Round 5: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc space, dc in next 14 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 14 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdc space, ch2. Join with sl st into the first st. {80}

Crochet a cord strap from one of the granny square corners that do not have a ring. Refer to the cord crochet pattern to do this.

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Round 3: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the same st, dc in next stitch, [2dc inc in next st, dc in next stitch] repeat around. Join with sl st into the first st. {48} Round 2: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 2 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 2 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {32} The smiley granny square tote bag will have 4 square corners at the bag opening, as shown in the picture. These are the places where we can add a strap and make a drawcord closure for the tote bag. After joining up the squares to make a bag, make an sl knot with a new strand of Ivory yarn and insert the hook at either side of the bag. Fold the center piece in half, with one smiley facing up and the other facing down. Continue to join the remaining 2 pieces of the squares on the sides.

Join the center granny squares right side up using the Flat Slip Stitch method, or choose another granny square join of your choice.Round 3: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 6 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 6 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {48}