Free one skein knitting Patterns for purses, pouches, bags, totes knit with one ball of yarn. Updated 4/15/24
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Honey of a Bag
I love honeycomb cables, one ball wonders, and options so this purse is perfect! Options include flap closure, chain and button closure, as well as different sizes. Knit with an 8 round repeat honeycomb cable on moss stitch background. Uses one skein 100g of Aran weight yarn. Size approx 11” wide and 8” tall. Designed by Farm Fresh Knits.
Claudia Crossover Purse
Shoulder bag with flap and strap knit with a one round repeat linen stitch. Size: 6″ x 7″ Uses just one skein of bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessie At Home.
Summer Party Bag
Tote bag with handles knit in the round with one skein 275 yards/251 meters of DK weight yarn. Designed by Krista Ann for Clover Crafts.
Three Cabled Bag
Purse with a cabled panel knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Dianna Stevens.
F184 Small Felted Purse
Easy bag with a self handle knit flat with one 50 gram skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by JoAnne Turcotte for Plymouth Yarn.
A Bag Full of Love
Easy bag with half circle flap with rays of texture. Knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn and designer used an old belt for a handle. Designed by Emma Andersson.
Plait Cable Purse
One skein cabled bag knit flat in one piece with 8 row repeat cable and then sewn up the sides. Knit with one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jackie Glogowski.
Autumn Tote
One skein bag with cable and seed stitch design. Size approximately 13” wide by 6” tall, excluding handle. Knit with one skein 197 yards (180 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Omega Yarns.
Modern Modular Purse
Small, mitered squares bag large enough for a few items like your cell phone, a card case, and lipstick. Directions include two different ways of knitting it, 1) seaming the three sections that make up the purse, or 2) picking up stitches as you go and seaming only three stitches at the end. Knit with one skein of the DK weight yarn. Designed by Andy Mordoh.
Tree of Life Bag
Two shoulder bags: one big with a tree of life cable design of entwined trees and the other smaller bag with basketweave texture. Both are knit with one skein of the recommended Bulky weight yarn, but it's 250 grams a skein. Designed by Sue Falcone.
Silvercreek One Skein Bag
Small bag knit with a one round repeat linen stitch. The stripes come from self-striping yarn. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Housel.
Cross Body Bag
Small shoulder pouch bag with flap knit in the round. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Cable Bag
Purse knit flat with wavy cable triangle and cable handles. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. I think it would be fun to use knitting needles instead of the dowels. Size About 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm) not including handles. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Interlace Bag
Small purse with a cabled interlace design, a flap that fastens with a button, and an optional strap. The finished bag shown measures 8.5”x7”. Designed by H Huggy. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn.
Bucket Tote Bag
2 round repeat drawstring tote bag knit with a variation of slipped linen stitch. Great showcase for variegated yarn. Uses one skein of the recommended bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Coastal Clutch
Two row repeat seed stitch bag with flap and strap knit flat. Size 5 1/2 x 8 in. (14 x 20.5 cm) finished. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Allison Stefanoni.
Lacy Market Bag
Kristin Omdahl designed this tote for Red Heart that helps save the environment and yarn! Uses one 100g skein 307 yds/ 281 m of sport weight yarn
Summit Class Pouch
Beginner level pattern for bag with seed stitch flap. Knit flat in one piece and seamed. Finished size is 5.5 inches wide x 6 inches high. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Carley. May only be free for a limited time.
Crossbody Bag
Shoulder bag knit with an 8 row repeat texture. Uses only one skein 50g of Aran weight yarn. Leather and Denim Knit Crossbody Bag designed by Mary Beth Temple.
Dumpling Bag
An elegant twist on the simple knot bag with handles that also close the bag. Finished Circumference: 20 inches. Height (including handles): 12 inches. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses one skein of 165 yards (151 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Jeannie Lee for Purl Soho.
Knitting Project Bag
One skein seamless tote knit completely in the round with a 4 round repeat. It’s the perfect size for carrying along your current knitting project – large enough for a couple skeins of yarn and some notions, but not so big that it’s unwieldy! Uses one skein 164 yards (150 m) of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller.
Tea Rose Days
Lacy summer scarf and matching purse are both knitted from one 100g skein of fingering weight 4 ply yarn. The lace pattern is mostly garter stitch and grows very fast so this is a quick project. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Knot Bag With Square Bottom
Small bag with two handles carried with one shorter handle over the longer handle to form the closure. The base is a square knitted from the center out using Turkish cast on. This bag is knitted in the round from bottom up in one piece. Uses one skein 109 - 137 yards (100 - 125 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Phoebe Lim. Web version is free
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Mamie Clutch
Basketweave stitch bag uses just 131 – 137 yards (120 – 125 m) of DK yarn. Designed by Rosalind Aymes
Exploring Stripes Bag
Holly Webb designed this multi-color beaded bag that is 14.5″ around and 7.25″ tall and uses 170 yards (155 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Holly Webb
Patterns for Purchase
Isabeau Purse
No longer free. Small lace bag with handle. A larger version is also available. Designed by Sylvie Damey. Pictured projects by labross and missyisobel. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn.
Woven Cable Clutch Bag
Easy cabled bag with knitted handle. Creates a small bag sized approx W20cm x H14cm plus Handle. Uses 100g of DK yarn. Designed by Kezylou
Pearla Clutch
Knitted flower lace edge with beads decorates the flap of this clutch bag. Uses less than one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by An Irish Knit Odyssey
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