22 Crochet Tote Bags and Purses for Summer Craft Fairs
Imagine a customer stops by your booth at a summer craft fair, arms full of beautiful handmade items. Your inventory is solid and your craft fair table display is on point so of course they’d love to buy some of your products. But how can they possibly juggle one more thing? Solve their problem with one of these delightful and marketable crochet tote bags and purses!

This selection includes crochet market bags, crossbody bags, totes, and purses in just about any style and size you can imagine. We’ve even thrown in some adorable crochet bags that kids will be beg their parents to buy.
These patterns feature small sizes, open stitches, thick yarns, or easy repeats that work up quickly. Whip up a bunch in all of your signature colors. Or offer one of the larger designs as a high-end item. Have a look and see which ones would fit into your product line.
Create Your Perfect Product Line!
Speaking of your product line, if you need some direction on which crochet items to sell, hop on over to The Crochetpreneur blog, where you’ll learn my best tips for creating a product line that your customers can’t resist.

I’ll tell you how to select products that will bring profit and that make sense to your target market. When your ideal customer visits your Etsy shop or craft fair table, they will instantly see who you are and be drawn in and primed to purchase.
Crochet Bags and Purses to Make and Sell
Now that you’ve defined your product line, have a look at these gorgeous crochet bag and purse patterns and see which ones fit your niche!
22 Best-Selling Crochet Tote Bags and Purses
This selection includes crochet market bags, crossbody bags, totes, and purses in just about any style and size you can imagine. We've even thrown in some adorable crochet bags that kids will be beg their parents to buy. Makers, you're bound to find something to fit your niche!
Floretta Summer Bag
A small cross body bag perfect for carrying everyday essentials during hot weather.
Instagram Purse
This crossbody bag is so cute, made to look just like the Instagram camera logo back in the day!
Shells and Cables Market Bag
Shop in style this summer with delicate shells and twisty cables! With a solid bottom, trendy round handles, and a button closure, this may just be the perfect summer bag!
Date Night Clutch Handbag
Crochet the perfect handbag for Date Night! This easy crochet pattern includes 2 styles of purse - an Envelope Clutch and a Shoulder Bag.
Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag
The Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag will take a few hours to make. The repeats and stitches are simple and easy to memorize so this free easy crochet market bag pattern will be done before you know it
Free Tunisian Crochet Origami Handbag Pattern
The Sweet Stripes Market Tote Bag will take a few hours to make. The repeats and stitches are simple and easy to memorize so this free easy crochet market bag pattern will be done before you know it.
Tunisian Crochet Drawstring Backpack
This easily adjustable backpack pattern is easy to make, using the Tunisian Crochet technique. The pattern additionally includes instructions to crochet an i-cord to use for the drawstring closure.
The Brivet Bag
Take your necessities and trinkets with you on all of your wandering with the Brivet Bag! Crocheted holding two strands together, this little bag is small but mighty. Perfect for a day out window shopping or for a night out on the town.
Summer Tote Bag
This Summer Tote makes the perfect Beach Bag with it's open width and long handles. This pattern is nice and sturdy, so carrying towels and water bottles is a breeze!
Unicorn Purse
Pretty, practical and super cute is the Unicorn Purse pattern. Any unicorn lover is sure to adore this shoulder bag, with it's long strap and pastel flower decoration.
Shell Stitch Market Bag
Make a fun crochet tote with the shell stitch market bag pattern.
Tulip Slouchy Bag
Make this versitile slouchy bag in any color you wish!
Canterbury Edition Tote Bag
Crocheted in basic stitches, the featured granny squares in the design give a stylish look that’s right on trend. Pair that with the colour palette and you have an eye-catching yet functional tote bag.
Floral Tote Bag
The Floral Crochet Tote Bag pattern features multiple stitches (so you won’t get bored) and is a great project to learn some new stitches.This crochet bag pattern is worked in the round, combining a few stitches to create texture between the flower rounds.
Chevron Bucket Bag
The Chevron crochet bucket bag is the perfect size for an everyday bag. It is comfortable and light, but big enough to carry all your essentials. The bag has a drawstring closer to keep all your belonging safe.
Desert Cacti Pouch
Ever wanted to try your hand at crocheting Mochila bags but were too afraid of getting tired halfway? Then the Desert Cacti Zipper Pouch might be the right pattern for you! The pattern also includes a little tutorial on how to line your bag.
Crochet Rainy-Sunny Coin Purse
Bring a ray of sunshine with you everywhere you go with this Rainy-Sunny Coin Purse!
Crochet Granny Square Bag
A stylish sturdy totebag for the summertime!
Farmers Market Bag
This easy crochet tote bag is made in one piece and comes in 2 sizes. It's the perfect bag to bring to your local farmers market, and it also makes a great lunch tote!
Eyelet Bag
The Eyelet Crochet Bag Pattern is an easy crossbody purse that's beginner-friendly. Only basic stitches and one skein of yarn are used to make this adorable boho bag. Get the complete step-by-step illustrated instructions on Knitting with Chopsticks.
Rachel's Market Bag
Are you ready for Spring and Summer shopping? If yes, then check out this easy and quick to make crochet shopping bag.
Alien Bag
Complete with probing eye and dangling tentacles, this martian bag is both quick and fun to make! Equal parts creepy and cute, kids will love to take this lovable friend along on summer trips to carry all of their treasures.
We’d love to know what you think. Which bag (or bags) will you be adding to your inventory? Be sure to comment, below, with your favorites and to share your bag and purse designs too!
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