How to Crochet Granny Square Flower Crossbody Bag for Autumn
Works like a medium-sized wallet but can be worn as a crossbody bag; here is an incredible square bag idea with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial. Learn how to crochet this super easy flower granny square crossbody bag for fall with a 90cm comfortable strap and two color combos to choose from. You will simply crochet two granny squares, sew the edges, work around both, and attach the strap to finish. The project will be simpler if you already have some experience with crocheting the granny squares. It is perfect for travelling!
Each square has a round center of a crochet flower and follows the same square conversion method. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this quick and easy crossbody bag, continue reading this post till the end.
About the Designer: The designer behind this kawaii dragon dolls project is @KaneCrochet – she has a vast collection of tutorials including bags, accessories, keychains, and home decor items like hanging plants. She has a whole playlist for crochet fall and Halloween amigurumi that includes lovely hybrids like pumpkin ghost, corpse doll and much more. Five of her favorite crochet projects are the 3D Flower Granny Square, the Ocean Waves Bag with a Fish Keychain, the Crochet Shoulder Bag, the Crochet Mesh Beach Bag, and the Puff Flower Phone Bag.
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Crochet Granny Square Flower Crossbody Bag
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. You will need to make 2 granny squares using the basic crochet stitches: start with a MR (magic ring) or start with a slip knot (crochet slip knot) for the strap, and build your foundation using ch (chain crochet) stitches. Work your rounds with sc (single crochet), inc (single crochet increase), dc (double crochet), and tr (treble crochet), inserting puffs with tr cl (treble crochet cluster).
When the pattern indicates, follow *( … ) 6 to repeat the sequence six times, and use sk (skip) to move past stitches when required. Close rounds neatly with a slst (slip stitch).
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 23 minutes only (perfect project for using your granny square stash, learning the joining technique for the granny squares, and making a professional starp using crochet techniques.)
Personalization Tips: Choose from pink, green, beige, and brown colors, or fall colors like orange, green, beige, and brown. You can crochet the squares as big as you want if you have a correct understanding of scaling the pattern. Also, crochet the strap for this granny square bag as long as you wish!
Finished size: Height 13 cm. Width 12 cm. If you use the same crochet material and tools.
Materials and Tools
The following are the crochet materials and tools that the tutor uses for crocheting this granny square flower bag:
- Cotton yarn size 2 mm. | The tutor used about 80 grams of yarn.
- Crochet hook 3 mm.
- Magnetic button 18 mm.
- Colors, as mentioned above
Materials needed
| Abbreviation | Stitch / Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| mr | Magic Ring | Adjustable loop used to start projects in the round (especially amigurumi). |
| slip knot | Crochet Slip Knot | Starting knot on the hook to begin any crochet project. |
| ch | Chain | The foundation stitch creates loops for building rows or rounds. |
| sc | Single Crochet | Insert hook → Yarn over → Pull up loop → Yarn over → Pull through both loops. |
| inc | Single Crochet Increase | Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch to increase stitch count. |
| dc | Double Crochet | Yarn over → Insert hook → Yarn over → Pull up loop → Yarn over → Pull through 2 loops → Yarn over → Pull through last 2 loops. |
| tr | Treble (Triple) Crochet | Yarn over twice → Insert hook → Yarn over → Pull up loop → Yarn over → Pull through 2 loops → Repeat until 1 loop remains. |
| tr cl | Treble Crochet Cluster | Several treble crochets worked together, leaving last loop of each on hook, then yarn over and pull through all loops. Creates a puff/cluster effect. |
| *( ) 6 | Repeat Instruction | Work the stitches inside the parentheses 6 times. |
| sk | Skip | Skip the next stitch or space. |
| slst | Slip Stitch | Insert hook → Yarn over → Pull through stitch and loop on hook (used to join or move without height). |
