Floral Granny Square Crochet Handbag – Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted / Aran #4 cotton yarn – warm cream 350-450 g
• Worsted / Aran #4 cotton yarn – burnt orange / rust 120-150 g
• Worsted / Aran #4 cotton yarn – chocolate brown 150-180 g
• 4 mm crochet hook 1
• Gold-tone metal rings, approximately 30-35 mm 4
• Yarn needle 1
• Scissors 1 pair
• Stitch markers 4-6
• Cotton fabric for lining optional
• Plastic canvas or bag-base insert optional
• Magnetic snap optional
• Wooden beads for charm 3-4

Abbreviations

Finished Measurements

• Width: approximately 34-37 cm / 13.5-14.5 in
• Height: approximately 28-30 cm / 11-12 in
• Depth: approximately 9-11 cm / 3.5-4.25 in
• Handle length: approximately 45-48 cm / 17.5-19 in
• Handle width: approximately 2.5-3 cm / 1-1.25 in
• Granny square: approximately 14-15 cm / 5.5-6 in

Flower Granny Square

Make 8 large squares for the front and back panels. Make additional squares if you want deeper side panels instead of crocheting them separately.

Round 1 – Cream Flower Center

With cream yarn, make a MR.

Ch 3, work 15 dc into MR.

Pull ring closed.

Sl st to top of beginning ch-3.

16 dc total.

Round 2 – Cream Inner Petals

Ch 1.

Work the following in each stitch around:

(YO, insert hook, pull up loop, YO and pull through 2 loops) twice in same st, YO and pull through all remaining loops, ch 1.

Repeat around to form 16 small cream petal clusters.

Sl st to close.

FO cream.

Round 3 – Burnt Orange Petals

Join burnt orange yarn into any ch-1 space.

Ch 2.

In each ch-1 space work a puff stitch:

*YO, insert hook into sp, pull up a loop* 4 times, YO and pull through all loops, ch 1.

Repeat in every space around.

Sl st to close.

You should have a full ring of raised rust-colored petals.

Round 4 – Chocolate Brown Petals

Join chocolate brown yarn into any space between the orange petals.

Work one puff cluster into every space:

*YO, insert hook, pull up a loop* 4 times, YO through all loops, ch 1.

Continue around.

Sl st to close.

FO brown.

Round 5 – Begin Squaring the Flower

Join cream yarn into any space.

Ch 3.

Work 2 dc in same space.

Work 3-dc groups around the flower.

At four evenly spaced points, create the corners with:

(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same space.

Continue around until the circular flower has been transformed into a square.

Sl st to beginning ch-3.

Round 6 – Cream Granny Border

Ch 3.

Work 3 dc into each space around.

In every corner ch-2 space work:

(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).

Sl st to close.

Round 7 – Structured Edge

Ch 1.

Work 1 sc in every stitch around.

In each corner work:

(sc, ch 1, sc).

Sl st to first sc.

FO and weave in ends.

Front Panel

Arrange 4 granny squares in a 2 × 2 layout.

Position each flower in the same direction.

Join the two upper squares together, then the two lower squares.

Finally join the horizontal center seam.

Your finished panel should contain four large floral motifs.

Back Panel

Repeat the same process using another 4 granny squares.

Make sure the finished back panel matches the front panel exactly.

Joining the Squares

Using cream yarn, place two squares with wrong sides together.

Join using one of the following methods:

• Slip stitch through corresponding stitches
• Single crochet join
• Mattress stitch for a flatter invisible seam

For the slightly raised seams visible in the design, use a single crochet join on the outside.

Side Panels – Make 2

Using cream yarn, ch 25.

Row 1

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.

24 sc.

Rows 2-52

Ch 1, turn.

Sc across.

Continue until the strip matches the full height of the granny-square panel.

Optional Floral Side Detail

For a more decorative version like the reference bag, replace the plain side panels with two vertically joined flower granny squares.

Add one or two rounds of cream sc around the joined squares until the side panel reaches approximately 9-11 cm wide.

Bottom Panel

Using cream yarn, ch 61.

Row 1

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.

60 sc.

Rows 2-16

Ch 1, turn.

Sc across.

Continue until the bottom measures approximately 9-10 cm deep.

FO.

Assemble the Bag Body

1. Attach one side panel to the front panel using cream yarn.
2. Attach the second side panel to the opposite edge.
3. Join the back panel to both side panels.
4. Pin the bottom panel evenly around the lower opening.
5. Sc the bottom panel securely to all four sides.

Keep the corners aligned carefully to maintain the structured handbag shape.

Upper Cream Band

Join cream yarn at one side seam.

Round 1

Work sc evenly around the entire upper opening.

Round 2

Ch 1 and sc around.

Round 3

*Sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st.*

Repeat around to create the subtle openwork detail.

Rounds 4-6

Sc evenly around.

Sl st to finish each round.

Chocolate Brown Top Edge

Change to chocolate brown.

Work 2 rounds of tight sc around the opening.

This creates a firm contrasting edge and helps prevent the top of the handbag from stretching.

Crochet Handles – Make 2

Using chocolate brown yarn, ch 86.

Row 1

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.

Rows 2-6

Ch 1, turn.

Sc across.

The strip should measure approximately 2.5-3 cm wide.

Reinforce the Handles

For strong rounded handles, cut cotton cord slightly shorter than each crochet strip.

Place the cord along the center of the strip.

Fold the crochet lengthwise around the cord.

Using brown yarn, slip stitch or mattress stitch the long edges together.

This creates the thick structured handles shown in the finished bag.

Attach the Gold Rings

Position two gold rings on the front and two on the back.

Place them approximately 8-10 cm apart.

Insert the end of each crochet handle through a ring.

Fold approximately 4 cm of the handle back onto itself.

Sew securely using matching brown yarn.

Repeat for all four handle ends.

Handle Tabs

Using chocolate brown yarn, ch 11.

Row 1

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.

Rows 2-12

Ch 1, turn, sc across.

FO leaving a long sewing tail.

Make 4 tabs.

Fold each tab through a gold ring and sew the lower end securely to the cream upper band.

Flower Bag Charm

Using cream, rust and brown yarn, make one small flower to coordinate with the granny squares.

Center

With brown, make MR and work 10 sc into ring.

Inner Petals

Change to rust.

In each alternate stitch work:

(sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Repeat to make 5 petals.

Outer Petals

Join cream behind each rust petal.

Work:

(sl st, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, sl st) around each petal.

FO.

Make the Tassel

Cut approximately 25-30 strands of yarn, each about 24 cm long.

Use a mixture of:

• Cream
• Burnt orange
• Chocolate brown

Fold all strands in half.

Tie tightly approximately 2 cm below the fold.

Wrap matching yarn around the neck several times.

Knot securely and trim the bottom evenly.

Assemble the Charm

Cut a strong length of brown yarn or cord.

Thread:

1. One cream wooden bead
2. One dark wooden bead
3. The crochet flower
4. One dark wooden bead
5. One cream wooden bead
6. The finished tassel

Attach the top of the charm securely to one handle ring.

Optional Fabric Lining

A fabric lining gives this bag a much more structured and professional finish.

1. Measure the interior width, height and depth.
2. Cut two main fabric panels and the required side/base pieces.
3. Add approximately 1.5 cm seam allowance.
4. Sew the lining pieces together.
5. Add an interior pocket if desired.
6. Fold the upper raw edge inward.
7. Insert the lining into the crochet bag.
8. Hand-stitch it just below the brown upper edge.

Optional Magnetic Closure

Install a magnetic snap at the center of the lining approximately 2-3 cm below the upper edge.

Add a small square of interfacing behind each half of the snap for reinforcement.

Color Palette

For the warm vintage appearance shown:

• Main/background: natural cream
• Inner flower: cream
• Middle petals: burnt orange / cinnamon
• Outer petals: dark chocolate brown
• Handles: dark chocolate brown
• Hardware: antique or brushed gold

Alternative Color Combinations

• Cream + olive + chocolate
• Ivory + mustard + rust
• Beige + burgundy + brown
• Cream + sage + dusty rose
• Ivory + navy + camel
• Black + tan + cream

Final Finishing

1. Weave in every yarn end securely.
2. Check all granny-square seams.
3. Reinforce the four handle tabs.
4. Check that the metal rings are centered.
5. Add the lining and base insert if using them.
6. Attach the tassel charm.
7. Lightly steam the bag.
8. Shape the sides and base while cooling.