Granny Handles/Straps by Sharon de Vaal

Granny Handles/Straps

Crochet
July 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
2.5 mm
66 - 77 yards (60 - 70 m)
size is adjustable
US
Dutch English
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Crochet the ‘Granny Handles/Straps’ using this crochet pattern in PDF format. This pattern contains explained written instructions in English (US crochet terminology) and Dutch. You can watch the free tutorial on my YouTube channel 4Oneness.

The Granny Handles/Straps are ideal to attach to a crocheted bag or as straps on a top. The length is adjustable.

SKIL LEVEL

Beginner/Intermediate. When you need to know how it’s done, you can watch the video tutorial too.

MATERIALS

Used yarn: Rio Uni cotton yarn (50g/125m) from Lammy Yarns or other comparable cotton yarn. These handles can be made with just one basic color. Or can be made with multiple colors, 1 basic color for the first 4 rows + edging and different colors for each 2 rows (for this size of handles for the bag there are 19 different colors possible)
Size 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2, UK 13 or 11) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Row counter
Yarn needle
Scissors
Sewing needle and sewing thread to sew the handles/straps to a bag/top
Ball Head pins to sew the handles/straps to a bag/top

MEASUREMENTS

The Granny Handle/Strap measures approx. 62 x 4 cm (= approx. 24,5 x 1,57 inch) for the bag. The length is adjustable.

GAUGE

22sc en 24 rows = 10x10 cm (4 inch).

SPECIAL STITCHES
The Crabstitch (=reverse single crochet). How to crochet this stitch you can watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

2 double crochet together in 1 stitch (2dctog):
How to crochet the 2dctog you can watch the video tutorial ‘How to crochet the 2 double crochet together?’ on my YouTube channel 4Oneness.

The printable PDF has a total of 4 pages including the cover page.

Available as an Instant Download.

QUESTIONS & RETURNS

There are no returns on digital files. Please contact me if you have questions about the pattern.

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