If you love crochet projects that combine texture, color, and a little sparkle, this floral granny square bag is such a fun one to make.

The bag is worked in classic granny square rounds and then finished with dimensional puff flowers and small crochet circles that create a beautiful layered floral design on the front.

To give the bag an extra special touch, I added sparkling rhinestone embellishments to the flower centers and small circles.

The rhinestones add just the right amount of shimmer and really make the flowers stand out against the soft cotton yarn.

I used a Bedazzler tool to apply the rhinestones, and if you don’t already have one, I highly recommend it for finishing cotton crochet projects.

The heat-activated rhinestones adhere really well to cotton yarn and the tool is incredibly easy to use.

It’s a simple way to add a little glam to crochet accessories like bags, hats, or even home decor.

This free crochet bag pattern is beginner-friendly and uses simple stitches like double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet to create a classic granny square base.

If you’ve ever made a granny square blanket or coaster, you’ll feel right at home with this pattern.

The dimensional puff flowers and small crochet circles are sewn onto the front square to create a beautiful floral design that adds texture and visual interest to the finished bag.

Granny square bags are a timeless crochet project, and this crochet flower bag gives the traditional style a fresh, modern look.

The layered flowers and rhinestone accents create a soft garden-inspired design that feels perfect for spring and summer.

Because the bag is made with sturdy cotton yarn and includes instructions for adding a fabric lining, it’s both decorative and durable.

This granny square purse pattern includes instructions for two sizes.

The child size measures approximately 6 x 6 inches, while the adult size measures about 7 x 7 inches, making it a great small crossbody bag for everyday use.

The size can also be easily adjusted by adding additional granny square rounds if you’d like to make the bag larger.

Enjoy the free pattern! 

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Flower Crossbody Bag Pattern

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Adult + Child Sizes

This bag is worked in solid granny squares, embellished with puff flowers and small circles, then assembled. All appliqués and optional rhinestones are added to the front square before joining the bag together.

Important Yarn Note for Rhinestones

If you are using the Bedazzler Kit with Rhinestones, you must use 100% cotton yarn for the bag and appliqués.

The Bedazzler tool uses heat to seal the rhinestones.

• Cotton yarn is safe and secure with this method.
• Acrylic yarn will melt under the heat.

Do not use acrylic if you plan to apply rhinestones.

If you are skipping the rhinestones, you may use either cotton or acrylic. However, cotton is recommended for structure and durability.

Materials

• Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) cotton yarn (main bag color + flower colors – 3 total colors)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

For Lining

• Cotton fabric (2 pieces slightly larger than finished square)
• Sewing needle
• Strong sewing thread
• Straight pins
• Iron

Optional Closures

• Magnetic snap closure
• 1½” button (for button loop closure)

Optional Embellishment

• Bedazzler Kit with Rhinestones

Abbreviations

• ch – chain

• sl st – slip stitch

• dc – double crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• sc – single crochet

• sp – space

• mc – magic circle

• BLO – back loop only

Notes

• Ch 3 counts as dc throughout

• Do not fasten off between granny rounds

• After joining each round, sl st into the next corner space to begin the next round

• Complete all front embellishments before assembling the bag

Step 1: Make 2 Granny Squares (Solid Color)

Round 1 (Center)

• Make mc.

• Ch 3, 2 dc in circle, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2.

• Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. (4 clusters, 4 ch-2 corners)

Round 2 (Corners)

• Sl st to next corner sp.

• Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp.

• In each corner, repeat 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.

• Sl st to next corner sp.

Round 3+ (Add Side Clusters)

• Corner: Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.

• Side: 3 dc in each space between clusters.

• Repeat around.

Size Instructions

• Child: Work 5 total granny rounds

• Adult: Work 6 total granny rounds

Final Round (Both Sizes)

• Ch 3, dc in the BLO in each stitch around.

• Work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in each corner ch-2 space.

• Sl st to join. Fasten off.

Step 2: Flower & Circle Appliqués (Front Square Only)

Color Layout

• Small Circles – Make 5

  • 2 in bag color

  • 2 in one complimentary color

  • 1 in another complimentary color

• Puff Flowers – Make 4

  • 2 flowers same petal color

  • 1 flower different petal color

  • 1 flower another different petal color

• Centers: Must be a different color than petals (I used one color for all centers)

Small Circle (Make 5) – approx. 1″

• Hold 2 strands together

• Make mc

• Ch 1

• Sc 8 in circle

• Sl st to join, pull tight

• Fasten off, weave in beginning tail, leave long tail for sewing

Puff Flower (Make 4) – approx. 2″

Popcorn Stitch: 5 dc in same stitch, remove hook, insert into first dc, grab dropped loop, pull through, tighten

Round 1 – Center (with center color)

• Make mc

• Ch 1

• Sc 8 in circle

• Pull tight, sl st to join

• Fasten off, join petal color in any stitch

Round 2 – Petals (with petal color)

• Ch 2, dc 4 in same stitch, complete popcorn, ch 2

• 5 dc in next stitch, complete popcorn, ch 2

• Repeat around

• Sl st to join

• Fasten off, weave in ends, leave long tail for sewing

Step 3: Attach Appliqués to Front Square

• Lay one granny square flat

• Arrange 4 large flowers first

• Fill gaps with 5 small circles

• Pin in place

• Using long tails, sew securely through crochet stitches only

• Fasten off on back side, weave in ends neatly

Step 4: Optional Rhinestone Embellishment

• Apply rhinestones before assembling bag

• Use Bedazzler Kit with Rhinestones

• Place rhinestone where desired, hold tool 25 seconds to seal

• Allow to cool before moving

• I used: one color for flower centers, another for small circles

Step 5: Join Bag

• Place squares with wrong sides together

• Join yarn at top corner

• Ch 1

• Sc evenly across 3 sides, placing 3 sc in each corner

• Fasten off

• Leave top open

Step 6: Top Edge

• Join yarn at opening

• Sc evenly around entire top edge

• Sl st to join

• Fasten off

Step 7: Strap

• Attach yarn at one side of opening

• Chain desired length:

  • Little child – 120

  • Older child – 130

  • Teen/Adult – 140

• Sl st to opposite side

• Ch 1, turn

• Sc in each chain across

• Sl st to bag to secure

• Fasten off, weave in ends

(Optional: Add a second row of sc for extra durability.)

Step 8: Lining

• Place crochet square on top of two fabric layers

• Cut around, leaving ½”–1″ extra

• Place right sides together

• Sew 3 sides with ½” seam allowance, start/stop 1″ below top edge

• Turn right side out, fold top edge down 1″, press flat

Magnetic Clasp (Optional):

• Sew clasp on before adding lining

• Fasten off and knot on wrong side

• Insert lining into bag

• Align folded edge with top of bag, pin in place

• Sew lining to bag using small horizontal stitches through inside crochet loops

• Knot securely, fasten off

Step 9: Optional Button Closure

• Attach yarn at center top edge

• Ch 5, sl st in same stitch to form loop

• Ch 1, 6 sc in loop

• Sl st to join

• Fasten off

• Sew button to front of bag (crochet layer only)

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