Absolutely! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide for making a beautiful Crochet Flower Granny Square Bag, perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. This pattern combines classic granny squares with 3D crochet flowers, resulting in a colorful, trendy, and functional bag for daily use, markets, or gifts.

👜 How to Crochet a Flower Granny Square Bag – Step-by-Step Pattern

Crochet granny square bags are timeless, and adding floral motifs makes them even more charming. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a flower-in-the-center granny square, assemble multiple squares, and turn them into a stylish, durable shoulder or tote bag.

🌟 What You’ll Love About This Project:

• Combines floral aesthetics with functional design
• Customizable size, colors, and straps
• Great stash-busting project
• Teaches you granny square technique, joining methods, and bag assembly

🧵 Materials Needed:

Item	Details
🧶 Yarn	Worsted weight (category #4) cotton or acrylic yarn in 3–5 colors
🪝 Hook	4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
✂️ Scissors	For trimming yarn
🧷 Yarn needle	For sewing and weaving in ends
🧵 Lining fabric (optional)	For sewing an inner lining
🪡 Needle & thread (optional)	For hand-stitching lining
👜 Bag handles (optional)	Leather or crochet handles

📏 Finished Size:

• Approximately 12″ x 12″ bag body (depending on yarn and hook)
• Adjustable strap length (handheld, shoulder, or crossbody)
• Expandable with more squares for a larger size

🔤 Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms):

• CH – Chain
• SL ST – Slip Stitch
• SC – Single Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• TR – Treble Crochet
• SP – Space
• ST(S) – Stitch(es)
• INC – Increase

🧶 Step-by-Step Pattern

🪷 Step 1: Make the 3D Flower (Center of Granny Square)

Choose 2 colors: one for the flower center, one for petals.

Round 1: Flower Center

• Using Color A (center):
  • Make a magic ring, CH 2 (does not count as a stitch), work 12 DC into the ring.
  • Join with SL ST. (12 sts)
  • Fasten off.

Round 2: Petals (Use Color B)

• Join yarn into any stitch.
• (CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2, SL ST) in the same stitch – 1 petal made.
• Repeat in each stitch around (12 petals total).
• Fasten off.

You now have a full 3D flower!

🧵 Step 2: Turn the Flower into a Square

Round 3: Square Foundation (Color C)

• Join yarn in any space between 2 petals.
• CH 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in same space.
• (CH 1, 3 DC in next space between petals) repeat around.
• Join with SL ST. You now have a round with 8 clusters of 3 DCs.

Round 4: Form Corners

• CH 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in same space.
• In next CH-1 SP: 3 DC.
• In next SP: (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) — this is a corner.
• Repeat: (3 DC in next space, 3 DC + CH 2 + 3 DC in next) around.
• Make 4 corners total.
• Join and fasten off.

✅ You now have one flower granny square.

🪡 Step 3: Make Multiple Squares

For a standard medium bag, make:

• 13 squares total
  • Front = 4 squares (2×2)
  • Back = 4 squares (2×2)
  • Sides & bottom = 1 row of 5 squares (forms a “U”)

✨ Want a bigger tote? Try a 3×3 layout (9 front, 9 back, 5 side/bottom = 23 squares)

🧩 Step 4: Join the Squares

Joining Options:

1. Whip Stitch (sew together) – Align squares and stitch through back loops only.
2. Slip Stitch Join – Place squares with wrong sides together, SL ST through both loops.
3. Join-as-you-go (JAYG) – Advanced technique to attach during final rounds.

💡 Recommended: Join using SC or SL ST in back loops only for clean, flat seams.

• First, join front and back sets (2×2 layout).
• Then, join the side/bottom strip (5 squares in a line).
• Attach side/bottom strip around the front and back like a “U”.

🧵 Step 5: Add Border (Optional)

• Work SC evenly around the top edge of the assembled bag to clean the edge.
• You can add 2–3 rounds in contrasting color for design flair.

🧵 Step 6: Add Handles or Straps

Option A: Crochet Strap

• CH until desired length (e.g., 80–120 chains for shoulder or crossbody).
• Work 2–3 rows of SC or HDC back and forth.
• Attach ends securely to the inside top corners.

Option B: Pre-made handles

• Use leather or rope-style handles.
• Sew or rivet into the bag using strong thread or yarn.

🧵 Step 7: (Optional) Add Lining

• Cut fabric to match the bag dimensions.
• Sew the sides of fabric together.
• Insert inside the bag and hand-sew or machine-sew to the top edge.
• Add a zipper or magnetic clasp if desired.

🎨 Customization Ideas

Option	Description
Color themes	Bright for summer, earth tones for boho look
Tassels or fringe	Add to sides or bottom for fun detail
Button flap	Add a flap with a button closure
Square designs	Use different granny square types (sunburst, daisy, puff)

✅ Care Instructions

• Hand wash recommended or gentle cycle in cold water
• Lay flat to dry
• If lined, remove lining before washing (if not sewn permanently)

🧶 Pattern Summary

plaintextCopyEdit1. Make 13 flower granny squares (or more)
2. Assemble into front, back, and side/bottom panels
3. Join squares using slip stitch or whip stitch
4. Add top border rounds (optional)
5. Crochet or attach straps
6. Optional: Add fabric lining and closure

🎁 Perfect For:

• Everyday use
• Gifts (Mother’s Day, birthdays, holidays)
• Farmers markets or craft fairs
• Fashion accessories

📖 Final Thoughts

Crocheting a flower granny square bag is the perfect blend of creativity and function. This bag gives you room to experiment with color, texture, and techniques — all while creating something practical and beautiful.

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