Heart Granny Square Tote Tutorial

Sep 19, 2024

Heart Granny Square Tote Tutorial

Introduction

  • Project: Heart Granny Square Tote
  • Layout: 3x3 squares for both sides
  • Materials Needed:
    • 186g of 24/7 Cotton Yarn (Ecru)
    • 54g of 24/7 Cotton Yarn (Bay Leaf)
    • 4mm hook
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle
  • Benefits of using cotton yarn: Stretches less than other fibers

Resources

  • Free written pattern and extra tips: bipccrochet.com
  • Video tutorial available for beginners (linked in the description)

Making the Heart Granny Square

Round 1

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

Round 2

  1. Skip first two stitches and do 8 treble crochets in the third stitch
  2. Double crochet in next two stitches
  3. Double crochet and a treble crochet in the next stitch
  4. Chain 1 for the heart's point
  5. Mirror previous stitches for the other half of the heart
  6. Skip last 2 stitches and slip stitch between first and last stitch of round 1

Forming the Square

  1. Attach new yarn to the fourth treble crochet from last round
  2. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch (half of top left corner)
  3. Half double crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
  4. In next stitch, do 2 treble crochets, chain 2, 2 more treble crochets (bottom left corner)
  5. Mirror stitches, forming bottom and top right corners
  6. Complete with slip stitch to top of chain 3

Increasing the Square

  1. Chain 3, double crochet in the chain 2 space
  2. Double crochet in each of the 9 stitches on the square's side
  3. In corners: 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 more double crochets
  4. Repeat around the square
  5. Option to add more rounds for size

Assembling the Bag

  1. Create 18 squares, do not fasten off the last square
  2. Weave in loose ends before assembly
  3. Connect squares in a 3x3 layout, using slip stitches and chaining between squares
  4. Form the bag by seaming squares together in rows and columns
  5. Attach yarn to connect sides and bottom, leaving the top open

Making and Attaching Straps

  1. Chain to desired length for strap (e.g., 100 chains for ~50cm)
  2. Double crochet across, add rows for width
  3. Finish with a row of slip stitches to prevent stretching
  4. Attach straps to bag using flat slip stitches, connecting in 5 points
  5. Reinforce the top of the bag with slip stitches

Final Touches

  • Hide any remaining loose ends
  • For heavy use, consider lining the bag with fabric

Conclusion

  • If interested in purchasing, check the link in the description
  • Encourage feedback and questions
  • Thank viewers for watching

This summary captures the key steps and methods discussed in the tutorial for making a heart granny square tote. For details or visual aid, refer to the video tutorial linked in the description. The tutorial encourages creativity and customization, ensuring each bag is unique to its maker.