A Crochet Tote Bag Made with Granny Squares
I’ve got a cool new project to share with you today -a free crochet tote bag pattern! This is the first crochet bag pattern that I’m sharing on Leelee Knits. I’ve been planning to share a bag pattern for a while now, but I wanted it to be just right. After a lot of experimenting and tweaking, I’m finally happy with this design. I designed this granny square tote bag to be perfect for everything from grocery runs to beach trips. It’s super lightweight and soft, yet also incredibly sturdy due to the dense stitch design of the squares.
I actually came up with the squares all by myself! I found a similar square pattern that used double crochet stitches, but I felt it wouldn’t be solid enough for the bag I had in mind. So, I switched to single crochets and worked them in the back loop to give the design a wicker-like feel.
How to Make A Granny Square Tote Bag – Video Tutorial
This tote is created by making 15 crochet granny squares and seaming them together. No need to stress about the details of how to make the squares and assemble them either. I made a YouTube video tutorial that takes you through the entire process, from crocheting the granny squares to seaming them together and adding the strap. You can watch the tutorial by clicking the link below, or just keep scrolling – I’ve included it right here on this page along with the pattern!
Crochet Tote Bag Pattern Free Video Tutorial
This pattern is beginner-friendly and a great way to improve your crochet skills. Plus, it’s always fun to make something that’s both stylish and practical. Imagine strolling through the market with a stylish and functional tote bag you made yourself!
Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Granny Square Bag
This bag is designed to be crocheted with DK weight yarn. I used Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK from Love Crafts for my bag because I love the soft texture. If you’re not able to get this yarn for any reason, I’ve listed a few alternatives below.
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Crochet Tote Bag Free Pattern
What You’ll Need to Crochet this tote bag
You will need the following materials to make one tote bag:
- Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK weight yarn
- 2 skeins Patina
- 2 skeins Coconut
- Size F5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Safety pins or stitch markers
- Tapestry/yarn needle
Abbreviations
Ch : Chain
SC : Single Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only
Sts : Stitches
Ad Free PDF File
The free pattern for this crochet tote bag is available right here on this page, as this site is sustained through ad support.
If you like things a little more streamlined, I’ve put together an ad-free, downloadable PDF version of the pattern. It’s perfect for easy printing and can be can be purchased through My Ravelry Store or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
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Measurements
See image below for bag measurements.
Each square measures 5″ X 5″.
Tote Bag Construction/Notes:
- This bag is created by assembling 15 granny squares and then folding along the dotted lines (see the diagram below).
- The squares are seamed with a mattress stitch (watch the video linked to above at time 13:40 for mattress stitch demo).
- The strap and border are added. after the squares have been seamed together.
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Video Tutorial:
The following video tutorial on the Leelee Knits YouTube Channel will walk you through the entire process of crocheting your tote bag:
Free Crochet Tote Bag Pattern:
The first step in crocheting your tote bag is to make 15 squares by following the instructions below.
Square Pattern:
With Colour A, make a magic circle (also called magic loop or ring).
Round 1: Working in magic circle CH2 (counts as first SC), 2SC, CH2; *3SC, CH2; repeat from * 2 more times; join to first SC (top of ch2) with SS. Tighten ring to close the hole.
Round 2: CH1, SCBL in same st, SCBL in next 2 sts; *[SC, CH2, SC] in next ch2sp, SCBL in next 3 sts; repeat from * 2 more times; [SC, CH2, SC] in last ch2sp and join to first sc with SS.
Round 3: CH1, SCBL in same st, SCBL in next 3 sts; *[SC, CH2, SC] in next ch2sp, SCBL in next 5 sts; repeat from * 2 more times; [SC, CH2, SC] in last ch2sp, SC in last sc of round. Join to first sc with SS.
Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to weave in and change to Colour B.
Round 4: CH1, SCBL in same st; *SCBL in each st until next ch2sp, [SC, CH2, SC] in ch2sp; repeat from * to end of last ch2sp and SCBL in remaining sts of the round. Join to first sc with SS.
Rounds 5-9: Repeat round 4.
Change back to colour A.
Round 10: Repeat round 4 with Colour A.
Once all 15 squares have been crocheted, assemble the squares as indicated in the Construction/Notes section above and then continue to add the border and strap (below).
Border and Strap:
Follow the steps below to add the strap and border or watch the video tutorial at time 23:20.
- Flip bag inside out and lay flat.
- Attach yarn to top right corner of bag in ch2sp with SS. CH1, SC in same st (counts as first 2 sts of round).
- SC around top of bag (round 1 of border). Note: work 2SC in ch2sp of opposite corner.
- At end of round, SC in first st of round and SC across first half of bag only (stop at opposite corner).
- SC in last sc of first half of bag and then CH 72. This will make a strap of 18″. To adjust strap length, add or subtract 4 chs for each inch.
- Attach with SS to first sc of round.
- Crochet across first half of bag again until you reach the strap; SC into each ch of strap.
- Work one more round of SC into first half of bag and strap, and then join to beginning of round with SS and fasten off.
- Flip bag over and attach yarn to top right corner of second half of bag with SS.
- SC in each st of second half of bag and opposite side of strap for two rounds.
- Fasten off, weave in all loose ends, and enjoy your new crochet tote bag!
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet tote bag pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
