For many, summertime means the beginning of festival season. From music festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza, to craft festivals, food festivals, and farmer's markets, there seems to be a festival for everyone these days. If you're heading to any this summer, be sure you crochet the Summertime Festival Bag. It's the perfect crocheted bag because it's just the right size to carry your festival essentials including your cell phone, cash, photo ID, and lip gloss. Plus, the fringe adds a funky finishing touch.

Black Lion Brand Homespun yarn was used to make the body of this purse. The flower is layered pieces sewn together. Half double crochet is the main stitch used to make this purse. This project is a fairly fast one to make and would make a nice gift.

Carry your bottle in style with this bold design zig-zag bag made from 100% cotton. Take your water along with you to stay hydrated or use it as the perfect gift bag for a bottle of wine. This modern and textured bag is an enjoyable crochet project and is sure to look great in any colors you choose! You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com. Lily Sugar'n Cream (medium weight; 100% cotton) White (MC), Beach Glass (CC1) and Teal (CC2) You will need crochet hook size H/8 - 5mm and a yarn needle to weave in ends. This pattern uses US terminology.

With six colors of Patons Classic Wool and this free crochet bag pattern you can have yourself a Striped Felted Purse. Single crochet and double crochet is used for this fun purse. The felting process is the best part!

I would like to propose you to make this beautiful crochet bag, the thing that will make you much happier than you think :) (and not just you by the way). It's a very fun, easy and flexible pattern which will help you to crochet it in any size you want and decorate it with flowers (as I made), butterflies, bunnies, lips, pineapples, owls, eyes, bows, stars, snow flakes, spider web, yo-yo or even pine cones."

It's finally summer (well, almost). I dream of days crocheting on the beach while my kids play (and leave me to my crafty ventures!) I also look forward to walking the shores and exploring, and that's how the Pocket Full of Sunshine came to be! One thing I hate about the beach is carrying around the big ol' beach bag. Sure, it's fine when we're there to lounge and swim, but what about just walking along the sand? All I need is a small pouch for some important things like my phone and keys.

Learn how to make granny straps with this free crochet pattern. There are charts, images, graphs and even videos for you to watch and learn how to make these cute straps. Design your bag with some great granny straps. This free crochet pattern could even be used as a chunky necklace or bracelet. The possibilities are endless; use your imagination.

Looking for a chic new fashion accessory? Well, this Modern Zig-Zag Crochet Bag Pattern is the perfect project for you! Made with a variety of gray, brown, and white yarn colors, this sweet travel bag is sure to complement any outfit that you decide to combine it with! You can use this free pattern to make a cute crochet bag for yourself or for someone who loves handy travel accessories. With such a beautiful finished result, you'll love how easy it is to make. Find out how convenient this crochet bag will be to have once completed!

This cute little zipper pouch measures approx 7” x 4.75”, a perfect size for storing crochet hooks, pens or other bits and bobs! It would also make a lovely gift. The pattern uses the moss stitch which looks really polished but is a very simple stitch pattern so perfect for beginners. The pattern uses Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK and a 3.5mm hook. I lined the inside of the pouch with plain white fabric lining and finished off with a zip.