Granny squares aren't just for blankets and cardigans. In a bag, they become lovely wearable (and giftable!) projects! This roundup shows 15 free granny square bag, tote, and purse patterns, from oversized beach totes to a compact crossbody and even a drawstring backpack, so you can browse to your heart's content. Enjoy!
Classic Granny Square Tote
15½ x 15 x 3 in
This pattern skips most of the joining stage. You crochet two giant granny squares and seam them to a simple side strip, so you get the classic granny look without the work! A great starting point if you have only made granny square blankets and want to try a bag next.
Tulip Square Trapeze Tote
15 x 15 in
Five oversized tulip-motif squares join into a roomy trapeze silhouette, with a full video walkthrough alongside the written pattern. A great pick if you want a statement piece!
Easy Lined Granny Square Tote
16 x 16 in
Two granny squares form a pocket around a plain canvas tote, solving the sagging-bottom problem without a sewing machine. Lovely if you want structure but are not looking forward to sewing!
Heart Granny Square Tote Bag
12½ x 11.8 in
Eighteen heart-motif squares (nine per side) stitch straight together for a cute tote, with a video alongside the written pattern. A nice one for Valentine's with the heart detail!
Adjustable-Strap Granny Square Tote
13 x 10½ in deep
Fifteen squares seam into a deep, slouchy tote with tie straps you can shorten or lengthen on the fly, and a YouTube tutorial walks through the whole assembly. Good option if your readers want a bag that actually holds their stuff, not just looks cute empty.
Boho Sunsets Granny Square Tote
17 x 22 in
Twenty-four squares in a sunset-inspired palette make a genuinely oversized beach tote. Great practice for beginners, and a lovely project to use on beach days!
Starburst Boho Purse
7 x 7 in
Two starburst granny squares crocheted together with a simple border make this the smallest, scrappiest bag in the roundup. Ideal for using up leftover skeins!
Boho Circle Granny Square Bag
19½ x 14 in
Ten circular granny squares slip-stitch together into a rounded silhouette. Something else, if you don't want to make the rectangular looking motifs!
Rainbow Granny Square Bag
7 x 7 in
This is rainbow in the literal sense! Each square is crocheted as a little rainbow arch. A fun, giftable bag that would do amazingly as a children's present.
Granny Square Cross Body Bag
14 x 5½ in
Four squares seam into a long, narrow crossbody that hangs point-to-point rather than square-on. Very on-trend this year, and a great example of how there's more than one way to turn granny squares into bags!
Granny Square Beach Bag
16 x 16 in
Thirteen squares form this rounded tote. This one reminds me of a bag I made when I just started crocheting, I used that one for ages! I love the scrappy look too, this is a great example of the traditional granny tote!
Granny Cross-Body Bag
17 x 6½ in
Self-striping yarn does the hard work here. No ends to weave in between colour changes, just rainbow motion in every round!
Granny Square Market Bag
15 x 19¾ in
This is the practical, grab-it-for-groceries option. Perfect for everyday use and easy to make in the colours you like!
Granny Square Bag
13½ x 16 in
A no-frill, easy granny square bag. As far as beginner bags go, this is perfect to start with! You can customise the colours easily. Also, it's a great gift option!
Daisy Granny Square Backpack
15 x 14 in
A join-as-you-go drawstring backpack with strap tunnels lets you go hands-free with this one! A lovely backpack for small errands.
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