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Small Crochet Purse Patterns

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Are you ready to add a splash of handmade goodness to your outfit? We’ve gathered a great collection of small crochet purses that work up quickly and are perfect for carrying just what you need.

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Best of all, every single one on this list is a completely free crochet pattern!

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a simple project or an experienced crocheter wanting to whip up a cute accessory, you’ll find something you love here. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started!

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Types of Crochet Purses

Small purses come in all sorts of shapes and styles. Crossbody style bags have become increasingly popular so you will find a nice selection in this round-up. 

There are also a few different clutches, tote bags, and basic bags made of simple rectangles.

Many of these small purses are perfect for everyday use and you’ll love carrying around your own bag that you made. 

Small Purse Crochet Patterns

Crochet Crossbody
MJs off the Hook Designs

You only need four granny squares plus a strap to make this beautiful crossbody purse. The puff stitch squares give the purse extra uniqueness and texture. 

2 puff granny square crossbody bags

Summer House Crochet Bag
Briana K Designs

This gorgeous crossbody bag combines a simple shape with textured stitches to get a truly unique bag. Add a thick strap and you’ll have a trendy purse perfect for fall.

woman holding a orange crochet crossbody purse

Night Out Bag
Stitching Together

If you want a simple and quick stylish bag, this Night Out Bag is just the ticket. Made with smooth bulky yarn and simple stitches, it works up quickly and is the perfect size for stashing your essentials.  

small pink crochet purse with fringe

Granny Stitch Clutch
Briana K Designs

This gorgeous crossbody bag combines a simple shape with textured stitches to get a truly unique bag. Add a thick strap and you’ll have a trendy purse perfect for fall.

2 granny stitch clutches laying flat

Sassy Sunflower Crossbody Bag
Crochet 365 Knit Too

The Sassy Sunflower Bag has been popular for the last couple of years for good reason, it is absolutely adorable! With a beautiful sunflower motif as the focal point, this small crochet purse is certainly an eye-catcher. 

small crochet sunflower bag

Big Bow Clutch
Winding Road Crochet

This bag is PERFECTION. Just look at that gorgeous bow that functions to help you easily hold the purse or you can even add a simple strap. Either way, that bow is a gorgeous focal point and means you can make a bag that’s fun and whimsical or has a more elegant look. It’s so versatile. 

purse with a large bow

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Cross-Body Bag
Heart Hook Home

Here’s another lovely crossbody bag but with a different shape. This one is perfect for carrying your phone and I love that you can further customize it using plastic canvas and different yarn colors. 

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woman pulling a phone out of a black crochet bag

Denim Envelope Bag
HanJan Crochet

I have a small purse shaped just like this one but it isn’t crochet! What am I doing with my life? Now I can make this beautiful envelope bag out of my favorite yarn. It’s the perfect size and a great way to accessorize with crochet.

woman wearing a blue crochet purse

Ba Bar Bag
Bela Coco Crochet

This is a guest design by Lara of Hooked On Ewe that you can find on Bella Coco Crochet. It’s a cute little purse with unique textured stitches that will look great in many types of yarns. 

pink and white crochet purse hanging from a tree

Red Heart Granny Fanny Bag
Repeat Crafter Me

This crossbody granny square bag uses 4 granny squares and bright variegated yarn to give it a unique stand-out look. The squares themselves are gorgeous and will look good in many different colors. 

bright crochet granny square bag

Casual Crossbody Bag
Moogly

This cute little rectangular purse is the perfect on-the-go bag when you need your hands free but only need to carry the essentials. It uses one of my favorite yarns, Bernat Maker, to give it both a soft and sturdy texture. 

crochet bag with a button laying flat

Ballroom Purse
My Hobby is Crochet

If you need something a little fancier, this Ballroom Clutch Bag is the perfect design for special occasions. The main part of the bag is made with single crochet stitches while the flap has loads of texture made by bobble-like stitches. This is a great elegant evening bag to have on hand for any formal events you need to attend.  

black crocheted purse with gold accents

Sweet Simplicity Tote Bag
Kirsten Holloway Designs

This gorgeous tote bag pattern comes in three sizes so you can make just the size you need, or make all three! I didn’t even realize, until I looked closer, that the beautiful handles of the bag were also crocheted. Everything about this bag is simply lovely. 

crochet tote bag sitting on an end table

Bonnaroo Babe Boho Bag
Salty Pearl Crochet

Need a festival bag? This little boho bag is the cutest and will compliment any festival outfit perfectly. I love the simple stitches and pretty fringe.  Plus it’s the perfect size for all your festival necessities.  

boho crochet bag with fringe hanging from a tree

Titan Tapestry Bag
Crochet 365 Knit Too

Who doesn’t want to carry their stuff in what is essentially a work of art? The Titan Tapestry Bag really is a work of tapestry crochet art. I love the colors and shifting geometric pattern plus the purse is just the right size to carry everything I need with me. 

crochet purse with a geometric pattern on it

Market Bag
Left in Knots

This simple market bag reminds me of the Night Out Bag with its simple construction but it has loads of lovely texture. Made with double strands of cotton yarn, this bag is durable and functional. 

textured crochet bag with flowers sticking out

Tulip Square Bum Bag
Wilmade

This small fanny pack or bum bag (whatever is appropriate to call them where you are from) comes with an extra surprise: it uses glow-in-the-dark yarn. How fun is that? If I was out with my girlfriends for a night, I’d love it if we all had glow-in-the-dark bags so we could easily spot each other. I also like that this bag is a bit smaller than the other bum bags featured here. 

woman wearing a bum bag

Which bag will you make first? There are so many adorable options. If you want more great bag patterns, don’t miss the Granny Square Crochet Bag Pattern round-up.

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