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Granny squares tote bag
6mm hook– Chunky acrylic yarn
This pattern shows you how to make the black version of the bag. However I have included some pictures of the
white version in the pattern, this is because it was easier to see the stitches.
Yarn used- Paintbox chunky acrylic 100g
Yarn A- Pure black approx. 139g
Yarn B- Washed teal approx. 3g
Yarn C- Blood orange approx. 6g
Yarn D- Buttercup yellow approx. 6g
Yarn E- Tea rose approx. 3g
Yarn F- Blush pink approx. 3g
Yarn G- Midnight blue approx. 6g
Yarn H- Lime green approx. 3g
Yarn I- Lipstick pink approx. 6g
Total yarn used– approx. 175g
Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate measurements.
Tension– Each small square for the front of the bag should measure approx. 13.5cm across (after round 4)
or 17cm c2c
Final bag measurements– 28cm X 29cm
Key: U.K. terms
Ch = chain
Sp= space
St =stitch
Ss= slip stitch
Tr= treble crochet
*…*= repeat instructions
Beg= beginning
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This pattern is for personal use only. Do not copy, re-sell or distribute this pattern. It is not to be used to
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Thank you.
Beth
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Front- Granny Squares the corner unfinished. (Your corner should be
Ch4, ss into first ch to join and make a ring. 3 tr, chain 2, 3 tr). Stop after the first 3 tr.
Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2tr into ring, (ch 2, 3tr) into 3. Ch1, Ss into the adjoining corner of square 1, to join the
ring 3 times. ch2, ss into top of beg ch3 to join. Fasten off two squares. Finish corner as usual with 3tr
Round 2 Join new colour in ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as first tr),
(2tr, ch2, 3 tr) in same ch-2 sp, ch1, * (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next
ch-2 sp, ch1; repeat from * twice more, ss into top of beg ch3
to join. Fasten off.
Round 3 Join new colour into any corner ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts
as first tr), (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-
1 sp, ch1 *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1
sp, ch1; repeat from* twice more ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Fasten off.
4. Ss into next ch-1 space of Square 1. *3tr as usual into
square 2, ss into next ch-1 sp of square 1. Repeat from *
once.
5. Repeat steps 2-3 to join the other corner. Then finish
Round 4 (Join as you go) Join yarn A into any ch-2 sp, ch3
square 2 as you normal would. (see round 4)
(counts as first tr), 2 tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in
next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1 *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
ch1; repeat from* twice more, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Fasten off.
Make 4 squares joining as you go to form a square.
Joining square 3
1. Repeat the same steps as before, creating an ‘L’ shape
with the squares.
Join as you go
1. Crochet your first square up to round 4. (square 1)
2. With your next square (square 2) start round 4, leaving
2. Finish square as you normally would
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Joining the last square Back- Granny Square
1. Repeat the same steps for one side Ch4, ss to first ch to join and made a ring
2. When you get to the second corner of this square, 3tr Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2tr into ring, (ch 2, 3tr into
as usual, then ss into the corner of the square above, ring) 3 times, ch2, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
then ss into the corner of the square to the left.
Round 2 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), (2tr, ch2, 3 tr) in
same ch-2 sp, ch1, * (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch1; re-
peat from * twice more, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Round 3 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
ch1; repeat from* twice more, then, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
sp, ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join
3. Finish the other side of the square, joining as you go Round 4 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
like before ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, *3tr in next ch-1 sp,
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1;
4. Finish the square like you normally would.
repeat from * twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss
into top of beg ch3 to join.
Round 5 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1,
*(3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
sp, ch1; repeat from * Twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Round 6 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1,
Note– your 4 joined granny squares now become 1 large gran-
* (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 4 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
ny square. You will work 1 row around like you would with a
sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
standard square. Where two squares join make one cluster of
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
3. (explained in more detail below)
Round 7 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
Front ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
Join yarn in any ch-2 corner space, Ch3 (counts as first tr), 2 tr, 2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 5 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, *3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 space, ch1, 1tr into next ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
ch-2 sp, 1 tr into space where two squares join, 1tr into next
ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 space, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 Round 8 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
sp, ch1; repeat from * twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, 2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 6 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 space, ch1, 1tr next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
into next ch-2 sp, 1 tr into space where two squares join, 1tr ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
into next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 space, ch1, 3tr into Round 9 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss into top of beg ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
ch3 to join. Fasten off. 2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 7 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join. Fasten off.
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Sew together the front and back pieces, along 3 sides. Wrong
sides together, matching up the stitches, using a whip stitch.
Top edge of bag
Join yarn in any st along the top edge, ch3 (counts as first tr),
Tr into each st around. Fasten off. (74tr)
Front- Straps
Working on the top edge of the front, Join yarn 12 stitches
from the left side. Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), tr into
the next 4 sts, *ch3 and turn, tr into next 4 st; repeat from *
for 28 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew
the strap on the other side. (Total of 30 rows)
Sew the other end of the strap to the right side top edge of
the front, join the strap on the 12th st from the right and sew
together, matching the stitches.
Back– straps
Repeat the same as the front for the back strap.
Sew or weave in the ends.
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4. Finish the square like you normally would.
Front- Granny Squares
Ch4, ss into first ch to join and make a ring. Note– your 4 joined granny squares now become 1 large gran-
ny square. You will work 1 row around like you would with a
Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2tr into ring, (ch 2, 3tr) into
standard square. Where two squares join make one cluster of
ring 3 times. ch2, ss into top of beg ch3 to join. Fasten off
3. (explained in more detail below)
Round 2 Join new colour in ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as first tr),
Front
(2tr, ch2, 3 tr) in same ch-2 sp, ch1, * (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next
Join yarn in any ch-2 corner space, Ch3 (counts as first tr), 2 tr,
ch-2 sp, ch1; repeat from * twice more, ss into top of beg ch3
ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, *3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr
to join. Fasten off.
in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 space, ch1, 1tr into next
Round 3 Join new colour into any corner ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts ch-2 sp, 1 tr into space where two squares join, 1tr into next
as first tr), (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch- ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 space, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1
1 sp, ch1 *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
sp, ch1; repeat from* twice more ss into top of beg ch3 to sp, ch1; repeat from * twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
join. Fasten off. ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 space, ch1, 1tr
Round 4 (Join as you go) Join yarn A into any ch-2 sp, ch3 into next ch-2 sp, 1 tr into space where two squares join, 1tr
(counts as first tr), 2 tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in into next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 space, ch1, 3tr into
next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1 *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr into next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss into top of beg
next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch3 to join. Fasten off.
ch1; repeat from* twice more, ss into top of beg ch3 to join. Back- Granny Square
Fasten off.
Ch4, ss to first ch to join and made a ring
Make 4 squares joining as you go to form a square. Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2tr into ring, (ch 2, 3tr into
Join as you go ring) 3 times, ch2, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
1. Crochet your first square up to round 4. (square 1) Round 2 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), (2tr, ch2, 3 tr) in
same ch-2 sp, ch1, * (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch1; re-
2. With your next square (square 2) start round 4, leaving
peat from * twice more, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
the corner unfinished. (Your corner should be
3 tr, chain 2, 3 tr). Stop after the first 3 tr. Round 3 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
3. Ch1, Ss into the adjoining corner of square 1, to join the
ch1; repeat from* twice more, then, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
two squares. Finish corner as usual with 3tr sp, ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join
4. Ss into next ch-1 space of Square 1. *3tr as usual into
Round 4 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
square 2, ss into next ch-1 sp of square 1. Repeat from
ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1, *3tr in next ch-1 sp,
* once.
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1;
5. Repeat steps 2-3 to join the other corner. Then finish repeat from * twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss
square 2 as you normal would. (see round 4) into top of beg ch3 to join.
Joining square 3 Round 5 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1,
1. Repeat the same steps as before, creating an ‘L’ shape
*(3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
with the squares.
sp, ch1; repeat from * Twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
2. Finish square as you normally would ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Joining the last square Round 6 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
1. Repeat the same steps for one side ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch1,
* (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 4 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2
2. When you get to the second corner of this square, 3tr sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, 3tr in next ch-1 sp,
as usual, then ss into the corner of the square above, ch1, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
then ss into the corner of the square to the left.
3. Finish the other side of the square, joining as you go
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Round 7 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 5 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Round 8 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 2 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 6 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join.
Round 9 ch3 and turn (counts as first tr), 2tr into same ch-1 sp,
ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-
2 sp, ch1, * (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 7 times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in
next ch-2 sp, ch1, repeat from * Twice more, then, (3tr in next
ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, ss into top of beg ch3 to join. Fasten off.
Sew together the front and back pieces, along 3 sides.
Wrong sides together, matching up the stitches, using a whip
stitch.
Top edge of bag
Join yarn in any st along the top edge, ch3 (counts as first tr),
Tr into each st around. Fasten off. (74tr)
Front- Straps
Working on the top edge of the front, Join yarn 12 stitches
from the left side. Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), tr into
the next 4 sts, *ch3 and turn, tr into next 4 st; repeat from *
for 28 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to
sew the strap on the other side. (Total of 30 rows)
Sew the other end of the strap to the right side top edge of
the front, join the strap on the 12th st from the right and sew
together, matching the stitches.
Back– straps
Repeat the same as the front for the back strap.
Sew or weave in the ends.
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