Jewelry & Fashion | 18 April 2016Beach Tote Share article facebook twitter google pinterest Summertime is on the horizon and 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags, has the perfect beach accessory. This adorable beach tote is fit for any sunny day at the beach. Roomy and colorful, this tote is perfect for carrying everything needed for a day at the beach. Its cheerful citrus colors are reminiscent of a slice of cool watermelon on a bright, sunny day, and the starfish and sand dollars add pops of color and texture to the tote’s beachy appeal. Yarn: Lion Brand Modern Baby, 50% acrylic, 50% nylon, 173 yrd (158 m), 2.6 oz (75 g): 2 skeins each of #194 Chartreuse (A) and #113 Red (B), 1 skein each of #133 Orange (C), #098 White (D), and #130 Green (E) Hook: F-5 (3.75 mm) Notions: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of lining fabric, 1 1/2″ x 44″ (3.8 X110 cm) strip of interfacing for Gusset (optional), 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) of drapery cord for Handle Finished Size: 19 1/2″ wide x 13 1/2″ deep (49.5 x 34.5 cm), including gussets Skill Level: Experienced SQUARES Make 6 Flower Bud Squares (page 7) using A for Rnds 1, 2, and 3; D for Rnds 4 and 9; E for Rnd 5; C for Rnds 6, 7, and 8; amd B for Rnd 10. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length. FRONT/BACK (MAKE 2) With B, sew 3 squares together into a strip. TOP STRIPE ROW 1: With RS facing, join A with a Sl st in top right-hand corner ch-2 sp of Front/Back, ch 1, *sc in each sc across square, sc in corner ch-2 sp**, sk seam, sc in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn. (69 sc) ROWS 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. ROW 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (71 sc) ROWS 6–8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. ROW 9: Rep Row 5. (73 sc) ROWS 10–12: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. ROW 13: Rep Row 5. (75 sc) ROWS 14–18: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off A. BOTTOM STRIPE ROW 1: With RS facing and squares on top, join B with Sl st in top right-hand corner ch-2 sp of Front/Back, ch 1, *sc in each sc across square, sc in corner ch-2 sp**, sk seam st, sc in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn. (69 sc) ROWS 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. ROW 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each sc across to last 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in last sc, turn. (67 sc) ROWS 6–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. ROW 9: Rep Row 5. (65 sc) ROWS 10–12: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. ROW 13: Rep Row 5. (63 sc) ROWS 14–18: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off B. GUSSET With A, ch 10. ROW 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc each ch across, turn. (8 dc) ROWS 2–8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first st, dc in each dc across, complete last st with B, fasten off A. ROWS 9–81: With B, rep Row 2, change to A, fasten off B. ROWS 82–89: With A, rep Row 2. EDGING RND 1: With B, ch 1, *sc in each of next 8 dc, ch 1, rotate, working across long side of Gusset, sc in same sp as last sc, sc in same row-end dc, matching colors to stripes, 2 sc in each row-end dc in A, change to B, 2 sc in each row-end dc in B, change to A, 2 sc in each row-end dc in A, ch 1, rep from * once, ch 1, join with a Sl st in first sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Line Front and Back before sewing. If interfacing is desired for Gusset, pin in place, then line Gusset. Pin Gusset along sides and bottom of Back and Front. Sew in place. HANDLE (MAKE 2) With A, ch 7. ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (6 sc) ROW 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. ROWS 3–158: Rep Row 2. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length. Place a marker 18 rows in from each end of each Handle to mark tab that will be sewn to bag. Cut cord into 2 equal parts. Start sewing cord into long strip from marker to marker. Trim cord to fit your Handle. Sew the tab onto bag as pictured. STARFISH (MAKE 1) With B, ch 4, join with a Sl st to form a ring. RND 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc in ring, join with a Sl st in first sc. RND 2: *Ch 10, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of next 4 ch, tr in each of next 2 ch, sk next sc on Rnd 1, Sl st in next st, rep from * around (5 star points), join with a Sl st in first ch. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length. LARGE SAND DOLLAR (MAKE 1) With A, ch 4, join with Sl st to form a ring. RND 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc in ring, join with a Sl st in first sc. RND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with a Sl st in first sc. (20 sc) RND 3: Ch 1, *sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, join with a Sl st in first sc. (30 sc) RND 4: Ch 1, *sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, join with a Sl st in first sc. (40 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length. With E, embroider a Lazy Daisy st of 5 ch sts on top of Sand Dollar. SMALL SAND DOLLAR (MAKE 3) With C, work same as Large Sand Dollar through Rnd 3. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length. With E, embroider a Lazy Daisy st of 5 ch sts on top of Sand Dollar. Buy from an Online Retailer US: Crochet up to 30 creative, fun bags, starting from just 10 granny squares! The granny square is the crocheter’s foundation for countless projects and is unparalleled for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. With The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert showed how the humble granny makes the transition from tried-and-true blankets to all kinds of fashionable garments and accessories. Now, using only 10 granny squares selected from The Granny Square Book and Granny Square Flowers, Margaret shows how you can crochet 30 completely different bags. Each square is used three times with different yarns, color schemes, motif arrangements, and finishing treatments to create a wide assortment of handbags, totes, and carriers. You’ll be amazed at the versatility of these squares! From retro shoulder bags to contemporary messenger bags, there are styles to suit every purpose and design preference. 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags will keep you crocheting bags for everyone and every reason for years to come. Share article facebook twitter google pinterest If you have any comments on this article please contact us or get in touch via social media.
