Pattern: Granny Square Bag

I’m super excited for you all to see this pattern because this pattern is also being featured on E’Claire Makery! (You can check out the blog post here.)

This bag is super easy to create. It is just two granny squares sewed together with a strap. It is also perfect for spring and summer as a market bag or a beach bag! For this bag I used Bernat Home Maker Dec. by Yarnspirations. There is so many gorgeous colors to choose from! The colors I used are cream (light color) and clay (dark color). I’m now planning to make another in teal for a beach tote!

I love spring and summertime. It is already starting to get warm and sunny out here in California. I’ll be hitting the beach soon I’m sure! My favorite thing about this bag is not just that it looks cute, but it’s practical! This yarn is made from cotton and nylon which makes it soft yet durable! This bag will be able to handle all the sand from the beach and afterwards you can just toss it in the wash for easy cleaning.

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Materials

2 skeins of Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn (Featured colors are cream and clay)

Size J/6.00mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stitch markers (optional)

Techniques/ Stitches Used

Basic Granny Square

Ch- chain

Dc- double crochet

Hdc- half double crochet

 

Notes

This pattern is made by creating two granny squares, sewing them together, and then attaching a strap. The strap is long so it can be used as an over the shoulder bag or a cross body bag.

Pattern

For the Bag

You will be creating a basic granny square. Make two of these.

Chain 5. Slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring

Round 1: (In the ring) Chain 3. Place 2 dc. Chain 3. Place 3 dc. Chain 3. Place 3 dc. Chain 3. Place 3 dc. Chain 3. Slip stitch into the top of the initial chain 3.

Round 2: Chain 4. In the chain 3 space from the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In the next chain 3 space from the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In the next chain 3 space from the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc].  Chain 1. In the last chain 3 space from the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 2 dc]. Slip stitch into the 3^rdchain of the initial chain 4.

Round 3: Chain 3. In the chain 1 space from the previous round place 2 dc. Chain 1. In the chain 3 space created by the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In the next chain 1 space created by the previous row place 3 dc. In the chain 3 space created by the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In the next chain 1 space created by the previous row place 3 dc. In the chain 3 space created by the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In the next chain 1 space created by the previous row place 3 dc. Chain 1. In the last chain 3 space created by the previous round place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. Slip stitch into the top of the initial chain 3.

Round 4: Chain 4. In the first chain 1 space from the previous row place 3 dc. Chain 1. In the first corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. Place 3 dc in the next chain 1 space created by the previous row. Chain 1. Place 3 dc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. In the next corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. 3 dc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. 3 dc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. In the next corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. 3 dc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. 3 dc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. In the last corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. Place 2 dc in the last chain 1 space. Slip stitch into the 3^rdchain of the initial chain 4.

Round 5: Chain 3. 2 dc in the first chain 1 space. In the corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In each chain 1 space place 3 dc. Repeat this around until the end.  Chain 1. Slip stitch into the top of the initial chain 3.

Round 6: Chain 4. 3 dc in the first chain 1 space. In the corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Chain 1. In each chain 1 space place 3 dc. Repeat this around until the end.  In the last corner place [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc]. Slip stitch into the 3^rdchain of the initial chain 4.

Alternate between rounds 5-6. In each round you will be placing 3 dc in each chain 1 space from the previous row. In each round you will be placing [3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc] in each corner. The difference between the two rounds is the initial chain and the last stitch. Repeat this pattern until your square measures about 14 inches. Make two of these squares.

For the colors I alternated colors every 2 rows, so I would have 2 rows of cream then 2 rows of clay.

 

For the Strap

Chain 101.

Row 1: Hdc in the 2^ndloop from the hook and in each stitch across (100).

Row 2: Change colors. Ch 2 and turn. Dc in each stitch across (100).

Row 3: Change back to first color. Ch 1 and turn. Hdc in each stitch across (100).

 

Sewing (Assembly)

Begin by placing the two halve of the bag together. I used stitch markers to keep my two sides together while sewing. Sew back and forth in each stitch around the edges to attach the two together. Sew up three sides only (leaving one side open). Sew the strap on the top of the open side.

 

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Happy Stitching!

– Jessica