Granny Square Shoulder Bag: 5 Free Crochet Patterns You’ll Love

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If you love crochet and pretty bags, a granny square shoulder bag is a super fun project to try. Granny squares are little crochet squares you can make one by one, even while watching TV or riding in the car. Then you join them together to create a cool, one‑of‑a‑kind bag you can actually use. Many crafters enjoy these projects because they are great for using up leftover yarn and playing with lots of colors.

Below, you’ll find five free granny square shoulder bag patterns that are beginner-friendly. Some use only two squares, and some use many, so you can pick the one that feels right for you. Get your yarn, your hook, and maybe a grown‑up helper, and let’s jump into these fun, free patterns!

1. Simple Granny Square Bag (Two-Square Crossbody)

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This pattern uses just two big granny squares, one for the front and one for the back, which makes it great if you’re still learning. You join the squares, leave the top open, and add a strap, so it becomes a cute shoulder or crossbody bag. The designer shares that it’s a quick make and perfect for using yarn scraps from other projects. You can also choose if you want a short handle or a longer one, so you can wear it your favorite way.

• Free pattern: Easy Granny Square Bag Pattern

2. Easy Granny Square Tote Bag with Lining

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This bag is made from two large granny squares that wrap around a simple canvas tote bag. You crochet the squares, join three sides, and then slip the store‑bought tote inside, so your bag looks handmade on the outside but is strong and lined on the inside. It’s beginner‑friendly because you can skip tricky shaping and just keep adding rounds until it matches your tote size. This makes a nice shoulder bag for books, snacks, or small shopping trips.

• Free pattern: Easy Granny Square Tote Bag (with lining!) FREE pattern

3. Fun Crochet Granny Sunshine Bag

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This pretty bag uses sunflower‑style granny squares that look bright and happy, like sunshine. You make several small squares, then join them into two big panels to form the front and back of the bag. The pattern includes instructions for joining the squares, adding colorful sides and bottom, and finishing with handles at the top, so it hangs comfortably on your shoulder. It’s a bit more detailed, but still doable if you take your time and follow each step slowly.

• Free pattern: Fun Crochet Granny Square Bag

4. Modern Granny Square Tote Bag

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This modern granny square tote is roomy, so it works well as a shoulder bag for school or trips to the library. The free version of the pattern is offered through a kit page, and it uses multiple granny squares joined together to make a strong, square‑shaped bag. The style is simple and clean, so you can use solid colors if you want a calm look or mix bright shades for a fun, playful vibe.[ravelry]​

• Free pattern: FREE Crochet Granny Square Tote Bag Pattern

5. Easy Free Crochet Granny Square Bag (Jewels and Jones)

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This bag uses thirteen granny squares to build a sturdy tote that you can wear on your shoulder all year round. The pattern is designed to be simple and beginner‑friendly, and there is also a guided video tutorial to help if you like to watch and follow along. Because you’re making many squares, you can play with different color combos, like stripes, rainbows, or soft pastels. It’s a great project if you want a bag that feels both stylish and handmade.[]​

• Free pattern: Crochet Granny Square Bag

Ready to Make Your Granny Square Shoulder Bag?

Pick one of these free granny square shoulder bag patterns, grab some yarn you love, and start with just one square. Share this list with a friend who crochets, and you can make matching bags together. If you enjoy this, come back for more fun crochet pattern ideas and inspiration!

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