Free Easy Crochet Granny Bag Tote Pattern

Free Easy Crochet Granny Bag Tote Pattern.

This pattern creates a square tote bag made from 13 granny squares. The squares are joined together, and a slip stitch border is worked around the top. A long, crocheted strap is threaded through the corner spaces of the top squares and seamed to create a continuous loop.

Skill Level: The pattern is labeled “Intermediate Crochet.” The required skills are:

  • Chain (ch)
  • Slip stitch (sl st)
  • Double crochet (dc) – The pattern uses UK terminology. This is a US single crochet.
  • Treble crochet (tr) – UK terminology. This is a US double crochet.
  • Working in the round
  • Joining rounds with a slip stitch
  • Changing colors
  • Joining granny squares (seaming – mattress stitch or preferred method)
  • Working in rows (for the strap)
  • Forming a ring

Sizing:

  • Width: approximately 45 cm (about 17.7 inches)
  • Length (excluding handles): approximately 45 cm (about 17.7 inches)

Materials:

  • Yarn: Acrylic 12ply (100g balls) – This is likely a bulky/chunky weight yarn.
    • 2 balls 1st colour (C1-salt)
    • 2 balls 2nd colour (C2-desert)
    • 1 ball 3rd colour (C3-terracotta)
    • 1 ball 4th colour (C4-pink)
    • 1 ball 5th colour (C5-khaki)
  • Hook: 6mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • Other: Yarn needle

Gauge: 5 rounds of Granny Square = 15 cm x 15 cm (about 5.9 x 5.9 inches).

Free Easy Crochet Granny Bag Tote Pattern

Free Pattern

Key Features:

  • Granny Square Construction: The bag is made from 13 individual granny squares.
  • Five-Color Design: Uses five different colors in a specific sequence for each square.
  • Simple Top Border: A slip stitch border provides a neat finish.
  • Threaded Strap: The strap is threaded through the corner spaces, creating a unique and adjustable design.
  • UK Terminology: The pattern uses UK crochet terms. This is crucial to note.
  • Diagram-Based Assembly: A diagram (included) shows the arrangement of the squares.

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