Free Solid Granny Square Crochet Bag Pattern.
This pattern creates a rectangular bag made from 24 two-colored granny squares. The squares are joined to form a ring, a crocheted bottom is attached, and a crocheted top border with holes for handles is added. Two crocheted handles are then threaded through the holes and knotted. The pattern primarily uses single crochet (sc).
Skill Level: While not explicitly stated, the pattern is likely best suited for an intermediate crocheter due to the number of squares, joining, and construction details. The required skills are:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc) – The pattern uses US terminology.
- Working in the round
- Working in rows
- Joining rounds with a slip stitch
- Changing colors
- Joining granny squares (crocheting together with slip stitches)
- Skipping stitches (for handle holes)
- Following a chart/diagram (for square arrangement and joining)
- Forming a ring.
Sizing: Approximately 27 cm (10.6 inches) x 31 cm (12.2 inches) (without the bag handles).
Materials:
- Yarn: Cotton Fun (Gründl) – 100% cotton (50g / approx. 115m)
- Yellow (col. 04): 50g
- Orange (col. 18): 50g
- Pink (col. 20): 50g
- Purple (col. 12): 50g
- Green (col. 12): 150g (Main Color)
- Hook: 3.0 – 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Needle
Gauge:
- Single crochet: 23 stitches x 23 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm
- Granny square: 9 cm x 9 cm
Key Features:
- Granny Square Construction: The bag is made from 24 two-colored granny squares.
- Unusual Granny Stitch: The granny squares use single crochet instead of the more typical double/treble crochet.
- Five-Color Design: Uses five different colors in various combinations for the squares.
- Crocheted Bottom: A separate crocheted bottom is attached for added stability.
- Threaded Handles: The handles are threaded through holes in the top border.
- US Terminology: The pattern uses US crochet terms.
- Diagram-Based Assembly: A crochet pattern and sketch (not included) are essential for arranging and joining the squares