Granny Square Bag | Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

Crochet any size bag using just 3 granny squares! With this pattern, it’s super easy to customize the size and colors to make a unique crochet bag. Customize it down to the round or just use up some yarn scraps. Whatever you choose, this granny square bag is sure to be a fun project!

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Granny Square Bag Video Tutorial

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You can follow along with my YouTube video to make your own crochet granny square bag! I have timestamps included to section the video and help you jump to any point you need to!

Pattern Information

Materials

120 grams of medium weight yarn
- Color A = Big Twist Favorite Cotton in “Cream”
- Color B = Big Twist Favorite Cotton in “Green Olive”
4.5mm Clover Amour crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Crochet Abbreviations

ch = chain

ch2-sp = chain-2-space

cl = cluster

dc = double crochet

rep = repeat

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

Dimensions

*includes instructions to adjust sizing

Bag: 26 centimeters wide x 26 centimeters long (10.2 x 10.2 inches)

Strap: 2.5 centimeters wide x 44 centimeters long (1 x 17.3 inches)

Overall: 26 centimeters wide x 43 centimeters long (10.2 x 16.9 inches)

Notes and Tips

This pattern is written using US crochet terms
The number in (parentheses) at the end of each row is the stitch count after finishing that row
Change colors by pulling the new color through the last two loops of the last double crochet in the old color
The chain 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a double crochet
The slip stitch at the end of each round goes into the first stitch of that round
The first cluster of every new round goes into the space right at the base of the turning chain
The first space of the round is also the last space of that round

Granny Square Bag Pattern

Granny Square

Foundation: With color A, make a magic ring or make a slipknot, ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring

Round 1: rep[ch2, dc3 into ring] 4 times, ch2, sl st (4 cl)

Round 2: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *ch1, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch1, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (8 cl)

Switch to color B with the last double crochet.

Round 3: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *ch1, dc3 into next sp, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (12 cl)

Carry color A working yarn in your last cluster.

Round 4: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 2 times, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (16 cl)

Carry color A working yarn in your last cluster. Switch to color A with the last double crochet.

Round 5: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 3 times, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (20 cl)

Carry color B working yarn in your last cluster.

Round 6: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 4 times, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (24 cl)

Carry color B working yarn in your last cluster. Switch to color B with the last double crochet. Cut color A, unless you want a bigger square.

Round 7: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 5 times, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (28 cl)

Round 8: ch2, dc3 into sp below, *rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 6 times, ch1,** [dc3, ch2, dc3] in next sp, rep from * 3 more times ending last rep at **, dc3 into last sp, ch2, sl st (32 cl)

Note: For a larger bag, add more rounds by repeating the previous round, but with one extra rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp]. For example, Round 9 will rep[ch1, dc3 into next sp] 7 times instead of 6 times.

Fasten off with a 180cm (71″) long loose end for sewing all the squares together.

Make 2 more granny squares, but start with color B instead of A, and fasten off with a regular length tail.

Assembly

Rotate your first square so the long loose end is in the top-right corner. Place it below one of your other squares.

Whip stitch across, connecting each space and stitch along the side they touch.

Place your last square to the left of your first square and rotate everything so it’s now above the first square. Whip stitch across.

Rotate everything to make a V shape and flip it over.

Fold each square diagonally in half towards the center.

Using the rest of the long loose end, continue to sew along the sides that touch each other. Tie a knot to secure the seam.

Strap

With color A, make a slipknot with a 25cm (10″) long tail, ch65

Note: For a shorter strap, do fewer chains. For a longer strap, do more chains.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (64)

Rows 2-4: ch1, turn, sc across (64)

Fasten off with a 25cm (10″) long tail.

Attaching Strap to Bag

With the long tail end left on one end of the strap, sew that side to one of the ch2-sp at the top of the bag. Sew the other side of the strap to the other ch2-sp at the top of the bag using the other tail end. Make sure the strap isn’t twisted.