Granny Square Drawstring Pouch

Here we are at the end of April and the last pattern for our Granny Square accessory month. Last week I shared with you the Granny Stripe Shoulder Bag. It is a great medium size bag! But do you ever just need a small bag to hold a few things? I have been known to throw my crochet hook, scissors, yarn needle, and stitch markers in the large bag with my yarn and they get stuck in the yarn or fall out of the bag! Having a small pouch for my crochet tools is a great way of keeping those small items together.

Fresh off the hook:

                                  The Granny Square Drawstring Pouch 

                        

This is a quick and easy, stash-busting pattern using only a small amount of any yarn and great for crocheters of all levels! You can make the pouch larger or smaller by adjusting the size of the granny square!

This drawstring pouch has so many uses, besides crochet tools, it can be used as a trinket bag, a party favor, to hold small presents or organize small items.

I don't know about you, but I love to make granny squares since they are quick and easy! It is fun to figure out ways to put them together to make useful items! 

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!  

Granny Stripe Shoulder Bag

Hello to all, 

As we continue with Granny Accessory month, this week we are going to focus on something that is fashionable and functional; handbags, purses, bags, totes, whatever we call them, they are something we all use. We need something to throw our necessary items into for that next event. They come in all shapes and sizes and are made of many different materials, but crochet bags have been a beloved accessory for years, and for good reason. According to Charitable Hooker, Crochet bags "are versatile, stylish, and durable, making them a great option for anyone in need of a new bag. They are eco-friendly, and an environmentally conscious choice." And have become so popular for Spring and Summer that purse manufactures are selling them.

Crochet bags are really easy to make, and you can make them unique by adding your own creativity and flair to them. So instead of spending a lot of money on one, why not crochet your own?

Here we go a skein, fresh off the hook:

                                Granny Stripe Shoulder Bag

This easy granny striped bag is done using colorful cotton yarn and is a great scrap yarn project! The pattern uses the classic granny striped stitch in the round, so there are no seams to deal with. (unless you add a lining to your bag).

This pattern can be adjusted since the granny stripe pattern is done in multiples of three and the strap length is up to you! You can use the bag as is, or you can add a lining to the bag which will make it sturdier. And don't forget to add your sew in magnetic snap closure.

Grab that crochet hook and yarn and lets crochet that new bag!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!