Granny Square Birthday Bag

There is a free video tutorial available to go alongside the written pattern: *tbc* **PATTERN INFORMATION** This is a simple granny square tote bag design with written instructions as well as a chart. Each granny square is repeated a total of 18 times, and connected on the final row with the join-as-you-go method. Two sides are seamed together to create the bag shape, with the straps worked individually and then seamed to the top of the bag. A fabric lining is optional, following a tutorial by Mason Yarn Designs. **MATERIALS** **Yarn** 330g (530m / 577yds) of 8/8 Cotton yarn or 8/4 Cotton yarn held double or any DK weight yarn. Colour A - 40m / 44yds Colour B - 160m / 175yds Colour C - 180m / 197yds Colour D - 150m / 164yds Yarn options (amount per skein): LindeHobby Cotton 8/8 (50g / 80m / 87.4yds) Hjertegarn Cotton 8/8 (50g / 80m / 87.4yds) Drops Paris (50g / 75m / 82 yds) **Hooks** 4mm (US G/6, UK 8) Notions Darning Needle Scissors Optional: Fabric to line the bag approx. 44cm (17.3") x 135cm (53.2") a piece **SIZING** One Size Bag - 34cm (13.3") x 34cm (13.3") Straps - 4.5 (1.7") x 49cm (19.2") **GAUGE** 1 Granny Square = 10.5 x 10.5cm (4.25 x 4.25") following rows 1-4 only, with a 4mm (US G/6, UK 8) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.