Crocheting is a fun and relaxing hobby that can also be incredibly practical. One project that many crocheters enjoy making is a granny square sunflower bag. This cute and stylish bag is perfect for carrying your everyday essentials, and it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make your own granny square sunflower bag, complete with tips and tricks to help you create a beautiful finished product.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

To get started on your granny square sunflower bag, you’ll need a few basic materials. These include:

• Yarn in two colors (one for the sunflower petals and one for the bag itself)
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: fabric lining, magnetic snap or other closure

Choose colors that you love and that will complement each other well. You’ll also want to make sure that your yarn is the right weight for your chosen crochet hook. A worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook are good choices for this project.

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Step 2: Crochet the Granny Squares

The first step in making your granny square sunflower bag is to crochet the granny squares. These will serve as the front and back panels of your bag. To make a granny square, follow these steps:

1. Begin with a magic ring, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the ring, chain 1.
2. 3 double crochet in the ring, chain 1 – repeat this pattern two more times, then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain.
3. Slip stitch over to the chain-1 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the space, chain 1.
4. 3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1 – repeat this pattern two more times, then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain.
5. Slip stitch over to the chain-1 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the space, chain 1.
6. 3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1 – repeat this pattern two more times, then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain.
7. Slip stitch over to the next chain-1 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the space, chain 1.
8. 3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1 – repeat this pattern two more times, then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain.
9. Slip stitch over to the next chain-1 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the space, chain 1.
10. 3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1 – repeat this pattern two more times, then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain.
11. Slip stitch over to the next chain-1 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 double crochet in the space, chain 1.
12. *3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space,