EASY CROCHET: Granny Square Tote Bag (How to Join Crochet Squares)

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
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    00:00 Introduction to bag assembly
    04:32 Slip Stitch Join
    07:46 Whip Stitch Join
    09:52 Mattress Stitch Join
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Komentáře • 349

  • @vbhowe
    @vbhowe Před 19 dny +1

    I am so glad I learned how to crochet from you, Erica! I'm 65 years old and just learning to crochet. You made this bad so easy! And I learned to weave my ends in as I go, which saved me hours of procrastination! Thanks so much for your tutorials

  • @Cleoinlove
    @Cleoinlove Před rokem +114

    I just started crocheting 1 week ago and finished this bag today thanks to your tutorials!! Super simple and easy to follow, and it really is the cutest bag :) Can't wait to make more in different colours for Christmas presents! THANK YOU!!!

    • @victoriatesfaye1276
      @victoriatesfaye1276 Před rokem

      hello, can you please tell me, what kind of yarn do you use (sreucture)?

    • @Cleoinlove
      @Cleoinlove Před rokem

      @@victoriatesfaye1276 I just used medium weight acrylic yarn!

    • @sylviaramirez1830
      @sylviaramirez1830 Před rokem

      Yes! A tutorial on how to make a lining for this bag would be awesome!

  • @paulaschwanenflugel4422
    @paulaschwanenflugel4422 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This has got to be the clearest tutorial ever. Thanks.

  • @chelseahancock5360
    @chelseahancock5360 Před rokem +21

    I can’t speak highly enough of this video! This was my first big crochet project, and the video was so easy to follow. Bag turned out great, thank you so much!! 🥰🧶

  • @mariawells8026
    @mariawells8026 Před 2 lety +12

    That is so beautiful! Your teaching method gives me encouragement to want to try crocheting. Thank you Erica.

  • @janaethridge
    @janaethridge Před rokem +8

    I can't imagine any tutorial being any clearer! Can't wait to get started on this bag! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @user-dp3iu3hz7u
    @user-dp3iu3hz7u Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love granny squares! This bag is adorable!

  • @elliecarway9980
    @elliecarway9980 Před rokem +4

    I have just learnt to do Granny Squares thanks to videos and a great friend who has the patience of a saint. I’m going away for a break soon and wanted a project to do, this will be perfect, all I need to do is go through my stash and sort out some colours thank you so much 😊😊

  • @lorendaschwartz
    @lorendaschwartz Před 27 dny +1

    Make more crochet! Love the way you hold the hook like I do. So cute! I made it in all yellow with white petals and brown center

  • @jeannietooley4864
    @jeannietooley4864 Před 10 měsíci

    Just finished my first ever crochet project, your lovely bag. A gift for my friend, she loved it. Thank you ❤

  • @brigittevanderaar3377
    @brigittevanderaar3377 Před měsícem +1

    What a great explanation! And what a supernice result! It looked so difficult, but with your supergood advices (and very nice voice also), i learned so much! Thank you!

  • @theresademeester6108
    @theresademeester6108 Před 2 lety +45

    This crocheted tote is so pretty. Before my daughter was born, I started to crochet a granny square baby blanket with pastel coloured centres, and all around were to be white. Unfortunately I never finished them and it was so long ago I can’t remember why I didn’t. I guess I wasn’t passionate about it 🤷🏻‍♀️. My daughter is 41 now, and eventually I gave it all away. I wonder if it was ever finished 😏

    • @OkcErin
      @OkcErin Před 2 lety +5

      My bonus daughter found a bag of granny squares at a garage sale today and I sent her this video. She's so excited!

    • @susanmei9980
      @susanmei9980 Před rokem

      @@OkcErin what is a bonus daughter? 💗

    • @mggoats5903
      @mggoats5903 Před rokem +1

      @@susanmei9980 I think from their current spouses past relationship

    • @susanmei9980
      @susanmei9980 Před rokem +1

      @@mggoats5903 oh, I see. Thank you for explaining. 🌷

  • @vandelladahl6617
    @vandelladahl6617 Před rokem +3

    I love this tutorial! It's so simple to make and the finished product is so cute and functional. I would definitely reccomend following this tutorial to make your own bag

  • @kathyrackow880
    @kathyrackow880 Před 2 lety

    Such a Cute Pattern. Thanks Erica for another fun video.

  • @junimondin
    @junimondin Před 2 lety +5

    I love this tutorial! Last time i did the 13 grannys and Today i begin to get my bag done. Thank you for this.
    IT is very easy to follow your instructions. 😊💟

  • @coffeebeen65
    @coffeebeen65 Před 2 lety

    This is so pretty and after a lot of research I have chosen yours to make my bag!!! Thank you!

  • @allieweiss6677
    @allieweiss6677 Před rokem +31

    I recently picked up knitting and crocheting and was looking for a new project… I came across your tutorial and I’m so glad I did. You’re so clear, thorough, and I love how you provide alternative options of doing things! My bag looks GORGEOUS! Huge thank you for making this video!

  • @lmorgan1028
    @lmorgan1028 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve been making my first ever granny squares while waiting for you to publish this video. Took all my yarn on a recent road trip and I made 13! You were not kidding, they are so addicting 😂. Your tote is cuter than I imagined! 🥰
    Just need to block my squares then I can put my bag together. Thank you so much for fabulous tutorials. Much love!

  • @melina3913
    @melina3913 Před rokem +5

    just finished it as a gift for my mom. she loved it, took me around 4 days to finish it but your tutorial is super clear and easy to follow and I am so happy the way it turned out. thank you so much

  • @pchaplin8158
    @pchaplin8158 Před 2 lety

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bmcuartas
    @bmcuartas Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome job with the granny squares, I love the bag, I will follow along and make one for myself. I enjoyed all your tutorials, thank you for all your hard work

  • @donnaduran5022
    @donnaduran5022 Před 2 lety

    Erica the bag is beautiful I can't wait to finish mine I have started the squares. Have a great weekend! 💗🧶😊

  • @claresherry.6417
    @claresherry.6417 Před 2 lety +2

    Oh Erica. Another easy to follow fabulous tutorial.This tutorial is super easy to follow. My daughter was only asking me to make one of these crochet bags.
    I hadn’t a clue how to start . Following super easy instructions I can make this bag for her thank you.x

  • @annaleemages312
    @annaleemages312 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a cute bag,love it!

  • @Sandy-sb9fi
    @Sandy-sb9fi Před 2 lety

    Great tutorial!! Can't wait to do my bag! Just love it!

  • @janjones4772
    @janjones4772 Před rokem

    This little bag turned out so pretty, there so many things a person could use it for all kinds of things carry it along with your next project. I’ll have to get my granddaughter to watch you, I know she love it.
    I live to far for them to visit me. My daughter used to go visit them and she always had a bag of crafts
    To teach her, she loved it. One year I went with her it was getting close to Christmas,anyway we had
    Her and her brother to paint their hand and hold the Christmas bulb, so they had their hand on it and
    Made a snowman with their name and date on each one, they were so cute and they take it out every year to decorate their tree ,each one has a tree in their room,to decorate. Once her learns to crochet
    She’ll make all kinds of things. I really enjoy watching you.I’m sure she will love it. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509

    Another interesting video and chat! Thank you for posting this!

  • @anitaboyne534
    @anitaboyne534 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Just completed joining my 13 squares after blocking them. Now to start the single crochet edging before the handle. If not for your great and easy to follow tutorial, I would still be figuring out which type of bag handle to do. This, by far, suits this type of tote. Thanks so much Erica!

  • @mkundu8977
    @mkundu8977 Před rokem

    I made my 1st granny square watching your video and now on my way to make this bag. You are amazing teacher! Thank you for your videos.

  • @LauraHackett-dq8cd
    @LauraHackett-dq8cd Před rokem +10

    Had so much fun making this bag!! I am so proud of myself, thanks to you!!

  • @jessievanausdal4502
    @jessievanausdal4502 Před rokem

    Wow what a cute bag!!! I must try... Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @canvasgirl323
    @canvasgirl323 Před 2 lety +156

    Any chance you can do a tutorial on how to add a lining to this bag?

    • @Fangelol
      @Fangelol Před rokem +6

      I was just about to ask :)
      I am hoping for this too!

    • @Fxcken_Kai
      @Fxcken_Kai Před 11 měsíci +4

      Alyssia creates has an awesome one

    • @Fxcken_Kai
      @Fxcken_Kai Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@Fangelol Alyssia creates has a good one I used

    • @MateenHassan678
      @MateenHassan678 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Yessss pllssssssss this is myyy first ever crocheting project
      Please make ittt.....

    • @HayleyGomes
      @HayleyGomes Před měsícem +1

      A lining tutorial would be great PLEASE! :) x

  • @kellyhipkins5616
    @kellyhipkins5616 Před 2 lety +1

    So cute. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @TinyLittleBlessings
    @TinyLittleBlessings Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wonderful tutorial! Super easy to follow. I am newer to crochet, I started at the beginning of the year and I am slowly expanding what I crochet. Thank you for this super cute and easy granny square bag.

  • @SoldierBittersweet
    @SoldierBittersweet Před 11 měsíci

    Great tutorial! I'm so happy with the finished tote bag

  • @judithmartinez4309
    @judithmartinez4309 Před rokem

    Thank you Erica you are an excellent teacher this is the first time I can learn how to do granny squares. Can’t wait to start squares and make bag
    Waiting for yarn from Fat quarters
    Thank you again

  • @melaniejohnston3520
    @melaniejohnston3520 Před 16 dny

    Love love love this bag
    Have been working on granny squares the edges are different colors so will have to see together with same thread as the strap
    Great video can’t wait to finish this and I will do another for me with the same color bordering each granny square
    Really well instructed

  • @pattallant2398
    @pattallant2398 Před rokem

    Your tote bag is so cute and colorful! Gonna check out the previous videos you encouraged us to watch first! 😊👍

  • @maitearregui7841
    @maitearregui7841 Před rokem +1

    You've help me finish 2 bags already. Thank you for all the videos, means a lot for us beginners!

  • @honey_seafoam3536
    @honey_seafoam3536 Před rokem

    I've been referencing this video over and over thank you so much 🥰

  • @itsmybrand8522
    @itsmybrand8522 Před měsícem

    I just finished mine in time for mother's day! Thank you so much ❤❤

  • @sharonswieter8041
    @sharonswieter8041 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful! Great tutorial! I’ll be making one of these!!

  • @Justdessertsforme
    @Justdessertsforme Před 2 měsíci

    I think your bag is the prettiest I have ever seen! The scallops truly make it unique ❤❤

  • @nancynl415
    @nancynl415 Před rokem

    What a beautiful bag!!!

  • @priyapoken5481
    @priyapoken5481 Před 11 měsíci

    You are awesome! Just made my bag, I'll tag you soon❤❤ thank you for making this so simple and satisfying to follow along 🎉

  • @m.h.6557
    @m.h.6557 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for this great tutorial! Especially your tip about the valley. My bag is finished and I am very how he looks. 😊

  • @jonna203
    @jonna203 Před rokem

    This was great I can’t wait to start this fun project

  • @melodied4314
    @melodied4314 Před rokem

    Great video and great project. The colors are beautiful.

  • @user-ul4uw4nx6g
    @user-ul4uw4nx6g Před rokem +1

    The Mattress Stitch - I've never seen it before. Amazing!

  • @aol1545
    @aol1545 Před rokem

    Beautiful bag. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @honey_seafoam3536
    @honey_seafoam3536 Před rokem

    I love your color scheme!! I like that center, bottom square, it's a lil different from the rest!!!

  • @gladtidings4all
    @gladtidings4all Před 10 měsíci

    I love the crochet handle is so cute. Thanks for the tutorial

  • @terracollins3777
    @terracollins3777 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this easy yo follow tutorial. Made my first bag and it turned out cute.

  • @kannrich1
    @kannrich1 Před rokem

    Hi 😊 Ms. Erica, this turned out so beautiful! I can't wait to attempt this bag. This might be a great project for my recovery when I get to the point where I'm able to sit for more than a few moments at a time. 😊 As always thank you for sharing your wonderful talents 🙏 Bless you and yours 🙏💕

  • @gaylelazarus2394
    @gaylelazarus2394 Před rokem

    This would make a beautiful summer top too❤😊

  • @bananabradysmom
    @bananabradysmom Před 2 lety +3

    I love this! I might be crazy, but I really like the contrasting color in joining the squares!

    • @erica_arndt
      @erica_arndt  Před rokem +2

      I was thinking that would be cute too!

  • @sandyvanstedum5499
    @sandyvanstedum5499 Před rokem

    LOVE This bag!! Thank you!!🙂

  • @Kitkats1468
    @Kitkats1468 Před rokem

    You're very good at teaching, easy to follow. thank you.

  • @janetnash
    @janetnash Před rokem

    Thank you so much such a clear tutorial, I have started making mine.

  • @hasumatipatel9410
    @hasumatipatel9410 Před rokem

    Absolutely gorgeous bag 👏👏👍👍❤️🙏🏻❤️

  • @margaretmuilwyk3243
    @margaretmuilwyk3243 Před rokem +1

    I just finished making this beautiful bag. Unfortunately I ran out yarn so did the handle as a different colour and it turned out great. Thank you much for the pattern. I'm sure the person I'm gifting to will love it ❤️

  • @aishwaryaramesh9890
    @aishwaryaramesh9890 Před rokem

    That is so very well explained. I can't wait to make this beautiful bag. sooo excited. thank you so much :P

  • @yoandromeda
    @yoandromeda Před rokem

    Loving it it's adorable

  • @sandyisabelle9944
    @sandyisabelle9944 Před rokem

    Awesome turn out on the bag!!!

  • @Barbiejay2
    @Barbiejay2 Před 9 měsíci

    thank you for this great tutorial! I used my own granny squares but used your construction method, and it worked perfectly.

  • @rcktsprckt9967
    @rcktsprckt9967 Před rokem

    I love this video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @ritabeese5383
    @ritabeese5383 Před rokem +12

    This tutorial is so beautiful. You are very clear and concise in your instruction. I can't wait to get started. I love all things granny and have made many granny items. Is there any way you could include how to make an lining for the bag? Thank you!

  • @marygalea3339
    @marygalea3339 Před rokem

    Congratulations! Excellent explanation! I appreciate so much. WELL DONE!

  • @thalassophile1665
    @thalassophile1665 Před rokem

    Love love it, thank you. I’ll give it a try.

  • @crossstitchlover8265
    @crossstitchlover8265 Před rokem

    Very beautifully tote bag 💗💗
    And well explained thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ursulahutchins1560
    @ursulahutchins1560 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Erica, I'm just so grateful for your crochet video's. Your explanation is so easy to follow, you do it nice and slow ❤ I have to give it a try. I'm soooo happy I found your❤ channel. Thanks again. 😊

  • @MsTinbin
    @MsTinbin Před 2 měsíci

    I really enjoyed this video. You explained everything so clearly.

  • @julies5515
    @julies5515 Před 2 lety

    I'm going to try this bag again. My first one wasn't bad, but I didn't like the way I did my handles. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @joycemccormick4113
    @joycemccormick4113 Před rokem

    Thanks for this bag I had squares make didn't have anything for them now I got a bag yes

  • @tanvi12495
    @tanvi12495 Před 9 měsíci

    @EricaArndt you're just an amazing teacher. You made me learn granny square super easily. Thanks for that. Lots of Love from India ❤

  • @adrianawilliams9633
    @adrianawilliams9633 Před rokem

    Thanks you for sharing this tutorial and beautiful bag

  • @selenarivera3160
    @selenarivera3160 Před 2 měsíci

    This tutorial was so informative and well executed. Thank you for your help!

  • @susanmei9980
    @susanmei9980 Před rokem +2

    Erica, this was a fantastic video!!! I’m not a prolific crocheter, by any means, but I’ve been crocheting for over 50 years (yikes! 😬) since I was a little girl, and I’ve never seen anybody do such a clear and concise demonstration on how to crochet granny squares together!!! Ever!
    I’ve actually been working on a granny square afghan recently, and I thought you were supposed to go through BOTH loops of the front and back squares. I couldn’t figure out why it looked so dopey. And it wasn’t just me! That’s how the original pattern writer did it too, and I also thought theirs didn’t look quite tight, either!
    You did a better job than Lori Holt (😂) whose videos I’ve also watched recently. And not only did you do a close up on 3 techniques, but it was ever so much more helpful when you used a contrasting color to demonstrate. I think the mattress technique looks the most invisible, but is also the most time consuming and fiddly. My next fave was the crochet together method, as it was also next to invisible.
    Thank you, so, so much, for doing this, as well as showing how to make this adorable tote bag. You also showed how to do the valleys, which I also never saw before and also the details of the handle, how not to twist them and the pretty scalloped edging. What a lovely little project. I now want to find and watch your granny square tutorial bc I’m sure you’ll have other helpful tip’s in there! Thank you again! 🌷

    • @erica_arndt
      @erica_arndt  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for you kind comment, I' so glad my video was helpful! :)

  • @jean2927
    @jean2927 Před rokem

    Hello Erica.. Thank you for your excellent tutorial, I have looked at a lot of tutorials on how to assemble the tote bag together & yours is by far the better of them all. Very well explained & clear video so we can see what you are doing… Thanks again..

  • @sheilan972
    @sheilan972 Před rokem

    I want to make one of these beautiful bags! Thank you!🤗

  • @mindymyers4344
    @mindymyers4344 Před měsícem

    This was so easy to follow! Thanks so much!

  • @knitcreativity8019
    @knitcreativity8019 Před rokem

    Super cute 🥰🥰🥰 thanks for sharing.

  • @chrystal108reading4
    @chrystal108reading4 Před 4 měsíci

    super super brilliant...well explained..it is just fun..watching and then...doing it myself...LOOOOVE the bag... :)

  • @TexasTulah
    @TexasTulah Před 24 dny +1

    Excellent instructions-one of the best ones I've seen. Beautiful finished bag.

    • @lindabilham9985
      @lindabilham9985 Před 2 dny

      Nearly finished my bag. Struggled a bit with the handles . Only been crocheting for a month!

  • @Swtnovember29
    @Swtnovember29 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely beautiful!!! A new subscriber!!! Wonderful teacher!!

  • @lisahale2981
    @lisahale2981 Před 7 měsíci

    I cannot thank you enough! I made a purse for my daughter thanks to you! 🥰 I am trying to do a blanket before I have elbow surgery next week now.

    • @lisahale2981
      @lisahale2981 Před 7 měsíci

      …you make your videos so easy to follow!! 🥰

  • @Knitorcrochetwithme
    @Knitorcrochetwithme Před rokem

    I love these all colors, i just bought them and Subscribed you.. thanks a lot !

  • @kittenmittenscrochet
    @kittenmittenscrochet Před rokem

    Really beautiful!

  • @not2sane1
    @not2sane1 Před 2 měsíci

    I am so happy I stumbled across your tutorial. I am in love with this bag. I want to commend you on your way of showing how to put this together. I feel like it is very beginner friendly (1st bag I have made) The importance of nailing this is I have started doing craft shows and I know this will be a hit. I also love how you gave different options on the sewing techniques. I am definitely going to be looking at more of your tutorials!

  • @marijevanderspek4462
    @marijevanderspek4462 Před rokem

    How cute!!

  • @debbiehaussman9228
    @debbiehaussman9228 Před rokem

    Thank you Erica for this crocheting video. You are a super teacher!! Your directions and demonstrations are spot on! I hope that you will do more crocheting videos. I also enjoy your sewing videos. I have learned so much with sewing and crocheting through your videos! Thank you again!!!

  • @lthornb1
    @lthornb1 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Erica. I'm definitely making this. My squares are all done. Just need to sew them together. I plan on lining the bag. I may put thin leather straps on instead of crochet.

  • @breannaunderwood2092
    @breannaunderwood2092 Před rokem

    Very beautiful I love it and need to learn granny squares

  • @fionag8869
    @fionag8869 Před 2 lety

    Love it!!

  • @daintyflygirl4va
    @daintyflygirl4va Před 2 lety

    So pretty

  • @mags9599
    @mags9599 Před rokem +2

    You are a genius what a fantastic piece of artwork! thank you for the humble way you share your skills and talents and the way you make it feel accessible to all levels. I reckon as a home schooler your children will be in Harvard when they grow up :)

  • @Loreli115
    @Loreli115 Před rokem +1

    Super cute bag!! I would love a tutorial on how to add a cloth lining to this.

  • @conniekirby4454
    @conniekirby4454 Před rokem

    I’m not good at patterns, but thanks to your video I did it! Thank you!

  • @donhardman6919
    @donhardman6919 Před 2 lety

    Thelma writes: Erica, it looks absolutely beautiful, love ❤ ❤ it

  • @tracysharples6350
    @tracysharples6350 Před 5 dny

    LOVED this tutorial!! The only thing I did differently was to size down on the hook for the strap to give it some strength. Thanks!