Find our favorite knitting bag patterns including knitting purses, totes, gift bags and more.
By Ciara Ní Reachtnín, from the The Mother's Day Knitting Collection issue
Knit a matching mother and daughter set of plaid check purses in bright spring colors, complete with detachable daisy clip. Wear in your hair or on your lapel, the daisy clip is a fun bonus accessory that completes the springy look of this purse set.
View ProjectBy Katrina Gilbank, from the February 2023 issue
An intricately pieced purse in the shape of a rose bloom, Rosalia is attention grabbing and whimsical. This purse is knit in a light worsted weight yarn before piecing together and the rose itself is knit piecewise for a 3D appearance. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day date night – and as a conversation starter!
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the February 2023 issue
Beautiful variegated hues pop up throughout the textured thick-and-thin yarn stripes featured in this bag. Spaced apart with alternating bands of solid colors, this bottom-up stitched bag features a unique tassel look and is created with a knit cast-on technique while an I-cord finishes the decorative tassels and binds off the bag’s top edge.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the October 2022 issue
Penny is a cleverly constructed, sturdy organizer that keeps important items within easy reach in the middle of your tote bag. Keys can be attached to the keyring tab and the phone partition safely separates the phone from all items in the bag. Pockets on the front can hold smaller items like lip balm, mini hand sanitizer bottle, gum and other essentials. Keep track of everything you need with this handy tote organizer.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the August 2022 issue
Brinley is a show-stopper tote bag which features snazzy beaded fringe and clever “make your own” double rattan handles.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the June 2022 issue
Dreamy sea glass beads and shells accent this bulky cotton-yarn bag, making it perfect for shopping or exploring at a sea side port.
View ProjectBy Brenda Castiel, from the October 2021 issue
This stylish bag shows an oversized classic houndstooth check in a lively rainbow gradient yarn. The bag is begun by knitting a rectangle for the bottom of the bag, picking up stitches around the other three sides of the piece and joining to work in the round.
View ProjectBy Tiam Safari, from the August 2021 issue
Knit in just two hours, Estella is an elegant purse that has two handle options. Shimmery yarn adds that extra pizzazz to really make this piece shine.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the June 2021 issue
Stella is a knit bag that puts a spin on traditional nautical stripes. Made flat in the garter stitch, stitches are picked up along the bottom edges of the center panel to work the horizontal striped borders. Knit with nylon cord and lined with felt, this bag is sturdier than most for all your summer adventures.
View ProjectBy Kimberly Kalnoki, from the The Seaside Staples Knitting Collection issue
This fun tote bag is perfect for a day at the beach, while also being versatile enough for everyday use. The pattern uses a variety of textured stitches and simple colorwork to illustrate a seashell that has been washed ashore by incoming waves.
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