27+ Free Knitted Bag Patterns (for all skill levels!)

This simple bag is knit from the bottom up and features a basic, foldover strap method for easy carrying. The finished bag measures 20” in circumference and is a great way to easily carry your essentials for the day.

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Blackbird Linen

This stretchy bag is excellent for carrying fruits, vegetables, and other groceries during your next shopping trip. It features a shorter strap that keeps your items closer to your waist, but the strap can be extended if you prefer.

Designer: Hannah Mason

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Louet Euroflax Wet Spun Linen

This lightweight knitted market bag pattern is great for a beach day or a simple trip to the store. It’s knit flat and joined in the round and makes a good project for advanced beginners. Don’t forget to check out the helpful video tutorial!

Designer: Sheep and Stitch

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

These adorable knit drawstring pouches are perfect for gift-giving or for keeping smaller items safe and sound. They have a flat base and beautiful, interesting texture along the lower portion of the bag. They’re knit from the top down and are available in three different sizes.

Designer: Knit Picks

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Brava Worsted

This hip, flexible bag features a knotted shoulder strap and is great for casual days at the beach or the park. There are so many different color and design combinations you could choose for this cute, striped pattern, so be sure to check out the inspiration pictures! If you prefer a smaller bag, try making this design with smaller needles and sport-weight yarn.

Designer: Heidi Kirrmaier

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton

This magical bag was created specifically for Dungeons and Dragons players, but anyone can enjoy this design! It’s knit from the top down in the round and uses the honeycomb brioche stitch.

Designer: Diana Keyson

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool Merino

This practical knitting project bag features a rectangular base, giving it plenty of room for holding your knitting supplies. It’s worked from bottom to top and sports a drawstring i-cord. The pattern includes instructions for three different sizes, with examples of what type of knitting projects will fit well in each size.

Designer: Dhiany Nanda

Yarn weight: Fingering + fingering

Suggested yarn: Gomerajut Benang Katun Polos

Stash all of your fresh, weekly goodies in this practical market bag. It has a garter stitch diagonal base, stretchy lace sides, and simple carrying handles. Plus, there’s no sewing required!

Designer: The Knit McKinley

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton

If you love being unique, this stylish, folded bag design is perfect! It features a fun, yet practical shape with a sophisticated leather handle. Easy, pictured instructions show you just how to fold your bag.

Designer: Tolt Yarn and Wool

Yarn weight: Chunky

Suggested yarn: Hooked Ribbon XL

This oversized knit tote bag pattern features beautiful colorwork, thick handles, and carefree tassels. To knit this bag, you’ll need to be comfortable with basic stitches and knitting in the round. It’s knit with two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together.

Designer: Mama in a Stitch

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Re-Tweed Yarn

Whether you’re taking off on a plane, bus, or boat, this travel bag features a long crossover strap that keeps your essentials close to your body. Store away your passport and your other most important items in this buttoned bag that you can easily carry with you anywhere. 

Designer: Anna Kwon

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Silky Merino

This cozy bag is both cute and super easy to make! It’s knit as a large rectangle that’s folded in half and seamed up the sides. It measures 14.5” deep and is a great pattern for beginners!

Designer: Mama in a Stitch

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

This cute knit clutch is easy to make and handy for storing smaller items like your phone or sunglasses. This small design, made with bulky yarn, knits up quickly and is a good pattern for beginners. It measures about 5.5” x 8”. 

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

Grab your sunglasses and head off on your next summer adventure with this lightweight bag! It folds up easily when not in use but has plenty of stretch for holding all of your items for the day. This pattern is best for advanced beginners or intermediates.

Designer: Swiss Pointe Designs

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Queensland Collection Dungarees

Carry your lunch or snacks with you in this beautiful yet practical knit lunch bag! This summery bag measures about 11” wide by 14.5” high and is a great pattern for intermediates. It would also make an excellent gift!

Designer: Knit Picks

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin

This market bag is a beautiful way to carry around all your goodies. It’s knit in the round but has a square base. This bag uses a lot of techniques that are also used for knitting socks, so if you’ve been wanting to knit socks but haven’t tried them yet, this would be a great practice project!

Designer: Polly Outhwaite

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Cold Harbour Mill Aran Weight

This adorable pouch would be excellent for carrying your knitting notions, writing tools, or some extra cash. It’s worked in one piece and then folded. When finished, this zippered pouch measures 9” long by 5.5” wide.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

This lightweight, airy backpack is great for summer wear. Whether you’re toting around your swimsuit, knitting project, or favorite book, this drawstring bag makes it easy to keep everything together! You can adjust the strap to be longer or shorter according to your preference.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

This generous-sized market bag can be used over and over for your trips to the farmer’s market, library, or grocery store! It’s made with durable cotton yarn, and measures 12” tall by 12” wide. It also has a front pocket for carrying smaller items.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

This extra-long market bag is also extra sturdy. If you’re looking for a reusable shopping bag that can even hold your watermelon and potatoes, this is it! It’s made with a stockinette rectangle and neat, i-cord edging. 

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Field Linen

This easy-to-make bag allows you to securely throw it over your shoulder and tote around whatever items you need by your side. Made with neutral tones, it creates a classic look that goes with nearly anything. This simple bag would be perfect for gift-giving. 

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Sunshower Cotton

This simple shoulder bag features a foldover top and even includes instructions for a handy interior pocket. It measures 14.5” x 17” before felting, and 9.5” x 8.75” after felting. Felting instructions are included at the bottom of the pattern.

Designer: Lori Puthoff

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220

This simple clutch is quick to make and a cute way to carry around your most needed items. The Entrelac rectangles are easy to make with variegated yarns (long colorways are best!). Don’t forget to grab a snap or magnetic closure to finish your project.

Designer: Meg White

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220

This cute and carefree summer tote won’t leave your side all season! Made with durable cotton, it's easy to wash and easy to throw over your shoulder wherever your summer adventures take you. It’s knit in the round using bulky yarn, so it works up quickly!

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec

This beautiful pattern requires no seaming and is the perfect way to carry around your knitting planner (but other notebooks or books work well, too!). It’s made with an alternating garter stitch and lace pattern and works up quickly.

Designer: Martina Behm

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Pascuali Pinta

Take on the windy city with this casual and beautiful tote! This felted bag is easy to make and large enough to hold everything you need for your day.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool

This gorgeous bag features chunky knitted cables and is so cute and cozy. Made with round handles, this shaped bag is totally retro and unique! This pattern is best for intermediates. 

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Patons Decor