Let's try making a crochet granny square bag, a delightful project that stitches together cheerful blocks of color. You get to play with different yarns, making a piece that stands out and serves a practical purpose. Picking out your colors and piecing together the squares offer a peaceful pastime, culminating in a unique bag you'll be proud to carry.
Crochet Granny Square Bag
Materials Needed:
- Various yarn colors (specifically, Paintbox Cotton Aran in Soft Fudge, Drops Paris yarn, and Geral King Cotton 100g)
- Crochet hook (4.5mm suggested)
- Scissors
- Optional: lining material for finishing
Starburst Granny Square Pattern:
Start with a Magic Circle:
- Wrap yarn around two fingers to create a loop, cross it over itself, and secure it with your fingers.
- Insert your hook underneath the initial yarn loop, grab the yarn and pull up a loop.
- Chain one to secure the magic circle.
First Round (12 double crochets into the magic circle):
- Work 12 double crochets into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail of the yarn to tighten the magic circle into a closed circle.
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet to close the round.
Second Round (Bobble cluster):
- Attach new yarn with a slip knot onto the hook.
- In each stitch around the circle, work a bobble stitch (pull up loops to an extended height, then yarn over and pull through all loops).
- Chain one between each bobble stitch around the circle.
Third Round (Forming the square):
- Attach a new yarn color for this round.
- Work clusters of stitches, with two clusters in a single stitch at the corners to create the square shape.
- Chain two between the two clusters at each corner.
Fourth Round (Extending the square):
- Work similar to the third round but with three clusters in between each corner set of clusters.
- There should be no chains between clusters along the sides, only at the corners.
Edging Round:
- Attach the edging color yarn.
- Work three double crochets in each space around the square, with a chain two and three more double crochets at each corner.
Constructing the Bag:
Creating Squares:
- You'll need a total of 19 squares. Follow the Starburst Granny Square pattern for each one.
Joining Squares:
- Lay out the squares as per the pattern needed for the bag (6 frontal, 3 bottom, 6 back, 2 each side) and join the squares using your preferred method. Slip stitching or sewing can be used.
Forming the Bag:
- Sew or crochet the squares together according to the net pattern laid out in the video, ensuring the sides and bottom are connected appropriately.
Top Edging and Straps:
- Attach yarn to the top edge of the bag.
- Work double crochets all around the top of the bag, over existing square edgings, to create a single-row band all around the bag opening.
- For the straps, count 12 stitches from each side seam, mark these stitches, then crochet straps by chaining 75-80 (or your preferred length) and reconnecting to the opposite stitch marker.
- Strengthen the straps by adding additional rows, double crocheting into each chain space across the chain.
Finishing the Bag:
- Weave in any remaining ends with a needle or crochet over them as you work.
Optional:
- Add a lining inside the bag for a more finished look and to hide any remaining ends.
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