44 Free Reusable Tote and Market Bags

Earth Day is coming up! One easy way of using less plastic to use reusable bags. Best of all, you can knit and crochet the bags to match your style and what you need to carry! If you’re making a bag for the beach, you may want a mesh bag with plenty of holes for the sand to fall through. If you’re making a bag for library books, you want a sturdy bag that will let you carry a stack of books with ease.

Use these 44 free reusable bag patterns from Yarnspirations to get started today!

Solid Tote Bags

• Crochet Cactus Tote
• Cottage Bag
• Crochet Textured Tote
• Cute Crochet Carry All
• Knit Market Tote
• Crochet Market Tote
• Knit Market Tote
• Easy Split Tote
• Getting Things Done Knit Tote
• Granny Summer Bag
• Knit Market Tote
• Trendy Tote Bag
• Summer Totes
• Mod Chic Tote

• Hugs and Kisses Tote Bag
• Striped Crochet Tote Bag
• Eco-Friendly Tote
• All Purpose Tote
• Striped Market Tote Bag
• Sea Breeze Bag
• Latticework Shoulder Bag
• Market Tote Bag
• Waves Tote Bag
• Striped Tote Bag
• On the Side Tote
• Tote Bag
• Tri-Fold Tote
• Market Bag
• Go Green Market Bag
• Breezy Knit Market Bag
• Lacy Market Bag

Mesh Market Bags

• Market Bag
• Crochet Mesh Market Bag
• Knit Mesh Market Bag
• Crochet Save the Earth Bag
• Melon Pocket Bag
• Market Bag
• Mesh Market Bag
• Lacy Crochet Market Bag
• Bright Market Bag
• Lacy Knit Market Bag
• Casual Knit Market Bag
• Arm Knit Market Bag
• Lattice Lace Market Bag

More Eco-Friendly Info

• Eco-Friendly Crafting: 10 FREE Crochet Market Bag Patterns
• Reusable Market Bags | Knit and Crochet
• 5 Eco-Friendly Yarn Options for Earth Day
• Get Ready for Earth Day: 10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Knit and Crochet

Frequently Asked Questions

How many free bag patterns are there?

Honestly… there are 44 free reusable bag patterns available from Yarnspirations! You can find them all listed right here on the page.

Can I make these bags if I only know how to crochet?

Yes! While some patterns are for knitting, many are crochet patterns, including tons of market bags and totes.

What kind of bags can I make?

So here’s the thing… you can make all sorts of bags! There are sturdy tote bags perfect for books and lighter mesh bags great for the beach where sand can fall right through.

Are these patterns good for beginners?

The page mentions that these patterns are for an “Advanced Beginner” difficulty level, so they might be best if you’ve got some basic stitches down.

Why should I make a reusable bag?

Well… Earth Day is coming up, and using reusable bags is such an easy way to cut down on plastic waste! Plus, you can totally make them to match your own unique style.