Sturdy Cotton Granny Square Market Tote Bag Pattern
By Olivia Bennett • Original URL: https://crochetwitholivia.com/cotton-granny-square-market-tote-pattern/
Whip up absorbent square cotton crochet coasters with a crisp contrasting border — a practical 15-minute housewarming gift!
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 1 Square Coaster (4.25" x 4.25")
Yarn Weight: Category 4 Worsted 100% Cotton
Gauge: 15 sts x 14 rows = 4" x 4"
Materials & Tools
16 yds Navy or Deep Teal 100% cotton yarn per coaster
6 yds Cream 100% cotton yarn per coaster
4.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle & scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain | sc – single crochet | hdc – half double crochet | sl st – slip stitch
Pattern Instructions
Row 1 (Navy): Ch 14. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across (13 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–12 (Navy): Hdc in first sc, *sc in next hdc, hdc in next sc; repeat from * across, ending with hdc in last st (13 sts). Ch 1, turn. Fasten off after Row 12.
Contrast Trim (Cream): Join Cream in top-right corner. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner and 11 sc evenly along each of the 4 sides. Join with invisible finish and weave ends.
Pattern Notes
Tie a set of 4 coasters with cotton baker's twine and a kraft gift tag for craft fairs!