8 Adorably Stylish Purse Knitting Patterns for Gifts They’ll Love

Need a unique gift for someone you love–or just for yourself? Enjoy this delightful collection of purse patterns

Have you been wracking your mind, trying to consider a unique yet delightful gift for a special person in your life?

Or, do you have a need for a certain sort of purse? Perhaps you want a small coin purse, or a stylish bag for a night out, or just something different but you don’t feel like shelling out a small fortune for it?

Well, friend, if you have the time to enjoy whipping up such a purse for yourself (or a loved one as a gift), this collection is what you need!

The purse patterns listed in this post are, first and foremost, free. 🥳 But perhaps more importantly, they all create adorably stylish bags in many shapes and sizes.

This collection is divided into three parts. First, you’ll find a couple of tiny purse patterns (tiny is a relative term, of course, but they’re quite small compared to the others). Then you’ll find a couple of fabulous felted purse patterns. And finally, you’ll get the rest: stylish patterns that don’t require felting but create delightful purses all the same.

So keep reading and find the perfect gift pattern–or your next perfect purse!

Tiny Purse Patterns

Pinwheel Purse

• What you’ll need to make it: Small amount of fingering weight yarn; US Size 0 needles

• Why you’ll want to: Published in 2010, this continues to be one of the most popular bag patterns available online. This change purse is so tiny and cute, not to mention cleverly constructed, that it’s irresistible!

Peyton’s Mini Purses

• What you’ll need to make it: Small amounts of whatever weight yarn you have on hand; needles appropriate to the weight of yarn you’re using; 3-inch metal rings (or metal bracelets); any embellishments you’d like to add, such as flowers or buttons

• Why you’ll want to: This assortment of patterns creates adorable little handbags that are great for toting just a few necessities for a night out. They’re equally perfect for a little girl who wants a purse of her own!

Felted Purse Patterns

Braided Cable Handle Tote

• What you’ll need to make it: About 450 yards worsted weight feltable wool yarn; US Size 8 circular needles at least 24 inches long and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); cable needle or spare DPN; stitch markers in 2 colors

• Why you’ll want to: This lovely purse features cables that extend from the handles into the body of the bag. A great pattern for your first attempt at cables and/or felting! As an added bonus, it offers three different sizes.

The Coco Bag

• What you’ll need to make it: 660 yards feltable worsted weight wool yarn (440 in main color, 220 in contrasting color); US Size 13 circular needles and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); a box sized 4 x 10 x 12 inches; 8 grommets or eyelet (1/4-inch) with appropriate setting tool

• Why you’ll want to: This purse’s boxy shape gives it a fun tailored appearance. What really sets it off is the unique piping in a contrasting color. This makes a great first felting project, too!

Simply Stylish Purse Patterns

Brea

• What you’ll need to make it: 440 yards worsted weight yarn; US Size 9 needles; US Size F crochet hook; cable needle or spare DPN; purse handle; 1 1/2-inch button

• Why you’ll want to: This stylish purse features a lovely lotus flower design (thanks to a bounty of inventive cables), a beautiful button, and a leather handle. You can, of course, change up the handle and the button to whatever suits your tastes (or yarn color). No matter what, you’ll make a gorgeous purse with this pattern.

Christine Bag

• What you’ll need to make it: 135 yards super bulky yarn; US Size 15 or 17 needles (depending upon how pronounced you would like the cables to appear); about 1 1/2-yard ribbon; cable needle or spare DPN

• Why you’ll want to: This beautiful bag features cables, wooden handles, and a lovely bow at once side. It also comes with a handy tutorial that shows how to seam the bag sides and attach the handles. Thanks to the super-bulky yarn it uses, you can have this knitted up in no time!

HP House Fair Isle Pouch Bags

• What you’ll need to make it: 300 to 450 yards DK weight yarn (in 2 different colors); US Size 3 and 2 circular needles and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); US Size D crochet hook; stitch markers; fabric for lining; sewing needle and strong thread

• Why you’ll want to: If you or someone you love still loves Harry Potter, you’ll flip for this pattern! Each of the four Hogwarts Houses is represented in this pattern, so whether your favorite house is Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin, you’ll find the perfect bag for you or a loved one!

Knitting Needle Knitting Bag

• What you’ll need to make it: 330 yards chunky/bulky weight yarn; US Size 10.5 and 9 needles; US Size 15 wooden needles (as part of the bag, not to knit with!); super glue

• Why you’ll want to: This is the cleverest purse design I’ve ever seen. I don’t know how it’s possible to be a knitter and not love the look of this incredibly cute bag, featuring an adorable berry stitch, that incorporates knitting needles right into its design!

Whatever the personality or passions, you’re bound to find a knitted purse pattern that’s perfect for you or a loved one!