Looking for the best granny square bag patterns? This collection of free crochet patterns will inspire you to transform those stacks of grannies into practical and stylish bags you’ll love to use.
Our Favorite Granny Square Bags
Like many crocheters, I adore granny squares. They’re simple, quick, relaxing, and a great way to play with creative color combos.
But when the stacks of grannies start piling up, I look for fun ways to use them. Practical and fun granny square bags are the perfect solution!
That’s why I put together this list of my favorite granny square bag patterns, with lots of options for all skill levels. Whether you need roomy totes for market runs, cute purses for everyday wear, or hands-free fanny packs for summer adventures, you’ll find inspiration and your next favorite pattern in this roundup.
Some of the designs include:
- Granny square tote bags
- Everyday purses
- Granny square fanny pack
- Beach bags
- Market bags
- …and more!
25+ Free Granny Square Bags Patterns
Take a look at these free and beginner-friendly granny square bag patterns for your next crochet project. Happy crocheting!
Granny Square Bag
This pattern uses the join-as-you-go method to integrate all your color choices into a lively granny square bag. It has tubular handles that are easy to grip no matter what you’re carrying in your bag. Check out the video tutorials if you need help with this pattern!
Designer: The Purple Poncho
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron One Pound
Granny Square Tote Bag
This beginner-friendly tote bag is a perfect way to customize your colors to fit your favorite season. Pair this with your favorite casual outfit and carry everything you need with you in style! You can easily adjust the size of the bag by adjusting your yarn weight.
Designer: Hopelessly Devoted to Crochet
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Kismet Yarn Raeesah 100% Cotton
Magnolia Granny Square Bag
This vintage-style bag is made up of 24 granny squares. There are tons of color combinations you could use, but we love how the author highlights darker shades in the granny squares by using a light, neutral background. This oversized bag is great for the beach, the grocery store, or summer vacation!
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Crochet Granny Square Tote Bag
Here’s a colorful tote bag that is totally vintage with its scalloped border and handles. It measures about 12” x 12”. Check out the video tutorial as you work!
Designer: Confessions of a Homeschooler
Yarn weight: Sport
Suggested yarn: Lori Holt Chunky Crochet Thread
Sweet Summer Sunflower Bag
The best thing about these cheery, summer sunflowers is that you can carry them with you wherever you go! This bag is easy and super relaxing to make - and leaves you with a new favorite go-to bag for all your summer adventures!
Designer: Crochet 365 Knit Too
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton
Summer Days Daisy Bag
Perfect for breezy spring and summer days, this daisy bag is created with 15 cheerful granny squares that are seamed together. The pattern includes lots of pictures to guide you through the steps, along with some bonus color inspiration!
Designer: All About Ami
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/Cotton
Fat Bottom Bag
An excellent stash buster, this bag is made of colorful granny squares that form one large rectangle. It features a fabric lining and fun, easy-to-carry handles. This granny square purse is great for carrying your wallet, phone, and other important items.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Brava Mini Skeins & Brava Worsted
Mushroom Tote Bag
Love mushrooms? This tote is so colorful and cute! The mushroom appliques are crocheted separately and seamed onto your granny squares.
Designer: Rachel Veenstra
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Easy Granny Square Bag
This modern, one-tone bag is simple to make and fits nearly any occasion. It’s made with 24 classic granny squares, but it’s easy to add more or less if you want to make your bag smaller or larger. The pattern includes an optional fabric liner and trendy handles.
Designer: BHooked Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton
Summer Crochet Shoulder Bag
Looking for a simple, summer bag you can throw over your shoulder without the bulk of a large purse? This carefree, boho-style bag is made up of two pretty granny squares, a shoulder i-cord, and a fabric lining. It’s quick to make and easy to grab on your way out the door!
Designer: Anabelia Handmade
Yarn weight: Sport
Suggested yarn: Schachenmayr Catania
Fun Crochet Granny Square Bag
Enjoy all the hippy vibes with this bright and fun granny square bag. This large tote bag is great for all-day adventures, and makes a perfect stash buster, too! This is a great pattern for beginners, and measures approximately 12.75” x 17” when finished.
Designer: Annie Design Crochet
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Stories DK
Granny Square Bag
This market bag works up quickly and is a great wintertime tote for carrying around books, groceries…whatever you need! It measures 13.5” x 16”, but you can adjust the size by using a different hook or making your squares larger or smaller.
Designer: Joy of Motion Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Caron Granny Summer Bag
With a pop of color, this summer bag will make you want to sit by the pool licking a juicy popsicle! Made with self-striping yarn, it’s easy to get lots of color in this bag without a lot of ends to weave in. Check out the video tutorial for help!
Designer: Tamara Kelly
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes
Crochet Granny Square Bag Pattern
This granny square bag is made of two large squares. It’s simple and relaxing to make, and easy to customize, too. This would be an excellent first granny square bag pattern for beginners.
Designer: KnitCroAddict
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Cottage Craft Paper Yarn
Vintage Lace Crocheted Purse
This gorgeous, vintage lace purse creates a tight fabric that safely holds your belongings (and it has a fabric lining that you can hand sew in, too!). There are so many fun ways to customize and make this bag your own! The pattern is given as a series of video tutorials only (no written instructions).
Designer: Patricia Fentie
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton
Crochet XO Bag
This geometric bag creates a fun series of Xs and Os throughout the fabric, with the two-tone design really making them pop! This intermediate-level project requires some stitching together of the squares that are a little more challenging, but the video tutorial will help guide you through.
Designer: Handmade by Raine
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton
Smiley Granny Square Bag
Share a smile wherever you go with this cheerful bag! It’s made up of 11 regular squares and 2 smiley squares. This bag can be made with either one shoulder strap or two, and it’s best for intermediate crocheters. It measures about 12” x 12.75”.
Designer: Craft Passion
Yarn weight: Paper Raffia or Fingering
Suggested yarn: Hobbii Rafella
Granny Merge Market Bag
This simple bag is perfect for taking with you to the market and packing in all your good fruits and veggies! It’s made with a gradient yarn that creates fun color variation throughout. This easy project is a good choice for beginners.
Designer: Me ‘n My Hook
Yarn weight: Sport
Suggested yarn: Hobbii Azalea
Hexagon Granny Square Bag Pattern
This adorable bag is made with granny square hexagons, and it includes puff stitches for fun texture and a bit of a sassy style! This project is quick to make, and you can easily adjust the size by adjusting your yarn weight. Check the video tutorial if you need help!
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted
Sunburst Granny Square
This easy bag is made up of just two sunburst granny squares - and you can totally get creative with your color combos! It’s a simple pattern, but does use some special stitches like the puff stitch and the cluster stitch. If you’re looking for a granny square crossbody bag pattern, this is a great option with its long strap!
Designer: KnitCroAddict
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed XL
Motif Market Tote
This fun, summer pattern is airy and light for carrying around on warmer days. Make each square the same color, or use up your stash and create a multicolored bag! The finished project measures 12.75” x 12.5”.
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Crochet Granny Square Bag
This sturdy bag is made of 13 granny squares and is great for any season. It’s a relaxing project to make and creates a modern look that’s easy to carry around with its two comfortable straps. The finished bag measures about 12.5” x 10”.
Designer: Jewels and Jones
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Basic Granny Square Bag
Fanny packs are so practical, light, and easy to carry! They’re the perfect solution for keeping your most important items safe at amusement parks, concerts, the beach, or just any situation where you don’t want to have to worry about a full-on bag. And this granny square fanny is just way too cute!
Designer: Taylor Lynn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton
Granny Square Market Tote
This market tote is made up of three large granny squares, making it a super easy, quick, and sturdy tote bag for whatever you need to carry! This cute bag would also look great using a variegated yarn.
Designer: Salena Baca Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Crochet Granny Square Purse
This colorful, dependable bag is an excellent size for carrying around some cash, your phone, keys, and other small essentials. It’s made with 11 granny squares and seamed using the join-as-you-go method. Then, add the cute strap and button, and you’re done!
Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton
Necessary Supplies
Granny square bags are great for stash-busting! Chances are you already have all the supplies on hand, including:
- Yarn. Use yarn that you already have on hand, or refer to our tips below on selecting the best yarn for crochet bags.
- Crochet hook. Your pattern and/or yarn label will help you choose the correct size.
- Other supplies: scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needles, etc.
- Optional bag enhancements: fabric liner, handles, zippers, buttons, clasps, tassels, etc.
Your specific pattern will let you know exactly what supplies you’ll need and give you tips and suggestions for choosing optional bag enhancements.
What is the best yarn for a granny square bag?
You’ll want to choose a sturdy, durable yarn for your bag in order to create a design that can carry whatever you need to hold! Worsted-weight cotton is an excellent choice. It’s not only durable, but is also easy to wash in case your bag gets dirty.!
In this list, we’ve included suggested yarns for each pattern, so you can make a quick choice and get on with crocheting your bag! A few of our favorite options for crochet bags are Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, and Lion Brand Pima Cotton.
Techniques to Know
Here are some common techniques and stitches that you might run into as you pick out your favorite granny square patterns:
- Reading a crochet pattern
- Granny square basics
- Basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tc)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Increases and decreases
- Special stitches: moss stitch, puff stitch, cluster stitch
- Joining squares (using the whip stitch, slip stitch joins, or the join-as-you-go method)
- Basic sewing (for linings, zippers, and appliques)
Can beginners make crocheted granny square tote bags?
Granny square bags are a great project for beginners. If you can make a granny square, you can definitely make a granny square bag.
Here are some of the best beginner patterns in this list:
Granny Square Tote Bag (#2), Fun Crochet Granny Square Bag (#11), and Crochet Granny Square Bag Pattern (#14).
How many granny squares will I need for a standard-sized tote?
The number of granny squares you’ll need depends on how big the bag is, and how big each square is. For an average-sized tote (approximately 12″ x 12″), you’ll need 10-15 average-sized granny squares.
Your pattern will let you know exactly how many squares you’ll need, and how to adjust them to change the size of your bag if you wish to do so.
Tips and Tricks for Granny Square Bag Patterns
Keep these tips in mind when crocheting your next granny square bag.
Consider your Color Scheme
You’ve got lots of options when picking colors for your granny square bag! You could go with one solid color, choose a few coordinating colors, or use up every color you have in your stash – that’s the beauty of granny squares!
If you’re stuck, grab a color wheel or use Canva’s color palette generator to play with color combos.
Make it Sturdy
Choose a durable, sturdy yarn so that your bag will last a long time, especially if you plan to carry heavier items. Pay special attention to your seams and weaving in your ends, too.
Add a Lining
Adding a fabric lining is a great way to make your crochet bag even more practical. Definitely consider adding a lining if you plan to carry small important items (like keys!) that you wouldn’t want to slip out between the holes in your granny square fabric.
Block First
Take the time to block all your granny squares before stitching your bag together. Blocking your squares helps create uniformity and gives your project a polished, finished look. For best results, block each square individually. Then, follow the granny square bag layout in your pattern to assemble your bag!
Add Embellishments
Add tassels, pom poms, beads, or stylish handles to customize your bag!
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