Crochet Sun Granny Square Bag Pattern – Sunshine Beach Tote Bag

Best Yarn Options:

• Cotton : Holds shape, durable, washable
• Bamboo blends : Soft yet sturdy
• Linen : Lightweight and strong

Suggested yarn for the crochet tote bag pattern is Cotton, Bamboo, or Nylon Fiber content yarn here are some tips on picking a good type of yarn for your crochet bag.

Cotton and linen typed yarn are way less stretch, and more durable, and will keep the shape of your bag, but note that all yarn-made bags have some degree of softness to them, and it's always best to consider lining a bag, especially if you are looking to caring heavier items, like files, books or your favorite oversized water bottle.

When using yarn made from Acrylic Fibre, your bag can end up very stretched as Acrylic yarn tends to be very stretchy, and your bag can lose shape, when you choose Acrylic type yarn perhaps consider lining your bag as this will help prevent the stretch.

Do note that crochet bags go through a lot of use and tend to rub against your side and clothes when wearing and using them, so to ensure your bag lasts long, perhaps look at yarn that has a lower chase to pill, as pilling can leave attractive bumps and look very worn very soon. Selecting a tighter weave yarn is a good step in the right direction, also consider yarns which are more colorfast, as you don't want the bag to transfer or stain your favorite outfit.

I personally prefer a DK / double knit weight yarn when working with textured crochet squares it shows how the beautiful colors intertwine

The pattern size is based on double knit weighted as the preferred yarn, but there is no reason for you to select worsted weight yarn just remember if you use a larger hook than a 3.5 mm recommended in the patter, your finished bag size will be slightly bigger.

Do note that the heavier yarn you choose , the heavier your final weight will be and you don't want to have to work out everything you pick up in this pretty bag.

Always consider yarn which is machine washable, crochet bags go thru a lot of use and no matter how much you try to keep it clean, accidents and leaks happen, so best to be prepared to easily wash your bag, by selecting yarn which can be easily cleaned, and which will dry into the same shape as what it started off in.