Crochet Pattern Oversized Granny Bag
Designed by Katherine Eng
RED HEART® Eco-Cotton™ Blend: 2 skeins each 1370 Candy Marl A, 1645 Moss B, 1340 Almond C, 1890 Denim F; 1 skein each 1001 Snow E and 1373 Linen Marl D.
Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
Stitch markers.
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: Rounds 1-3 = 3½” of Small Square holding 2 strands of yarn together. Rounds 1-10 = 9½” of Large Square holding 2 strands of yarn together.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Bag measures 30” circumference x 15” tall.
Note: Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout. Bag is worked in sections and sewn or crocheted together.
Crochet Pattern Oversized Granny Bag Directions
SMALL SQUARES
SQUARE I (Make 3)
Holding 2 strands of A together, ch 4, slip st to first ch to join.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2] 3 times, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 2: Join B in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in same space, *ch 1, Fpdc around center dc of next 3-dc cluster, ch 1, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, end ch 1, Fpdc around center dc of last 3-dc cluster, ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 3: Join F in any ch-2 space, ch 1, single crochet in same space, *ch 1, (3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in next Fpdc, ch 1, single crochet in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around; end ch 1, (3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in next Fpdc, ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
SQUARE II (Make 2)
Work as for Square I, using D as first color, E as second color and C as third color.
SQUARE III (Make 2)
Work as for Square I, using F as first color, A as second color and B as third color.
JOINING SMALL SQUARES
Arrange Squares together into Strip in the following order:I, II, I, III, II, I, III.
Round 4 of First Square: Join A in center dc of 3-dc cluster to left of any corner ch-2 space on any Square, ch 1, [single crochet, ch 2, single crochet] in same dc and in each ch-1 space and center dc of 3-dc clusters around, working (single crochet, ch 4, single crochet) in each corner ch-2 space, slip st to first single crochet to join – 6 chspaces on each side.
Fasten off.
Joining Round 4 of Next Square: Join A in center dc of 3-dc cluster to left of any corner ch-2 space on next Square, work as for First Square to corner ch-2 space of last side, single crochet in corner of working Square, ch 2, slip st in corner ch-4 space of previous Square, ch 2, single crochet in corner of working Square, *single crochet in next st of working Square, ch 1, slip st to next ch-2 space of previous Square, ch 1, single crochet in same st of working Square; repeat from * to last corner, single crochet in corner of working Square, ch 2, slip st in corner ch-4 space of previous Square, ch 2, single crochet in corner of working Square, slip st to first st to join.
Fasten off
Repeat Joining Round 4 to join 7 Squares into a Loop – 42 ch-spaces around.
LARGE SQUARES
(Make 1 in first color combination for LARGE SQUARE IV; make 2 in second color combination in parenthesis for LARGE SQUARES V and VI)
Holding 2 strands of E (F) together, ch 4, slip st to first ch to join.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2] 7 times, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 2: Join D (A) in any ch-2 space, ch 1, [2 single crochet, ch 2, 2 single crochet] in each ch-2 space around, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 3: Join F (B) in any ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in same space for corner, *ch 1, (3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3-dc cluster in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, end ch 1,(3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in next ch-2 space, ch 1,slip st to top of beginning ch to join.
Fasten off.
Round 4: Join A (E) in any ch-2 space, *ch 1, single crochet in ch-2 space, ch 1, 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (2 dc, tr, ch 2, tr, 2 dc) in center dc of next 3-dc cluster, ch 1, 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 5: Join B (D) in ch-1 space to left of any corner ch-2 space, *ch 1, single crochet in ch-1 space, *[ch 1, single crochet in center dc of next 3-dc cluster, ch 1, single crochet in next ch-1 space], ch 1,skip next single crochet, single crochet in next ch-1 space, repeat between [], ch 1, single crochet in center dc of next 3-dc cluster, ch 1, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, single crochet in center dc of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, end ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join, turn.
Fasten off.
Round 6 (WS): Single crochet in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *skip next single crochet, single crochet in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, working (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet, ch 1) in corner ch-2 space, end ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join, turn.
Fasten off.
Round 7 (RS): Join C (A) in any ch-1 space and repeat
Round 6 – 12 single crochet on each side.
Do not turn. Fasten off.
Round 8: Join E (C) in 2nd ch-1 space to left of any corner ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, (skip next single crochet, ch-1 space and next single crochet), 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around working (3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in each corner ch-2 space, ch 1, slip st to top of beginning ch to join – 7 3-dc cluster each side.
Fasten off.
Round 9: Join F (B) in ch-1 space to left of any corner ch- 2 space, ch 1, *single crochet in ch-1 space space, ch 1, single crochet in center dc of next 3-dc cluster, ch 1; repeat from * around, working (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet, ch 1) in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Round 10: Ch 1, single crochet in each single crochet and ch-1 space around working (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in each corner ch-2 space, slip st to first single crochet to join – 31 single crochet each side.
Fasten off.
See Also:
- Free Crochet Pattern Girls Ruffle Capelet
- Free Crochet Pattern Granny Blanket
- Free Crochet Pattern Happy Hearts Afghan
- Easy Hexagon Baby Blanket
Crochet Pattern Oversized Granny Bag Joining
Square IV
Mark center st on center front Small Square on small square Loop. Count 7 ch-spaces to right and left of center Arrange Large Square IV so center of square is lined up with marked st on Loop.
Joining Round 11: Join A in 2nd single crochet to left of any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in same single crochet, skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet, *[skip next single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet, skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet] across to last single crochet before corner ch-2 space, skip next single crochet, (single crochet, ch 4, single crochet) in corner ch-2 space; repeat * once more, work between [] to last st before next corner ch-2 space, skip last single crochet, single crochet in ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in corresponding st where marked on Loop, ch 2, single crochet in corner ch-2 space, [skip next single crochet, (single crochet in next single crochet, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on Loop, single crochet in same single crochet), skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet in next single crochet, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on Loop, single crochet in same single crochet)] across to last single crochet before last corner, skip last single crochet, single crochet in ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in corresponding st where marked on Loop, ch 2, single crochet in corner ch-2 space, slip st to first single crochet to join – 14 spaces across each side; 12 ch-2 spaces and 2 ch-4 spaces.
Fasten off.
Squares V and VI
Joining Round 11: Join A in 2nd single crochet to left of any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in same single crochet, skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet, *[skip next single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet, skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next single crochet] across to last single crochet before corner ch-2 space, skip next single crochet, (single crochet, ch 4, single crochet) in corner ch-2 space, work between [] to last st before next corner ch-2 space, *skip last single crochet, single crochet in ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in corresponding st where marked on Loop, ch 2, single crochet in corner ch-2 space, [skip next single crochet, (single crochet in next single crochet, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on Loop, single crochet in same single crochet), skip 2 single crochet, (single crochet in next single crochet, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on
Loop, single crochet in same single crochet)] across to last single crochet before last corner; repeat from * skip last single crochet, single crochet in ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in corresponding st where marked on Loop, ch 2, single crochet in corner ch-2 space, slip st to first single crochet to join – 14 spaces across each side; 12 ch-2 spaces and 2 ch-4 spaces.
Fasten off.
Edge
Round 1: With right side facing and holding 2 strands of yarn together, join A in any ch-2 space along Top Edge of Large Squares, ch 1, [single crochet, ch 2, single crochet] in each ch-2 space around top edge of Large Squares, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
BOTTOM
Holding 2 strands of A together, ch 4, slip st to first ch to join.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 single crochet in ring, slip st in first single crochet to join.
Mark beginning of round.
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each single crochet around – 16 single crochet.
Round 3: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet] around – 24 single crochet.
Round 4: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 2 single crochet] around – 32 single crochet.
Round 5: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 3 single crochet] around – 40 single crochet.
Round 6: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 4 single crochet] around – 48 single crochet.
Round 7: Single crochet in each single crochet around, slip st to first single crochet – 48 single crochet.
Fasten off.
Round 8: Join F in first single crochet, single crochet in each single crochet around – 48 single crochet.
Round 9: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 4 single crochet] around – 60 single crochet.
Round 10: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 5 single crochet] around – 70 single crochet.
Round 11: Single crochet in each single crochet around.
Round 12: [2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next 6 single crochet] around – 80 single crochet.
Round 13: Single crochet in each single crochet around.
Round 14: Single crochet in each single crochet around, inc 2 sts evenly – 82 sts.
Round 15: Single crochet in each single crochet around.
Round 16: Single crochet in each single crochet around, inc 2 sts evenly – 84 sts.
Round 17: Single crochet in each single crochet around, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Joining Round 18: Join A in any single crochet, ch 1, single crochet in same st, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on along opposite long edge of Loop, single crochet in same single crochet, *skip next single crochet, (single crochet in next single crochet, ch 1, slip st in corresponding st on Loop, single crochet in same single crochet);repeat from * to join Bottom with Top, slip st to first st to join.
TOP EDGE
Mark center st at center front.
Round 1: With right side facing and holding 2 strands of yarn together, join C to ch-2 space at marked center, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1 space), *dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * around slip st to 3rd ch of beginning ch.
Fasten off.
Round 2: Join D in first ch-1 space, ch 1, single crochet in same space, *work 5 dc in next ch-2 space for shell, single crochet in ch-1 space; repeat from * around, slip st to first single crochet.
Fasten off.
Round 3: Join E in first single crochet, ch 1, single crochet in same st, *ch 2, (single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in center dc of shell, ch 2, single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * around, slip st to first single crochet to join.
Fasten off.
Round 4: Join F in first ch-2 space, ch 3, *(single crochet, ch 2, single crochet) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, slip st in next single crochet, ch 2; repeat from * around, slip st in first ch.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Tie
With C, leaving a 6” tail, ch 2, single crochet in second ch from hook, [ch 1, single crochet in previous single crochet] 129 times or to desired length.
Fasten off, leaving 6” tails.
Beginning and ending at center front, weave tie through ch-spaces of Round 1 of Top Edge.
Pull to tighten and tie ends in a bow.
Cut 8 lengths, each 12”. Fold lengths in half and tie 4 lengths along with tails to each end of Tie.
Trim ends evenly.
Strap
With C, ch 4, leaving 7” tails.
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, turn.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, single crochet in each single crochet, turn – 3 single crochet.
Row 7: Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet,turn – 4 single crochet.
Rows 8-68: Ch 1, single crochet in each single crochet, turn.
Row 69: Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet, single crochet2tog, single crochet in last single crochet, turn – 3 single crochet.
Rows 70-75: Ch 1, single crochet in each single crochet, turn.
Fasten off, leaving 7” tails.
Fold Strap in half and loop around 3-dc cluster at back of Bottom edge. Using tails, sew opposite ends to corresponding place at Top Edge.
