31 free Purses knitting patterns

Explore a vast collection of free purse knitting patterns and craft your own stylish accessories. Whether you’re a knitting novice or a seasoned pro, we’ve got the perfect pattern to ignite your creativity. Discover a range of designs, from compact clutches and trendy shoulder bags to spacious totes and charming evening purses.

Find Your Next Project:

Our carefully curated selection includes:

  • Easy Wins for Beginners: Get started with simple patterns and clear instructions. Create cute coin purses, wristlets, or beginner-friendly market bags with ease.

  • Level Up Your Knitting: Explore intermediate patterns with textured stitches, exciting colorwork, and unique construction techniques. Craft stylish hobos, messenger bags, or eye-catching cross-body purses.

  • Masterful Makes for Experts: Challenge your skills with intricate cables, delicate lacework, and impressive intarsia. Design show-stopping handbags, elegant evening clutches, or sophisticated drawstring purses that will turn heads.

So Many Purse Styles to Knit!

Knitting offers a world of possibilities for creating unique and stylish purses. From classic to contemporary, various knitting techniques and stitch patterns can be used to achieve diverse looks.

Cable knit purses offer a timeless, textured appeal, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. Delicate lace knit purses evoke a sense of femininity and intricacy, ideal for special occasions.

For a modern and casual feel, explore colorwork patterns like stripes or intarsia, adding pops of color and personality.

Structural stitches create bold and graphic designs, while simple stockinette stitch offers a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

Whether you prefer a slouchy hobo bag, a structured tote, or a compact clutch, the versatility of knitting allows you to customize your purse to perfectly suit your style and needs.

Bunny Bag

Bunny Bag
I know spring is here when I see an abundance of those fluffy little white tails hopping away from me as I make my way back to the outdoors. When it warms up outside it means I can size down to a small on the …
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Morning Glory Purse

Morning Glory Purse
The idea of making this purse originated with my study of improving and enhancing the stiffness of knitted fabric with lining and interfacing fabrics. You might not think of using a kid-silk blend yarn to make a purse, but with lining and interfacing, everything becomes …
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Felted Bowling Bag Purse

Felted Bowling Bag Purse
This spunky little bag is worked in a series of short-rowed wedges on large needles. Then the purse is felted in a washing machine. Choose any two of your favorite colorways—from subtle to raucous. Designed by Kristi Porter for Curious Creek Fibers. Find the free …
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Cocktail Purse

Cocktail Purse
Take along the essentials in this tiny, hands-free cocktail purse. Designed to be worn around the wrist, you don’t have to worry about leaving it behind or dropping it into the water as you climb aboard your boat for sunset and cocktails, with friends at …
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