Crochet Daisy Granny Square Tote Bag Tutorial - Easy Guide

The crochet Daisy Granny Square Tote Bag is a lovely, handmade accessory that adds charm to your everyday life. It's decorated with cheerful daisy squares that make it stand out. This crochet tote bag is lightweight, stylish, and practical — perfect for carrying your essentials. Use it for shopping, as a casual bag, or even as a cute way to store belongings at home.

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This crochet tote bag pattern is easy to follow and helps you create something worth showing off. You’ll make 13 daisy squares and join them into a flat design before folding and sewing them into a neat tote. The handle is simple and sturdy, designed to ensure your bag is comfortable to carry. All you need is some durable cotton yarn, a crochet hook, and a few basic tools. The end result is a beautiful bag that’s both creative and useful.

Credit Crafted by Cat

Materials & Tools Needed

• Yarn:
  • 150g of the outer color (3 x 50g balls of 100% Cotton Aran weight yarn)
  • 25g of the center color
  • 50g of the petal color
• Crochet Hook: 5mm
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Blocking Tools:
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Blocking board and pins

Finished Size & Customization Ideas

• Finished Size:
  • The complete tote bag consists of 13 daisy granny squares, blocking and stitching them together into the described layout. Dimensions depend on gauge and the exact squares' size after blocking.
• Customization Ideas:
  • Personalize the colors to match your preferred palette.
  • Adjust the strap length for cross-body or shoulder styles (chain 55 for shoulder straps, or chain 120 for cross-body straps).
  • Use alternative yarn types (like acrylic or blend fibers) for added variety.

Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology

Note: The tutorial uses US Crochet Terminology.

• ch = Chain
• dc = Double Crochet
• tr = Treble Crochet
• sc = Single Crochet
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• st = Stitch
• loops = Refers to loops of stitches, including back loops.
• magic ring = A technique for starting rounds tightly.

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Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions

Granny Square (Make 13)

Center (Round 1)

1. Create a Magic Ring:
   • Wrap yarn around your fingers and cross over.
   • Insert hook under the first strand, pull the second strand through, twist, and secure.
   • Insert the hook again under the second strand and pull through to complete the magic ring.
2. Chain (ch) 2:
   • Chain 2 to count as the first double crochet (dc).
3. Make 12 Double Crochets (dc):
   • Yarn over, insert your hook into the magic ring, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook).
   • Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops for a complete double crochet.
   • Repeat for a total of 12 double crochets, including the first ch 2.
4. Pull Magic Ring Closed:
   • Tighten the tail of the magic ring to close the center hole.
5. Join & Fasten Off:
   • Slip stitch into the first dc (not the top of the chains).
   • Fasten off and cut yarn.

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Petals (Round 2)

1. Add Petal Color:
   • Attach the petal color yarn to any stitch (preferably the first dc from Round 1).
   • Chain 1 to secure (does not count as a stitch).
2. Make First Petal:
   • Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
   • Repeat the above process 3 more times in the same stitch (for a total of 4 dc-style loops).
   • Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.
   • Chain 1 to secure the petal.
3. Repeat for 12 Petals:
   • Make 12 petals in total, working through each stitch from Round 1.
   • Final petal is made above the last chain-3 space from Round 1.
4. Join & Fasten Off:
   • Slip stitch to the base of the first petal and cut off the yarn.

Outer Rounds (Rounds 3 & 4)

Round 3:

1. Add Outer Color:
   • Attach the outer color yarn to a chain-1 space between any petals.
2. Create First Corner:
   • Chain 4 (counts as first treble crochet) and add 1 more treble crochet into the same chain-1 space.
   • You will complete the corner at the end of this round.
3. Clusters:
   • Make 3 double crochets (dc) in each of the next two chain-1 spaces.
4. Second Corner:
   • Into the next chain-1 space, create a corner:
     • Yarn over twice and make 2 treble crochets.
     • Chain 2 and make 2 more treble crochets in the same space.
5. Repeat Around:
   • Follow the sequence: 3 double crochets in chain-1 spaces, 2 treble crochets + chain 2 + 2 trebles for corners, until the round is complete.
6. Complete First Corner:
   • End the round by adding 2 trebles into the same first chain-1 space where you started.
   • Chain 2 and slip stitch into the top of the initial chain-4.
7. Fasten Off.

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Round 4:

1. Chain 3:
   • Begin with a chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
2. Work Along Edges:
   • Add double crochet stitches in each stitch along the edge.
3. Complete Corners:
   • In chain-2 spaces from Round 3 corners, create 2 double crochets + chain 1 + 2 double crochets.
4. Repeat:
   • Work all the way around.
5. Fasten Off:
   • Slip stitch to the initial chain-3.

Blocking Squares

1. Spray squares lightly with water using a spray bottle.
2. Pin each square to a blocking board, ensuring edges align evenly.
3. Allow squares to dry for ~30 minutes.

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Layout & Joining

1. Layout Diagram:
   • Arrange squares as per the layout (refer to diagram in the tutorial).
   • The layout consists of 13 squares strategically placed flat.
2. Join Squares:
   • Use the mattress stitch for seamless edges:
     • Thread the darning needle with yarn tail from each square.
     • Go underneath each stitch in adjoining squares, alternating back and forth.
3. Tie Knots:
   • Secure joins at corners by tying knots. Leave long tails in case adjustments are needed.

Forming the Bag

1. Flip Layout:
   • Flip the layout so wrong sides are facing inward.
2. Fold and Sew:
   • Fold squares upward, bringing top edges together.
   • Seam along sides and bottom edges to create the bag shape.

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Adding Handles

1. Attach Yarn:
   • Begin in the corner chain-2 space at the bottom of the bag.
2. Single Crochet Base:
   • Work single crochet stitches along the upper edge of the bag, placing 3 double crochets in each peak point (corners of the layout).
3. Create Straps:
   • Chain 55 for each handle (or 120 for cross-body). Skip adjacent stitches and secure straps by single crocheting into opposite corners.
4. Thicken Handles:
   • For the next two rounds, work single crochets (back loop only) across the bag and handles.
5. Finish:
   • Slip stitch at the end of the round to close. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Finishing

1. Check Join Points:
   • Ensure all joins are strong and seamless.
2. Weave Ends:
   • Tie knots on magic ring ends; weave ends securely.
3. Block Entire Bag (optional):
   • Block the assembled bag lightly for sharper edges.

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