Granny Square Crossbody Bag

 

Granny squares are such a staple with crochet. You can make so many things with granny squares and one of the more popular things to make with squares are bags.  This granny square crossbody bag is functional, colourful, and so much fun to make!

It's a great project for beginners, but also challenging enough for experienced crocheters who want to be inspired by different and more complex granny squares.

I designed a skirt pattern a few years ago, the Granny Square Don't Care Skirt.

I had a few granny squares left over and decided to use them to make this crossbody bag.

You only need 4 squares to make this bag! So easy and perfect for beginners.

First here is the easy granny square pattern:

Materials:
6.00mm hook

Finished Square Size:
6" x 6"

Legend:

CH - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stich

Granny Square:

(Colour A, double strand)
Ch 4.
SL ST in first ch.

First round (in circle): 
Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC. Ch 2. 3DC. Ch 2. 3DC. CH 2. 3DC. Ch 2. SL ST to join. Fasten off.

FIRST ROUND

(Colour B, double strand)
Second round: 
1. In any corner space, attach yarn and: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC in open corner space. Ch 2. 3DC in the same open corner space. Ch 2.
2. *Now working in the next corner space: 3DC. Ch 2. 3 DC. 
3. *Repeat row above * two more times. 
4. Ch 2.  SL ST in top of first ch 3, fasten off.

SECOND ROUND

(Colour C, double strand)
Third round: 
1. In any corner space, attach yarn and: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC in corner space. Ch2. 3DC. 
2. In next open space (ch-2 from previous row): 3DC.
3. Now in next corner space: 3DC. Ch 2. 3 DC.
4. Repeat Row 2 and 3 twice
5. Repeat Row 2. 
6. SL ST in top of first ch 3, fasten off.

THIRD ROUND

(Colour A, double strand)
Fourth round: 
1. In any corner space, attach yarn and: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC in corner space. Ch2. 3DC. 
2. In next open space (ch-2 from previous row): 3DC. 
3. Repeat Row 2
4. Now in next corner space: 3DC. Ch 2. 3 DC. 
5. Repeat Row 2, 3, and 4 three times.
6. SL ST in top of first ch 3, fasten off.

FOURTH ROUND

Once you've made your 4 granny squares, see image below on how you should lay them out:

Source: https://crochetblog.net/how-to-crochet-a-bum-bag-crochet-granny-squares/

Go ahead and seam the squares together with slip stitches keeping the shape of the crossbody bag.

Adding leather strap:

I found a leather strap on a purse I didn't care for anymore. 

You can also go to your local thrift store and find a strap on a second hand purse.

Attach it to the crossbody bag and that's it!

You're done!

I'd love to see your Granny Square Crossbody Bag!

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