Beautiful Handmade Crochet Bags

Crochet handbags have become one of the most popular handmade fashion trends, blending style, craftsmanship, and creativity in a single accessory. In this post, you’ll discover unique and inspiring crochet handbag ideas, each designed to help you create eye-catching, durable, and modern bags. From boho-style mandala totes to structured mini purses and floral-pattern shoulder bags, these ideas bring together the beauty of handcrafted textures with trendy, fashion-forward designs.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for simple bag ideas or an experienced crocheter searching for new patterns, this guide offers high-quality prompts, detailed descriptions, and aesthetic inspiration perfect for blogs, websites, and Pinterest. Every design features realistic handmade textures, premium yarn styles, and modern color palettes, making your content visually appealing and search-friendly.

Boho Mandala Crochet Tote Bag

Boho Mandala Crochet Tote Bag Making Tutorial

Materials Needed

• 4 mm crochet hook
• 100% cotton yarn (Ivory or Beige)
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Making the Mandala Front

• Start with a magic ring.
• Work increasing rounds using double crochet, puff stitches, and shell stitches.
• Expand the mandala until it reaches the size of your tote’s front panel.

Creating the Back Panel

• Crochet a simple rectangle using single crochet or half double crochet.
• Match the size of your mandala panel.

Joining the Panels

• Place the panels together and join them using a slip stitch or a whip stitch.
• Leave the top open.

Adding Handles

• Crochet two sturdy straps using rows of tight stitches.
• Sew them securely to the top edge.

Granny Square Shoulder Bag

Granny Square Shoulder Bag Making Tutorial

Materials

• 4 mm hook
• Multiple colors of cotton yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Make 12 to 20 Granny Squares

• Use 3 to 4 colors per square.
• Complete squares in traditional DC clusters.

Join Squares

• Align squares in your preferred layout.
• Join with a slip stitch or whip stitch.

Create Lining

• Add a fabric lining for a professional finish.

Add Strap

• Crochet a long strap using tight SC rows.
• Attach firmly to the top edges.

Shell Stitch Beach Bag

Shell Stitch Beach Bag

Materials

• 5 mm hook
• Thick cotton yarn
• Yarn needle

Base

• Crochet an oval base using increasing rounds of SC.

Body

• Work continuous rounds of shell stitch until the desired height.

Top Edge

• Finish with a few rounds of SC for structure.

Handles

• Crochet two strong straps and sew securely.

Mini Crossbody Pouch

Mini Crossbody Pouch Making Tutorial

Materials

• 3.5 mm hook
• Cotton yarn
• Wooden button

Body

• Crochet a rectangle using HDC rows.
• Fold and join sides.

Flap

• Continue working rows on one side of the rectangle to form a flap.
• Shape using gradual decreases.

Strap

• Crochet a long string or i-cord.

Button

• Sew a button on the front panel.

Puff Stitch Bucket Bag

Puff Stitch Bucket Bag Making Tutorial

Materials

• 5 mm hook
• Medium cotton yarn
• Cord for drawstring

Base

• Crochet a flat circle using SC increases.

Body

• Work puff-stitch rounds until the desired height is reached.

Drawstring Channel

• Finish with several rounds of DC, leaving gaps.

Add Drawstring

• Feed the cord through the channel.