If you’re starting out on your crochet adventure, your confidence will build as the project takes shape. Once you have these details figured out, you can calculate the number of granny squares needed by dividing the desired width and height of the bag by the size of each square. To avoid orientation mistakes, it can be very helpful to pin all squares together using stitch markers before beginning. Alternatively, try using a long leather belt as a strap. Learn more about adding leather straps to crochet bags here.

This granny square bag is completely on trend at the moment, make in one colour or multiple colours, the choice is yours.Round 3 (RS): Ch 3 tightly, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 1] in next ch1sp, *[3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1] in corner ch2sp, [3 dc, ch 1] in next ch1sp; rep from * twice more, slst to top of ch from beginning of round to join. Do not fasten off. (3 clusters per side)

Round 6: Attach yarn with a sl knot to the dc on front of the bag which is next to the handle. Ch1, dc in same st, dc around, skipping centre stitch of the front valley, sl st to ch1

Hexagon Granny Square:This granny square is very similar to the classic granny square pattern, but it’s made in the shape of a hexagon.

Round 5: ch1, hdc in same st, *5hdc in ch2-sp, hdc in each st to next ch2-sp, rep from * three more times, ending last rep at first st of the round, ss in 1st st to join. [72hdc] TO JOIN THE SQUARES Round 3: Join next colour to any ch2-sp, ch1, *3sc in ch2-sp, sc in each st to next ch2-sp; rep three more times, ss in 1st st to join. [48sc]

Typically, a bag made entirely of traditional granny squares will require multiple squares to be joined together. The squares take about 30 minutes each, then the sewing together. You can expect to make this bag easily in a weekend. Yarn choice for a crochet market bag Join the yarn in the ch2 sp at the top point of the square D, leaving a tail long enough to secure the handle by sewing (see picture). Foundation Half Treble Crochet (FHTC) 65.