Back to school and Granny Square Day come together in this awesome backpack. Join up colorful hexagon and pentagon granny squares in this Granny Square Backpack pattern.
The crochet motifs have a floral appearance appropriate for spring and summer. But imagine this made in icy blues for winter and warm, rich colors for fall. Yarn combinations for granny squares are endless, so use your imagination to conjure up the perfect bag!
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Nana is still looking forward to Granny Square Day with another FREE granny square pattern. This one, was designed by Ellen K. Gormley for Red Heart Yarn. When complete, the Granny Square Backpack measures approximately 9″ x 13″ not including the straps.
The backpack has a lining that is made from a basic single crochet stitch and includes two pockets to hold items you want close at hand.
The pattern was written for Red Heart “Kids” yarn. This Size 4 Aran weight yarn has been discontinued, but Caron Jumbo, Lion Brand Crayola Cakes and Lion Brand Just My Stripe are near perfect matches. Note that “Kids” yarn came in a larger ball size, therefore, you will need 2 balls of the substitute yarn for each “kids” yarn ball. (see below)
To make the Granny Square Backpack, you will need the following supplies:
- 2 skeins each of two different color of Size 4 yarn for the granny squares
- 4 skeins of third color for granny squares and lining
- Size J/10 (6mm) Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
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