Crochet Chunky Granny Bag Tutorial

The Crochet Chunky Granny Bag is a perfect accessory for adding a touch of handmade charm to any outfit! This stylish and practical bag is not only great for carrying your essentials but also showcases the beauty of the timeless granny square design. With its chunky yarn and vibrant colors, it's sure to stand out and add a pop of personality to your look.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook - N / 9.00MM
• Yarn – Bulky (5) Cotton yarn (10.5 oz. total)
• I used Yarn Bee Cotton XXL (Butter Cream, Celadon, Lilac Hint)
• You may also use 2 strands held together of a Cotton (4)
• Yarn Needle with a large eye
• Large Button of Choice - 1.5 to 2 inches

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Space (sp)
• Stitch (st)

Size

13 inches tall and 24 inches around, not counting the handle.

Notes

• Ch1 Does not Count as a sc.
• Ch3 Counts as a dc.
• Rounds are joined to the ch 3 with a slst.
• When Changing colors, Ch3 After the Color Change.
• Color changes at R: 6 and R: 11.

Instructions

RND 1: Ch 29, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across, Turn Working down the opposite side of the Chain, 1 sc in each ch across, join to the 1st sc, ch 3 (28 + 28 = 56 sc)

RND 2: 1 dc in the next sc, *Ch 1, Sk the next sc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc* Repeat From * to * around, join, Slst to the 1^st ch 1 sp, ch 3 (19 sets of 2 dc, 18 ch1)

RND 3: 1 dc in the same ch 1 sp as ch3, *Ch 1, Sk the next cluster, 2 dc in the next ch1 sp* Repeat From * to * around, join, Slst to the 1^st ch 1 sp, ch 3 (19 sets of 2 dc, 18 ch1)

RND 4 – RND 13: Repeat R: 3. You will notice that the joins will move further around the bag for each row. Don’t worry, it’s supposed to do that.

Add More rows if a longer bag is needed.

RND 14: 1 dc in each dc and ch1 sp around, join, ch 1 (56 dc)

RND 15: 1 sc in each sc around, join, tie off weave in your ends. (56 sc)

Handle

With 2 strands of your yarn, join yarn to one side of the top of the bag, making sure it is centered, ch 30, attach handle on the other side of the bag, with a slst, slst in the next st, turn, ch 1 and sc back across the ch, Join to the sc next to the beginning slst, tie off.

Weave in all your ends securely.

Button Loop

Cut a 10 inch piece of yarn, center and slide through the top of the bag to form a loop, make sure to tie to the inside of the bag, trim off extra yarn.

Line up button on the front of the bag and sew in place with matching yarn.