a hoot and a laugh, when you carry your odds and ends.

This granny crochet bag is made around the word “fancy”. Overall, this is the acme of bags made in this technique.

Here's one of those great free crochet pattern for bags! Unlined Book Tote is easy and will be a great way to use up that random yarn you have lying around.

Work up one of these adorable pouches, featuring an asymmetrical flap, picot edges, and a twisted crochet cable, for a delightful notions pouch, artist's sketchbook cover, or casual clutch. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows Crocheting in the back loop, skipping stitches Special stitches: FPdc and picot (with written explanations in pattern) Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 10.5” (26.5 cm) wide x 6” (15 cm) tall with flap closed after blocking. Materials La Brebis Marled Sock (80% wool/20% nylon, 3.5 oz/100 g/440 yd/402 m) - 1 skein, or approximately 220 yd (201 m) in any super fine weight yarn. US Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. 7/8” (22 mm) sew through or shank button. Yarn needle that fits through button eyes. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set. Gauge 25 sc = 4” (10 cm) unblocked. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

This elegant evening purse combines several easy edgings and a strong corkscrew handle. The purse frame adds a sophisticated elegance. Mix and match the edgings as you wish. The project is quick to work up for a special occasion or glamorous gift. This is a one ball project featuring Be So Sporty Yarn. Watch the tutorial video on Kristin's YouTube Channel for more support. Scroll to the bottom of the free pattern page to download a PDF file to save to your devices or print.

You can't get any more girly than this Ruffles Purse! It is all pink and white and full of ruffles. You'll love this crochet bag to craft as a gift or to wear on a special occasion.

When summer is coming, you better have a proper bag to take to the beach or to the pool with you. This crochet beach bag is named the One Hot Summer bag, as it was such an exceptionally hot summer in The Netherlands (where I am from). This bag was very welcome for going to the park or to the pool to take my towel, my flip flops and my crochet of course. You make this crochet bag by working in the round. Easy does it.