Find our favorite knitting bag patterns including knitting purses, totes, gift bags and more.
By Emily Ringelman, from the The Plaid Knitting Collection issue
This little plaid clutch is super preppy but really fun! The top closes with a big leather button, which really adds some style. This type of plaid knitting is easy since the vertical stripes are done afterwards with a crochet hook. The perfect gift for the preppy girl on your list. This clutch matches the Plaid Prep Tote featured in the October 2018 issue.
View ProjectBy Nadia Cassime, from the December 2018 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 Emily Ringelman, from the Prep's School Knitting Collection issue
Preppy and plaid go hand-in-hand in the horse world. This type of plaid knitting is easy and fun. The vertical stripes are done afterwards with a crochet hook, so you’re only ever knitting with one color at a time.
View ProjectBy Emily Ringelman, from the The Be My Valentine Collection issue
This fabric-lined bag features a trendy eyelash motif embroidered onto the front. Holding a strand of mohair along with the main yarn adds a pretty, feminine touch.
View ProjectBy Karen Fletcher, from the The Nautical Knitting Collection issue
This cute and trendy bag is the ideal beach or travel companion. Knit largely in garter stitch and featuring a stockinette anchor encircled by a portal, this adorable bag features classic nautical stripes that will leave you dreaming of the beach all day long.
View ProjectBy Ciara Ní Reachtnín, from the April 2018 issue
This is a cute and colorful little clutch with beads and a desert motif design. The bag is worked flat with an intarsia design and seamed together. It is lined with fabric for strength and stability and the colorful tassels and i-cord edging complete the little bag.
View ProjectBy Rachel Borello Carroll, from the April 2018 issue
This lamb softie does double duty: she’s a sweet and huggable friend, but when you “shear” her by removing her fleece, she becomes a tote that’s perfect for Easter egg hunts. Once the hunt is over, just tuck in her handles, slip her fleece back on and she’s all ready for cuddles.
View ProjectBy Melissa Metzbower, from the April 2018 issue
With adorable wing and beak details, this felted chick basket is perfect for Easter morning. With just a bit of felt and feathers, you can easily create a unique basket that your kids will cherish for years to come.
View ProjectBy Sumayyah Chougle, from the December 2019 issue
This simple and elegant lace clutch is perfect as a makeup bag, wallet or evening clutch. Featuring a lovely trellis stitch front and a button snap closure, this clutch is as lovely as it is functional.
View ProjectBy Emily Ringelman, from the August 2017 issue
Tackle intarsia colorwork with this beginner-friendly bag and its colorful geometric design. The roomy size and drawstring handles of this bag make it ideal for all the fun outings planned for your last days of summer.
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