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).
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.