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Purple Haze Messenger Bag in I Like Crochet Magazine

March 24, 2015 3 Comments

Purple Haze Messenger Bag in I Like Crochet Magazine

all images via I Like Crochet 

It’s hard to believe it’s nearly April, guys! I’ve been looking forward to April for months, though, since my first published crochet design is in the April issue of I Like Crochet Magazine. It’s called the Purple Haze Messenger Bag, and it’s compact and dense, perfect for lugging around your latest craft project, reading material, tablet, or all three!

Purple Haze Messenger Bag in I Like Crochet Magazine
As you can see in this detail shot from the magazine, The bag is constructed in panels featuring hdc stitches that are perpendicular to its adjoining panels’ stitches. The light and dark contrasting purples are perfect for spring too! Right now, you can get your hands on this pattern exclusively in I Like Crochet.

Purple Haze Messenger Bag in I Like Crochet Magazine
In addition to being dense, I incorporated a little bit of macrame for the bag’s strap. The macrame is a seriously simple technique you’ll recognize from Girl Scout Camp and friendship bracelets, and it surrounds a nylon strap that reinforces the base of the bag as well as the strap to avoid the common stretching issue with knit or crochet bags.

I’m really proud of how practical, yet visually interesting the Purple Haze Messenger Bag turned out to be, and I really recommend trying it if you’re an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter looking for a pattern to help broaden your construction horizons. :)

I Like Crochet - April 2015
Get more info on how to subscribe to I Like Crochet or check out the April issue’s table of contents to see what other patterns you can find in the magazine. Here’s more about the magazine:

The latest issue of I Like Crochet is now available. Subscribe today to start receiving this bimonthly magazine on your iPad or Desktop. Put a spring in your step with over 30 fresh and fabulous patterns, including the Berry Sleeveless Sweater and the Triple Shell Shawl. Be lovely in lace with the Filet Lacy Shrug and the Ladylike Lace Arm Warmers and adorn yourself in fun, springtime accessories. Learn how to crochet a broomstick stitch and make a perfect-for-spring Spring Lace Infinity Scarf, or unwind with the Raindrop Lace Shawl, our next elemental shawl series feature. Plus, enjoy fantastic floral patterns, baby blankets and accessories, and a fun how-to tutorial on crocheting with wire.

Filed Under: Crochet, Knitting & Crochet Tagged With: crochet messenger bag, i like crochet, magazines, published patterns

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Debbie Price

    March 28, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Congratulations on publishing your pattern! I really like the texture of the bag and the way the panels switch around. It would be a very sturdy bag and I would feel okay putting an e-reader or books or crafts in it. I enjoy your blog and look forward to your knitting lessons for us newbies!
    Have a lovely, hopefully warmer weekend!
    Deb

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  2. Amy

    May 11, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    i’m so bummed i was unable to locate the magazine :(

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    • Heidi

      May 12, 2015 at 8:30 am

      You can get it online at the links in the post – was there an issue with those?

      Reply

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