Get ready to create a beautiful boho-style crochet bag that’s perfect for summer festivals, beach days, or everyday use.
This beginner-friendly project uses classic granny square techniques combined with a textured daisy design to create a stylish and functional accessory.
Materials & Tools
Yarn (Worsted Weight / Size 4):
Choose 4 colors:
- Color A: Mustard (flower center + accent round)
- Color B: White (petals)
- Color C: Sage Green (inner square)
- Color D: Brown (outer border + strap)
Hook: 5 mm (H/8)
Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Button (for closure)
Gauge: Not important for this project
Stitch Guide (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- yo – yarn over
Special Stitch: 3 Treble Crochet Cluster
This creates the daisy petals.
Steps:
- Yarn over twice (yo twice)
- Insert hook into stitch
- Yo, pull up loop
- Yo, pull through 2 loops (repeat twice) → 2 loops remain
- Repeat steps 1–4 two more times in same stitch
- Yo, pull through all loops on hook
Daisy Square (Make 2 Squares)
Each square ≈ 10” x 10”
Round 1 (Color A – Center)
- Chain 4 and join with sl st to form a ring
(or use magic circle) - Ch 3 (counts as first tr)
- Make 11 tr into ring (12 total stitches)
- Join with sl st to top of ch-3
Round 2 (Color B – Petals)
- Attach yarn in any stitch
- First petal:
- Ch 4
- Work partial cluster in same stitch
- Yo, pull through all loops
- Remaining petals:
- Ch 2, make 3 tr cluster in next stitch
- Repeat around
You should have:
- 12 petals
- 12 chain-2 spaces
- Join with sl st and fasten off
Round 3 (Color C – Shape into Square)
- Attach yarn in any space between petals
- Ch 3, make 2 tr in same space
- Repeat:
- 3 dc in next space
- 3 dc in next space
- Corner: (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr)
- Repeat pattern around to form square
- Join with sl st
Round 4 (Color C)
- Ch 2, 1 dc in same corner
- Dc in each stitch across
- In each corner: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
- Join with sl st
Round 5 (Color A)
Repeat Round 4 using Color A
Rounds 6 & 7 (Color D)
Repeat Round 4 for both rounds
Round 8 (Color D – Final Edge)
- Ch 1, 1 hdc in same corner
- Hdc across each stitch
- In corners: (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc)
- Join and fasten off
Weave in all ends
Assemble the Bag
- Place both squares together:
- Right sides facing outward
- Using Color D:
- Join yarn at top corner
- Slip stitch through both layers
- Continue joining:
- Down one side
- Across bottom
- Up the other side
- Leave the top open
Make the Strap
Approx. length: 20 inches
Row 1 (Color D)
- Chain 130
- Single crochet (sc) across
- Fasten off
Row 2 (Color A)
- Attach yarn
- Ch 1, sc across
- Fasten off
Row 3 (Color C)
- Repeat Row 2
Row 4 (Color D)
- Repeat Row 2
Attach Strap
- Locate side seams of bag
- Position strap:
- Centered over seams
- Ends extend 1–1.5 inches inside bag
- Sew securely:
- Stitch along edges and bottom of strap ends
Add Closure
- Sew a button to top center
- Optional: add loop on opposite side
Final Notes
- Perfect stash-buster project
- Customize with:
- Bright festival colors
- Neutral earthy tones
Tips for Beginners
- Count stitches each round to avoid mistakes
- Use stitch markers for corners
- Keep tension consistent for even squares
You’re Done!
You now have a beautiful handmade daisy square bag—perfect for summer outings, shopping trips, or everyday style.
