Summer is the perfect time to add a fresh, handmade crochet bag to your collection. Whether you need a spacious tote for the beach or a small, colorful purse for quick errands, a crochet bag is a stylish and practical accessory all year round. Today, you’ll find 9 eye-catching crochet bag patterns, all free on Sandra’s website, plus a special bonus bag sneak peek.
Sandra, the designer behind Sandra Stitches, shares her favorite bags, created with various yarns and stitches, along with useful notes on yarn choices and construction tips. Stick around to the end for a surprise!
Summer Crochet Bags Made for Every Occasion
Crochet bags are fun to make and can suit any style or need you have. Sandra recommends using cotton or cotton blend yarn for bags whenever possible. Cotton tends to be more durable, absorbent, and washable, which is perfect for everyday use. Some of Sandra’s sample bags are made with acrylic yarn, mainly because she uses what she has in her stash or what’s available in her location (she lives in Israel, where some yarn types can be hard to find). Acrylic yarn can also work fine, especially if you plan to line your bag.
Speaking of lining, none of these bags comes lined by default, but adding a fabric lining is always an option. It gives extra support and stops smaller items from slipping through the stitches. Whether lined or not, these bags are easy to customize based on how you want to use them.
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The Any Day Bag: Classic Drawstring Style
The Any Day Bag is a versatile drawstring bag worked from the bottom up in rounds. The base is formed from a solid granny square, which moves seamlessly into a pattern featuring the popular V stitch. The edges are finished with braid-like straps for handles and a matching cord braid that pulls the bag closed.
This bag looks beautiful in a gray and orange color combo, but you can pick any colors you want. A quick note on yarn choice: Sandra suggests cotton yarn for durability, but acrylic yarn samples also work well—just check the pattern for specific recommendations.
The pattern includes clear instructions for crafting the V stitch sections, the granny square base, and making the braids for both the handles and drawstring closure. It’s perfect for everyday use and can be dressed up or down to match your style.
You can find the free pattern for the Any Day Bag on Sandra’s website under the accessories section.
Find the free pattern HERE
The Hexagon (XA) Bag: Beach Ready and Spacious
The Hexagon Bag, affectionately called the XA Bag, has a unique six-sided shape with a strap that circles the entire bag body. This design helps hold the bag’s shape and adds sturdiness.
Sandra made this bag from a thin, cotton-blend yarn she found without a label, which she held double to give the stitches more bulk. It’s ideal as a beach bag because it’s easy to wash out sand and dirt after a day in the sun.
Over time, the bag stretches slightly because of the yarn and how it was worked, but the strap’s single crochet joins add structure and texture to the piece.
If you’re experimenting with stash yarns like Sandra, consider holding thinner yarns double for strength and durability, especially if the yarn fiber content is unknown.
The free pattern is available on Sandra’s website for you to try out this fun hexagon shape.
Find the free pattern HERE
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Circus Bag: Colorful Circle-to-Square Crossbody
This small and upbeat bag, called the Circus Bag, is great for teens or quick gifts. Constructed from circle to square shapes, it showcases lively stripes with bright acrylic yarns.
Because the yarn stretches, Sandra suggests adding a lining to keep your things secure. The medium weight (#5) yarn combined with the strap going around the bag offers enough strength and room inside.
This crossbody bag is perfect for carrying essentials like your phone and keys, and its bold, rainbow-like color scheme fits well with the “circus” theme. It’s just as suitable for kids as for adults who like a playful pop of color.
Key features:
- Small size, ideal for essentials
- Bright, multicolored appearance
- Recommended lining due to acrylic yarn stretch
- Cross-body strap for easy carrying
Try this colorful pattern for your next fun accessory!
Find the free pattern HERE
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Envelope Bag: A Timeless Classic
The Envelope Bag is made from three granny squares joined in an envelope shape. One of its standout features is the strap attached inside the tip of the top square, giving the bag a unique look.
Sandra made hers with a rough acrylic yarn sample from early in her crochet journey. While this yarn isn’t soft, it provides good body for the bag. The opening is wide, so closing it with a button makes it more secure.
This design is a wardrobe staple, easy to dress up or down, and suitable for everyday casual wear. You can also line the bag for extra durability and to protect contents.
The free pattern is available on Sandra’s website and includes details on stitches and square joining methods that help shape the envelope form.
Find the free pattern HERE
The Hot Fudge Sunday Pouch: Crochet Meets Canvas
This pouch is a bit different—Sandra crocheted around a canvas pouch bought at a dollar store. The canvas lining adds structure and strength without complicated sewing, making it fantastic for beginners who want a polished finish.
Sandra used fabric glue to attach the crochet cover firmly to the pouch but suggests sewing for extra security.
Named through a fun contest in Sandra’s Facebook crochet community, the Hot Fudge Sunday Pouch pattern is available for purchase in her online store.
This idea is perfect for anyone looking for a pouch with a sturdy base or a quick gift that stands out.
Find the pattern HERE
All My Heart Tote: Valentine’s Charm in Crochet
The All My Heart tote features a heart motif on both sides, crafted with pink and red yarns. Made from squares joined together, it’s a quick make that takes less than an hour.
It uses a simple chain strap and button closure, perfect for gifting on Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to show some love.
This small bag isn’t limited to Valentine’s colors—you can switch to any shades to match your style or season.
It’s a great pattern if you’re looking for a meaningful, speedy project.
Find the free pattern HERE
Chunky Yarn Coastal Theme Bag
This bag stands out for its thick, fluffy wool blend yarn, with cream and dark denim blue colors that give it a coastal vibe.
It’s worked from the bottom up in rounds, about 10 layers high, with braided closures and side-attached straps.
Although it’s heavy for hot climates like Israel, Sandra loves it and treasures the sample.
If you have chunky yarn in your stash, this pattern is a fantastic way to put it to good use. The stitch patterns are simple enough for intermediate crocheters and offer a plush, cozy bag.
Find the free pattern HERE
Let’s Go Bag: Tight Stitches in Mustard Gold
The Let’s Go Bag features dense, tightly worked stitches using a combination of the waistcoat stitch and a cross single crochet variant (yarn under instead of yarn over).
This bag is worked bottom up without increases, leading to straight sides that hold shape well. Two sturdy handles are attached at the sides.
The close fabric means there’s no need to line this bag; it keeps smaller items safely inside.
If you want to learn the waistcoat stitch, Sandra’s YouTube channel has helpful tutorials.
The yarn is acrylic, but the stitch tightness and fabric thickness make this bag stand out for both style and function.
Find the free pattern HERE
Sunset Stripes Tote: Boho Summer Vibes
This fresh pattern is a smaller tote with a rounded bottom. It’s made entirely of cotton yarn, specifically the soft Drops Paris cotton in mustard, beige, and peach tones.
The working method combines V stitches and single crochets, creating texture and lightness. The two handles are attached on the sides but can be made longer or shorter depending on your preference.
It’s a perfect summer or beach bag, with a casual boho feel that pairs well with any outfit.
Though this pattern is not free, you can purchase it from Sandra’s store.
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Bonus Sneak Peek: New Unnamed Bag
Sandra just finished a new project featuring four special squares joined together with a familiar strap attachment method, without increases at the bottom.
The pattern isn’t available yet anywhere, and she’s asking for name ideas from the crochet community. It’s a work-in-progress, but it looks stunning and promises to be another beautiful addition to the bag collection.
If you’re curious or have a name suggestion, Sandra welcomes your ideas in the comments!
Where to Find These Patterns and More
All 9 free crochet bag patterns are available at Sandra Stitches Accessories.
The purchasable pouch and tote patterns can be found here:
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Your next favorite crochet bag is just a hook away!
Crochet bags bring a handmade charm to everyday life, mixing style with function. With these easy-to-follow crochet bag free patterns and a few purchasable ones, you’ll find plenty of options to match your summer mood or gift list. Whether it’s a colorful Circus Bag, a sturdy Hexagon tote, or something quick like the All My Heart tote, these bags are designed with love and laid-back style.
Happy crocheting!
**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!
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