• 0 items$0.00
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Hands Occupied

Colorful knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame from craft book author & designer Heidi Gustad.

  • BLOG
    • Knitting
    • Crochet
    • Latch Hook
    • Macramé
    • Punch Needle
  • ABOUT
  • Shop
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • YouTube

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 & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

Previous Post: « Bulky Knit Rug Pattern
Next Post: Picks of the Week »

Reader Interactions

DID YOU LIKE THIS POST?
Visit similar articles...

  • DIY Knitting Nancy in Homespun MagazineDIY Knitting Nancy in Homespun Magazine
  • Why I Learned to Knit Left-HandedWhy I Learned to Knit Left-Handed
  • How-to: Giant LED Arrow SignHow-to: Giant LED Arrow Sign
  • Trunk Show at Nina!Trunk Show at Nina!

DON’T MISS ANOTHER UPDATE

Comments

  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

    Reply
  2. Amy

    May 11, 2015 at 9:58 pm

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

    Reply
    • 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

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

UPDATES BY EMAIL

Monthly highlights sent to your inbox.

Find Me Elsewhere, If You’re There

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Latch Hook by Heidi GustadDiscover Unique Items

Footer

INSTAGRAM

handsoccupied

Craft book author & pattern designer ❤️💛💙
knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé
.
Please email for pattern support. 🧶

Heidi Gustad 🧶✂️
How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on / a.k.a. crochet provisional cast on, scrap yarn cast on
.
I read recently that tiktok and Instagram are being used as search engines more and more. 🤔 I thought since I’m going to all the work of making tutorials on YouTube, I should experiment with making a quick version of them for other platforms. There are obvious teaching limitations to vertical video, short-form content like this, but I think I covered the gist of this cast on in a minute. The YouTube version also covers how to unzip this cast on because there was time for it 👍🏻 L1nk is in my profile. 
.
I’m very much looking for feedback as I continue to make instructional knitting & craft videos. Sometimes good tutorials are hard to find, and (ideally polite) feedback helps me improve. 
.

#handsoccupied #provisionalcaston #knitting #knititngtutorial #knittersofinstagram #crochethook #knittingtutorial
For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
.
The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
.
I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
.
#handsoccupied #provisionalcaston #knitting #scrapyarn #crochethook
Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
.
What’s on your needles this week? 
.
Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
.
#handsoccupied #knitting #knittinglife
Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
.
I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
.
#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
.
Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
.
[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 / Foodie Pro Theme On Genesis Framework / Branding by Ink + Mortar
All Site & Shop Policies / Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy