Popular models of crocheted bags, patterns and master classes

Fashionable knitted bags and other handmade accessories are incredibly popular in 2022. Thanks to the light hand of the world's most famous designers, they are once again becoming favorites of the summer season.

Of course, the fashion for knitted accessories did not appear today. Knitted bags and other handmade small items have always been in great demand. That is why not only home-grown needlewomen, but also famous fashion houses are happy to make them. I’m not afraid to say that most of the models offered by designers can be easily knitted or sewn with your own hands.

In order to follow the development of popular trends, I suggest you observe what haute couture has to offer. And on the pages of my website “1000 ideas for knitting” I will give you a brief overview of fashionable models of knitted bags.

Advantages and disadvantages

A modern crocheted bag can be carried anywhere: to the beach or market, to the grocery store, for a walk around the city or a picnic, to university, theater or cinema. Depending on the purpose there are:

• casual and evening models;
• crocheted shopping bags;
• backpacks;
• beach options.

Among the undoubted advantages are the durability and strength of the accessories - with constant use, the handbag will become unusable only after a few years. The cost of a self-made product is low. Creating a crocheted bag is quite simple, because any pattern, even if it is found in a Japanese or Italian magazine, reads the same way. Perhaps, only an experienced craftswoman can make an intricately woven model with patterns, suitable for an evening outfit, but an ordinary beach bag, shopper or string bag can be knitted by those who have seen a hook only a few times in their lives. Moreover, you can always find visual videos showing how to make a knitted bag with your own hands.

Such hand made products look attractive and original, they can rightfully be called fashionable. But the knitted model also has disadvantages. The main disadvantage is the difficulty of cleaning. Such a bag requires a full wash; removing dirt or stains by simply wiping the surface with a damp cloth, as happens with leather products, will not work here. In addition, a knitted product tends to “shrink” over time, slightly changing its size.

In bad weather, you will hardly be able to walk with such a bag - the yarn will immediately get wet, lose its shape and become incredibly heavy.

Master class of Crossbody bags

A great way to satisfy the demands of modern fashion and laconicly but expressively complement the image is to take as your companion a small handbag, the name of which is made up of two words: “cross” and “body”. And ensure yourself comfort in any environment - at a social gathering, a walk with children, on a date, on a shopping trip. This assistant, unlike many bag models, literally frees your hands, which is very convenient and functional.

The popularity of stylish cross bodies is at its peak, especially after famous designers began to pay a lot of attention to them. But the fashionable start for this handbag was given back in the middle of the twentieth century, and Coco Chanel herself promoted it to the masses.

Varieties

Crocheted handbags vary in appearance, size, color, shape, and material. Based on the type of yarn used for knitting, accessories are divided into 4 main types: ribbon, knitted, pompom and fancy.

Tape

Small crocheted handbags look original. A product made from ribbons attracts attention and can be used as an accessory to complement an evening dress. But this model is unlikely to be suitable for everyday wear.

Advantages:

• looks extraordinary and stylish;
• goes well with holiday outfits;
• lasts a long time;
• has a low cost.

Bags knitted or crocheted using ribbons require proper care. They are not machine washed or wrung out. Otherwise, the product will lose its attractive appearance - this is the main disadvantage.

Knitted

A crocheted beach bag is most often made from knitted yarn. Threads can be bought in specialized stores; they come in different lengths, colors, and textures. The accessory turns out to be dense, so the finished items do not wrinkle.

Advantages:

• unusual appearance;
• Ease of use;
• big size;
• speed of production;
• minimum price.

Inexperienced craftswomen may have difficulties when making a knitted bag - the threads stretch a little when used, which makes crocheting a bag difficult. And it’s not easy to get used to tools of sizes 7-9.

The bottom for the handbag is not crocheted, but purchased separately - a simple fabric will quickly bend and the accessory will lose its shape.

Pompom

A pompom handbag looks extraordinary and attracts attention. But this is, rather, a children’s or teenage version of the accessory - adult women are unlikely to be able to fit it into their everyday look. The main advantage of a pompom handbag is its original appearance. Among the disadvantages is the complexity of execution; not every beginner will be able to handle the task, as well as the inconvenience of washing and drying the finished product.

Volumetric fantasy

Yarn with an unusual texture, including additives from sequins, lurex, bugles, and beads, allows you to create no less original bag models. Before knitting or crocheting a bag, you should choose the appropriate technique. The choice is wide - from the front surface to the openwork, the only thing is that you should weave a bag according to the principle of drawing decorative elements from the front side, otherwise during operation the surface of the product will irritate the skin.

Pros of a fantasy handbag:

• exclusivity and elegance;
• the opportunity to realize the most incredible ideas during production;
• relatively low cost of the finished product.

Of course, financial costs will depend on the chosen model and pattern of crocheted bags and the quality of manufacturing materials. At hand-made fairs, stylish items sell from 50-70 thousand rubles. To create such an accessory, not only a hook is used, a string bag is also knitted with knitting needles - a diagram for beginners will allow you to understand the process from A to Z.

Crochet school backpack

Needlewomen will be able to independently make a spacious school backpack for children or teenagers. To do this you will need 2 colors of good quality yarn and a hook number 3. According to the pattern, you first need to make an oval bottom, and then transfer the work to knitting high vertical sides.

The backpack will look much more impressive if you take contrasting yarn and knit an original two-color pattern. Needlewomen can choose from two patterns that will help create an interesting and at first glance complex pattern. In conclusion, all that remains is to make the backpack cover, which is knitted in the round, and add a tightening cord and dark straps to the bag. You definitely need to add a lining to the inner surface of the backpack, then the thing will be durable and will serve its skilled owner for a very long time.

Material options

The most practical material for knitted bags is knitwear. Threads are produced in skeins or bobbins, the length can reach 200 meters. Knitted ribbons are inexpensive, look quite simple - an accessory made from them is more likely to be suitable for everyday wear.

Cotton threads come in different diameters: from 0.2 to 3 centimeters. There are flat options, like ribbons and in the form of laces. The latter ones are much easier to knit, the product is softer to the touch and stretches a little. A small handbag crocheted from cotton threads has many advantages:

• ease of manufacture;
• multifunctionality;
• ease of washing and drying;
• low cost.

The only caveat is that cotton fades over time. If you wear an accessory to the beach in the summer, then by the end of the season its color will noticeably fade.

Jute bags fit perfectly into a casual style. They are unusual and original. At the same time, the pattern for crocheting a bag is simple; a novice craftswoman can easily repeat the pattern. But tow thread is more expensive than knitted and cotton thread.

Pastila is a very voluminous thread. Handbags made from it are unique, and you can create a stylish accessory in just a few hours. When deciding to make an accessory from marshmallows, you should pay attention to the nuances of washing the finished product.

Cotton

Knitted

Paste

Jute

Where is it used?

Ribbon yarn is most often used for knitting voluminous scarves. They easily and naturally cover women's shoulders with graceful, airy flounces and waves.

Knitting bags

There are also varieties of knitted yarn that are used for finishing outerwear or bags. This will add newness to your wardrobe and pleasantly update your everyday items.

The main condition for a successful product is the correct calculation of the loops in advance. This will save you from unnecessary manipulations with the finished fabric and knitting needles. Since it is quite difficult to unravel the finished composition from this particular type of yarn.

Fittings and finishing

If the product is massive or weighs a lot, you should choose strong fittings. The handles can be knitted immediately, making the bag whole. But they are also sewn, glued, and attached with rings, which is especially suitable for oversized models.

It is worth understanding that a crocheted bag is a stylish accessory in itself. It will look great even without additional decoration. But if this option is suitable for the beach or a shopping trip, then with an evening dress or an elegant suit it will look boring and even “poor”.

Additionally used:

• handles made of transparent plastic that strengthen the product;
• internal frames to maintain shape;
• metal top that acts as a beautiful clasp to keep things safe;
• wooden handles-slots, which are attached with hooks, latches, and loops.

They use zippers, buttons, buckles - the variations are chosen by the needlewoman herself. Fittings made of wood, metal, and beads look great. Ribbon accessories can be decorated with brooches, embroidery, beads, and bugles.

Crochet men's backpack

To knit a thick men's backpack you will need thick merino yarn, a No. 8 hook and a large carabiner for fastening.

First, according to the pattern, a rectangular bottom measuring 8 by 15 cm is knitted. Then the work moves on to circular rows and the main bag is made with relief columns to a height of 20-25 cm. It is advisable to strengthen the main part with a gasket, and then knit a hinged lid and sew an impressive carbine.

All that remains is to make two strong handles and a hanging loop. For them, you can use contrasting yarn, knit cords 3-4 cm wide, or sew handles from a piece of unnecessary leather. Be sure to stretch a cord through the main part so that the bag can be pulled together and give the backpack a nice oval shape.

How to knit yourself

A crochet bag is an easy-to-make accessory that you can make yourself in 1-3 days. You will need to take a hook identical to the size of the yarn, if you want to get a dense product, for a string bag and a shopper, choose a thicker tool.

Beach

The crocheted knitted beach bag, the knitting pattern for which is shown below, is functional and eye-catching with its unique design. And the manufacturing process will not take much time. The width of the model will be 39.5 cm, height – 33.5 cm.

You will need the following materials and tools:

• hook No. 5.5 mm;
• knitting yarn (approximately 200 g).

Diagram and description of a crocheted beach bag:

1. Knit a chain - 21 loops, then sc.
2. Add in every second row from the beginning: 1 time for 4 loops, 1 time for 3, 2 times for 1 - up to 39 loops.
3. Tie the bottom. Pull the loop to the wrong side. Tie the bottom with rounding loops.
4. PS knit 45 VP.
5. To round, add 1 loop from the second row 1 time, in each 6 - 3 times 1 loop.
6. Make a handle from a chain of 9 VPs, closed in a ring, connected in a spiral RLS.

The diagram and description of a bag made from crocheted motifs is freely available. Beginning knitters find it difficult to knit the warp. If it is difficult to understand how to crochet the bottom of a bag, you can watch numerous videos.

Shopper

Before crocheting a handbag, beginners should stock up on everything they need. You will need:

• hook 5 mm;
• 2 skeins of thick yarn.

Knitting pattern:

• bottom: 14, 28, 42, 56, 74, 84, 98, 112 loops, sc;
• side: 8 VP - 44 cm;
• top: 112 loops.

Handles are done right away. Three or four rows before the end, 15 loops are left open. At the next step, instead of them, air loops are collected - 20 pieces for small handles, from 35 for long ones.

A crocheted shopping bag must be dense, so it must be made from cord thread. The handles are not attached, but knitted straight away.

String bag

How to crochet a string bag is a common question. Of course, novice craftswomen may be intimidated by the abundance of options. In fact, the patterns and descriptions of crocheted avoska bags are repeated, but for knitting it is enough to understand the algorithm.

Material and tools:

• hook 5 mm;
• yarn of choice.

Step-by-step master class:

1. 6 VP, close them into a ring.
2. 11 PBN and close.
3. Next - 2 loops of the previous row (a total of 22).
4. 3 circle - multiplication 2 steps, 1 SS.
5. Using the same algorithm, close row 4.
6. Round 5 - chain 6, 1 sl st in 4 pbn.
7. Connect 8 loops, transition, repeat.
8. Knit the remaining rows to the desired size (at first the string bag will be flat, but after 10-12 cm it will begin to curve).
9. Handles are made by tying a loop with single crochets.

It is better to take dense yarn that is resistant to mechanical damage. Crocheted string bags made from high-quality material will last much longer. In addition, they will be stronger and will withstand greater loads.

Rectangular bags made of knitted threads

Crochet knitted bag pattern

Description

1st row: cast on a VP chain of the required length, close the ring. We knit 2 VP for lifting, 1 VP for the pattern, skip 1 base loop and knit in the next RLS. Next, insert the hook into the resulting arch between the VP of the lift and the sc and pull the thread (2 loops on the hook), insert the hook into the base of the sc and pull the thread again (3 loops on the hook). Pull the main thread through all 3 loops at once. The pattern is then repeated.

2nd and subsequent rows: RLS is knitted into the arch of the previous row.

Legend

Schemes and patterns of crocheted bags cannot be read without knowing the symbols. Basic:

• n. - loop;
• VP - air loop;
• PP - half-column;
• RLS - single crochet;
• CH - double crochet;
• SS - connecting post.

In addition to the letter designation, drawings are often used, especially in the presented diagrams. Each needlewoman has her own knitting characteristics, formed by experience. Some make the pattern tighter, others are more free in tightening the threads. Therefore, it turns out that one bag of 45 loops horizontally is equal to 30 centimeters, and the other – 35.

If this is important, you should pay attention to the specified knitting density characteristics. This rule especially applies to products made from threads of different textures. For example, the bottom is made of a solid rope with a seal, and the sides are made of a regular one.

The tightness of the knitting is checked experimentally: cast on 10 loops and make 10 stitches.

Casual backpack

To knit such a backpack you will need only 300 g of strong wool yarn, a hook No. 3.5, a lace 75 cm long and a ribbon for decoration.

Work begins with creating an oval bottom. A chain of 26 loops will become the basis for knitting circular rows with increases in an easy pattern. Only 4 rows are performed, and 72 s/n columns are obtained around the circumference. Next, a row is knitted to go to the walls of the backpack; for this, the hook clings to the back wall of each loop of the base and a neat beginning of the main part is obtained.

Simple non-woven stitches are used to make circular rows to a height of 42 cm. The length of the backpack can be increased to suit the height of the future owner by knitting additional circular rows. Next, one row is knitted with small holes through which an elastic tightening cord will be passed.

The backpack lid with a nice white trim, straps of the required length and a hanging loop are knitted separately. All parts are sewn onto the backpack and a spacious bag for daily hikes is ready.

Care Tips

It is not advisable to wash handmade bags in a machine, even on a delicate cycle. The fact is that the products will lose their shape and may fade or stretch. A purely manual washing method is used. Fill a basin with warm water (up to 55 degrees), make a light soap solution or use baby washing powder. The knitted product should be washed carefully; it should not be rubbed with a brush.

To give your bag a fresh scent, add a drop of essential oil to the water when rinsing.

Wring out with a terry towel so that the item does not lose its shape. First you need to place the bag on a clean surface with a cloth - it will absorb the water. When most of the liquid has drained, you can blot the product with regular towels. Complete removal of moisture is difficult to achieve, but at least 80% of the water should be gone.

Drying must be carried out on a horizontal surface at room temperature. You should not put items made from knitted, linen or cotton threads to dry in direct sunlight - this will not only lead to fading, but will also make the knitted item fragile.

Yarn for knitting a knitted bag

Yarn can be different: Ribbon, Spaghetti, Daria, Serpentine. This type of yarn is also called ribbon yarn, noodle yarn, or cord yarn. This is a continuous narrow strip. Bags made from this yarn hold their shape well and knit quickly. It is also fashionable to knit from any polyester or thick cotton cord. You can make your own T-shirt yarn from old T-shirts

If you don't have the right yarn, you can cut up old T-shirts and make yarn out of them.

You will get a good knitting cord. How to make T-shirt yarn? It's done like this.

We cut the T-shirt with scissors, without cutting to the side seams. Leave 3-5 cm

Backpack “Colorful cat”

A soft, bright, cute cat, like in the picture, will be made from leftover yarn of different colors and textures. Traditionally, work begins with knitting an oval bottom. A chain of 20 chain stitches is cast on, and 8 circular rows are knitted with increases; the width of the finished part is only 12 cm.

Next, the work moves on to knitting a colored bag. Using simple s/n columns, circular rows are made with thread changes to a height of 40-42 cm. In the penultimate row, air ties are knitted for the loops, through which a long tightening cord will be pulled.

The cat's face with white ears is knitted separately; it will serve as a backpack cover and decorate a cheerful children's handbag. A flap is first made 30 loops wide and 8 rows long, and then the finished cat’s face is sewn to it.

The last details are knitted straps with buttons. They are knitted from chains 100 chain stitches long, tied in the round and sewn to the top of the backpack. The lower ends of the straps are fastened with buttons, which are attached to two additional flaps at the bottom of the backpack.

The result will be a fashionable, bright item that will appeal to both boys and girls, and will definitely decorate the stylish image of a young modern teenager.

Fashionable bag for every day

You can get a stylish bag, like in the photo, if you knit a bag from simple floral motifs.

To work you will need 2 colors of yarn of the same quality and hook number 3. First, the oval bottom is knitted according to the pattern, and then yellow and purple hexagonal motifs are made. The needlewoman can choose the color scheme to her taste, for example, contrasting black and white, but the colors shown in the photo are always in trend and are now at the peak of fashion.

Ready-made motifs are assembled into a single canvas according to the assembly scheme. The result is colored slanted lines that give the model a unique style and bright originality.

The backpack is complemented by comfortable straps and a twisted cord that will tighten the bag and turn the bag into a closed shoulder bag.

And another original model of a bag, knitted from individual motifs. According to patterns A and B, square and triangular fragments are knitted, which are then connected into a single whole according to the drawing. Comfortable long straps hang the backpack behind your back and keep your hands free while traveling.

Children's backpack "Winnie the Pooh Bear"

An excellent bear backpack will be made from high-quality acrylic yarn, taken in 2 folds. Using a hook No. 3.5, a central chain of 20-25 loops is cast on and then an oval bottom is made in circular rows with increments.

Next, the main part of the backpack is knitted with simple stitches to a height of 40-42 cm. On the reverse side of the bottom loops, 6 loops are knitted, and with stitches a strap 55-56 cm long is made.

The second strap is also knitted, and then it is connected to the first into a single fabric, which is sewn to the top of the backpack using a needle and thread.

Next comes the most important part of the work - knitting a cute Winnie the Pooh face. It consists of several parts: a large light circle with ears, a second dark circle under the eyes and a third small circle to which the nose and mouth are sewn. All parts are stuffed with soft filler before sewing to the base.

The little bear's muzzle can also serve as an additional section. To do this, the loops between the ears do not close, and you get a tight pocket for your phone or other important small items. It is advisable to strengthen the backpack with an internal lining and add one small flap as a clasp on the top of the children's backpack.