It’s August 15th and you know what that means….it’s Granny Square Day! Each year, on this date, crocheters join together to share their love of all things granny squares. Primarily taking place on Instagram, crocheters post their granny square photos, building community engagement and turning our Instagram feeds into colourful works of art. It’s so fun and such a nice way to connect with others in the crochet community.
Of course, I’m sharing my photos over on my Instagram (@sweet_bee_crochet) but I’m also posting a granny square pouch pattern here on my website! Find all the details below…
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Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– The pouch is made by crocheting two squares and seaming the edges
– The finished pouch measures approximately 5 x 6 inches
– Gauge is not important for this pattern
– CH 1 and CH 2 counts as a stitch throughout
Materials Needed:
– Approximately 50 yards total of worsted weight yarn. I used WeCrochet Heatherly in 3 colours “Sweet Bing” (colour A), “Snowflake” (colour B) and “Sweetheart” (colour C)
– Approximately 20 inches of ribbon
– 5mm hook (I used my pretty Moonlight Streamline Glitter hook from Furls)
– Yarn needle
– Scissors
– Measuring tape
– Stitch marker
Stitches:
CH – Chain
SK – Skip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
Special Stitch Tutorial:
Granny square instructions are included within the pattern. If you would like a more detailed walkthough, please click here.
Pattern: (make 2 squares)
With yarn colour A, begin with a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the second chain from your hook to form a circle.
Round 1:
Working all into your circle, CH 2 (represents 1 DC), place 2 DC into your circle and CH 2. *Make 3 DC, CH 2*. Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of your beginning CH 2 and fasten off.
(12 DC stitches, 4 CH 2 spaces)
Round 2: Attach yarn colour B into any CH 2 space with a SS
CH 2 (represents 1 DC), 2 DC. CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1. *In the next CH 2 space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1.* Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of the beginning CH 2. Fasten off.
(24 DC stitches, 4 CH 1 spaces, 4 CH 2 spaces)
Round 3: Attach yarn colour C into any CH 1 space with a SS
CH 2 (represents 1 DC) and make 2 DC, CH 1. *Into the next CH 2 space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1. In the next CH 1 space, make 3 DC, CH 1.* Repeat from * to * two more times.
In the last CH 2 space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1. SS into the top of the beginning CH 2. Fasten off, weave in all ends.
(36 DC stitches, 8 CH 1 spaces, 4 CH 2 spaces)
Round 4: Attach yarn colour A into any CH 1 space to the right of a corner with a SS
CH 2 (represents 1 DC) and make 2 DC, CH 1. *Into the next CH 2 space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1. In the next two CH 1 spaces, make 3 DC, CH 1.* Repeat from * to * two more times.
In the last CH 2 space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1. In the last CH 1 space, make 3 DC, CH 1 and SS into the top of the beginning CH 2. Fasten off, weave in all ends.
(48 DC stitches, 12 CH 1 spaces, 4 CH 2 spaces)
Round 5: Join yarn colour A into any stitch with a SS
CH 1 (represents 1 SC). Into each stitch and CH 1 space around the square, place 1 SC. Into each CH 2 corner space, make 2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC. At the end of the round, SS into the top of the beginning CH 1.
Seaming: (Photo A)
Place your squares together with the right sides facing out and seam down one side with yarn colour B., across the bottom and up the other side, leaving the top open. There are many ways to join your squares and you are welcome to use the method you are most comfortable with. Some popular options are: using a SS or SC, using a needle to make a whip stitch or invisible seam. Make sure as you seam, that you are working through both squares. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Top of Pouch:
Round 1: Attach yarn colour B into any stitch at the open top with a SS
CH 1 (represents 1 SC). Into each stitch around place 1 SC. SS into the top of the beginning CH 1.
(40 SC stitches)
Round 2:
CH 3 (represents 1 DC, CH 1). SK the next stitch. *Place 1 DC, CH 1 and SK the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * 18 more times. SS into the 2nd CH of the beginning CH 3.
(20 DC stitches, 20 CH 1 stitches = 40 stitches)
Round 3:
CH 1 (represents 1 SC). Into each stitch and CH 1 space around, place 1 SC. SS into the top of the beginning CH 1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
(40 SC stitches)
Adding Ribbon (Photo B)
Weave your ribbon in and out of the CH 1 spaces, around the top of the bag ending at the CH 1 space next to the one you started in. Both ends of the ribbon should be hanging out in the front. To tighten, gently pull both ribbons to gather and close the top of the pouch. Tie into a bow to secure.
Great job! Your Granny Square Pouch is complete! For more fun and creative designs, be sure to check out the Free Pattern section of my blog. Ad free, printer friendly versions can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. Happy Crocheting!
