Easy To Make & Trendy Crochet Cozy Messenger Bag Tutorial Great For Student Step By Step

Whip up your style with a dash of yarn magic! Imagine crafting a Crochet Messenger Bag that swings stylishly from your shoulder, brimming with personality and handmade charm. This project isn't just about making a bag; it's about weaving your own piece of style, stitch by stitch. Perfect for anyone keen to add a personal flair to their accessory collection.

Crochet Messenger Bag

Materials needed:

4.5 millimeter crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Needle
Optional: Fabric for lining the bag

Pattern Instruction

Front panel:

Create a slipknot and chain 35.
Chain one more (this is for building the height of the row).
Half double crochet into the third chain from the hook.
Half double crochet in each chain across until you reach the end of the row.
Flip your work, chain one, and half double crochet across each stitch.
Repeat step 5 for a total of 18 rows.
Tie off and cut the yarn.

Back panel:

Repeat the same process as the front panel.
If you want a buttonhole: On the 35th row, half double crochet until you reach the center, chain two, skip the middle stitch, and then continue with half double crochet for the rest of the row.

If no buttonhole is desired:

Add two additional rows for a total of 37 rows.
Tie off and cut the yarn.

Strap:

Create a slip knot and chain 7.
Chain one more, then half double crochet into the third chain from the hook.
Half double crochet across each of the 7 chains.
Repeat step 3 until the strap measures your desired length (suggestion is 175 rows).
To prevent stretching, slip stitch tightly around the entire strap to create a border.
Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing the strap to the bag.

Assembly:

Using the needle and the long tail of the strap, attach the strap to the sides of the front and back panels.
Start from the bottom corner and work your way around the sides, sewing securely.
Weave in any loose ends.

Optional lining:

The creator suggests checking out other tutorials for fabric lining, as they do not provide a specific method.
Measure and cut the fabric to match the size of the bag's interior and sew it in.

Additional Tips:

Make sure to evenly count the rows on each side of the bag to ensure symmetry.
For beginner crocheters, thicker yarn and larger hooks can be easier to work with.
Mastering basic stitches like chains, single stitches, and doubles is beneficial.
Understanding crochet terminology helps when working with written patterns.