Looking for a stylish and fun crochet project you can finish quickly? This crochet mini granny square sling bag pattern is the perfect blend of retro charm and modern flair. With just two granny squares and some simple assembly, you can create a compact, fashionable bag that’s perfect for daily use or gifting.
Crochet Mini Granny Square Sling Bag
The pattern walks you through each step—from colorful rounds of puff and cluster stitches to the final strap—with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll love how customizable this project is. Mix and match your favorite yarn colors for a truly one-of-a-kind accessory!
Materials Needed
- Acrylic yarn in four colors
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Granny Square Pattern
Round 1
- Make a slip knot with blue yarn.
- Chain 5, slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle.
- Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
- Make 15 double crochets into the circle (16 in total).
- Slip stitch to the top of beginning chain 3 to join.
- Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Round 2
- Attach a new color to any chain space.
- Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make a puff stitch in the same space:
- Yarn over, pull up a loop three times
- Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops
- Chain 1 to lock
- Make puff stitches in the remaining 15 spaces.
- Slip stitch to the top of the first puff stitch to join.
- Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
For Round 3
- Attach a new color between any two puff stitches.
- Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
- In the same space, make 3 more double crochets—leaving last loop of each on the hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops to form a cluster.
- Chain 2.
- Repeat cluster stitch in each of the remaining 15 spaces.
- Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3 to join.
- Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Round 4
- Attach a new color to any 2-chain space.
- Chain 4 (counts as 1 triple crochet).
- Make 2 more triple crochets in the same space.
- In next space: 3 double crochets.
- In next space: 3 half double crochets.
- In next space: 3 double crochets.
- In corner space: 3 triple crochets, chain 2, 3 triple crochets.
Repeat this pattern around.
- End with 3 triple crochets in the last corner.
- Chain 2 and slip stitch to the top of beginning chain 4.
- Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Assembly
- Make two granny squares.
- With wrong sides facing, sew three sides together using a running stitch.
- Turn the bag right side out.
Handle
- Using two strands of yarn, chain 100 (or desired length).
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Sew each end of the chain to the top corners of the bag.
- Weave in all ends securely.
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