Trendy Granny Square Tote Bag TUTORIAL + FREE PATTERN [Carter Granny Bag]

Learn how to create the trendy Carter Granny Bag in this easy-to-follow crochet tutorial. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this step-by-step guide will show you how to transform simple granny squares and triangles into a stylish, functional tote that's big enough for your laptop and daily essentials.

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// TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Welcome
0:51 - Materials
1:47 - Making the Squares
13:38 - Assembling the Squares
21:15 - Making the Triangles
31:06 - Assembling the Triangles
36:30 - Adding the Border
40:54 - Making the Handle
47:27 - Attaching the Handle

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[TLYarnCrafts]

Hi loves! So glad you’re all enjoying this project so far. 🎉 In reference to the gauge, it’s 7” measured diagonally across a 5 round square. Hope that clears things up 😁

[Yourrrr]

Love it! I’m a baby knitter but this will be my first crochet project wish me luck yall 🤞🏽

[Teresa-uwgx]

Thank you for the thermal stich strap idea. I used some yarn I had on hand to make this bag and I love it. The bags I made pre-covid have stretched too long for use, so I am so excited about the new strap idea. Thank you!!! I think I will also make mini bags for my little cousins.

[littletinybit]

I hadn't planned on making this bag...but after watching this I am gonna give it a go! Thank you so much for your time for this community

[Kaileynorriscreates]

Hey Love! I am a knitter and using this pattern for my first official crochet pattern! I just completed round five of my first square. I must say it’s been easy and hard at the same time! I am loving it! Thank you!!

[Cat_Rescuer]

I love how you always make the humble granny square into something gorgeous. 🩷🤗

[HaveaBiscuitt]

the mattress stitch was so satisfying!! 😍

[ssbekind]

Thank you so much for all your tutorials!!! I have several wips i need to finish before taking on more and overwhelming myself, but i have plans for the future for sure!!!! Definitely want to crochet your hexagranny cardigan and lots of your other patterns 😊

[nietekkluver]

I just got my yarn!! Going to start this project!!

[ccblue]

I’m making this IMMEDIATELY if not sooner. So cute, and I can make a mini matching clutch situation with it. Mmhmm yes

[bevier]

Just found your channel and I'm so impressed! You have excellent instructions for a novice crocheter. And you have such beautiful hands too!!😊

[salamanda]

I wasn’t necessarily planning on making this bag because I don’t use the crochet bags I already have, but when I saw the part on thermal stitch, I had to grab some yarn to try. What a cool stitch!

[crazyskz-hn]

THANK YOU! I'm speed crocheting a birthday gift and I was just about to try and freehand one of these. Perfect timing <3

[FuryTigresse]

I've only ever used the thermal stitch for winter hats with a thinner yarn or for slippers. I don't tend to make crochet bags because they don't offer the protection I need for my stuff (I tend to carry a camera with me or at least a laptop and I can just tell I'd find a way to somehow break my stuff without a padded bag) but I might make a smaller version of this bag, maybe with little dividers inside it for my wallet, keys and cellphone (honestly when you posted the Flock recap and said that Momma Gwen doesn't follow patterns, I felt that in my soul because I tend to grab what I want from a pattern and then proceed to ignore the rest of it 😂). And I'll definitely use the thermal stitch for the strap!

[jonathacaspian]

Totally off-topic: love the polish color and effect!

[BoldmanJohniken]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[skylarduff]

Just got into making bags and this is the perfect pattern! Thanks Toni💕

[lorrieballard]

Loving this bag and the strap is a keeper for future bags. Thank you!❤

[samxfive]

Stunning! I love a new kind of bag to make. Thank you! 🫶🏼

[sheebastyless]

Thank you for this I have been wanting to learn this one and I’m a visual learner so thank you 🎉