Crochet Swirly Granny Square Bag Tutorial That Is Easy To Make - Great For Shopping

Prepare for an amazing exploration with the Crochet Swirly Granny Square Bag Pattern! This captivating project brings together the classic appeal of granny squares with a fun twist of vibrant colors that weave throughout the piece, adding a dash of whimsy and creativity to your everyday essentials.

Crochet Swirly Granny Square Bag

Ideal for crafters at any skill level, this pattern offers not just a walkthrough engaging stitches and eye-catching color combinations but also the fulfilling experience of creating a bespoke, handcrafted accessory. Whether it's for carrying your latest novel, storing your market treasures, or simply adding a personal touch to your day-to-day, this crochet bag is your go-to choice, perfectly marrying practicality with the joy of making something truly unique with your own two hands.

Supplies:

Yarn in four colors of choice (referred to as Honey, Cocoa, Truffle, and Black in the pattern)
A crochet hook suitable for your yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Swirl Granny Square Pattern (Make 10 of these):

Starting with the first color, make a slip knot and chain 4.
Slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle.
Optional: Chain 1 (this step may differ based on preference).
Work the following into the circle (not the last chain):
1 single crochet
1 half double crochet
2 double crochets
Pull up a big loop so it doesn’t unravel and set aside.
With the next color, attach the yarn using a slip knot.
Repeat step 4 using the new color.
Continue with the remaining two colors in the same manner.

In Round 2:

Returning to the first color (Honey), work into the Cocoa stitches:
Start with 2 double crochets in one stitch, 1 double crochet in the next, and end with 2 double crochets in the following stitch.
Repeat for each color change, following the same steps.

Round 3:

Increase the middle section by adding 3 double crochets between sets of 2 double crochets in the same stitch (as opposed to 1 in the previous round).
Continue this pattern with all four colors.

Round 4:

This round is similar to round 3 but with an increase, starting and ending with 2 double crochets in the same stitch, but now with 5 double crochets separately in the middle stitches.
Continue in this pattern for all four colors.

For Round 5:

Similar to round 4, increase the number of double crochets in the middle section to 7.
Follow this pattern for each color.

Round 6 (Final Round):

The pattern remains the same, increasing the middle section to 9 double crochets.
After completing this round for all colors, finish the square by working the corners (detailed steps below).

Finishing Corners:

Start with 2 double crochets in the same stitch; then work 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, and end with a slip stitch.
This rounds off the square and creates each corner.

Border with Black:

After rounding off the square with the black yarn, start a border by doing a sequence of single crochets with corners made by single crocheting, chaining 1, and single crocheting into the same stitch for each corner.
Continue around the square, making sure to have a uniform stitch count (14 as given in the pattern) along each side between corners.

Assembly (Making the Bag):

Following the 2-3-2-1-2 pattern, lay out your squares and sew them together with the black yarn.
Fold the bag according to the pattern and sew its sides together.

Straps:

Attach the yarn to a corner of the top square and chain 70 (or desired length for the strap).
Attach the chain to the opposite corner with a slip stitch.
Single crochet in each chain on the way back and attach with a slip stitch to create a strap.
Repeat on the other side for the second strap.