Granny Square Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

🏖️ A bright summer tote made from granny squares. This PDF pattern takes you from the first square to the finished bag, with written steps and a full photo tutorial. It is a great stash-buster: pick your own colors and use up leftover yarn.

✨ At a glance

• Clear step-by-step instructions with a full photo tutorial
• From squares to assembly: making the granny squares and putting the bag together
• Tips for choosing colors and yarns
• Level: easy to follow, for all skill levels
• Terms: US crochet terms

📏 Finished size

About 18 in wide × 14 in long (46 × 36 cm), not including the handles.

🧶 What you need

• Aran weight cotton yarn (or a yarn of your choice)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers and a yarn needle

💡 Ideas

• A beach or picnic bag
• A colorful everyday tote
• A handmade gift

New to granny squares? Read our step-by-step guide on how to crochet a granny square, and block your squares to the same size on a granny square blocking board.

📥 How you receive it

Instant digital download after purchase. No finished bag or yarn is shipped.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How big is the granny square beach bag?

About 18 × 14 in (46 × 36 cm) without the handles. Your yarn and tension can change the size.

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes. The pattern uses aran weight cotton, but you can choose another yarn; the size of the bag will change with it.

Is this a physical item?

No. This is a digital PDF pattern. No finished item, yarn or tools are shipped; you make the project yourself.

More bags: the sunflower granny square bag pattern and the reusable crochet tote pattern. Need more motifs? See 365 granny square patterns and all our granny square patterns.