by Creating a crochet crossbody bag using sunflower granny squares is a fun and satisfying project. Here’s a step-by-step guide that includes materials, sunflower granny square instructions, and how to assemble the bag:
🌻 Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Brown (center of sunflower)
- Yellow (petals)
- Green or background color (square & joining)
- Crochet hook (usually 4.0mm or 4.5mm, depending on yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Lining fabric, zipper or magnetic clasp, bag strap hardware
🌻 Step 1: Make Sunflower Granny Squares
Each sunflower square is made in 3 parts: center, petals, and the square.
🌸 Center (Brown Yarn)
- Magic ring, ch 2 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into ring. (12 dc total)
- Join with a slip stitch, fasten off.
🌸 Petals (Yellow Yarn)
- Attach yellow yarn to any dc.
- (Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch, ch 2, sl st in next dc) repeat around (6 petals).
- Fasten off.
🌸 Square It Out (Green or background color)
- Attach yarn in space between two petals.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, dc in next stitch, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, repeat around.
- Continue with 1-2 more rounds to enlarge square as desired.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make 12–16 squares depending on desired bag size.
🧵 Step 2: Join the Squares
Arrange the squares in a 2×2, 3×3, or 4×2 pattern depending on your bag size.
Use the join-as-you-go method or whip stitch the squares together with yarn and a yarn needle.
- Back and front panels = equal number of squares
- Optional: Add 1–2 squares for the side and bottom panels for depth.
👜 Step 3: Assemble the Bag
- Sew together all the panels: front, back, bottom, and sides.
- Make a strap:
- Crochet a long strap with single crochet rows (approx. 2″ wide x 40–50″ long), OR
- Use a ready-made strap and sew it to the bag sides.
- Optional:
- Line the bag with fabric (cut to size, sew inside).
- Add a zipper or magnetic snap for closure.
💡 Tips:
- Block your granny squares before joining for a cleaner look.
- Use a sturdy cotton yarn if you want durability.
- Reinforce the strap connection with extra stitching.
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