Crochet Heart Granny Square Tote Bag – Free Pattern
Amazingly versatile, the Free Crochet Granny Square Heart Tote Bag Pattern offers a stylish, functional accessory perfect for any occasion.
It is a beautiful and versatile project that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters. This delightful pattern allows you to crochet a stylish and functional tote bag adorned with charming square heart motifs, making it an ideal accessory for everyday use or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Crochet Heart Granny Square Tote Bag
The tote bag is not only visually appealing but also practical, providing ample space to carry your essentials such as books, or groceries. The benefits of this pattern include honing your crochet skills, enjoying a relaxing and creative activity, and producing a unique item that showcases your personal style. Plus, the design can be easily customized by experimenting with different yarn colors and textures.
Tip:
Use a sturdy yarn like cotton to ensure your tote bag maintains its shape and durability over time.
Materials:
- 186 grams of 247 cotton yarn in ecru
- 54 grams of 247 cotton yarn in bay leaf
- 4 mm hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: triple crochet
Pattern:
Round 1:
With heart color yarn, ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a loop.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 11 more into the ring for a total of 12 dc.
- Sl st to top of ch 3 to close the hole in the middle.
Round 2:
- Skip first 2 sts, dc 8 into the third st.
- Scoot them over to the right and dc into each of the next 2 sts.
- In the next st, dc and tr into the same st.
- Ch 1 for the bottom point of the heart.
- Mirror the stitches just did: tr and dc into the same st, dc into each of the next 2 sts, tr 8 into the next st.
- Skip the last 2 sts and sl st between the first and last st from round 1.
- Fasten off by ch 1, cutting the yarn and pulling through with the hook.
Square Around the Heart:
Round 1:
- Attach the other yarn to the fourth tr made last round.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 1 more into the same st.
- Hdc, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, ch 2, tr, tr (bottom left corner).
- Dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, ch 2, tr, tr (bottom right corner).
- Dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, ch 2, tr, tr (top right corner).
- Hdc, dc, dc 2 together over the next 2 sts, sl st to last round between the first and last st of round 1, tr, dc 2 together, hdc.
- Dc 2, ch 2, sl st to top of ch 3 to complete the top left corner.
Increase Round:
- Ch 3, dc into the chain 2 space below.
- Dc into each of the 9 sts on this side of the square.
- In the chain 2 space corner, dc 2, ch 2, dc 2.
- Dc 9 more along the next side.
- Dc 2, ch 2, dc 2 in the corner.
- Continue dc along the sides, completing the corner with dc 2, ch 2, and sl st.
- Repeat this round to increase the size of the square to your desired size.
Assemble the Bag:
- Make a total of 18 heart granny squares.
- Leave the yarn attached to the last square and place another square above it.
- Seam the squares together at the middle using a slip stitch.
- Chain 1 when jumping to a new set of squares to prevent bunching.
- Connect two rows of six squares.
- Fasten off and add another row if desired.
- Fold the bag in half with nine squares in the front and nine in the back.
- Seam the sides of the bag by attaching yarn to the chain spaces and slip stitching down one layer, then up the other layer.
- Repeat for all three sides.
- Make straps by chaining a desired length, double crocheting into the third chain and each chain across.
- Add more rows for wider straps.
- Finish with a row of slip stitches.
- Attach the straps to the sides of the top square using slip stitches.
- Hide any loose ends and weave in the yarn.
- Line the bag with fabric if desired.
