The Crochet Cluster Flower Granny Bag is a charming and practical accessory that combines traditional crochet techniques with a modern twist. This delightful bag features a cluster flower motif that adds a lovely touch of whimsy to any outfit. Perfect for carrying your essentials with style, this handmade piece exudes a unique charm that is sure to turn heads wherever you go.
Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or meeting friends for coffee, this Granny Bag is the perfect companion for adding a pop of color and creativity to your day.
Skill: Easy
Materials:
Crochet hook – H / 5.0 MM
Yarn – Med (4) Acrylic Yarn, Vanna's Choice
C1 – Yellow – 1 oz.
C2 – White – 1 oz.
C3 – Melon – 1 oz.
C4 – teal – 2 oz.
Yarn Needle
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
Change to (chgto)
Special Stitch:
Double Crochet Cluster (dccl) Yo, insert hook in the next st,
yo, pull the yarn through the st, yarn yo,
pull the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook
Repeat 2 more time – You will have 3 “uncompleted dc” on the hook,
YO, pull yarn through all 4 loops on the hook
Size:
Each Square is 6 inches (make 2)
The Finished Bag is 6.5 X 11 Inches with the fringe
Notes:
Ch3 Counts as a dc
Pattern:
R: 1 – With C1, ch5, join, in a circle, Ch4,
11 dc, ch1, join in a circle, slst to the 1st ch1 sp.
(12 sets of dc, ch1)
R:2 – Chgto To C2, ch2, dccl in the 1st ch1 sp, ch1
*dccl, ch1 in the next ch1 sp*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch2,
slst to the 1st ch1 sp. (12 dccl, ch1)
R: 3 - Chgto To C3, Ch3, dc, ch1, 2 dc in the 1st ch1 sp,
ch1, 2 dc in the next 2 ch1 sps, ch1,
*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp,
ch1, 2 dc in the next 2 ch1 sps, ch1*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times,
join to the ch3, slst to the next ch1 sp.
(4 corners - 2dc, ch1, 2dc, ch1 And 4 sets of dc, ch1)
R: 4 – Chgto C4, ch3, dc, ch1, 2 dc in the ch1 sp of the 1st corner,
sk the 1st dc, 1 dc in each ch1 sp and dc across, sk the last dc,
*2dc, ch1, 2 dc in the next ch1 sp,
sk the 1st dc, 1 dc in each ch1 sp and dc across, sk the last dc*
Repeat From * to * 2 More times
Join to the ch3, slst to the ch1 sp
(4 corners - 2dc, ch1, 2dc, 4 sets of 9 dc)
R: 5 - Chgto C1, ch3, dc, ch1, 2 dc in the ch1 sp of the 1st corner,
sk the 1st dc, 1 dc in each dc across, sk the last dc,
*3dc, ch1, 3 dc, sk the 1st dc, 1 dc in each dc across, sk the last dc*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times. Tie off, Weave in Your ends.
(4 corners - 2dc, ch1, 2dc, 4 sets of 11 dc)
Make Another Square, leave yarn attached.
R: 6 - Place the Squares together, wrong side out.
Sc them together using the outside loops, as shown in the picture,
Only on 3 sides, leaving the top of the squares open.
Flip right side out.
R: 7 - Ch3, dc around to opening of the bag, join to the ch 4, ch3
(36dc)
R: 8 – sk the next dc, *Dc in the next dc, ch1, sk the next dc*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch3, ch3 (18dc, 18 ch1 sps)
R: 9 – 1 dc in each dc and ch1 sp around, join, ch1 (36 dc)
R: 10 – 1 sc in each sc around, join to the 1st sc, tie off and weave in your ends.
Drawstrings:
With Color of Choice make 2 chs 50 chs or more long.
Lace them through the ch1 sps of R: 9
Tie the ends securely.
Fringe:
Cut 36 – 40 strands of yarn 12 inches long
Add to bottom row of the bag making each fringe 2 yarn strands.
