Festive Holiday Cheer: Crochet Your Own Christmas Granny Square Bag

Embrace the holiday spirit with this delightful crochet Christmas Granny Square Bag! Perfect for carrying your festive essentials or gifting to a loved one, this bag combines classic granny squares with vibrant holiday colors and a charming reindeer motif. This pattern guides you through creating a unique accessory that spreads joy wherever you go.

Craft a Unique Statement Piece for the Season

This eye-catching bag isn’t just a functional accessory; it’s a celebration of festive crafting. Its intricate granny square design, adorned with seasonal colors and a special reindeer element, makes it a true conversation starter. Imagine pairing this handmade treasure with your favorite holiday outfit or using it to carry small gifts, adding a personal touch to your celebrations.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Festive Holiday Cheer: Crochet Your Own Christmas Granny Square Bag

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Deep Red (A)
Worsted weight yarn in Forest Green (B)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (C)
Worsted weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (D)
4.0mm (G-6) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
One 2-3cm wooden star button
Optional: Fabric for lining, sewing needle, thread

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sp – space
rep – repeat
rnd – round
st(s) – stitch(es)
FO – fasten off

Instructions

Gauge: Each finished granny square should measure approximately 10×10 cm (4×4 inches). Adjust hook size if necessary.

Note on Color Changes: For color-changing squares, carry the unused yarn loosely along the top of the stitches and crochet over it, or drop and pick up colors as needed. For the reindeer motif, refer to tapestry crochet techniques for seamless color integration.

Granny Square Pattern (General)

Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2, (3 dc into ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. FO.
Rnd 2: Join new color in any ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp.* Rep from * 2 more times. Ch 1, join with sl st to top of ch 3. FO.
Rnd 3: Join new color in any ch-1 sp between corner clusters. Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp.* Rep from * 2 more times. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in final ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, join with sl st to top of ch 3. FO.
Rnd 4: Join new color (B – Forest Green) in any ch-1 sp between side clusters. Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in each of the next two ch-1 sps.* Rep from * 2 more times. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in final ch-2 corner sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in final ch-1 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. FO.

Specific Square Combinations (Make a total of 10 squares):

Type 1 (Red Center Flower – Make 4): Rnd 1 (A – Deep Red), Rnd 2 (C – Cream), Rnd 3 (D – Mustard Yellow), Rnd 4 (B – Forest Green).
Type 2 (Cream Center Flower – Make 4): Rnd 1 (C – Cream), Rnd 2 (A – Deep Red), Rnd 3 (D – Mustard Yellow), Rnd 4 (B – Forest Green).
Type 3 (Reindeer Square – Make 2): Follow the General Granny Square Pattern. Rnd 1 (B – Forest Green). Rnd 2 (A – Deep Red). For Rnd 3, continue with A – Deep Red, but for the white reindeer silhouette, use C – Cream yarn as you crochet. This is done using tapestry crochet: work the deer outline by changing to C for the specific stitches needed to form the shape and back to A for the background. While a specific chart is needed for an exact reindeer, you can freehand a simple pixelated deer within the square’s center. Rnd 4 (B – Forest Green).

Joining the Squares:

Arrange your squares: 4 for the front panel, 4 for the back panel, and 2 for the flap.
For the Front Panel (2×2 squares): [Type 1, Type 2], [Type 1, Type 3 (Reindeer)].
For the Back Panel (2×2 squares): Use any combination of Type 1 and Type 2 squares.
For the Flap (1×2 squares): [Type 2, Type 1].
Join squares using a sl st or sc seam for a flat join. Place squares right sides facing, or join with wrong sides together for a visible ridge. Join all squares for the front, back, and flap panels.

Bag Assembly:

Attach the flap panel to the top edge of one of the back panel squares (centered over the two top squares or attach to the entire top edge of the back panel if desired) using sc or sl st.
Place the front and back panels right sides together. Join the sides and bottom edges using sc or sl st. Leave the top open.

Bag Edging:

Work 1-2 rounds of sc around the entire top opening of the bag in B (Forest Green) yarn for a neat finish.
Work 1 round of sc around the flap, also in B (Forest Green) yarn.

Braided Strap:

Cut 9 long strands of yarn (3x A, 3x B, 3x C). You’ll need enough length to achieve your desired strap length (e.g., 200cm each for a 100cm finished strap).
Gather the strands, tie a knot at one end, and braid them together tightly. Tie another knot at the other end.
Attach the braided strap securely to the top corners of the bag opening using a yarn needle, weaving it through the fabric multiple times.

Finishing:

Sew the wooden star button onto the right side of the flap (as seen in the image).
Create a small loop on the corresponding front panel square using B (Forest Green) yarn and ch sts, large enough to secure the button.
Weave in all loose ends.
Optional Lining: Cut fabric to fit the bag’s dimensions, sew it into a pouch, and hand-stitch or machine-stitch it into the inside of the crochet bag for added durability and a polished finish.