Monochrome grays! This sophisticated bag uses charcoal, gray, silver, and white granny squares for a modern, minimalist look. It’s sleek, it’s versatile, and it’s the bag that elevates any outfit.
Classic grannies in a gray gradient — from dark to light. Modern, chic, and surprisingly simple.
Grays from charcoal to white — modern and sleek. Cotton yarn for a sturdy bag.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in charcoal (approx. 150 yards), gray (approx. 150 yards), silver (approx. 150 yards), and white (approx. 150 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 12 inches wide and 11 inches tall, not including handles
The Pattern
Granny Squares (make 10)
Create a gradient by varying the gray tones. Round 1: With charcoal (or darkest gray), 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 the next gray tone 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. Fasten off. Round 3: Join the lightest tone. Work corners in corners and 3 DC in each Ch-1 space. Join. Fasten off.
Each square about 4.5 inches.
Assembly
Arrange the 10 squares in a 2-wide by 5-tall grid (front 5, back 5), creating a gradient from dark to light. Whipstitch with gray. Fold and seam the sides and bottom.
Handles (make 2)
With charcoal, Ch 60. SC in each chain. Sew to the top edge with reinforced stitching.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The gradient effect is stunning — arrange from darkest to lightest.
- Gray yarn shows stitches beautifully — keep them even!
- This bag in blues is equally modern.
Modern minimalism — grays done right!
