Stylishly Spacious Crochet Granny Square Fanny Pack Pattern

Materials and Tools:

• Yarn: Six colors total (five colors and one main color - white)
  • Five colored yarns: 100g, 250m each, 100% acrylic
  • Main color yarn: 50g, 125m each, 100% Merino wool
• Crochet hook: 3.5mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Handle: Leather handle (or any other handle you prefer)

Step by step Instructions

Part 1: Crocheting the Granny Squares

Step 1: Creating the Granny Square

1. Start with a slip knot.
2. Chain 4, then join with a slip stitch to form a circle.
3. Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 11 double crochets into the circle.
   • You should have a total of 12 double crochets.
4. Join the round with a slip stitch into the top of the chain-3.

Step 2: Changing Colors and Building the Square

1. Attach a new color:
   • Drop the current color, yarn over the new color, making a chain with the new color.
   • Chain 3 with the new color.
2. Cluster Stitch Round:
   • Insert hook between the two bars of each double crochet below.
   • Make a cluster (of 2 double crochets) in each space around with the new color.
   • You should have 24 stitches by the end of this round.
   • At the end, join with a slip stitch using the new color.
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3. Form the Square:
   • Chain 3, make 2 double crochets in the first chain space.
   • Create clusters of 3 double crochets in subsequent spaces.
   • For corners, make a cluster, chain 2, and another cluster in the same space.
   • Continue this pattern, alternating between single clusters and corner clusters.
   • Change colors and repeat until you've completed 8 rounds.
4. Complete 4 Squares Total:
   • Ensure each square ends with the main color (white).
   • Each square should measure approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm).
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Step 3: Connecting the Squares

1. Layout the squares:
   • Place one square on top and three on the sides, folding the side squares into triangles.
2. Sew 3 seams:
   • Use the tapestry needle and white yarn.
   • Starting at one corner, sew through corresponding stitches from both sides seamlessly.
     • Repeat for all edges and open seams.

Part 2: Creating the Bag Structure

Step 4: Crocheting Around the Top

1. Cluster round on top:
   • Attach the white yarn to a corner and chain 3.
   • Crochet clusters in the gaps between clusters, creating a finished edge around the top.
   • Make clusters, skipping spaces and connecting new clusters at the joins, ensuring no gaps.
   • Do this until you have a uniform edge.
2. Single Crochet Rounds:
   • Chain 1, make a single crochet in each stitch around.
   • Complete 3 rounds like this.
3. Finish Off:
   • Slip stitch into the first single crochet to finish.
   • Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Part 3: Attaching the Handle

1. Attach the handle:
   • Align the handle to the top of the fanny pack.
   • Sew or attach as needed, ensuring it is securely fastened.

Final Steps:

1. Weave in all yarn ends using the tapestry needle.
2. Attach the lining with a zipper as detailed in the second part of the tutorial for a complete finish.

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