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Sometimes it’s good to go a bit wild with colors. If you’re searching for free crochet drawstring hobo bag patterns, these colorful and fun designs are perfect for your next project. These bags are not only visually stunning but also surprisingly simple to create. Vibrant colors make them eye-catching, and their unique design ensures they stand out. Whether as a fashionable accessory or a thoughtful gift, these drawstring purse bags are versatile, practical, and a joy to crochet. Explore and create your favorite today!
The Birds Drawstring Bag
To begin with, the Birds drawstring purse bag is made using tapestry crochet. Although it uses 5 strands at a time, you only need to learn a single stitch: a single crochet through the back loop. While this bag would be a perfect addition to a summer casual or beach outfit, it will also be a great reminder of summer carried over into the fall. In particular, it’ll be perfect if you have to pack more than just your mobile, wallet, and car keys with you.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry: The Birds Bag. More info about RuudDawg’s project on Ravelry.
Sunburst Diamond Mochila Drawstring Bag
Next, this drawstring purse bag is designed with the purpose of learning Mochila techniques. To this point, the whole bag will be worked solely in Back Loop. While overall it’s quite easy, it’s important to remember to maintain even tension throughout the bag as you make it.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry: Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag
Maya Purse
Of course, the drawstring purse bag is not the only way to approach these projects. Indeed, the Maya Purse is a playful, colorful handbag for when you want to be fun and informal, and don’t want to fiddle with drawstrings. As you can see, there is no limit to color selections or patterning. To summarize, despite being a quick project, the sides are dense so that nothing will fall out or poke through and the strap length can be matched to the wearer.
The full tutorial about this pattern is on Ravelry: Maya Purse
Palm Tree Tapestry Bag
The Palm Tree Tapestry Bag by Creations By Courtney is a fun, beginner-friendly colorwork project featuring a bold palm tree design on both sides. Made using tapestry crochet and simple stitches, it’s a great stash-buster with customizable handles and a sturdy structure—perfect for carrying a bit of summer wherever you go.
Find the Palm Tree Bag free crochet pattern on Creations by Courtney blog..
Maya Purse
Lastly, w have another alternative to the drawstring bag purse, also design based on the Maya Purse and made by Chaor.Creator. Overall, it’s a very contemporary composition of colors and patterns and perfect for an informal day out.
The full tutorial about this pattern is on Ravelry Maya Purse. More info about Chaoscreator’s project on Ravelry.
Cacti Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Here is another fun bag project. The Cacti bag is a dense crocheted bag with strong handles that will be a fun accessory to tote your things around in. The cacti motif plays nicely with the red background and is reminiscent of an Arizona sunset. As mentioned, the bag is stitched densely and will definitely hold whatever you put in it. Also, the stitch works up easily, so this will be a quick project that results in an attractive, usable accessory. So, with all that, what’s holding you back?
Go to the pattern: jaskcrochet.com
Andes Sunrise Bag
Here is a beautiful bag that just screams Summer! Take me to the beach! This is a beautiful tote/purse bag that’s easy to make and will be a perfect accessory for all your summer attire. Can’t you just picture it with your favorite flowing dress and sandals? Of course the possibilities for variation in the colors are pretty much endless, and the shoulder straps can be made to measure, for the short and tall among you.
Skills: Easy Designer: DROPS design
Go to the pattern: Andes Sunrise Bag Free Crochet Pattern
8 Pocket D&D Dice Bag
The Evan’s 8 Pocket Dice Bag by Lisa M Fox is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern for a functional drawstring bag featuring eight inner pockets—perfect for neatly organizing d&d dice or small items. Worked in the round with simple stitches, it creates a sturdy, fold-down design for easy access and makes a fun, practical gift for gamers
Skills: Easy Designer: Lisa M Fox
Go to the pattern: 8 Pocket Dice D&D Bag
Diamond Boho Bag
The Diamond Tapestry Crochet Bag is a vibrant, intermediate-level project featuring bold geometric colorwork and a drawstring design. Worked in the round with tapestry crochet, it creates a sturdy, eye-catching bag that’s both practical and fun to make.
Skills: Easy Designer: Spotted Horse Design Co.
Free pattern: Diamond Boho Bag
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