I’m sure you’ve seen many granny square bags, but this design by Stouto Creative Crochet hits different! First of all, it’s insanely intricate. Secondly, it features an interesting construction and an eye-catching, vibrant look. All that results in a gorgeous vintage-styled accessory perfect for running errands and keeping your belongings safe on your outings!
What You’ll Need To Crochet This Bag
To make this tote bag, you will need DK weight yarn, a 3 mm crochet hook, and a bit of creative spirit, of course! Wondering what type of yarn will work best for this project. Strong yarn fibers will ensure a sturdy finish and good durability, therefore, you should go for 100% cotton, bamboo, or nylon.
The designer recommends using Knitshop Yarns Cotton DK Mercerised or Peacock Yarn DK Mercerized Cotton, but the final choice is of course up to you.
From Squares to a Chic Bag
Many bags are constructed from granny squares of the same size. For this project, you will crochet 12 squares in total, but two of them will be at least twice as big as the smaller ones, and they will form the center of each side panel.
The pattern uses a range of techniques to create textural squares with detailed flower motifs. Apart from the basic crochet stitches, you will also use more advanced ones such as front post half double and double crochet stitches, or shell stitches.
Color Combos That Pop
This beautiful granny square tote bag crochet pattern leaves so much for creative interpretation. You can mix and match whatever shades to like to create your very own bag look.
The designer presents two color scheme variations (elegant red and fresh blue), which you can treat as an inspiration, but I know they look so fabulous, you might be tempted to recreate them just as they are. And that’s okay, too!
