Unusual Granny Square Crochet Tote Bag - Video Tutorial + Written Pattern
Today's crochet tutorial will guide you on how to make this unusual granny square tote bag, a fun and useful project for bag and/or granny square lovers!
This project is perfect for anyone who loves granny squares but wants to add a little twist.
I’ve tweaked a few steps from the classic construction, so you’ll end up with something familiar yet refreshingly different.
Plus, it features a simple join-as-you-go technique that makes connecting each square quick and satisfying.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
(Knowledge of basic stitches and simple techniques)
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Worsted yarn in 4 different shades: I’ve used HOBBII FRIENDS COTTON 8/8
For the main Colour (MC – colorway 05 Beige): less than 4 full balls. I used it for the straps and to add 2 rows in each granny square. That’s about 175 g / 262 m / 286 yd.
For contrast colours (C1 colorway 27 (Gold Dust), C2 colorway 16 (Whiskey), C3 colorway 13 (Warm Shades)): a little less than 2 balls each. That’s about 90 g / 135 m / 147 yd.
Each ball is 50 g / 1.76 oz / 75 m / 82 yd.
If you purchase the same yarn, I recommend buying 4 balls of MC and 2 balls for each of the 3 contrasting colours here.
For YARN SUBSTITUTIONS, you can click here.
- a 4.5 mm crochet hook or corresponding hook to meet gauge
- Yarn needle
- Tape Measure
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Gauge Swatch:
Follow instructions for 1st granny square (5 rows)= 5 x 5” (unblocked)
If you're a visual learner, you'll find a step-by-step video tutorial on my YouTube channel:
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