Crochet Granny Square Heart Bag Pattern
Crochet a charming accessory with the Crochet Granny Square Heart Bag! This adorable pattern combines a heart shape with the classic granny square design. The bag is crafted using hot pink and ivory yarn, which makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day or as a heartfelt gift. The heart motif is the bag’s flap, giving it a cute envelope-like appearance. It’s ideal for holding small items or festive treats. Enjoy making and gifting this lovely creation!
Why Love This Pattern?
- Heart Motif: This pattern features a cute heart design, perfect for Valentine’s Day or as a thoughtful gift.
- Versatile Yarn Choices: The creator used Yarn Bee Mini Maker yarn in ivory and hot pink, but you can customize the colors to your liking.
- Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions: The pattern includes detailed instructions on creating the heart shape, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
- Magic Circle Technique: It starts with a magic circle and double crochets, providing a secure and neat foundation for the heart.
- Building the Heart Shape: The video covers every step from creating the heart base, forming the heart shape, and transforming it into a granny square, ensuring clarity throughout the process.
How To Crochet Granny Square Heart Bag
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Yarn Bee Mini Maker in ivory and hot pink
- Hook: 5mm crochet hook
- Others: Scissors and a needle
Instructions:
Heart Pattern
- Magic Circle:
- Use hot pink yarn to create a magic circle.
- Chain 1.
- Round 1:
- Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the center of the magic circle.
- Pull tight to close the circle.
- Slip stitch (sl st) into the top of the first double crochet to complete the round.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Place a single crochet (sc) in the first stitch.
- In the second stitch, place 8 double crochets (dc).
- In the next two stitches, place a half double crochet (hdc) each.
- In the next stitch, place a hdc followed by a dc.
- Chain 1.
- In the next stitch, place a dc followed by a hdc.
- Place an hdc in the next two stitches.
- In the next stitch, place 8 dc.
- In the next stitch, place a single crochet (sc).
- In the first stitch (chain 1 space from the previous round), place a slip stitch to join.
- Round 3:
- (Optional) Chain 1.
- Slip stitch in each stitch around, creating a neat border.
- Slip stitch to join at the end.
Granny Square Addition
- Round 4:
- Switch to ivory yarn.
- Attach the yarn and chain 3.
- Work a treble stitch (tr) into the first stitch.
- Chain 2, then work another tr into the same stitch.
- Continue to the back loops only:
- In the next 2 stitches, place a double crochet (dc) each.
- In the next 1 stitch, place a hdc.
- Place 6 hdc in the next 6 stitches across.
- In the next stitch, place 2 dc, chain 2, then 2 more dc (corner made).
- Continue with 6 hdc across.
- Repeat corner detailing as before.
- Finish with another 6 hdc.
- When reaching the first chain 3, slip stitch to join.
- Rounds 5-9:
- Chain 2 at the beginning of each round.
- Place 1 hdc in each stitch across until reaching a corner.
- At each corner, place 2 hdc, chain 2, and 2 hdc.
- By the end of round 9, you will have a granny square with 18 stitches on each side.
Finishing the Bag
- Assemble the Bag:
- Fold the square into an envelope shape, with the bottom folded up and the sides folded in.
- Make sure the heart is visible on the front.
- Seam the Sides:
- Use single crochets to join the sides together on the inside.
- Once joined, turn the bag right-side out.
- Attach the Button:
- Use one of the tails from the ivory yarn to sew the button on the inside of the top flap.
- Weave in Ends:
- Weave in all loose ends securely, preferring to hide them in seams for a neat finish.
Conclusion:
Your heart bag is now complete! This adorable project makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift or a cute carrying pouch. Enjoy your new crochet creation!
