Easy Crochet Granny Square Pleated Bag Pattern

Start crocheting with our crochet Granny Square Pleated Bag tutorial! This project is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters, allowing you to play with colors and textures as you make a stylish, functional accessory.

Crochet Granny Square Pleated Bag

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Materials:

• Milk cotton yarn in various colors (4 ply) - approximately 170g total
• Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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Granny Square:

• Start with a slip knot using your first color.
• Chain 6, connect to the first chain with a slip stitch to create a ring.
• Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), work two double crochets into the ring.
• Chain 2, work three double crochet into the ring.
• Repeat twice more to create four corners separated by chain 2 spaces.
• Connect to the top of chain 3 with a slip stitch.
• Chain 1, cut the yarn to change colors.

Join new color:

• Attach a new color with a slip knot.
• Work the pattern (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets) in each corner.
• Work a chain 1 between corners.
• Connect to the top of the starting chain 3 with a slip stitch.

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Continuation of Granny Squares:

• Continue adding rounds, creating the pattern (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets) in corner spaces and (3 double crochets, chain 1) in the chain 1 spaces between the corner clusters from the previous round.
• Change colors as desired, creating five rounds per granny square.

Joining Granny Squares:

• After creating your granny squares with five rounds, make additional granny squares stopping at four rounds.
• Join the fifth round while connecting the squares together using a join-as-you-go method at the chain 2 corners and chain 1 spaces.

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Creating the Pleats:

• Form pleats by adding a granny triangle in the middle of other granny squares.
• Attach the completed granny triangle between two granny squares, joining to the corners and sides with slip stitches.

Constructing The Bag:

• Join nine granny squares in sets of three in a row to create the front, back, and base of the bag.
• Fold the piece to form the base and sides, joining along the edges to shape the bag.

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Top Border:

• Work a border along the bag's top edge with single crochets.
• Include chain spaces in the corners and join to the proceeding edge to maintain a smooth edge.

Straps:

• Create straps using the Romanian cord technique, which involves turning and working into loops to create a thick, sturdy cord.
• Measure and cut the straps to the desired length (e.g., 124 cm).

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Finishing:

• Thread the straps through the corners of the granny squares near the pleats and secure.
• Sew the ends of the straps to the inside of the bag for sturdiness.