Crochet Granny-Stitch Bag
Discover the charm of the Granny-Stitch Bag, a delightful crochet project that combines vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. This versatile bag is perfect for carrying your essentials while adding a touch of handmade elegance to your outfit. With its intricate granny stitch pattern, this bag is a true testament to the artistry of crochet. Whether you choose to use vibrant colors or subtle neutrals, the Granny-Stitch Bag is sure to become a cherished accessory that showcases your creativity and love for crochet. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let the Granny-Stitch Bag be your next crochet adventure!
Materials:
- Size H crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn
- Sewing needle
Not essential, but using (light) worsted weight yarn and size H hook, mine came out to be 10 inches wide and 5 inches tall
Pattern:
Bag
Rnd 1: Ch 28. Dc in 4th ch from hk and in the next 23ch, 7 dc in next ch; turn slightly to work on the opposite side of the foundation chain, dc in next 23 ch, 5 dc in last ch, join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting chain.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, (counts as dc), dc in next 26 dc, 3 dc in next 3 dc, dc in next 27 dc, 3 dc in next 3 dc. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting chain. You should have 72stitches
Rnd 3: Ch 3(counts as dc), 2 dc in the same space**, (sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next st) repeat around, ending with sl st to 3rd ch of starting chain. (72 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 3(counts as dc), 2 dc in the space just behind starting chain, (sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next st) repeat around, ending with sl st to 3rd ch of starting chain. (72 sts)
Repeat round 4 seven times, or until the bag is your desired height
Handles
If you made your bag taller, you’re going to have to figure out how many sl st to shift the beginning of your round to the end of one handle. Otherwise, follow the pattern as follows:
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st (72 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st (72 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in the next 23 sts, ch 13, sk next 13 sts, sc in next 23 sts, ch 13 and join with beginning sc with sl st. (72 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st (72 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st (72 sts)
**Stitch Help**
You work the two double crochet in the space behind the starting chain. If you prefer to not use this method, you may, instead of the starting chain, (sl st in next 3 sts, ch 3). I do not like the look of the sl st, so I do it this way.