# Sunset Ombre Granny Square Tote Free Crochet Pattern
A whole sunset in granny squares! This tote fades from deep coral through golden peach to the softest cream, one granny square at a time. The ombre layout does all the work — each square is simple, and arranging them in gradient order creates pure magic. It’s the tote I carry when I want to feel like golden hour.
Thirteen squares joined in a simple layout, with a sturdy strap. The kind of project that’s perfect for using up a gradient yarn cake or planning your colors deliberately.
Coral to cream in granny squares — a sunset you can carry. Cotton yarn for a sturdy everyday tote.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in coral (approx. 200 yards), deep peach (approx. 150 yards), light peach (approx. 150 yards), and cream (approx. 150 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 14 inches wide and 13 inches tall, not including handles
The Pattern
Granny Squares (make 13)
Color plan: 4 coral, 3 deep peach, 3 light peach, 3 cream.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC into the ring, Ch 2, *3 DC into the ring, Ch 2,* repeat 3 times, join. (4 clusters)
Round 2: Slip stitch to the first Ch-2 space. Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, Ch 2, 3 DC in the same space (corner made), *Ch 1, (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, Ch 1, join.
Round 3: Slip stitch to the first corner. Work corners in corners and 3 DC in each Ch-1 space. Join. Fasten off.
Each square should measure about 4.5 inches.
Assembly (ombre layout)
Arrange the squares in a 3-wide by 4-tall grid (plus 1 for the base), ordered from darkest (coral) at the top to lightest (cream) at the bottom:
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Row 1 (top): coral, coral, coral
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Row 2: coral, deep peach, deep peach
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Row 3: deep peach, light peach, light peach
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Row 4 (bottom): light peach, cream, cream
- Base: 1 cream square
Whipstitch the squares together. Fold the grid and seam the sides and bottom.
Handles (make 2)
With coral, Ch 8. Work 65 rows of SC across 7 stitches. Fasten off with long tails. Sew to the top edge with reinforced stitching.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Lay out all your squares before joining — the gradient is everything.
- Join with the same color as the squares for an invisible seam, or cream for a defined grid.
- Line the tote with fabric if you’ll carry small items.
Golden hour, all day — carry the sunset with you!
