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Granny Square Knitting Bag Crochet Pattern

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This season we’re on the move, and we’re betting you are too. If you need a new on-the-go tote, we’ve got the perfect knitting project bag for you.

 

The Granny Square Bag is a stylish bag with a vintage flair. This yarn bag is made with multiple granny squares, and a minimalist handle made from the single crochet stitch.

It’s the perfect size for rushing around, and getting things done. It looks trendy and professional with its rounded shape. And the pattern of the granny squares adds a little fun.

The Granny Square Bag is made from a beautiful, soft worsted yarn. The Cascade 220 Yarn, from our site MakerDrop.com comes in a myriad of shades, but this yarn tote uses an elegant white and silver gray.

This crochet bag pattern looks beautiful with everything. It’s so easy to grab and go. And it’s really fun to make too!

Looking for more Crochet patterns for totes, shopping bags or oversized bags ? Check out these crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

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Unisex Crochet Slouch Hat – A Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern You Can Actually Finish

If you are looking for an easy crochet slouchy hat pattern for beginners, this one from CraftBits is a great place to start. It is a simple unisex crochet hat worked in rows, then joined into a tube and gathered at the top, which keeps the construction nice and approachable. The project uses worsted weight yarn, a 9 mm hook, and just a yarn needle for finishing, so you do not need a long shopping list before getting started.

What makes this pattern appealing is how beginner-friendly it is. The tutorial is presented as a video-based project, and the written instructions are very straightforward, using single crochet worked through the back loop to create that ribbed, stretchy texture. That means you get a hat with a nice casual slouch and a knit-look finish, without needing advanced stitches or complicated shaping.

I also like that it is the kind of crochet project that feels practical straight away. You are making an adult-size hat, it works up with two strands of yarn held together, and the repeat is simple enough that you can settle into the rhythm pretty quickly. This is the sort of pattern that would suit gift-making, market prep, or those evenings when you want something relaxing on your hook instead of a project that makes you count every second stitch like your life depends on it.

Because it is a basic slouch hat shape, there is also plenty of room to play with colour and yarn choices. You could keep it classic and neutral, go bold with bright shades, or make a stack of them in different colours for family gifts. Simple patterns like this are often the ones that get used over and over again, especially when they are easy to customise. That flexibility is part of what makes this one such a handy little free crochet pattern to have bookmarked.