Soft yarn in a dark variegated works up quickly into a sweet crochet handbag. For added strength, make a plastic canvas insert. Size: 6" x 7 1/2" excluding strap.

Skill Level: Beginner

This felted crochet handbag has the look of a pricey, high-fashion purse, but you can make it for far less and have your friends dying to know where you bought it! This crochet handbag pattern was originally published in the November issue of Crochet! magazine.

Crochet handbag size: 8" x 8" x 2". Stitch up this easy crochet pattern using medium (worsted) and bulky (chunky) weight yarns, size G (4mm) hook and size H (5mm) afghan hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Your favorite colors of crochet cotton scraps doubled with classic black are easily worked into this buttoned-down tote and matching drawstring purse. This e-pattern was originally published in the April 2010 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Size: Tote: 14" x 14", excluding tabs and handles. Purse: 6 1/4"L x 8" circumference. Made with sizes 3 and 10 crochet cotton thread and size E/4/3.5mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Crochet yarn scraps in an appealing post-stitch pattern to make our roomy shopping tote. This e-pattern was originally published in the April 2010 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Size: 13" x 13" x 4 1/2", excluding straps. Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size G/6/4mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

You'll love this easy crochet pattern. Colorful craft cord makes this pail-style beach bag extra durable. Its clever design makes it fun and functional.

Finished size: 8 1/2" across bottom x 10" tall.

Skill Level: Easy

This granny square crochet handbag pattern is perfect for an afternoon lunch or evening out. The two-tone neutral color granny squares go with everything. Size: Approx 7 3/4" x 11 1/2".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Attach crochet flowers to a brightly colored handbag for a splash of color in your warm weather wardrobe.

Finished size: 10" x 11". Stitch up this crochet handbag pattern using medium (worsted) weight yarn and size G (4mm) hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

There's plenty of space for a towel, sunscreen, a bottle of water, a good book and even a crochet project in this roomy tote accented with pretty daisy motifs. This e-pattern was originally published in Easy Living Crochet.

Size: 11" x 10" x 2". Made with fine (sport) weight yarn and size H (5mm) hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sunflowers say summer! Join 12 sunflower motifs to complete this pretty gusseted crochet purse pattern. Fully lined, zippered bag is worked with two strands size 5 crochet cotton and one strand metallic blending filament using a size D/3 crochet hook. Size: 6 1/2" x 9 3/4".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch up this easy crochet bag pattern for a fun day at the beach. Surf's Up! Crochet Bag Pattern was originally published in Annie's Hooked on Crochet! April 2008.

Finished size: 12" x 17". Crocheted beach bag is made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and H/8/5mm crochet hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Whenever the opportunity comes, you'll be ready to stitch with this handy crochet tote bag! This crochet bag pattern is cute and useful. Size: 2 1/2" wide x 16" long including Handle.

Beautiful metallic yarn does the work in making this easy little bag, created with simple, basic stitches, a stylish and glamorous accessory for your smartphone. This e-pattern was originally published in the Autumn 2012 issue of Crochet! magazine.

Size: 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Made with light (DK) weight yaqrn and size F (3.75mm) hook.

Skill Level: Beginner

A dimensional stitch pattern worked in easy rounds gives this pretty bag eye-catching texture. Bamboo handles add a chic finishing touch. Lining instructions included. This e-pattern was originally published in the February 2014 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Size: 15" x 10 1/2", excluding handles. Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size J/10/6mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Whether you prefer the versatility of a sold color or the sophisticated look of stripes, you get both in this creative, reversible bag that gives you twice the fashion. This e-pattern was originally published in the Spring 2012 issue of Crochet! magazine.

Size: 11" x 10", excluding handles. Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size I/9/5.5mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Thes cute eyeglass case and crochet handbag patterns are easy to stitch using worsted weight yarn and a size J afghan hook. Size: Purse: 8" x 12" plus handle. Eyeglasses case: 4" x 7".

Skill Level: Intermediate