DIY Knitted Ocean Waves Summer Bag — Free Pattern & Easy Tutorial
The Knitted Ocean Waves Summer Bag is a charming, beach-inspired accessory that combines a playful wave-like stitch texture with practical everyday use. This pattern produces a compact, sturdy bag with comfortable handles — ideal for summer outings, markets, or as a handmade gift. Below you'll find the materials, gauge, sizing and step-by-step instructions to knit the front, back and strap, plus simple finishing notes.
Items required
- 3mm knitting needles
- Adriafil Kimera yarn (approx. 207 yards)
- Wool needle for sewing pieces together
Guidelines / abbreviations
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- Cast On – long-tail cast on method recommended
- Cast Off – knit cast off used in this pattern
- ** Repeat instructions within the asterisks as indicated
Gauge
2” = 12 sts x 20 rows
Approximate yardage
207 yards
Finished size
Approximately 21 cm height x 20.5 cm width; strap length 109 cm
Front & Back (make 2)
Cast on 50 stitches.
Row 1: *2 k, 2 p* across (50)
Row 2: *2 p, 2 k* across (50)
Row 3: *2 p, 2 k* across (50)
Row 4: *2 k, 2 p* across (50)
Rows 5–88: Repeat rows 1–4
Row 89: Cast off
Make two pieces for the front and back. Leave a long tail after casting off so you can sew the pieces together.
Finishing: Place the two pieces with the right sides facing each other and sew the side and bottom seams, leaving the top open. Turn the bag right side out so the front wave texture is visible.
Strap
Cast on 8 stitches, leaving a long tail to sew onto the bag.
Row 1: *2 k, 2 p* repeat across (8)
Row 2: *2 k, 2 p* repeat across (8)
Row 3: *2 p, 2 k* repeat across (8)
Row 4: *2 p, 2 k* repeat across (8)
Rows 5–300: Repeat rows 1–4 (8)
Row 301: Cast off (leave a long tail to sew onto the bag)
Sew the strap securely to the sides of the bag at the desired height.
Tips
- Check your gauge before starting to ensure the finished size matches the pattern.
- For extra structure, you may add a fabric lining or light interfacing after sewing the bag together.
- Weave in all tails neatly on the inside for a clean finish.