How To Crochet A Granny Square Bag (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet a colorful and easy granny square bag for your summer trips with a step-by-step tutorial from Ezohandmade287. This bag features a striped motif in the center and two long and short straps for cozy portability. You can crochet it very quickly if you already know how to crochet a granny square.

The complete guide for crocheting this bag, however, will be available at the end of this post. Let’s get started!

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Skills Used: Skills demonstrated include starting with a magic ring, working double crochet stitches (dc), forming motif patterns, joining motifs using slip stitches (sl st), and creating a bag shape. Additionally, the tutorial teaches how to make adjustable straps, sew on buttons, and reinforce edges with single crochet stitches (sc) to ensure durability.

Guide Span: 49 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: There are three color versions available. Different yarn types can be used to achieve softer or sturdier textures. The strap length can be adjusted by changing the number of stitches or using different attachment methods, like chains or clasps. Additionally, decorative elements such as beads, tassels, or embroidery can be added for a unique look.

Granny Square Bag Tutorial

The tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for crocheting a stylish crochet bag using basic techniques. It starts with an introduction to materials and progresses through granny square creation, joining, and final assembly. The instructor carefully explains each process, including alternative options for fastening and strap-making. Here is a quick overview of this tutorial:

Making the Motifs – The motifs are started with a magic ring and worked in rounds using double crochet stitches. Color changes and corner formations are demonstrated step by step.
Joining the Motifs – Once the motifs are completed, they are joined by slip stitching along the edges, ensuring a neat and strong seam.
Creating the Bag Structure – Additional crochet rounds are added to form the body of the bag, followed by single crochet edging for reinforcement.
Adjustable Strap Making – Two separate straps are made: an 80cm long strap and a 55cm short strap. They are attached using buttons for adjustable length.
Adding the Closure – A button closure is sewn to secure the bag. A buttonhole loop is created using chain stitches and reinforced with single crochet.
Finishing Touches – The bag is assembled, the edges are reinforced, and the straps are attached. The final product is a stylish and functional crochet bag suitable for summer use.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies used for crocheting this bag:

Cotton yarn (soft for the inside, firm for the outer edges)
Crochet hooks (3.5mm for motifs, 4mm for edging)
Scissors
Needle (for weaving in ends)
Buttons (for closure and adjustable straps)

Stitches Used

Following are the crochet stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this granny square bag:

ch (Chain stitch): Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook.
sc (Single crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
dc (Double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
tr (Treble crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the next two loops, yarn over, pull through the last two loops.
sl st (Slip stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.