# Sunset Gradient Granny Tote Bag Free Crochet Pattern
A sunset gradient in granny squares! This tote flows from deep orange through coral and peach to the softest pink, one square at a time. The gradient layout is the whole magic — simple squares, stunning result. It’s the tote I carry when I want to feel like golden hour.
Thirteen squares in gradient order, a sturdy strap, and you’re done. Perfect for a gradient yarn cake or carefully planned colors.
Deep orange to soft pink in granny squares — a sunset you can carry. Cotton yarn for strength.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in deep orange (approx. 200 yards), coral (approx. 150 yards), peach (approx. 150 yards), and soft pink (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 deep orange, 3 coral, 3 peach, 3 soft pink.
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.
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, *Ch 1, (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, Ch 1, join.
Round 3: Work corners in corners and 3 DC in each Ch-1 space. Join. Fasten off.
Each square about 4.5 inches.
Assembly (gradient layout)
Arrange in a 3-wide by 4-tall grid (plus 1 for the base), darkest at the top:
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Row 1 (top): deep orange, deep orange, deep orange
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Row 2: deep orange, coral, coral
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Row 3: coral, peach, peach
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Row 4 (bottom): peach, soft pink, soft pink
- Base: 1 soft pink square
Whipstitch together. Fold and seam the sides and bottom.
Handles (make 2)
With deep orange, Ch 8. Work 65 rows of SC across 7 stitches. Sew to the top edge.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Lay out all squares before joining — the gradient order is everything.
- Photograph the layout before you start seaming, so you don’t lose the order.
- This tote in ocean blues (navy to aqua) is equally stunning.
Golden hour, every hour — carry the sunset!
