✿ Granny dress not your jam? Carry it instead

The Taylor Swift inspired granny dress took over the internet. If a whole dress is not your thing, this easy granny bag gives you the same cheerful look in a project you can finish fast.

You simply crochet a rectangle in the granny stitch, fold it, sew two seams and add a handle. It is a great first bag for beginners.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Just a rectangle. Worked flat in the granny stitch.
• Fold and seam. Two seams turn it into a bag.
• Solid or colorful. One color, or a main color with coordinating stripes.
• Easy handle. Add a ready made strap and an optional snap.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Sugar’n Cream, Lily (100% cotton, 120 yds/70g), about 350 yds. Solid bag, 3 balls. Taylor Swift inspired bag, 2 balls main color and 1 ball each coordinating color.
• Hook: G (4.0mm) or size to meet gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: Faux Leather Snap (optional) · Brown Bag Strap · Beige Bag Strap

⭐ Good to know

• Size: One size. The rectangle measures 30” by 10” before folding.
• Skill level: Beginner
• Gauge: 15 sts and 9 rows = 4” x 4” in granny stitch pattern, unblocked · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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