Looking for a trendy and practical crochet project? This crochet granny square Tote Bag pattern is the perfect combination of fashion and function. Crafted using summer yarn and a mix of crochet techniques, this bag features seamlessly joined granny squares, a sturdy base, and a chic rope-like strap.
Crochet Tote Bag With Granny Squares
Whether you're heading to the market, the beach, or a casual outing, this handmade bag offers versatility and style. You can easily customize the size, color palette, and strap length to match your personal taste. Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this project lets you practice joining squares, shaping a bag base, and constructing a functional strap, resulting in a fashionable accessory you’ll love to carry.
Materials
- Summer yarn (5-ply cotton or butter yarn)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Thick paper insert for the bag bottom
Granny Squares
- Crochet multiple granny squares according to your desired bag size.
- Join granny squares using slip stitches by inserting the hook into the inner loops of adjacent squares for a seamless finish.
Bag Base Construction
- Attach yarn to the center granny square with a slip knot.
- Crochet 8 rounds using a unique stitch pattern that is neither single nor half double crochet.
- Ensure the base is sturdy and evenly shaped.
Bag Top Edge and Handle Spaces
- Continue with the same stitch pattern for 5 rounds to build up the sides.
- On rounds 6 and 7, create handle spaces by working chain 2 spaces and skipping the corresponding stitches.
- Work rounds evenly to shape the top of the bag.
In Bag Top Edge Finishing
- Add a decorative edging from the back side using a textured stitch.
- Work around the entire top edge for a polished finish.
Joining the Bag Bottom
- Cut a thick paper insert to size and place it inside the base.
- Use solid granny squares to cover the bottom.
- Join the bottom squares to the bag with slip stitches, using 3-ply yarn for added strength.
Bag Strap
- Use a 4 mm crochet hook and two strands of yarn held together.
- Crochet a sturdy, rope-like strap using a twisted stitch pattern for durability and comfort.
Bag Handle Attachment Piece
- Crochet a long chain.
- Work single crochets in a spiral around the chain to form a tubular cover.
- Thread the finished strap through the spiral tube to create a padded grip.
Final Assembly
- Attach the strap securely to the bag sides.
- Adjust the strap length as needed for a comfortable fit.
- Your granny square crochet bag is now ready to use!
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