Quick Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pouch Pattern with a Floral Vintage Look
This simple guide helps beginners crochet a bright and pretty Crochet Sunflower Pouch that is both fun and useful.
Want a fun and simple crochet project? The Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pouch is perfect for you. It looks bright and happy because it has a sunflower in the middle of a granny square. This makes the pouch look nice and special.
Free Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pouch Pattern for Coins and Cosmetics
The pouch usually uses colors like yellow, brown, and green. These colors look natural and fresh. The yellow sunflower petals shine nicely against the darker background. This color mix makes the pouch look warm and friendly. The pouch is not just pretty, it is helpful too. You can put small things inside like coins, keys, or makeup. It is light to carry and easy to use. The flat shape keeps your things safe and tidy.
Also, this pattern is good for beginners. It uses simple stitches, so even if you are new to crochet, you can make it. It does not take long to finish, and you can enjoy making it. It is a nice gift idea for family or friends. The yarn used usually keeps its color well. This means the pouch will stay bright even after washing. So, you can use it for a long time. in short, the Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pouch is a fun, useful, and easy project. Why not try making one today and bring a little sunshine with you?
Sunflower Granny Square Corn Bag Crochet Pattern
This detailed crochet pattern for a charming Sunflower Granny Square Corn Bag. This versatile bag is perfect for holding AirPods, small accessories, cases, or even as a small purse for daily essentials. The bag features a beautiful sunflower granny square front and a complementary back square, combined with crochet straps and decorative hearts for a lovely finishing touch.
Pattern Notes
- The bag is worked in rounds and assembled from separate granny squares for the front and back.
- You will work mostly with double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet, popcorn stitches, and single crochet.
- The bag consists of a detailed sunflower granny square front and a complementary simple square back, followed by a bag body work and finishing touches.
- Use stitch markers to mark rounds and special stitches for accuracy.
Skill Level
Suitable for Intermediate crocheters who are familiar with:
- Magic ring (or double circle method)
- Basic stitches (ch, sc, dc, hdc, tr)
- Popcorn stitch
- Working in rounds
- Joining pieces by single crochet
Materials
- Cotton yarn (I used 5-ply New Cotton Yarn) in:
- Yellow (sunflower)
- Light Brown
- Green
- Dark Brown (for straps and hearts)
- Crochet hook size appropriate for your yarn (check yarn label for recommendation)
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle for weaving tails and assembly
- Scissors
- Fabric glue or sewing needle for attaching hearts (optional)
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished bag measures approximately:
- Width: 7 inches (18 cm)
- Height: 8 inches (20 cm)
- Straps length: approx. 12 inches (30 cm) each
- Suitable for small essentials, AirPods, accessories, or small wallets.
Gauge & Stitch Pattern
- Gauge: Approximately 16 dc stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in the granny square pattern.
- Tension: Maintain a consistent tension, especially to keep the granny squares flat and bag edges neat.
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = triple crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase
- pop stitch = popcorn stitch (usually 5 dc cluster)
- MR = magic ring (or double circle method)
Special Stitches
- Invisible Double Crochet (starting stitch): Chain 2, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice (counts as 1 dc).
- Popcorn Stitch: Work 5 dc in the same stitch, remove hook from the last loop, insert hook into the first dc of the 5, yarn over and pull through the last loop to "close" the popcorn, chain 1.
The Crochet Pattern
Front Side: Sunflower Granny Square
Round 1:
- Make a double circle (or magic ring).
- Start with invisible double crochet turning chain (counts as 1 dc).
- Work 3 sc in the circle, each sc is worked in the right leg of the previous sc. This cluster of 3 sc counts as 1 double crochet.
- Work 15 more dc into the circle to have 16 dc in total. Use stitch marker to mark the first dc.
- Join with sl st in the top of the first dc.
- Sl st into first space to close the round, chain 1 and fasten off.
Round 2: (Change to light brown yarn)
- Join yarn with a sl st to the last st of previous round.
- Invisible double crochet turning chain (counts as 1 dc).
- In the current stitch: 3 sc (same method as Round 1 cluster), then 1 incomplete dc (yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice, stop before last yarn over), chain 2.
- Repeat [(2 incomplete dc, chain 2) x 1, then incomplete dc in current stitch] around.
- End with sl st to first space, chain 1 and fasten off. You should have 16 groups.
Round 3: (Change to third color)
- Join yarn in the space between the previous groups.
- Chain 1, invisible double crochet turning chain.
- In that space, work 4 dc.
- Make popcorn stitch (remove hook from last dc, insert hook into first dc, yarn over and pull through, chain 1).
- Repeat 4 dc + popcorn stitch + chain 1 around (16 popcorn stitches).
- Join with sl st into first space, chain 1 and fasten off.
Round 4: (Change to green yarn)
- Join yarn between every two popcorns.
- Chain 1, invisible triple crochet turning chain.
- Work 4 tr clusters per group, separated by chain 2.
- Make 3 tr in each space for the edges.
- For corners: 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr in one space.
- Close with sl st, chain 1.
Round 5:
- Repeat similar pattern to Round 4 but increase detail by adding more tr clusters along edges and corners.
- Close round with sl st and chain 1.
Round 6:
- Chain 1, work 2 sc in corners and 1 sc in each stitch along edges.
- Do 3 sc in corners for shape.
- Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in all tails.
Back Side: Simple Square (Optional Flower Square)
Round 1:
- Use double circle or magic ring method.
- Work 3 hdc in circle to start.
- Chain 2, repeat 3 hdc + ch 2 three times (total 4 groups).
- Join with sl st and fasten off.
Round 2 - 5:
- Work half double crochet groups with chain 2 spaces in corners to keep square shape.
- On Round 5, switch to double crochet instead of half hdc.
- End with single crochet around edges for neat finish.
- Fasten off and weave tails.
Assembly: Sew Front and Back
- Place two squares front sides together and single crochet around edges to join.
- Leave top open for bag opening.
Bag Body and Finishing
- Starting from joined granny squares, work double crochet rounds all around to create bag depth.
- Work consistent double crochet stitches on all sides to desired depth (~4-5 inches).
- Use invisible slip stitch to finish last round for neat edge.
Crochet Bag Straps
Straps: (Make 2)
- Use dark brown yarn.
- Chain 7.
- Work rows (not detailed in the transcription but continue single crochet or dc) until straps are ~12 inches long.
- Fasten off.
Crochet Hearts: (Make 4)
- Start with double circle or magic ring.
- Chain 4.
- Work 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr in circle.
- Slip stitch to close circle, chain 1 and fasten off.
- Glue or stitch two hearts back to back, tie knots to fasten.
Final Assembly
- Attach the bag straps securely on each side of the bag.
- Attach two hearts on each side near the straps as decoration.
- Weave in all remaining tails and cut any excess yarn.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Bag size approx. 7" wide x 8" high
- Carry straps approx. 12" length each
- Holds AirPods, small accessories, phone case, wallet, or small essentials
- Lightweight and washable cotton build
- Strong double crochet base for durability
Summary
This sunflower granny square corn bag showcases a bright, fun crochet project combining classic granny square techniques with creative stitch patterns like popcorn and triple crochet for texture. With a simple construction using front and back squares joined together, the bag is customizable in color and size. Decorative crocheted hearts add a unique charm while sturdy straps make it practical for everyday use. The end product is a stylish, lightweight, and functional crochet bag that is perfect for small essentials or as a thoughtful handmade gift.