Crochet Granny Stitch Tote Canvas Bag Easy Free Pattern

If you’re looking for a fun way to dress up a plain canvas tote bag, this crochet tote cover is the perfect project.

Made with colorful granny stitch stripes, it transforms an inexpensive canvas bag into a unique handmade accessory that’s both practical and stylish.

The crochet cover works up quickly using basic stitches and can be customized with your favorite color combinations.

Since the crochet piece is sewn directly onto a sturdy canvas tote, you get the beauty of crochet with the durability of a structured bag.

Whether you’re headed to the farmer’s market, the beach, the library, or just running errands, this colorful tote is a great way to add a handmade touch to your everyday style.

I used a 13.5″ x 13.5″ canvas tote from Hobby Lobby, but similar bags can also be found online.

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Granny Canvas Tote Bag

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Materials:

13.5 x 13.5 canvas tote bag. I bought mine at Hobby Lobby. Also available on Amazon.
Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
Size 4 cotton yarn, I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in various colors
Tapestry needle
Sewing thread and sewing needle, use strong thread such as threading floss or crochet thread

Yarn Estimate:

Approximately 325–400 yards total

Color 1 (Base): 75–100 yards
Colors 2–7: 40–50 yards each

Finished Size:

Designed to fit a 13.5″ x 13.5″ canvas tote bag.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
sk – skip
sp – space

Notes:

Base is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
Granny stitch section is worked in joined rounds.
Ch 2 at the beginning of granny stitch rounds counts as a dc.
Change colors as indicated throughout the pattern.
Weave in ends before attaching the crochet cover to the canvas tote.

Base (Color 1 – Oval)

Worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Place a stitch marker in first st.

Ch 33

Round 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 30 sts, 3 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side of foundation chain: sc in next 30 sts, 3 sc in last ch. (66 sts)

Round 2:
2 sc in first st, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st 3 times, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st 3 times. (72 sts)

Round 3:
Sc in next 31 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 31 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times. (78 sts)

Round 4:
Sc in each st around. (78 sts)

Round 5:
Sc in BLO in each st around. (78 sts)

Granny Stitch Body

Rounds 6–9: Color 2

Round 6:
Join Color 2. Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, *sk 2 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat from * around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp. (26 clusters)

Rounds 7–9:
Ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp. (26 clusters)

Rounds 10–13: Color 3
Switch to color 3, ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp (26 clusters)

Rounds 14–17: Color 4
Switch to color 4, ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp (26 clusters)

Rounds 18–21: Color 5
Switch to color 5, ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp (26 clusters)

Rounds 22–25: Color 6
Switch to color 6, ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp (26 clusters)

Rounds 26–29: Color 7
Switch to color 7, ch 2, 2 dc in sp, 3 dc in each sp around, sl st to top of ch 2, sl st into next sp (26 clusters)

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Attach to Bag

Place the canvas tote inside the crochet bag.