How to Crochet Granny Square Girl Bag for Beginners

Learn how to crochet a cute little granny square girl’s bag, perfect as a gift, with a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. Using leftover yarn in three colors, the bag is made up of two crochet squares joined with a mattress stitch. The tutorial demonstrates how to attach a shoulder strap using a simple yarn-over technique. The finished bag is customizable in size and can be enhanced with a lining.

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Simple Squares Sewn Together Tutorial

This provides a step-by-step tutorial for creating a cute crochet bag intended for a little girl, ideal as a birthday gift. Below is a structured summary covering all key aspects of the project:

Introduction and Inspiration

• The project is a handmade crochet bag, created as part of a birthday present for Cleop’s niece who turned one.

• Cleop shares her inspiration behind the project: while her niece may receive many toys and clothes, a unique handcrafted bag was a special and practical way to hold monetary gifts.
• The bag design is versatile, customizable, and a fun project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Materials Needed

• Yarns: Three leftover yarns were used—one dark pink yarn from Loops and Threads, size 4 medium weight yarn—and two additional colors for variety.
• Tools:
  • Crochet hook: Size G (4 mm).
  • Blunt needle for sewing stitches.

• • Scissors to cut yarn.
  • Tape measure for determining dimensions.

Bag Construction Overview

• The bag is made up of two crochet squares, worked in the same pattern but with color variations in the first three rounds.
• Both squares are seamlessly joined together to create space for the bag structure.

Creating the Squares

• The squares follow the same design pattern, inspired by a motif square challenge tutorial hosted by Cleop. She links the detailed tutorial in the video description for viewers to follow along.
• The colors of the squares are alternated to add a contrasting design, making each side of the bag unique.

Joining the Squares

• The squares are placed together like a sandwich, with the right sides facing outward.

• The edges of the squares are closed using a mattress stitch technique:
  • Insert the needle under stitches from both squares one at a time, alternating sides.
  • Adjust the tension as you stitch to ensure the closure is not too tight or too loose.
• The process follows a consistent path: closing the top edge, moving down along one side, and finishing at the center bottom.

Creating the Shoulder Strap

• The strap is crocheted using leftover yarn with an easy-to-follow pattern:
  • Two strands of yarn are used in alternating motions, creating a sturdy woven effect.
  • Pull-through techniques result in consistent loops for durability.
• The strap length is customizable; in this tutorial, the finished strap measures 12 inches.

Attaching the Strap

• The strap’s two ends are tied securely to opposite corners of the bag squares:
  • Individual strands are inserted into the top corners, tied tightly, and sewn together.
  • The blunt needle and mattress stitch are used again for a clean and firm attachment.

Finishing Touches

• Once the bag is fully assembled and closed, Cleop demonstrates how to clean up loose ends and weave in tails.
• The interior can be lined with fabric for added durability and aesthetics, though it is optional.
• For larger bags, Cleop suggests using additional squares joined together to create a patterned, bigger design.

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