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Good ol’ granny stitch is a crocheter’s best friend. It’s easy, works up fast, and you can use it to make everything from a blanket to a coin purse. This stitch is so classic, that – I am sure! – it’s what a non-crocheter sees in his mind when thinking about crochet. Today’s collection of Granny Bags and Pouches shows a multitude of ways to use this stitch for crochet bags. Big, small, with a zipper or leather handles? You choose! These ideas will give you inspiration to try something new. Such bags can be very useful at home, as an everyday accessory, or as a gift to someone you love. These colorful recommendations are great for using leftover scraps of yarn – granny loves colors! Take a look at your stash and grab a crochet hook. Let’s start right away! Links to free patterns are under the pictures.
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Hotchpotch Granny Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Simple scraps pouches like these can be used in many ways! Keep it in your bag to your cosmetics at hand.
Go to the pattern: Hotchpotch Granny Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Granny Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Big and sunny granny bag like this one can be useful for keeping your crochet projects or stash. It’s made with two big granny squares and couple more of little ones.
Go to the pattern: Granny Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Granny Make Up Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Zipped up make up bag like this one will be useful in any bathroom or handbag. Line it with waterproof fabric for additional protection.
Go to the pattern: Granny Make Up Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Granny Square Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Big, bold and colorful – this bag won’t go unnoticed! Granny squares are easy to make – just join them to create this beauty.
Go to the pattern: Granny Square Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Rainbow Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Rainbow yarns and amazing flower detail at the bottom make this purse really unique. Add little beads or applique for more fun!
Go to the pattern: Rainbow Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Granny Flower Square Bag
To begin with, the first granny bag is a fun and interesting tote that will be fabulous for shopping, or for closing out beach season. Overall, I’d say that this is probably the most classic of this sort of bag.
The full article about this pattern is on thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com: Granny Square Tote Bag
Granny Hex Tote
Of course, you can go a little fancier. To this end, here is an easy and simple pattern for an odd-shaped yet super-attractive shoulder bag made of granny hexagons.
The full article about this pattern is on moogly blog: Granny Hex Tote