This cheerful crochet sun granny square bag pattern is inspired by warm, sunny skies and coastal charm. Featuring bold sun motifs inside large and small granny squares, this tote bag is both beautiful and functional, perfect for beach trips, markets, or everyday errands.
Crochet tote bags are strong, durable, and eco-friendly. This handmade bag holds your essentials with ease and makes a perfect sustainable replacement for plastic shopping bags or oversized purses.
What’s Inside the Pattern?
This downloadable PDF crochet pattern includes everything you need to make a durable and colorful crochet beach tote:
Sun-themed granny square motifs:
- Large square features a 24-ray sun
- Small squares feature 12-ray sunbursts
Bag finished size : Approx. 13" wide × 17" tall
Recommended hook: 3.5mm (or between 3–4.5mm depending on tension)
Finished Size:
- Height: 17 inches / 43 cm
- Width: 13 inches / 33 cm
- Strap Drop: 13 inches / 33 cm
- Yarn Weight: Double Knit DK or light Worsted
- Total Yarn: 765 yards / 700m
Why You’ll Love This Project
- Makes a stunning reusable grocery bag or beach tote
- Great for gifting or selling at markets
- Quick weekend project with bold, eye-catching results
- Eco-conscious and sustainable alternative to plastic bags
Tips for selecting yarn for your sun granny square crochet tote bag
The right yarn makes all the difference in a bag’s durability, structure, and style.
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.
Lining Your Crochet Tote Bag, Is It Necessary?
Adding a fabric lining can make your crochet bag stronger, more structured, and last longer, especially if you’re carrying heavier items.
Good Lining Fabrics:
- Quilting Cotton
- Colorful, durable, great for inner pattern fabric
- Linen Cotton
- Natural feel and long-lasting
- Bed Linen Fabric
- Resilient and great for solid linings
- Nylon or Polycotton
- Lightweight and affordable
Lining Tips:
- Pre-wash your fabric to avoid shrinkage
- Use a lining weight similar to your finished crochet bag
- Match size carefully to avoid extra bulk
- If you plan to carry books, select thicker fabrics like twill or canvas
- If the bag is for light use, quilting cotton or polycotton works great
FAQs About This Crochet Sun Bag Pattern
Q: Is this a beginner-friendly pattern?
A: Yes! If you’ve crocheted granny squares before, you’ll love this. The detailed photos and diagrams make it easy to follow.
Q: Can I adjust the size of the bag?
A: Absolutely. You can size up with worsted weight yarn or a larger hook, or down with 4-ply cotton for a mini version.
Q: Is the bag machine washable?
A: That depends on your yarn and whether it’s lined. Cotton and bamboo yarns typically wash well, but always check your yarn label.
Buy this pattern
Get the Pattern, Start Your Sunshine Tote Today!
Ready to make a bold, beautiful crochet tote?
Download your crochet sun granny square bag pattern now and craft your own sustainable accessory for summer and beyond.
It’s colorful, strong, and full of sunny energy just like your creativity.
- Written in US crochet terms
- Step-by-step instructions per row
- Photo tutorials for every section
- Detailed joining diagrams
- Adjustable strap instructions
Customize it with your favorite colors for a beach bag that’s uniquely yours!
Free Online Pattern
Tips on lining your sun granny square crochet bag
Lining your crochet bag not only adds to the durability of your crochet bag, but also allows you to carry more heavier items in your bag, and is a good option to consider when making a creative crochet tote bag.
Select a fabric which is similar in weight to your finished crochet bag, for me linen cotton or quilting cotton is a good option, as it is durable, strong and seldom frayed. Bed linen fabric can handle a lot of wear and tear and is available in one color shades, where quilting cotton works great if you wish to choose pattern fabrics, as pattern fabrics tend to show less stains and dirt marks than one color fabrics.
When selecting lining fabric, consider things like; is this machine washable, and will this fabric shrink? If you are unsure if the fabric you have on hand will work you can always pop it through the machine and see if it will hold before using the fabric for a bag lining.
If the weight of your lining fabric is too thick or heavy, then your bag will bulge and you will struggle to add things into your bag. If your fabric shrinks, it will pull your bag screw, and all your hard work will feel lost.
Consider what you will be using the bag for most, if you want it to be used as a book bag, select a fabric which is stronger and can carry some weight. If it's a bag you will only use for smaller daily uses items, then a lighter fabric will do just fine. Nylon or poly cotton is also a more cost effective option, but make sure to select fabric which is shrink and fray friendly, poly cotton fabric then to be much lighter in weight, and if you pick a good quality it can work just as well as cotton.
When cutting and making your lining, measure your bag first, and keep your lining fabric sizes as close as possible to the finished bag, you don't want to struggle with additional fabric when looking for your favorite chapstick.
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