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Granny Square Purse Pattern

Granny Square Purse Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Granny Square Purse Pattern

This pattern creates a fashionable granny square purse built from 13 joined 4" x 4" granny squares. The instructions include each round of the square, color changes, joining with a flip-stitch granny join, folding and whip-stitching to form the bag body, and crocheting a sturdy strap. It is perfect for using up leftover yarn and customizing color combinations for a unique handmade accessory.

Granny Square Purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step directions and photos guide you through each stage from the magic loop to the finished bag. A video tutorial link is included for additional visual support.

Why You'll Love This Granny Square Purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple granny squares into a stylish, functional purse that feels special and handmade. I designed it to be beginner-friendly yet satisfying — you can see progress quickly as squares are finished and joined. I enjoy mixing colors and seeing how different palettes change the bag's personality. Making the strap with the textured stitch is one of my favorite parts — it gives the bag a professional, sturdy finish I am proud to gift.

Granny Square Purse Pattern step 1 - construction progress Granny Square Purse Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Granny Square Purse Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Granny Square Purse Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love encouraging makers to play with colors — swap the palette for neutrals, brights, or a monochrome look to change the bag's personality.

If you want a larger bag, use a thicker yarn and larger hook; the same 13 squares in bulky yarn will make a much roomier tote.

To make a smaller, keychain-friendly version, use fingering yarn and a much smaller hook and make fewer squares for a mini pouch.

Try alternating solid-color rounds with variegated yarn rounds for an interesting textured effect without many color changes.

If you prefer a sturdier bag, sew a fabric lining inside and add interfacing to hold shape — I often use a cotton lining with a single seam and topstitch around the edge.

Swap the strap: crochet a chain-stitched strap for a delicate look, or braid three long chains together for a chunky, boho-style handle.

Add pockets: before sewing the sides closed, add a small crocheted pocket to the inside or sew in a zipper pocket for secure storage.

Change the join: try a visible contrast-color join instead of matching yarn to make the seams a decorative element.

Personalize with embellishments: buttons, tassels, or a small appliqued motif can make the bag uniquely yours.

Experiment with arrangement: the assembly chart shows one layout — try different placements of dark and light squares to create a new geometric look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the top of Squares 1 and 2 will make handle placement confusing; place a stitch marker to mark handle tips before joining. ✗ Not blocking or squaring your motifs leads to uneven joins and a lumpy bag; block your squares before joining to line up edges neatly. ✗ Changing color without finishing the last stitch properly creates loose ends and weak joins; finish the last stitch with the old color then join the new color with a slip-stitch as instructed. ✗ Joining squares out of numerical order can make the assembly confusing and misaligned; follow the assembly chart and join squares in numerical order 1-13.

Granny Square Purse Pattern

Make a charming granny square purse using leftover yarn and simple crochet techniques. This pattern walks you through making a 4" x 4" granny square, joining 13 squares, and constructing a sturdy strap for a finished 12" x 12" bag. You can customize colors and sizes to suit your style and stash. Includes step-by-step photos and a video tutorial link for extra help.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Granny Square Purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Per square: Dark blue yarn (size 4/worsted) - 30 inches (color A)
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    Per square: White yarn (size 4/worsted) - 123 inches (color B)
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    Per square: Gray yarn (size 4/worsted) - 166 inches (color C)
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    Per square: Red yarn (size 4/worsted) - 255 inches (color D)
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    Per square: Pink yarn (size 4/worsted) - 135 inches (color E)
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    Materials for 13 squares: Dark blue yarn (size 4/worsted) - 390 inches (color A)
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    Materials for 13 squares: White yarn (size 4/worsted) - 1599 inches (color B)
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    Materials for 13 squares: Gray yarn (size 4/worsted) - 2158 inches (color C)
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    Materials for 13 squares: Red yarn (size 4/worsted) - 3315 inches (color D)
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    Materials for 13 squares: Pink yarn (size 4/worsted) - 1755 inches (color E)
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    Extra for joining parts and bag handles: yarn (size 4/worsted) - 1050 inches (color E)
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    All yarn specified is size 4 (worsted) weight unless otherwise noted

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size US 8/H / 5 mm
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (SM) - to mark handle positions
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    Yarn needle for weaving in ends and whip-stitching joins
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    Blocking tools (pins, blocking mat) - optional to square motifs
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    Tape measure or ruler to check gauge and strap length

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— Granny Square :

Round 1 :

Take your dark blue yarn and hook and begin with a magic loop.

Round 2 :

Place 8 sc stitches inside the magic loop, join with a slip stitch whit wite yarn.

Round 3 :

Join white yarn in one of the sc stitches and chain 3.

Round 4 :

First petal: after the ch 3, you need to do a 3dc crochet cluster. yo, insert hook, yo, pull through, yo pull through 2 loops only. repeat 2 more times until you have 4 loops on your hook. yo and pull through all 4 loops. ch 2. (the chain 3 counted as a dc).

Round 5 :

Remaining petals: make a 4 dc cluster in each remaining sc stitch for a total of 8 petals. yo, insert hook, yo, pull through, yo pull through 2 loops only. repeat 3 more times until you have 5 loops on your hook. yo and pull through all 5 loops. ch 2.

Round 6 :

Once petals are complete, join with a slip stitch at the top of the initial ch 2 and change color.

Round 7 :

Join gray color yarn and ch 3.

Round 8 :

Make 3 dc stitches in the next ch 2 space.

Round 9 :

In the next ch 2 space, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc for the first full corner.

Round 10 :

Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you get back to your ch3. 2 dc in the space before the ch 3 and change color.

Round 11 :

Join red color yarn and ch 3.

Round 12 :

Make 3 dc stitches in the next ch 2 space.

Round 13 :

In the next ch 2 space, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc for the first full corner.

Round 14 :

Make 3 dc stitches in the next ch 2 space.

Round 15 :

Repeat steps 12,13 and 14 until you get back to your ch3. 2 dc in the space before the ch 3 and change color.

Round 16 :

Join pink color yarn and sc all around and fasten off.

Info :

Crochet to the end of the round. Finish crocheting the last stitch with the old color. Insert your hook into the first stitch of the round. Now, yarn over with the new color of yarn, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook to finish the slip stitch. This simple move accomplishes three things – it finishes the slip stitch, joins the round, and changes the yarn color all at the same time. Now you can chain up and start the next round in the new color.

— Assembly :

Info :

Arrange your squares in the order you want them, like the Assembly Chart photo below, then connect or join them together in numerical order 1-13, all with RS facing.

Info :

Connect, in numerical order, 1-13, as in photo below. Fold lines are in dashes. SM = stitch marker at top of Squares 1 & 2 where handles go. Arrows indicate fold on top of each other, 5 & 8, and 4 & 7.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 1 :

Color E yarn to join. Squares (blocked), hook, and yarn for the joining.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 2 :

a. Place the squares with the right side showing up as we are going to work on the right side of the square. b. Make a slip knot on the hook to begin, insert the hook into the back loop of the corner stitch of the first square, bring a loop out and make a slip-stitch.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 3 :

Insert the hook into the same back-loop corner stitch from front to back.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 4 :

Insert the hook into the back loop of the corner stitch of the second square, from front to back too.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 5 :

Yarn should be always at the bottom of your work. Now, hook the yarn and bring it up from the second square loop followed by the first square loop.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 6 :

Slip stitch to the first loop on the hook.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 7 :

Repeat the process on the second pair of stitches and so on.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 8 :

Continue until you reach the corner stitch right after the last double crochet stitch on this edge.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 9 :

Bring in squares 3 and 4, continue like the beginning of squares 1 and 2 except that you don’t have to make a slip knot onto the hook.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 10 :

Continue joining stitch on square 3 and 4 till the end.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 11 :

Follow the same instructions when you do the column join until you reach the end of your first square.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 12 :

Make a chain stitch to cross over the row joint and repeat the same whenever you need to cross the following row joints.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 13 :

Continue with the normal flat slip-stitch until you reach the end. Fasten off.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 14 :

Here is an example of a 13-square join.

Flip Stitch Granny Join Step 15 :

This is how the joint looks like at the back of the squares.

Fold Step 1 :

After the 13 squares have been seamed together, fold the piece upwards as shown so that the top tips of the granny squares are lined up.

Fold Step 2 :

Next, fold the side granny squares in half inwards upon themselves so that the side tips are pointing towards the granny square in the middle.

Whip Stitch Step :

Whip stitch the edges as indicated by the dotted lines: the edges of the side granny squares and the diagonals of the bottom granny squares.

Info :

You have completed the body of the bag! Weave in the ends and get ready to crochet the strap. The 13 granny squares have been seamed together and folded in a special way to create the body of the bag. It is now time to work on the top edging and sturdy strap. To begin, start in the right corner of the lower edge as indicated by the red circle. Work single crochets along all the stitches of the top edge until the blue circle.

Strap Step 1 :

As you approach the tip of the second granny square, get ready to crochet the first strap. Chain 60 and join to the tip of the first granny square with a single crochet (be careful not to twist the chain).

Strap Step 2 :

We will insert our crochet hook into back loop in top of the first granny square. Work single crochets three the stitches.

Strap Step 3 :

Turn and insert hook into the 2nd chain from the hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop and insert hook into next stitch (in the chain), pull u a loop (4 loops).

Strap Part 1 :

Part 1: Pull through in every 2 loops. Until the end of the row.

Strap Part 2 :

Part 2: *Insert hook in front loops, pull up* twice and insert hook into next stitch (in the chain), pull up (4 loops).

Strap Continue :

Repeat Part 1 and Part 2 until the end of the chain.

Final Step :

Pull through in every 2 loops until the end of the row. Then keep working single crochets along all the stitches of the top edge to the end of the second square. Repeat the above process with the other side of the bag. Your bag is ready.

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange your 13 squares in the order shown in the Assembly Chart and join them together in numerical order 1-13 with RS facing.
  • Join squares using the flip stitch granny join with Color E yarn, inserting the hook through the back loops of the corner stitches and working the joining slip-stitches as described to create a neat seam.
  • Fold the seamed panel upwards so the top tips align, then fold the side granny squares inward toward the center and whip-stitch the indicated edges to form the bag body.
  • Weave in all ends once seaming is complete, then work single crochets along the top edge from the right corner of the lower edge to the opposite marked point to create the top edging.
  • Create strap by chaining 60, joining to the tip with a single crochet, and work the textured strap stitch (Part 1 and Part 2) along the chain until the strap is complete, then attach to opposite side.
  • Work single crochets along the top edge of the second side and repeat strap construction for the other handle; fasten off and weave in ends to finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Block and square each granny motif before joining for consistent sizing and clean seams.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the top of Squares 1 and 2 (SM) where the handles will attach to ensure correct strap placement.
  • 💡Finish color changes by completing the last stitch with the old color, then join the new color with a slip stitch as described to secure joins and avoid loose loops.
  • 💡Keep the working yarn at the bottom of the work while doing the flip-stitch join to maintain a consistent seam appearance.
  • 💡Weave in ends after the body is completed and before crocheting the top edging and straps for a neat finish.

This granny square purse pattern makes a beautiful and functional bag that's perfect for gifts or everyday use. Customize colors to match your wardrobe or use up leftover yarn for a scrappy, unique look. Follow the step-by-step photos and the video link to make assembly easy and enjoyable. 🧶✨👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

The finished bag measures approximately 12" W x 12" L (excludes handles). Handles are about 7" long using the provided strap instructions.

Can I change the yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, but changing yarn weight and hook size will change the finished square size and bag dimensions. If using a different yarn weight, adjust hook size and recalculate yarn amounts.

Do I need to block the squares before joining?

Blocking is recommended for even edges and easier joining; block your squares after finishing rounds and before joining for the best results.

How difficult is the joining method?

The flip-stitch granny join is beginner-friendly with practice; follow the step-by-step photos and take your time inserting the hook into the back loops to create a neat seam.