{"id":3098,"date":"2026-01-23T08:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/?p=3098"},"modified":"2026-01-23T08:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:05:31","slug":"how-to-crochet-a-4-coloured-granny-square-bag-%f0%9f%a7%b6%f0%9f%91%9c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/?p=3098","title":{"rendered":"How to Crochet a 4-Coloured Granny Square Bag \ud83e\uddf6\ud83d\udc5c"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sure! Here\u2019s a <strong>detailed, beginner-friendly tutorial<\/strong> you can use for a blog post, pattern description, or step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-23T150227.360-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3099\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-23T150227.360-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-23T150227.360-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-23T150227.360-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-2026-01-23T150227.360.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Crochet a 4-Coloured Granny Square Bag \ud83e\uddf6\ud83d\udc5c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-coloured granny square bag is a classic crochet project that\u2019s stylish, colorful, and perfect for beginners. It\u2019s made from simple granny squares, easy color changes, and basic stitching. This bag is sturdy enough for everyday use and fun to customize with your favorite color combinations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf5 Materials You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yarn in <strong>4 different colors<\/strong> (cotton yarn is best for bags)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crochet hook (4\u20135 mm, depending on yarn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch markers (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric lining (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Choose colors that contrast well so each round of the granny square stands out.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres3-65-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres3-65-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres3-65-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres3-65-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres3-65.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd8 Basic Crochet Stitches Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is beginner-friendly and uses classic stitches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Magic ring<\/strong> (or chain ring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chain (ch)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slip stitch (sl st)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double crochet (dc)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single crochet (sc)<\/strong> (for joining and borders)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3c Step 1: Crochet the 4-Colour Granny Squares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each granny square uses one color per round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Round 1 \u2013 Color A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a <strong>magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain 3 (counts as first dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work <strong>2 dc<\/strong>, chain 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>3 dc, chain 2<\/em> \u2014 repeat 3 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join with slip stitch and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Round 2 \u2013 Color B<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach Color B in any corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain 3, work <strong>2 dc<\/strong>, chain 2, <strong>3 dc<\/strong> in the same corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In each remaining corner: <strong>3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres2-65-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres2-65-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres2-65-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres2-65-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres2-65.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Round 3 \u2013 Color C<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach Color C in a corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work the same granny pattern:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corners: <strong>3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sides: <strong>3 dc<\/strong> in each space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Round 4 \u2013 Color D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach Color D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the granny stitch pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Make <strong>8\u201312 squares<\/strong>, depending on the bag size you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde9 Step 2: Arrange &amp; Join the Squares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lay out squares in your preferred layout:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Front: 2 \u00d7 2 squares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back: 2 \u00d7 2 squares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join squares using:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slip stitch join<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single crochet join<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whip stitch with a yarn needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold and join sides and bottom to form the bag shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres1-65-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres1-65-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres1-65-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres1-65-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ninedrama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxres1-65.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc5c Step 3: Crochet the Bag Opening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach yarn (Color D or a neutral color).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crochet <strong>single crochet evenly around<\/strong> the top edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>2\u20133 rounds<\/strong> for structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a drawstring row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert a lining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach a button or magnetic snap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udea2 Step 4: Make the Handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 1: Crocheted Handles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach yarn to one side of the bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain <strong>40\u201360 stitches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach to the opposite side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single crochet along the chain for strength.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option 2: Short Handles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crochet 10\u201315 stitches directly onto the bag edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work back and forth for 4\u20136 rows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 Step 5: Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weave in all loose ends securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block lightly for a neat shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add extras:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tassels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wooden handles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative label<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf38 Beginner Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep color changes neat by tightening ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use stitch markers to align squares evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use cotton yarn for durability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t worry if squares aren\u2019t perfect\u2014blocking helps!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This 4-coloured granny square bag is a fun, colorful, and beginner-friendly crochet project that never goes out of style. Once you finish one, you\u2019ll want to experiment with different color combinations and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like, I can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn this into a <strong>short printable pattern<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a <strong>video tutorial outline<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust it for <strong>tote bags or mini bags<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Crochet a 4 Coloured Granny Square Bag Miarti\ud83e\uddf6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5PbVp3QDN98?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure! 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