Sunflower Granny Square Tote Bag Pattern

Difficulty: Intermediate | Yarn Weight: Worsted (4) | Hook Size: 5mm

Carry a little sunshine wherever you go with this cheerful sunflower tote bag! Each side of the bag features a stunning sunflower granny square surrounded by a coordinating border. It’s the perfect summer accessory and a wonderful way to practice your color-change skills.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in brown (center) – 30 yards
• Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow (petals) – 80 yards
• Worsted weight yarn in green (background/border) – 250 yards
• 5mm (H) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: fabric for lining

Finished Dimensions

Approximately 13″ x 13″ (not including handles)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• puff st – puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop) x 3, yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook

Pattern Instructions

Sunflower Center (make 2)

Rnd 1: With brown yarn, ch 4, sl st to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring. Sl st to join. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. *Puff st in next st, ch 1.* Repeat * to * around. Sl st to join. Fasten off brown. (16 puff sts)

Petals

Rnd 3: Join yellow in any ch-1 sp. *In next ch-1 sp, work (sl st, ch 2, tr, ch 2, sl st).* Repeat * to * around. (16 petals) Do NOT fasten off.

Rnd 4: Working behind the petals, *ch 3, sl st between the next 2 petals.* Repeat * to * around. (16 ch-3 loops)

Rnd 5: In each ch-3 loop, work (sl st, ch 2, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st). (16 larger petals) Fasten off yellow.

Granny Square Border

Rnd 6: Join green. *Ch 4, sc between the next 2 petals.* Repeat * to * around, placing (ch 4, sc, ch 4) at 4 evenly spaced points to define the square corners.

Rnds 7–10: Continue in traditional granny square fashion with green yarn. Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp and (3 dc) in each side ch-1 sp between clusters. Each completed square should measure approximately 13″ x 13″ after Rnd 10.

Assembly

Hold the two sunflower squares with wrong sides together. Join green yarn and sc through both layers along 3 sides (bottom and both sides), leaving the top open.

Side Gusset (optional for a boxier shape)

Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc)

Work in rows of sc until the strip is long enough to go along the bottom and both sides of the bag. Sew the gusset between the two panels.

Handles (make 2)

With green, ch 60 (or desired length). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (59 sc)

Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.

Fasten off. Sew handles securely to the inside of the bag, approximately 3″ from each side edge.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. For extra durability and structure, sew a fabric lining inside the bag. Block the sunflower squares before assembly for the best results.

Tips

This tote makes an incredible gift for gardeners, teachers, or anyone who loves a bit of floral charm. You can also adjust the square size by adding or removing granny rounds to make a smaller clutch or a larger beach bag!