15 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.

  • Kureyon-Chan

    Here is a cute felted purse for that leftover skein of kureyon! Find the pattern from Stumbling Over Chaos here: link

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  • Amble Purse

    Amble is a tiny cabled purse with knitted handles and buckled strap. Find the free Berocco Purse pattern here: link

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  • Flapper Purse

    This lovely cabled purse was designed by Susan Dittrich. Skill level:Advanced BeginnerMeasurements:Approx 6 1/2” W x 8” LGauge:24 sts = 4” in St st using larger needles. Find the free pattern here: link This is a great handbag knitting project for a beginner that wants to get into cables.

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  • Beaded Wedding Purse

    From The Rainey Sisters comes this delicate beaded purse designed by Susan Rainey. Beaded Wedding Purse — Elegant Bead‑Knitted Keepsake The Beaded Wedding Purse is a delicate, vintage-inspired knitted evening bag whose charm comes from its refined craftsmanship and subtle beadwork. Knitted with fine yarn and tiny seed beads, it has a soft yet structured…

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