This adorable granny square bag is so easy to make! My daughter absolutely loves carrying all her treasures around in it. And the pattern is super simple too … all it takes is two granny squares and some side pieces. Add a strap and done!
Granny Square Purse Crochet Pattern
Here is what you will need:
- 4 colors worsted weight yarn (yarn scraps work great for this!)
- US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
- scissors and tapestry needle for finishing
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each row to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
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Granny Squares
Make 2 granny squares from this granny square pattern here.
Side Piece
Ch 39.
Row 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn – 37.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as st), work 1 hdc in each st across – 37.
Fasten off.
With wrong sides facing, line up the corner of one of your granny squares with a corner edge of the side piece. Join by single crocheting pieces together, working through the back loops of the granny square only; the side piece should only fit along 3 sides of the granny square. Fasten off. Repeat with 2nd square, but do not fasten off. Edge around top of squares and sides by chaining 1 and single crocheting around.
Strap
Chain to desired length.
Row 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as st), work 1 hdc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Using a tapestry needle, sew strap to the inside of your bag.
You can choose to line your bag with fabric or leave it as is. My daughter didn’t want it lined because she didn’t want to see the fabric through the squares. So, she came up with a neat trick … to keep things from poking through the bag, she puts her stuff in a ziploc bag first. Pretty clever, huh?
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Hi Kara, I love this pattern! I made two of my own granny squares and was looking for patterns with sides like this to have more depth when I attach my two pieces. I have a different stitch count so I’m having to sort of translate the pattern to my own pieces I’m working with, however I’m having a hard time figuring out attaching the side to the squares, is there a little more in depth instruction/advice you could give on that part?
Pt. 2 : I’m also wondering about the stitch count for the side piece, I’m a little confused because it says the side piece should fit only 3 sides of the squares, however the amount of stitches around for the squares that you have in the pattern above is 36, and the stitch count for the side piece was 37, shouldn’t it be the side piece be the equivalent to the 3 sides added up rather than all 4?