Crochet Ombre Granny Squares Tote Bag Pattern

Start your crochet project with a delightful choice: the Crochet Ombre Granny Squares Tote Bag! Envision yourself meandering through a sunny market or enjoying a casual day out, all the while carrying a tote that shines with vibrant colors and practicality.

Crochet Ombre Granny Squares Tote Bag

Materials Needed:

Darning needle
Scissors
5 mm crochet hook
Acrylic yarn, Red Heart brand recommended (4 weight)
Main color: Red Heart yarn, ombre color "Scuba"
Accent color: White Red Heart yarn

Pattern Instructions:

Magic Ring and Round One:

Create a magic ring with the main color yarn.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
Double crochet 15 more times into the magic ring (16 stitches total).
Pull the tail of the magic ring to close.
Slip stitch into the third chain of the beginning chain 3 to join.

Round Two:

Chain 2, yarn over and make a puff stitch in the same stitch by:
Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch and pull up a loop (repeat this step two more times in the same stitch until you have 7 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops.
Chain 1 to complete the cluster.
Repeat this puff stitch in each stitch around for a total of 16 clusters.
Slip stitch into the top stitch of the last cluster to join.

Round Three:

Chain 2, then create a petal by double crocheting 5 stitches together in the next chain space.
Chain 2 after each petal.
Repeat the petal pattern in each chain space around until you have 16 clusters.
Slip stitch into the top of the last stitch to join.

Adding the White Yarn and Creating Squares:

Attach the white yarn with a slip knot and chain 3.
Make 2 double crochets, chain 1, a half double crochet, and chain 1 in the alternating chain spaces.
Each corner of the square will have 3 treble crochets, chain 2, and 3 more treble crochets in the same chain space.

Continue with the pattern:

3 double crochets, 3 half double crochets, and 3 double crochets in the chain 1 spaces with chain 1 in between each set.
Complete the square pattern, making sure you are forming corners and sides.
Slip stitch into the third chain to join and tie off.

Assembly and Finishing:

Make a total of 19 squares following the above method.
Sew squares together using the slip stitch method, right sides facing up.
Create slip knot to sew squares together, starting with the corner chain spaces.
Weave in all ends after sewing the squares together, especially along the lower part of the bag.
Create a border on the top by attaching the yarn and chaining 3 (as your first double crochet).
Work a decrease at the center and seams as needed to ensure the opening fits snugly.
Continue around the top with one double crochet in each stitch.
Attach a strap by chaining 3 (as the first double crochet) and work 8 double crochets across for each row to reach the desired length.