We designed the Bijou backpack because we know you have places to go. Sometimes, you want to be hands free, but purses get in the way. Store everything you need in this fun-size, elegant backpack. You'll be working with the lemon peel stitch to get that nice, tight texture of a strong bag. Choose your colors and your button to match with one another, and you're in business. We can see this backpack working just great for a trip to the beach, a day spent strolling around a museum, our getting touted around as you explore somewhere new.

Learn how to crochet a bag large enough to carry everything but the kitchen sink with this Large Buckle Tote pattern. This is a large DIY tote bag pattern that's easy enough for beginners to make since it only uses half double crochet and slip stitches. The small front pocket is perfect for anything you need handy, and the slide buckle provides a nice, simple accent. You don't have to line this bag or add fabric handles but you should if you want it to keep its shape.

Inspired by the popular building block toys, this Lego Block Bag is a perfect crochet pattern to make for the little boys in your life. Use any worsted weight yarn you want, but Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a great choice because it makes the bag strong and durable. The crochet design is a simple pouch with drawstrings that open and close at the top. The drawstrings also double as straps, so it's easy for kids to carry as a backpack.

This is the "Take me everywhere" crochet tote handbag using lionbrand's ZZ twist yarn using 2 colors from the catalog, taupe and ecru. This crochet tote handbag can be used for many purposes, it can be a regular bag, a crochet work bag, a summer beach bag or even a farmer's market bag. It is flexible and strong at the same time, thanks to the strong base I designed to make this handbag hold still. In the pattern, you can find instructions that explain how to make the strong base bottom. This pattern is perfect for learning how to make a tote bag with flat bottom.

The Eyelet Purse is an easy, beginner-friendly crochet bag pattern. Every step is detailed with pictures and only basic stitches are used to make sure you can make this crochet boho bag, even if you're not an expert yet. The clutch purse has the perfect size to fit your phone, a thin wallet and your keys. You can wear it with a simple pair of jeans or dress it up with a cute dress for a summer date.

This Floral Granny Square Crochet Purse is covered with pretty crochet flowers, which makes this a perfect pattern to make and carry around town this spring. This free crochet pattern is made entirely of granny squares that are joined together at the end. The size of this bag is just a little bit larger than a clutch and measures about 15 inches at the widest part and 9 12 inches from top of the handle to bottom of the bag. This pattern also includes instructions for lining the bag, as well.

Crochet a bag to use at the beach with this free and easy crochet pattern. This pattern also comes with instructions on embellishing your bag with cute butterflies.

Nature Walk Treasure Bags from the Bestie Collection Summer 2019 What are best friends for but to explore the world together? These Nature Walk Treasure Bags complete the Bestie collection by giving you the perfect satchels to take on your nature walks. These make excellent gifts for all the nature lovers in your life. Materials Yarn: Any worsted weight cotton yarn Hook: 5.5 mm Pattern Info Gauge: Will depend on hook/yarn combo Dimensions: Bags lying flat - 8” wide x 6” tall Skill Level: Easy

Here's my free pattern for my aptly named handbag, Cool Midnight. It's a touch of class and elegance...and durability. I used double-stranded Aqua Black yarn by "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby. I used one whole skein and a small amount from a second one. I made this with a 6mm hook. It works up fairly quick and easy enough for the beginner crocheter to tackle. I added a liner from a fat quarter with a variety print of dogs, microfiber handles and a decorative button. It measures 10 1/2" x 8 1/2".