How to Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Bag For Fall

A Sunburst granny square is enough to make your crochet project oh-so-cute. So, learn how to crochet this large sunflower square shoulder bag that is finished with a button closure and three lovely colors. The construction will be a piece of cake if you already know how to crochet the Sunburst square. Measuring about 13.5 x 14.5, this sunflower bag features the Sunburst squares on both sides of the bag.

If you are interested in crocheting this granny square bag for fall, continue reading this post till the end to watch the stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Chompuhandicrafts.

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About the Designer: The designer of this Granny sunburst project is @ChompuHandicrafts – she has expertise in crocheting the square from the classic granny square to flower squares and making fun project from them like the granny tote bag and phone bag. Her granny squares and motifs range from simple to complicated. You will especially lover crochet phone bags.

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Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.

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Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Bag Tutorial

Skill Level: Intermediate. The double crochet cluster stitches, color changes, and working in the round are the must-have techniques to crochet a sunburst square. You will also need basic crochet stitches (single crochet, chain stitch, and working around the crochet square in that will be easy even for beginners.) You will learn how to join the squares using the whip stitch. Strap creation also needs the ribbed stitch.

Tutorial Timing: Approximately 23 minutes. (perfect for learning how to join the crochet granny squares and other motifs seamlessly and handling the crochet cluster stitches)

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Personalization Tips: Changing the dimensions of this sunflower crochet bag is so easy. Just change the yarn thickness (since the minimum rounds for the granny square are 5.

Pattern Type: The on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. Also, the tutorial is slow-paced.

Supplies Used

Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting this granny square bag:

1. Cotton rope (the yarn) 2.0 mm thick (fingering or DK will work best)
2. Crochet hook No.5 or 3.00 mm
3. Colors: Green, brown, yellow, white, and dark brown.
4. A Wooden Button

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Techniques Used

Following are the techniques used fro crocheting this granny square bag:

1. Magic Ring/Adjustable Loop: Used to start the project, creating a tight and neat center for the square.
2. Working in Rounds: The pattern grows outward in circular rounds to form the sunburst motif.
3. Color Changes: The design features multiple yarn colors, requiring smooth transitions between colors.
4. Fastening Off: Used when completing rounds, especially while switching to a new yarn color.
5. Joining Squares: Squares are joined using various methods such as sewing, slip stitching, or single crochets.
6. Bag Assembly: Squares are sewn or crocheted together to create the structure of the bag.
7. Adding Handles and Edging: Crocheted or pre-made handles (e.g., wooden or rope) are attached, along with finishing edges.

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Stitches Used

Learn the following crochet stitch to start the project:

1. Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
2. Chain Stitch (ch): Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook to create a chain.
3. Single Crochet (sc): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
4. Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
5. Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through another two loops, yarn over, pull through the last two loops.
6. Cluster Stitch: Work half-finished double or treble crochets into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook to finish the cluster.
7. Corner Stitches/Chains: Work [3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets] in the same space to create a square corner.

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