Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern with Flowers

Have endless fun with this floral granny square bag crochet pattern and create these easy flower motifs that join together to become a beautiful crochet tote bag to sling over one shoulder or wear as a crossbody bag.

This big granny square bag is constructed from 17 flower granny square motifs to create a spacious crochet tote bag. Perfect for yarn stash busting too!

In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this easy granny square bag step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

Pattern Overview: Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern

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It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which gives a fabulous drape and feel to the bag. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

You can use any yarn you like to crochet a bag but it’s best to go with the recommendations from the designer. Often, it’s suggested to use a more durable yarn fiber like cotton but on this occasion I chose a much more delicate yarn.

See my other crochet patterns using lightweight yarn – you might find your next project there too!

What Size is a Granny Square Bag?

Bag Body measures 19″ x 13″ (48.25cm x 33cm)

Straps measure 26″ (66cm) but adjustable to desired length

However, the great thing about granny square bags is that you only need to slightly change the size of each individual square to make the finished bag either much bigger or much smaller.

You can do this by going up or down a hook size (but make sure that you are still happy with the drape of your squares). Alternatively you could use a different weight of yarn to make your 17 squares bigger or smaller.

You can also easily adapt the length and width of your handles by working more or less stitches and rows.

How Many Granny Squares Does it Take to Make a Bag?

This style of bag uses 17 squares to create the bag laid out as shown below. There are many other ways to create bags from crochet squares and they all use a different amount of individual shapes in their layout.

Glossary and Abbreviations

• beg – beginning
• ch(s) – chain(s) (what is a crochet chain stitch)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sp – space
• ss – slip stitch (how to make a crochet slip stitch)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• rep – repeat
• yoh – yarn over hook
• blo – back loop only (how to crochet in the back loop only)
• flo – front loop only

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (how to single crochet stitch)

hdc – half double crochet (what is a half double crochet)

dc – double crochet (double crochet stitch tutorial)

How do you crochet an Easy Granny Square Bag?

• We need to create 17 flower granny squares and then join them together in a particular layout and order to make a lovely shaped bag with lots of room at the bottom of it.
• The 3D flowers might look a little tricky but you’ll see as you get going that they are much simpler than you might think! Plus, I have a full video tutorial to guide you through the whole pattern too.
• I used a flat slip stitch seam to join my squares but you can use your preferred method to join crochet squares together. Once they are joined, we just need to make 2 simple handles for the bag and sew them in place.
• I chose not to line my bag but you can if you’d like to. My original version has been well used for over a decade and is still holding up well!

Making a gauge swatch will ensure that your bag will measure the intended size from the pattern.

If your swatch is smaller than the tension states, try changing to a bigger hook. If your swatch is bigger than the tension states, try changing to a smaller hook.

• A ch1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
• A ch3 always counts as a stitch.
• The 17 squares are made and blocked before joining to create the shape of the bag.
• The handles are crocheted in rows and then sewn in place to complete.
• Round 1 is worked in turned Rows with multiple stitch counts. E.g. a [4dc] in the middle of instructions is a stitch count.

Pattern Support

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Video Tutorial for the Easy Crochet Granny Square Bag