Beautiful Crochet Granny Square Bag 🌸 Easy & Stylish Crochet Bag Tutorial, by Knitting Love 💗 on YouTube. 9 min 47 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 47 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick two or three colors of medium weight yarn and a hook that matches the yarn label. Make a slip knot and chain four, then join the ends with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Work the first round into the ring: chain three, then make three double crochet, chain two, and repeat three more times. Join with a slip stitch to close the round.
Add more rounds, working groups of three double crochet into each chain-two corner space. Change color at the start of a round by joining the new yarn in a corner space.
Keep going until the square is the size you want, usually four to five rounds. Fasten off and weave in the loose ends with a yarn needle.
Make the same square again until you have enough for both sides of the bag. Two large squares or several small ones both work.
Lay the squares right side up and join them along three edges with slip stitch or single crochet. Leave the top edge open for the bag opening.
Turn the joined piece inside out and check the shape. Add a lining or a base round of single crochet if you want the bag to hold its form better.
Crochet two handles as chains or narrow strips, about 40 cm to 50 cm long. Attach each handle to the top edge with a few rows of single crochet or a secure whip stitch.
Weave in all remaining ends and block the bag lightly with a damp cloth and an iron held just above the surface. Let it dry flat before use.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your tension even so the squares come out the same size and join neatly.
Change colors in a corner space to hide the join and keep the motif looking clean.
Sew handles on with extra stitches at the ends so they do not pull loose with weight.
Count stitches at the end of each round so the square stays flat and does not curl.
Questions
How much yarn does a granny square bag need?
A small tote usually takes about 150 to 250 grams of medium weight yarn in total. Buy a little extra if you plan a lining or long handles.
Can I make this bag bigger?
Yes. Add more rounds to each square or join more squares to widen the bag. Just make sure both sides match in size.
Do I need to line the bag?
No, but a fabric lining stops small items falling through the gaps and helps the bag keep its shape. Sew it in before attaching the handles.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
