Stylish Granny Square Crochet Tote Bag Pattern From Scratch

Get ready to turn your granny squares into something truly practical and stylish with this beginner-friendly Granny Square Tote Bag pattern. Whether you're looking to upcycle your extra squares or start a new colorful project, this pattern guides you step-by-step through assembling your squares into a trendy, functional tote.

Crochet Tote Bag

The bag is perfect for everyday use—ideal for carrying yarn, groceries, or beach day essentials. Plus, you can easily customize the colors, number of squares, and strap length to fit your personal style. With clean joining techniques and a durable single crochet border, this bag is both beautiful and built to last.

Materials Needed

• Assorted yarn (colors of your choice)
• Crochet hook (size compatible with your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Make and Arrange Granny Squares

• Create your desired number of granny squares (refer to a basic granny square tutorial if needed).
• Designate one square (preferably with a white border) as the bottom of the bag.
• Arrange the remaining squares around it as shown in the video or your preferred layout.

 Join the Squares

• Use a yarn needle to sew the squares together through the back loops only.
• Keep the yarn tails on the inside of the bag to keep it neat.
• Sew squares together row by row, ensuring alignment.
• Insert your needle in the same direction each time for consistency.

• After each section, gently tighten the yarn.
• Tie a secure knot after finishing a row.
• Fold the connected squares into a box shape and continue sewing, stopping at the corners.
• Weave in all ends to hide them.

Add Border and Straps

• Begin with a slip knot and single crochet around the entire top edge of the bag.
• Place two single crochets in each corner loop for a more flexible edge.

• Chain approximately 67 stitches for the first strap.
• Attach the strap on the opposite side of the bag.
• Repeat the process to create and attach the second strap.
• Continue single crocheting around the full perimeter of the bag, including across both straps.
• Finish by chaining one, cutting the yarn, pulling it through the loop, and tightening.

Optional: Make Thicker Straps

• For extra strength, add another layer of single crochet stitches on the inside edge of each strap.
• Insert your hook through the loops sticking out on the strap and work around.