17 Free Crochet Handbag Patterns for Kids
Here are 17 free crochet handbag patterns, including the best variations from the plush bag to T-shirt yarn bags. For the kids, there will be a crochet Hello Kitty bag, and for adults, a clutch bag with metal chains. I have gathered this small list, keeping in mind the styles and types. You can use most of them as a shoulder bag, too. Even though there will be tutorials for crocheting a drawstring handbag that doubles as a pouch.
When you crochet a handbag, the main thing is that you have a small holding strap. However, you can use metal rings, chains, I-cord, and chain straps. All work nice. Let’s get started.
Tutorials shared already:
01 of 17 Crochet Hello Kitty Handbags
Crochet a simple Hello Kitty plush shoulder purse for kids with unstuffed ears, bow, and whisker embroidery. The face is rather basic than what I usually see around in Hello Kitty pouches. But that makes it customizable and easy. You can attach a simple single crochet string to it without sewing.
You will also have to attach the stuffed ears. For the face, embroider the whiskers using thin yarn. Learn how to crochet it in 10 minutes using the velvet yarn and 8.0mm crochet hook.
02 of 17 Crochet Corduary Handbag
Here is how to crochet a plush handbag purse with a puff stitch daisy flower, magnetic buttons, and an I-cord strap. Work the puffy daisy separately in rounds and sew-on later. You can also make the string a little longer to use this crochet bag as a shoulder bag. The shoulder strap is crocheted to a length of 50 cm.
This bag is wide and can hold beach accessories and small stuff, too. For the I-cord, you have to use brown yarn in standard thickness. Work around the magnetic buttons that make it function well.
03 of 17 Crochet Luxury Handbag
Follow this tutorial to crochet a 25 cm by 12 cm handbag using the T-shirt yarn and a metal ring handle. You have to use a 6.5mm crochet hook and start working around a metal clasp ring. You also need the BLO and FLO for crocheting the texture and work this crochet bag in back and forth rows.
The learning time is only 21 minutes, and there will also be on-screen instructions to follow better. Use a pair of golden metal rings. The tutorial uses a neutral, dull pink yarn, paired with light wood/amber colored handles.
04 of 17 Crochet Patchwork Handbag
With a bunny applique, you can crochet this elegant, vintage patchwork square bag for kids. It needs classic hexagon handles and a base and squares for the side panels. You can choose orange, green, and beige colors for it, and it looks oh-so elegant.
The hexagon handles are very comfortable to grab, and it will also feature a button to close it. The bunny applique looks cute and can be crocheted as a single piece with crocheted blush rounds.
05 of 17 Crochet Santa Handbag
With this tutorial, you can crochet a mini Santa gift pouch that can also be used as a hanging pouch. You will end up with a smiling Santa round pouch having a pom pom nose and black safety eyes, too. It will prove to be a not-to-miss ornament for Christmas and can be filled with sweets, small plushies, and any other gift.
You have to crochet two panels in different colors, separated by a ribbing that makes the face of the Santa. There will also be a variation in which you have to crochet the mustache using the puff stitch.
06 of 17 Crochet Elegant Handbag
Learn how to crochet an elegant, luxury-style crochet handbag with a trapezoidal shape and a bow. It is simply beautiful and can be crocheted using macrame corded yarn. Nylon yarn is used, though the creator mentions you can substitute it with other types you usually prefer.
It features a textured flap closure adorned with a matching crochet bow in the center for a feminine touch.
07 of 17 Crochet Clutch Handbag
Learn how to crochet a handmade shoulder bag with ribbed fabric and a golden chain as a strap. When crocheted in black, it gets a royal finish. It will have a strap and can be used as a clutch, should bag, or a purse. It will feature a circular, canteen-style silhouette.
08 of 17 Crochet heart Handbag
With this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to crochet a heart granny square tote bag for beginners. The project uses a 3×3 square layout for each side, requiring a total of 18 heart-themed granny squares. The project requires approximately 186g of ecru and 54g of medium-weight mercerized cotton yarn
The tutorial covers everything from crocheting the individual heart squares and forming the square borders to seaming them together using a slip-stitch method and attaching reinforced straps to minimize stretching.
09 of 17 Crochet Tulip Handbag
Here is a how-to crochet crossbody sling bag, designed specifically with beginners in mind. It uses combinaation of solid and mesh stitches and features crocheted rope and a lovely textured strap.
- This bag size is 20 x 20 cm
- Cotton rope 2.0 mm / 200g
- Crochet hook No.5 or 3.00 mm
10 of 17 Crochet Classic Handbag
Here is a beginner-friendly tutorial for crocheting an aesthetic crochet shoulder bag using the thermal stitch. It creates a thick, durable double-layered texture. The project starts with a foundation chain of 30, building an oval base through several rows of increases before transitioning into the main body of the bag.
The final stages involve tapering the sides to form a 40cm strap and sewing the ends together.
11 of 17 Crochet Spring Handbag
Learn how to crochet a medium-sized “Lily” bag, characterized by its elegant textured pattern, sturdy construction, and Lily of the Valley charm. The shows crocheting the body of the bag using a repetitive stitch pattern that creates a ruffled or “lily” effect.
Finally, it demonstrates how to finish the top edge and attach durable handles, resulting in a stylish and functional handmade accessory.
12 of 17 Crochet Easiest Clutch Handbag
Learm how to crochet a Cute & Easy Wallet using simple stitches like single crochet, slip stitch, and double crochet. The project is divided into two main parts: creating the rectangular body of the wallet through continuous rounds of single crochet, and crocheting a decorative triangular flap using double crochet clusters.
The instructor demonstrates how to join these pieces by slip-stitching the back loops together and finishes the project by adding a functional button loop made of chains.
13 of 17 Crochet Spring Handbag
Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet a Granny Stitch Tote Bag with a foundation chain that forms the base. It is then expanded through several rounds of granny clusters (three double crochets in one space) to create a rectangular bottom and the main body of the bag.
The creator demonstrates how to change between colors—switching from white to pink and back to white—to achieve a striped aesthetic. The final stages involve tapering the top edges to form sturdy integrated straps.
14 of 17 Crochet Traditional Handbag
Learn how to crochet a simple and elegant blue ribbed crochet bag. The project is designed with a ribbed texture achieved through back-loop-only single crochet stitches.
The tutorial covers everything from crocheting the main body panel and the long strap to assembling the pieces using slip stitches and finishing the look with a metal snap button.
15 of 17 Crochet Simple Handbag
16 of 17 Crochet The Handbag
Wanna know how to crochet a stylish, simple crochet bag suitable for beginners? Using 3mm polyester macrame thread and a 5mm hook, the tutor demonstrates how to build the bag’s body, starting with a foundation of chains and half-double crochet stitches.
You also have to work in the back loops to crochet texture, followed by specific decreasing rows to shape the sides.
The tutorial also covers finishing touches, including sewing the sides, crafting a custom fabric lining with a zipper, and creating a sturdy crochet handle.
17 of 17 Crochet Daisy Handbag
Learn how to crochet a simple and stylish hand and shoulder bag. The project is designed to be beginner-friendly and quick to complete, often taking only a few hours.
The instructor demonstrates how to create a solid base using double crochet groups and corner increases, then transitions into building the body by working single double crochet groups into the intermediate spaces.
