Making a granny square bag: Sunburst granny square

This crochet granny square bag is a really fun and low pressure kind of project. It’s made from two sunburst granny squares, a strap added and a lining if you’re ambitious.

These two sunburst granny squares can be made using any yarn you like. There are no size adjustments neccesary.

You can make your granny square bag from so many different color combos, customize the strap and even the lining.

The lining is optional but I highly recommend it because it really makes your bag look professional and adds some extra security to your belongings. Check out my simple lining tutorial here if you haven’t seen it yet.

The sunburst granny square is a really beautiful design to play around with different colors as well, so don’t be scared to play around with it.

This granny square bag project is also a perfect scrap yarn project. You can use whatever yarn you like. I used some scheepjes stone washed XL in 4 different colors I’ve had laying around for quite a while.

I was lucky that I had some bright colors to make mine with a little summer vibes to it. I LOVE using up scrap yarn, especially when the colors match so well.

If you’re looking for more free crochet patterns, you might like these.

1 Raffia Yarn Crochet Purse / 2 Crochet Lace Summer Top / 3 Lace Shell Crochet Shrug

If you’d like a video tutorial to follow along, be sure to scroll down to the bottom.

Materials

I used 4 different colors of Scheepjes stone washed XL #4 medium weight yarn
Color A = Crystal Quartz (10 yards)
Color B = Canada Jade (20 yards)
Color C = Amazonite (30 yards)
Color D = Moon Stone (50 yards)
5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

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Stitch Used & Code (US Terms)

ch = chain
st = stitch(es)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet (Yarn over hook 2 times)
sk = skip
sp = space
sl st = slip stitch
REP = repeat
bl = back loop
YO = yarn over hook
pf = puff stitch: *YO insert hook into the stitch, YO pull up a loop* REP from *TO* 2 more times (7 loops on hook), YO pull through all the loops on hook and ch 1.
cl = cluster stitch: *YO insert hook into the st, YO pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops on hook* REP from *TO* 3 more times (5 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.
beg cl = beginning cluster stitch: ch 3, *YO insert hook into same st, YO pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops on hook* REP from *TO* 2 more times (4 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.
” = inches

This pattern is very simple, made using two identical squares and sewn together. The strap is a simple I cord and the lining is optional.

Granny Square Bag Measurements: 7″ Wide X 7″ Tall

CROCHET GRANNY SQUARE BAG PATTERN

SQUARE (MAKE 2)

Round 1 (Color A): ch 5, sl st into the first ch that we did to form a ring, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 15 dc into the same ring sp, sl st into the third ch and cut the yarn. Total of 16 st

Round 2 (Color B): Add new yarn anywhere you prefer and then, ch 2 (do not count as a st), 1 pf into the same st, 1 pf into each st around, sl st into the top of the first pf that we did and cut the yarn. Total of 16 pf st

Round 3 (Color C): Add new yarn into the sp in between pf st form the previous round (anywhere you prefer), beg cl into the same st, ch 1, *1 cl into next sp in between the pf st, ch 1* REP from *TO* around, sl st into the third ch and cut the yarn. Total of 16 cl st

Round 4 (Color D): Add new yarn into any ch sp you prefer and then, (ch 4 (count as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same sp), *3 dc into next sp, 3 hdc into next sp, 3 dc into next sp, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same sp)* REP from *TO* until you have 3 sp left, 3 dc into next sp, 3 hdc into next sp, 3 dc into next sp, sl st into the fourth ch.

Round 5 (Color D): ch 4 (count as 1 tr), 1 tr into bl of next 2 st, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same/corner sp), 1 tr into bl of each st until you reach the next corner sp, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same/corner sp), 1 tr into bl of each st until you reach the next corner sp, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same/corner sp), 1 tr into bl of each st until you reach the next corner sp, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr All into same/corner sp), 1 tr into bl of each st across, sl st into the fourth ch and cut the yarn.

SEW THE SQUARES TOGETHER

Place your squares right side facing each other and we’re going to sew on the wrong side. Cut a new strand of yarn 35-40 inches long. Start sewing at any corner you prefer, we’re going to sew three sides and leave one side open for the zipper.

CROCHET BAG STRAP

For the crochet bag strap, I used an I-cord.

Row 1 : Leave a 6 inch long tail, then ch 3. Insert hook into second ch from hook, YO pull up a loop. Insert hook into next ch, YO pull up a loop. Total of 3 loops on hook (Check picture below)

Crochet granny square bag strap photo tutorial

Row 2 : Remove two loops on hook (Make sure not to lose them). With remaining loop on hook, YO pull up a loop. Insert hook into next loop, YO pull up a loop. Insert hook into next loop, YO pull up a loop. Total of 3 loops on hook (Check picture below)

crochet an I-cord strap for granny square bag

Repeat row 2 until your strap reaches about 40 inches long or your desired length

The last row of I-Cord : With 3 loops on hook, YO pull through all the loops on hook then ch 1 to secure. Cut the yarn and leave about 6 inches tail

SEW THE STRAPS INTO THE BAG

To sew the straps into the bag, turn your granny square bag right side out and we’re going to use the tails that we left earlier on the straps to sew into the bag on each side with the yarn needle. I sew about haft an inch down from the top part of the bag but you can adjust it how ever you like.