Cute Crochet Bags for Kids - 15 Free Patterns - Crochet Scout (2024)

Make a fun accessory for your little one with these 15 free patterns for cute and functional crochet bags for kids.

Blythe Bunny + Bear Crochet Purses from Lakeside Loops

This beginner-friendly free pattern makes gorgeous summer crochet bags for kids.

SIZE: 6½” x 6½” (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and The Gang. You will also need a small amount of #3 weight yarn for the facial details.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 115 yds/105 m for the bag and 5 yds/4.5 m for the nose and eye details.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a darning needle.

Bitty Boho Bag from A Crafty Concept

Learn how to make this adorable crochet toddler purse with this free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial.

SIZE: 4½” x 4½” (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Bobble Stitch, and working in the Back Bump.

Isla Purse – Crochet Pattern from Crafts by Sarah Liz

The Isla Purse is the perfect Mummy and Me project. The free pattern includes instructions for a small children’s-size crochet bag and an adult-sized bag.

SIZE: child and adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Sugar n’ Cream from Lily.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200-400 yards (183-366 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, a toggle button, and 1″ D rings (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.

Pocket Full of Rainbows from Blackstone Designs

Pocket Full of Rainbows is a free crochet pattern suitable for beginners. The bag can be made to suit children and adults by adjusting the length of the strap.

SIZE: 9½” x 4½” (24 cm x 11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: ½ oz/25 yds each in the colours Pink, Purple, Dark Blue, Bright Blue, Dark Green, Bright Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red (14 g/23 m). You will also need White cotton for the strap.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Bitty Kitty Bag from A Crafty Concept

This free crochet bag pattern is a variation of the Bitty Boho Bag listed earlier in this post. The written pattern is supported by a video tutorial.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Soft & Sleek from Yarn Bee.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scrap yarn for the nose and whiskers, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Crochet in the Back Bump.

Floral Deer Bag from Sweet Softies

This super sweet fairytale bag is a free crochet pattern suitable for intermediate crocheters.

SIZE: 7″ x 7½” (18 cm x 19 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, scissors, a large black button for the nose, felt to line the nose, and two 12″ fabric squares for lining the bag (optional).

Fin-Tastic Shark Backpack from A Crafty Concept

This cute crochet backpack can be made with crocheted i-cord straps or cotton rope straps.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and 4 mm cotton rope (optional).

Bunny Head Treat Bags from Blackstone Designs

Whip up these little crochet treat bags in time for Easter. This is an easy pattern suitable for beginners.

SIZE: approximately 4½” in diameter (11.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and an eye needle. Optional: eyes and mini pompoms.

Cross-Stitched Lamb Cinched Backpack from Yarn + Chai

This free crochet backpack pattern uses cross-stitch for the lamb. Cross-stitch is a great way to add colourwork detail to a crochet project.

SIZE: 14¼” wide and 15¾” tall (36 cm x 40 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Maker Home Dec from Bernat, and #4 or #5 weight fluffy white yarn for the lamb.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 450 yards for the bag, 30 yards of fluffy white yarn for the lamb, and 10 yards each of black, cream, and pink yarn for details on the lamb.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, a large-eyed yarn needle, and three yds of 3 mm macrame cord or similar for the straps.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cross-stitch embroidery and Crossed Single Crochet.

Sunburst Granny Square Bag from Knitcroaddict

The Sunburst Granny Square bag is a great crochet bag for kids and adults too. This pattern includes a helpful video tutorial. There is also a tutorial for adding a zipper and lining.

SIZE: 7″ square ( 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Stone Washed XL from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 100 yards in total. 10 yds of Crystal Quartz, 20 yds of Canada Jade, 30 yds of Amazonite, and 50 yds of Moonstone.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, zipper, and lining (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch and Cluster Stitch.

Crochet Cat Purse from Crochet Therapy

This free crochet cat bag pattern works up quickly in bulky weight yarn.

SIZE: finished size is about 9″ x 8″ (23 cm x 21 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn for the body of the bag, #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton for the strap, and a small amount of #4 weight in pink and light grey for the whiskers.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: two wooden beads with a large hole, a wooden button, scissors, and a yarn needle.

The Bubblegum Bag from Mia Designs

Learn to make a crochet bag for children with this beginner-friendly pattern and video tutorial

YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.

Crochet Boho Sling Bag from Creggy’s Crochet

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this pretty little crochet bag.

YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Owl Purse Crochet Pattern from Hooked on Homemade Happiness

Cute and quick – this free crochet bag pattern is perfect for using up yarn from your stash.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic or cotton, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet.

Summer Treasure Bag from DROPS Design

This pattern is worked from a chart with written support; it is suitable for intermediate to advanced crocheters.

SIZE: approximately 8″ (20 cm) in diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins of the Shocking Pink colourway, one skein each of the colours Apricot, Raspberry, Off White, Powder Pink, Heather, Dark Wash, Mustard, and Spray Blue.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.