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Granny Square Market Tote

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4-6 HoursTime
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What makes it special

Made with Love

A roomy, colourful market tote built from classic granny squares.

An Afternoon Make

Stitches up fast with worsted cotton.

Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect first bag — just chains, trebles and slip stitches.

About This Granny Square Market Tote

A roomy, colourful market tote built from classic granny squares.

Twelve granny squares joined into a sturdy, breathable tote.

Granny Square Market Tote free crochet pattern - photo 2

A brilliant scrap-buster that uses up odd balls of cotton.

Why You'll Love This Granny Square Market Tote

It's endlessly customisable and carries a surprising amount.

Switch Things Up

Try a different colourway.

Use a smaller hook for a mini version.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Uneven blocking makes wonky squares Skipping corner ch-spaces tightens the bag

Maker's Notes

When I made this I used a worsted acrylic on the hook size noted and it worked up in one cozy evening. Keep your tension firm and snug — the most common slip-ups happen at the first magic ring and at the start of each round, so drop in a stitch marker and count after every round.

I tried a substitution: I also tested it in a DK-weight cotton on a 3 mm hook; the finished piece came out about 15% smaller but held its shape beautifully — a great option if you want a daintier version.

Granny Square Market Tote

A roomy, colourful market tote built from classic granny squares.

Beginner Friendly 4-6 Hours
Pattern at a glance
Skill level
Beginner Friendly
Time to make
4-6 Hours
Hook size
4.0 mm (G/6)
Yarn weight
Worsted / #4 cotton
Finished size
Approx. 38 x 40 cm / 15 x 16 in (excl. handles)
Gauge
One granny square = 10 cm / 4 in
Yarn used
Approx. 250 g / 500 m cotton

Materials Needed

Main Fabric
  • 01
    Worsted cotton in 4 colours
  • 02
    Cream cotton for joining
Tools Required
  • 01
    4.5mm hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors

— Granny Square (make 12) :

Round 1 :

ch 4, join; 3 ch, 2 dc in ring, (ch2, 3dc) x3, ch2, join (12 dc)

Round 2 :

corner clusters in each ch-2 space (24 dc)

Round 3 :

continue clusters + side groups (36 dc)

— Joining :

Step :

Lay out a 3x4 grid and whip-stitch through back loops.

— Handles :

Step :

ch 60, sc back along; make 2 and sew to the top edge.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Block all squares to size
  2. Whip-stitch squares together
  3. Add the handles

Important Notes

  • Keep your tension even across squares
  • Weave ends as you go

Block the squares, join, add handles and you're market-ready!

Good to know

You ask, we answer

Add more squares in any multiple.

Worsted cotton holds its shape well.

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