Sunset ombre granny! This bold backpack fades from coral through gold to purple in stunning granny squares. It’s vibrant, it’s fun, and it’s the backpack that turns heads.
Granny squares in a sunset gradient, joined for the backpack. The ombre effect is show-stopping, the construction is classic granny.
Sunset ombre grannies — bold and vibrant. Acrylic yarn for a colorful backpack.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight yarn in coral (approx. 150 yards), orange (approx. 150 yards), gold (approx. 150 yards), pink (approx. 150 yards), and purple (approx. 150 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 12 inches wide and 15 inches tall
The Pattern
Granny Squares (make 14)
Create the sunset gradient by varying colors. Round 1: With coral, make a magic ring. Ch 3, 2 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 2, repeat 3 times, join. Fasten off. Round 2: Join orange. Work (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in corners, 3 DC in sides. Fasten off. Round 3: Join gold (or pink/purple for variety). Work corners and sides. Fasten off.
Each square about 5 inches.
Assembly
Arrange 14 squares: front 6 (2×3), back 6 (2×3), plus 2 for the bottom. Create the gradient from coral (top) to purple (bottom). Whipstitch.
Top Edge
Work 2 rounds of SC around the top in purple. Drawstring round: SC in next 4, Ch 1, skip 1, repeat.
Drawstring & Straps
Ch 100 for drawstring. Ch 80 twice for straps, SC back. Sew straps securely.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The gradient should flow like a sunset — coral to purple!
- Arrange the squares before seaming to perfect the ombre.
- This backpack in ocean blues is equally stunning.
Sunset on your back — ombre granny fun!
