# Rose Garden Granny Square Tote Free Crochet Pattern
A garden of granny squares with the sweetest rosebuds! Rose pink, blush, and cream squares come together in this romantic tote, with tiny crocheted rosebud appliques scattered over it. It’s feminine, it’s charming, and it’s the bag I carry when I want to feel like I’m walking through a rose garden.
Twelve granny squares in rose shades, tiny rosebud motifs sewn on, and a sturdy strap. A weekend project with lasting charm.
Rose pink, blush, and cream with tiny rosebuds — pure romance. Cotton yarn for a sturdy tote.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in rose pink (approx. 200 yards), blush (approx. 150 yards), cream (approx. 200 yards), and green (approx. 40 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 12)
Round 1: With rose pink (or blush), 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. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join cream in any Ch-2 space. Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, Ch 2, 3 DC in the same space, *Ch 1, (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, Ch 1, join.
Round 3: Continue in cream, working corners in corners and 3 DC in each Ch-1 space. Join. Fasten off.
Each square about 4.5 inches. Make 6 with rose pink centers, 6 with blush centers.
Rosebuds (make 8)
With rose pink, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 SC into the ring, join.
Round 2: *Ch 2, DC in the next stitch, Ch 2, slip stitch in the next stitch,* repeat around for 3 tiny petals. Fasten off. With green, work a tiny calyx (3 chain leaves) and sew to the base.
Assembly
Arrange the 12 squares in a 3-wide by 4-tall grid, alternating rose pink and blush centers. Whipstitch together. Fold and seam the sides and bottom.
Handles (make 2)
With rose pink, Ch 8. Work 65 rows of SC across 7 stitches. Sew to the top edge with reinforced stitching.
Sew the rosebuds scattered over the front and back. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The rosebuds should be small and tight — they read as buds, not full blooms.
- Scatter them asymmetrically for a natural garden feel.
- This tote in lavender shades is equally romantic for a different mood.
Stop and smell the roses — then carry them with you!
