Crochet Vintage Granny Square Plastic Bag Holder Free Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, pink, green, yellow, and blue
- G/4.0 mm crochet hook
- Wooden ring (approx. 3 inches in diameter)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- st = stitch
- beg = beginning
- rep = repeat
Pattern Instructions
Granny Square (Make 10)
Round 1: Using any color, make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 1, 3 dc in ring; rep from * 3 more times, ch 1, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join cream yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, join, fasten off.
Assembling the Bag
Arrange squares in a rectangle 2 squares wide by 5 squares long. Join squares using your preferred joining method (sl st, whip stitch, or sc) ensuring edges are aligned.
Top Band
Join cream yarn at the top edge, sc evenly around the top opening, ensuring you maintain an even and smooth edge. Next Rows: Work in sc for 5 rows. Fasten off.
Bottom Band and Drawstring
Row 1: Join cream yarn at the bottom edge, sc evenly around, join with sl st to first sc. Rows 2-4: Repeat Row 1. Drawstring: Ch 100, fasten off, weave through the last row of sc. Pull to close bottom, tie securely.
Top Handle
Using cream yarn, attach yarn to any sc in the top band, sc around ring, ensuring it is securely attached. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Enjoy your new Granny Square Plastic Bag Holder!
