Granny squares are a timeless crochet staple, but adding a pop of 3D texture takes them to a whole new level! This beautiful 3D Daisy Granny Square Tote Bag is the ultimate statement piece for spring and summer. With its thick, squishy yarn and raised floral centers, this bag is sturdy, stylish, and incredibly fun to make.
This pattern is written with simplicity in mind, meaning it is perfectly suited for everyone. Whether you are crafting for yourself, making a thoughtful gift, or just looking to practice your 3D stitch techniques, this tutorial will guide you through every single step.
Materials You Will Need
Chunky weight cotton or acrylic yarn in three colors:
Mustard Yellow (for the flower centers)
Cream or White (for the daisy petals)
Pastel Green (for the square borders and bag handles)
5.5mm or 6.0mm crochet hook
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends and seaming)
Small pair of scissors
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tr – Treble Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
Pc – Popcorn Stitch (Creates the 3D flower center)
sp – Space
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. The 3D Daisy Center (Yellow Yarn)
To get that beautiful raised texture, we use a Popcorn stitch for the center of each daisy.
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as your first dc). Work 4 more dc into the ring. Drop the loop from your hook, insert your hook into the top of the initial chain 3, grab the dropped loop, and pull it through. This is your first Popcorn stitch! Chain 2.
Create 7 more Popcorn stitches in the magic ring, chaining 2 after each one. Slip stitch to the top of the first Popcorn to close. Fasten off the yellow yarn. You should have 8 raised bobbles.
2. The Daisy Petals (Cream Yarn)
Round 2: Attach your cream yarn into any chain-2 space. Chain 3, then work 2 dc into the same space. Chain 1.
Work 3 dc into the next chain-2 space, followed by a chain 1. Repeat this around the circle until you have 8 clusters of 3 dc. Slip stitch to the top of the first chain 3. Fasten off the cream yarn.
3. Squaring It Off (Pastel Green Yarn)
Now we turn our flower into a square!
Round 3: Attach the green yarn in any chain-1 space. Chain 4 (counts as a tr). Work 2 tr, chain 2, and 3 tr into the same space. This forms your first corner!
In the next chain-1 space, work 3 dc.
In the next chain-1 space, work a new corner: (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr).
Repeat this pattern around, alternating between 3 dc on the sides and the tr clusters for the corners. Slip stitch to close and fasten off.
Repeat these three steps to make 13 identical squares.
4. Assembly and Handles
Layout: Arrange your 13 squares into a plus-sign or diamond layout to form the shape of a standard tote bag.
Seaming: Using your green yarn and a tapestry needle, whip-stitch or slip-stitch the squares together. Fold the bag in half and seam the sides to finish the body.
Handles: Attach the green yarn to the top peaks of the bag. Chain 60 (or until you reach your desired strap length), and attach to the opposite peak. Single crochet back across the chain to make the strap thick and sturdy. Repeat for the other side.
Weave in all your loose ends, and your textured 3D daisy tote is ready to use!
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