How to Crochet Pouch with Granny Squares (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet an elegant pouch using just two crochet squares called granny squares with a step-by-step tutorial from Luaji Crochet. It’s ideal for beginners because it’s simple and quick to make. This Crochet Pouch with Granny Squares tutorial is split into two parts: first, you learn how to make a granny square, and then you turn them into a pouch.

This way, you can master crocheting this popular motif and then how to utilize a pair. You can also use the same project for crocheting many other crochet items from blankets to large purses and much more once you learn the sewing technique. This pouch is versatile and can be used to store small items like makeup, coins, or stationery.

Find the complete video guide at the end of this post. For getting more and deeper insights about this crochet granny square pouch tutorial, follow through with us below.

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Skills Used: It begins with crafting granny squares using double crochets (DC) worked in rounds and strategically increasing, spacing at corners to achieve the square shape. Skills like changing yarn colors between rounds ensure a seamless transition for vibrant designs. During assembly, single crochets (SC) are used to join the squares, and precise hand-sewing is employed for adding a zipper and felt lining.

Guide Span: 29 Minutes

Personalization Tips: This crochet pouch uses the triple color combination belonging to the same shade. Choose from white and blue colors. Add decorative elements such as tassels. You could experiment with different granny square patterns, like floral or geometric motifs, to align with specific themes for future projects. Adjusting the size of the squares can allow the pouch to be scaled for various use.

Crochet Pouch with Granny Squares Tutorial

This crochet granny square pouch tutorial offers a straightforward approach to crocheting a functional and stylish pouch with classic but lovely texture. Perfect for beginners, the video emphasizes fundamental techniques like chaining, double crochets, and single stitches.

Additionally, it shows simple yet effective ways to assemble and customize the pouch with a zipper and felt lining. Below are some important highlights of the crochet granny square pouch tutorial:

Making Granny Squares: Start with a magic ring, chain two, and create double crochets (DC) grouped into sets of three, separated by two chains at the corners. Add more rounds by chaining two and following the same sequence, expanding the square to seven rounds. Change yarn colors for each round to create vibrant patterns.
Assembling the Pouch: Align two granny squares inside out and mark stitches for sewing a zipper.
Crochet single stitches around each square to reinforce the edges.
Sew the sides together, leaving the zipper area open.
Adding the Zipper and Lining: Position the zipper, aligning it with the edges of the pouch, and hand-sew it securely. Cut a felt lining to size, attach it inside the pouch, and stitch it near the zipper for a clean finish.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies (materials and tools) recommended by the tutor for crocheting the pouch with granny squares:

Yarn: Medium-weight yarn in assorted colors.
Hook: 2mm crochet hook (or as specified for the yarn).
Notions: Scissors, darning needle, and stitch markers.
Additional: Felt for lining, sewing thread, 12cm zipper, and optional embellishments like beads or tassels.

This project serves as an ideal practice for beginners and allows room for creative personalization, combining functional and aesthetic elements.

Stitch Guides

Following are the crochet stitches required for crocheting this granny square pouch plus the quick guides for crocheting each:

CH (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook to create a foundational stitch.
DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
Chain Space: Skip the required number of chains as indicated in the pattern.
Increase: Add extra stitches in the same stitch to expand the piece width.