Find our favorite knitting bag patterns including knitting purses, totes, gift bags and more.
By Karen Fletcher, from the August 2020 issue
Mini purses are trending and this mod mini purse is the knitter’s version of this tiny trend. Using colorwork to create sleek and angled lines between shades of white, gray and black, this is an excellent project for beginner intarsia knitters.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the June 2020 issue
Raffia ribbon transforms this Fanny Pack into a trendy, hands-free mini purse that can be anchored to the waist to hold the basics such as phone, keys, money and lipstick! Its neutral color will complement any outfit whether shopping, on vacation or visiting your favorite beach.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the June 2020 issue
Colorful raffia comes together to make a bag that feels like a rainforest adventure. Complete with trendy circular bamboo-style handles and a loop stitch center fringe, this bag has island style. Three optional I-cord flowers add the final touch to this summer bag that’s perfect for your adventures.
View ProjectBy Jessie Rayot, from the June 2020 issue
This playful clutch will add a bold pop of color to all your outfits. With a shoulder or wrist strap or no strap at all, you can carry it around however you please! Plus, don’t miss the complete instructions on how to line this clutch with fabric for extra stability (and opportunity for even more personalization).
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the June 2020 issue
Three innovative techniques are used to create this beachy textured bag. An easy two-row repeat creates a thick, luxurious feel and sturdy structure that we know you’ll love. The clever knit cord and new knit around a metal ring technique look exactly like crochet but are easily made with simple knitting stitches.
View ProjectBy Rosann Fleischauer, from the June 2020 issue
With a bold central stripe, this beach friendly clutch features a reinforced base making it ideal for any beachtime essentials. Plus, it uses one of our favorite new yarn types: raffia yarn.
View ProjectBy Renée Kies, from the June 2020 issue
Add a bit of Arizona sunshine to your spring routine with this new clutch design that features stranded colorwork cacti and cute embroidered flowers. This is the perfect pattern for anyone hoping to practice their stranded colorwork skills. Plus, the double layers of fabric allow for extra stability, so your bag won’t sag or stretch when in use.
View ProjectBy Nadia Cassime, from the June 2020 issue
Clara is a clutch embellished with a simple cable row and pom poms. It makes a perfect accessory to tidy loose things into and place inside a larger handbag. The plush and bright pom poms turn this simple clutch into a statement accessory for the girl who is obsessed with roomy totes.
View ProjectBy Nazanin Fard, from the April 2020 issue
This is an easy yet beautiful purse for all your summertime essentials. It features two curved bamboo handles and a gorgeous rose pattern worked in duplicate stitch.
View ProjectBy Amanda Saladin, from the Stitches, Stars & Stripes: 15 Knitting Patterns in Red, White and Blue issue
Carry all your summer essentials in style with this summery striped tote. Double seed stitch gives this tote texture and interest and jute handles complete the look.
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