16 Free Crochet Granny Square Bags

16 Free Crochet Granny Square Bags

Fri, 19 Aug 2022

(Last edited Wed, 16 Aug 2023)

Here are sixteen free crochet granny square bags

Here are granny square bags of all different shapes and sizes. All of the patterns below have free granny square motif patterns and all of the talented crochet pattern owners' websites are linked below.

1. Granny Square Bag Free Crochet Pattern

thepurpleponcho.com

thepurpleponcho.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is a simple crochet granny square bag with rope-like handles. The completed individual square is 6.5 inches by 6.5 inches and the finished bag is 16 inches by 16 inches excluding the handles.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS

  • 5mm crochet hook
  • scissors
  • stitch markers
  • tape measure
  • yarn needle

YARNS: Caron One Pound in 8-9 colors and black or white for the main color

STITCHES

  • ch - Chain
  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on thepurpleponcho.com

2. Magnolia Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern

mamainastitch.com

mamainastitch.com - Granny Square Bag

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This crochet granny square bag is 20 inches by 16 inches. The pattern granny square is 4.5 inches and 4.5 inches. The granny square pattern also comes with optional tassel instructions.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS

  • 4.25mm crochet hook
  • scissors
  • tapestry needle

YARNS: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton worsted #4 in Camel, White, Dragonfly, and Silver

STITCHES

  • ch - Chain
  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on mamainastitch.com

3. Tulip Square Bag Pattern

wilmade.com

wilmade.com - Granny Square Bag

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This pattern uses only 3 granny squares! The pattern technique uses the popular tulip motif and 2 balls of Hue + Me are used. You may want to add a liner because of the size of the squares.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS

  • 8mm crochet hook
  • scissors
  • tapestry needle
  • fabrics (optional)
  • needle and thread (optional)

YARNS: Lion Brand Hue + Me in Desert

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc- Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • puff - Puff stitch
  • v-st - v stitch

View pattern on wilmade.com

4. Granny Square Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

joyofmotioncrochet.com

joyofmotioncrochet.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is a granny square bag made of 4.5-inch by 4.5-inch squares. The completed bag is 13.5 inches by 16 inches. You will make a total of 8 granny squares.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

MATERIALS

  • 5.5mm crochet hook
  • scissors
  • yarn needle

YARNS: Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease in Fisherman, Grey Heather, Denim, Rose Heather, Cranberry, Forest Green Heather

STITCHES

  • ch - Chain
  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on joyofmotioncrochet.com

5. Sweet Summer Sunflower Bag

crochet365knittoo.com

crochet365knittoo.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is one of my personal favorite crochet granny square patterns. The pattern uses 13 crochet granny squares. Cotton yarn is recommended but other weight #4 yarn can be used.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton in Ivory, Curry, Antique Gold, and Brown

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • hdc - Half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet
  • tc - Triple crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • puff stitch

View pattern on crochet365knittoo.com

6. Mushroom Tote Bag

Rachel Veenstra's Ravelry Store

ravelry.com - rachel - Granny Square Bag

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A 12-inch by 12-inch crochet granny square bag with a mushroom motif. This pattern also requires 13 granny squares but only 12 mushroom motifs are needed.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 6mm crochet hook
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Tan, Green, Red, Bright orange, Light orange, Gold, Burgundy, and Dark orange

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • hdc - Half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet
  • tc - Triple crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • mr - Magic ring

View pattern on ravelry.com

7. Halcyon Granny Square Sling Bag Pattern

makeanddocrew.com

makeanddocrew.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is a pattern that requires 10 granny squares. The bag body is made of nine squares and the 10th square is used as the top of the bag.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 6mm crochet hook
  • 5.5mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • t-pins
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Lion Brand Pima Cotton in Mademoiselle, Pewter, and Mineral Yellow

STITCHES

  • slst - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • hdc - Half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on makeanddocrew.com

8. Crochet Granny Square Bag

naztazia.com

natazia.com - Crochet Granny Square Bag

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Twelve granny squares are used to create this pattern. However, the sides and the bottom of the bag are created using one long strip of single crochet stitches.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Sugar 'n Cream in Ecru, Yellow, Cornflower, Coral Rose, Beach Glass

STITCHES

  • slst - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • hdc - Half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • 3-puff - [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, draw up loop] 3 times. Yarn over and remove all loops
  • 4-puff - [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, draw up loop] 4 times. Yarn over and remove all loops

View pattern on naztazia.com

9. Making a granny square bag: Sunburst granny square

knitcroaddict.com

knitcroaddict.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is an extra large granny square pattern that is then used to create a 2 square purse. It is a simple pattern that uses basic stitches in addition to

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 5mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in Crystal Quartz, Canada Jade, Amazonite, Moon Stone

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • hdc - Half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet
  • tr - Treble crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • pf - Puff stitch
  • cl - Cluster stitch
  • beg cl - Beginning cluster stitch

View pattern on knitcroaddict.com

10. Peaches and Creme Popcorn Square Crochet Tote Bag

yarnspirations.com

yarnspirations.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is a funkier take on a crochet granny square bag. The motif is a popcorn granny square and a total of 13 squares are needed to complete the bag. The completed project is about 20 inches deep and wide.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Peaches and Creme Stripey in Green Stripe

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • popcorn - 5 dc into the same stitch or space. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook from front to back into the first dc of 5 dc group. Pull the dropped loop through st. Ch 1 to secure popcorn.

View pattern on yarnspirations.com

11. Bobble Flower Granny Square Bag

crochetforyoublog.com

crochetforyoublog.com - Granny Square Bag

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Bobble flower granny squares are used to create this next crochet granny square bag. 24 squares are used to create this bag and the handles are made using the Romanian Cord technique.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 5mm crochet hook
  • 6mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Ice Yarn Lorena Worsted Yarn in Cafe Latte and Green

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • fpbobble - yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front again around the post of next st, yarn over, pull back loop through the st, [yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front again around the post of the same st, yarn over, pull back loop through the st] 2 times, yarn over, pull back through 6 loops on the hook, yarn over, pull back through 2 loops on the hook

View pattern on crochetforyoublog.com

12. Sunflower Granny Square Tote Bag for Ukraine

theneonteaparty.com

theneonteaparty.com - Granny Square Bag

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The granny square pattern is free for video but the written pattern is $10 USD. However, you can refer to the other patterns on the list for the bottom and bag handles. 

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Favorito Yarn in Azul Plumbago, Mango, Chedron, and Cafe

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • puff stitch

View pattern on theneonteaparty.com 

13. Granny Square market bag - Granny Merge Market Bag

menmyhook.com

menmyhook.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is a more simple crochet granny square bag. To complete the bag, only 2 granny squares are needed. The pattern is designed for crochet beginners.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Azalea from Hobbii in Pink Delight

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • mr - Magic ring
  • hdc join - on the body section this is used to create a ch2 sp AND join at the end of the round. To complete this joining method, after completing the last stitch of the round, yarn over and insert the hook into the top of the beg ch3 of the round, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook as you would a hdc

View pattern on menmyhook.com

14. Batternberg Crochet Granny Square Bag Pattern

ilikecrochet.com

ilikecrochet.com - Granny Square Bag

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Another simple crochet bag that requires 13 granny squares. The handles have optional fringe bundles that can be added to the handles. The completed bag is 15 inches by 15 inches.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Knit Picks Dishie, Worsted #4 in Kenai, Creme Brulee, Verdigris, Conch, Swan

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • sc - Single crochet
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • adjustable loop

View pattern on ilikecrochet.com  

15. Granny Square Crochet Bag

bhookedcrochet.com

bhookedcrochet.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is designed as a weekend go-to bag to carry everything you need. the pattern is made using 24 granny squares and uses 5 skeins of Lily's Sugar 'n Cream. The finished size is 19 inches wide by 15.5 inches tall. 

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

MATERIALS

  • 4mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Lily's Sugar 'n Cream in Bright Navy

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on bhookedcrochet.com

16. Granny Square Tote Bag

hopelesslydevotedcrochet.com

hopelesslydevotedcrochet.com - Granny Square Bag

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This is the final granny square bag on the list. It is another simple design that uses 13 squares. 

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS

  • 3.5mm crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

YARNS: Kismet Yarn Raeesah 100% cotton yarn in red, rose, pink, white, and mustard yellow

STITCHES

  • sl st - Slip stitch
  • ch - Chain
  • dc - Double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

  • none

View pattern on hopelesslydevotedcrochet.com

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