# Mint Chocolate Granny Square Tote Free Crochet Pattern
Mint chocolate chip in granny squares — sweet enough to carry! This tote alternates mint green and chocolate brown squares like everyone’s favorite ice cream. It’s playful, it’s delicious-looking, and it’s the tote that always gets a smile.
Twelve simple granny squares in a checkerboard of mint and chocolate, with a sturdy strap. A fun, fast project with the sweetest color palette.
Mint and chocolate — like ice cream in a tote. Cotton yarn for a sturdy bag.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in mint green (approx. 300 yards) and chocolate brown (approx. 300 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)
Make 6 mint squares and 6 chocolate squares.
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
Arrange the 12 squares in a 3-wide by 4-tall checkerboard, alternating mint and chocolate. Whipstitch together (use mint for a fresh look, or chocolate for definition). Fold and seam the sides and bottom.
Handles (make 2)
With chocolate, Ch 8. Work 65 rows of SC across 7 stitches. Sew to the top edge with reinforced stitching.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The checkerboard is key — alternate strictly for the ice cream effect.
- Join with the darker color for crisp definition between squares.
- This tote in strawberry (pink and cream) is equally delicious.
Sweet as ice cream — the tastiest tote!
