Heart Granny Square Tote Tutorial

Introduction

• Project: Heart Granny Square Tote with a 3x3 square layout on each side.
• Materials:
  • 186g of 24/7 Cotton yarn in Ecru
  • 54g in Bay Leaf
  • 4mm hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
• Find the written pattern on bipc crochet.com.
• Tutorial includes quick pattern run-through; detailed stitches in another video.

Making the Heart Granny Square

Round 1

• Start with heart color yarn, make a slip knot, or magic ring.
• Chain 4, slip stitch to the first chain to form a loop.
• Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), do 11 more double crochets into the ring (total 12).
• Slip stitch to the top of chain 3, pull loose end to close the hole.

Round 2

• Skip first two stitches, do 8 treble crochets in the third stitch.
• Double crochet in the next two stitches.
• In the next stitch: double crochet and treble crochet.
• Chain 1 for the heart's bottom point, mirror the stitches.
• Skip last two stitches, slip stitch between the first and last stitch from round 1.
• Fasten off by chaining 1, cut yarn, pull through.

Creating the Square

• Attach other yarn to the fourth treble crochet from the last round.
• Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch (half top left corner).
• Continue pattern around the heart to form the square.
• Fasten off after reaching desired size.

Assembling the Tote

• Make 18 squares, do not fasten off on the last square.
• Slip stitch squares together in a 2x6 layout.
• Add another row to form a 3x6 layout.
• Fold the setup into a bag shape, seam sides with slip stitches.
• Attach squares ensuring all hearts face the same direction.

Adding the Straps

• Make two straps by chaining 100 (or desired length) and double crocheting two rows.
• Add slip stitch row to reduce stretching.
• Attach straps to the tote using slip stitches, reinforce the top opening.

Final Touches

• Ensure all seams are tight.
• Optionally line the bag with fabric for extra weight support.
• Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Conclusion

• Tutorial complete, bag is ready for use.
• Find more details or purchase the bag through provided links.
• Encourage feedback and questions from the audience.