🌸 Boho Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern (Molly Bag Tutorial)

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If you love colorful, creative crochet projects, this boho granny square bag pattern is perfect for you! Made from simple squares and fun textures, this bag is beginner-friendly and totally customizable.

It’s a great way to use scrap yarn while creating a stylish handmade accessory you’ll actually use.

🧶 Materials & Tools You’ll Need

Before starting your crochet bag, gather these essentials:

  • 1–5 colors of yarn (perfect for scrap yarn projects)
  • 6mm (J) crochet hook + 5mm (H) hook
  • Yarn needle & scissors
  • Stitch markers
  • Bag hooks or hardware
  • Button for closure

This pattern uses basic stitches like single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, puff stitch, and cluster stitch.

🎨 Why You’ll Love This Granny Square Bag

This crochet bag is made from 11 granny squares, each with 5 rows of textured stitches. You can mix and match colors to create a unique design every time.

It’s a fun project for experimenting with color combinations while improving your crochet skills.

Start with a Magic Ring

Begin each square with a magic ring and work double crochet stitches into it. This creates a tight center for your granny square.

You’ll complete the first round with 16 stitches, forming the base of your square.

✨ Step 2: Add Texture with Cluster Stitches

Next, switch colors and work cluster stitches into each stitch. These create a soft, textured look that gives your bag its signature boho style.

Each cluster is made by partially completing multiple double crochets in the same stitch.

Complete 11 Granny Squares

Repeat the process until you have 11 completed squares. Each square should be consistent in size for easy assembly.

Lay out 8 squares first to plan your bag design and color placement.

Join the Squares Together

Using single crochet through the back loops, join your squares together. Placing them back-to-back helps keep seams neat.

This step transforms flat squares into a structured bag shape.

👜 Step 7: Form the Bag Shape

Fold the joined squares and stitch along the edges to create the bag’s body. Then add the remaining squares to form the flap and sides.

At this stage, your bag will take on a 3D shape and start looking like a finished piece.

🔒 Step 8: Add Edging & Button Loop

Single crochet around the entire bag edge for a clean finish. Add:

  • Chain 8 loop for the button closure
  • Chain 5 loops at the sides for shaping

Then crochet into these loops to strengthen them.

🎒 Step 9: Crochet the Strap

Using a smaller hook, create a foundation single crochet chain for your strap. Then work rows of stitches including a decorative bead stitch pattern.

This creates a strong yet stylish strap that complements the bag design.

🔗 Step 10: Attach Hardware & Finish

Sew bag clips onto the strap ends and attach them to your bag. Add your button to the front flap for closure.

Weave in all loose ends, and your bag is ready to use or sell!

🌟 Final Thoughts

This boho granny square crochet bag is the perfect mix of creativity and functionality. It’s beginner-friendly, customizable, and ideal for handmade gifts or selling online.

Experiment with colors, textures, and yarn types to make each bag uniquely yours!

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