Samhradh Granny Bag by Carmen Heffernan

Samhradh Granny Bag

Crochet
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
Each square is 4.25in [11cm]
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
437 - 547 yards (400 - 500 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for €3.50 EUR
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This granny square bag with its warm happy colors, is the perfect way to use up your stash yarn. The bag is made up of 18 granny squares, with the sides made from a long strip of crochet.
Perfect for carrying all of your essentials, this spacious bag is a stylish and vibrant accessory that you’ll love using for years!

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Materials

Hobbii rainbow cotton 8/8 - 100% Cotton, 75m, 50g
• Main color: Light Brown (06) - 4 balls
• Contrast colors: CC1 - Nude (03), CC2 - Petunia Pink (87), CC3 - Brown (07), CC4 - Orange (57), CC5 – Rose (44), CC6 - Sunny Yellow (55)
• 3.5mm & 4mm crochet hooks
• Yarn needle
• Strong sewing thread
• Lining fabric (optional)
• Leather bag handles approx. 23-24in long

If using stash yarn, you will need approximately 300m of dk weight yarn for the main color and small amounts of each of the contrast colors

Measurements

Front and back panels measure approx. 12.75 x 12.75in 32.5 x 32.5cm
Height of bag including border is 14.25in 36cm
Side gusset approx. 3.5 x 38.25in 9 x 97cm

Gauge

Each square is 4.25in 11cm