Sunflower granny square bucket bag crochet pattern

• LevelIntermediate
• Time4-6 hours
• Hook4.0 mm
• YarnWorsted

About This Pattern

On the desk

Stitch shorthand

• Puff Stitch — This creates those lovely textured petals. Work it like this: yarn over, insert hook in the indicated space, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat that sequence 4 times total in the same space (you’ll have 9 loops on your hook). Then yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, chain 1 to close the puff.
• 3-dc Cluster — Yarn over, insert hook in space, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You now have 2 loops remaining on your hook. Repeat that sequence 2 more times in the same space (you’ll have 4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops.
• Invisible Join — Cut your yarn leaving a tail. Pull the tail through the last stitch. Thread your tapestry needle under both loops of the first stitch of the round, then back into the center of the last stitch. This mimics a regular stitch and creates a seamless finish.
• BLO — back loop only
• ch — chain
• ch-sp — chain space
• dc — double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops twice)
• hdc — half double crochet
• inc — increase (2 stitches in same stitch)
• MC — main color
• rep — repeat
• rnd — round
• RS — right side
• sc — single crochet (insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over and pull through both loops)
• sl st — slip stitch
• sp — space
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• tr — treble crochet
• yo — yarn over
• UK crocheters note — US sc equals UK dc, US dc equals UK tr, US tr equals UK dtr.

Sunflower granny square bucket bag crochet pattern

Assembly

1. Arrange the Squares Arrange the four squares in a ring with the right side facing out and all sunflowers upright. Use MC and either a mattress stitch or a flat slip-stitch join.
2. Join Vertical Edges Join vertical edges: Connect 23 edge stitches from one square to 23 edge stitches of the next square. Repeat until all four squares form a tube. Keep corner ch-2 spaces tidy and aligned at top and bottom.
3. Attach Tube to Base Attach tube to bottom wall: Pin one lower edge of each square to 23 stitches of the bottom wall. Sew or slip-stitch through 23 edge stitches per square and 92 wall stitches total.
4. Reinforce Corners Reinforce corners: Add a few neat whipstitches at the four lower corners where the square corners meet the round base. This prevents gaps.
5. Weave in Ends Weave in ends inside the bag as you go.
6. Placement Tip Placement tip: The front and back each show one full sunflower panel centered. The side panels curve around the bucket shape. Keep the seams at the side edges so the drawstring bow can sit nicely at the front.
7. Step 1 Steam or wet-block the finished bag lightly, shaping the top rim and square panels with your hands.
8. Step 2 Consider adding a fabric lining if you’ll carry keys, cosmetics, or small items that might slip through the corner spaces of the granny squares.
9. Step 3 Check all hardware joins with a firm tug before use. Reinforce any join that shifts.

Easy to get wrong

Between the songs

• What makes this one satisfying is the layering of techniques inside a single panel. You build the sunflower center with puff stitch petals, frame it with a granny square border, then carry that structure into a circular base that has to match the panel's stitch count exactly. The eyelet round asks for careful repeat counting, which feels like a small puzzle once the drawstring finally weaves through clean. Add the D-ring tabs and an adjustable crossbody strap, and you get hardware details that make this feel like a real bag rather than a granny square turned into one. It is the kind of project where every round teaches you something new.

Listener questions

• Can I make this bag without the D-rings and swivel clasps?

  Yes, you can skip the hardware and sew the strap ends directly to the D-ring tabs instead. The bag will still hold its shape fine, you just lose the adjustable, detachable strap feature.

• Why does the pattern recommend a firm worsted cotton?

  A dense, non-stretchy cotton like the ones listed in the materials keeps the granny square panel structured instead of sagging under the weight of items inside. Slippery or stretchy yarns are especially risky for the strap, since they can stretch under the bag's weight.

• Do I need to add a fabric lining?

  It is optional but worth considering if you plan to carry keys, cosmetics, or anything small enough to slip through the corner spaces of the granny squares. The notes mention it as an assembly step for exactly that reason.

• What if my drawstring cord comes out uneven lengths?

  Chain until the cord measures approximately 66 inches, then slip stitch into the back bump of each chain for a rounded finish. Weave it through all 11 eyelets starting and ending at the front center so both sides end up even before tying the bow.

• My strap feels stretchy after a few wears, what went wrong?

  This usually comes down to yarn choice or hook size for the Crossbody Strap section. Try a smaller hook next time, or add a fabric or webbing backing for extra support.

Original pattern: https://bunnypatterns.com/sunflower-granny-square-bucket-bag-free-crochet-pattern/

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