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Messenger Bag Crochet Pattern

May 8, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

The Messenger Bag is a crochet bag pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. The design almost looks like palm trees. Such a fun crochet pattern that you can download for free here. I am really loving the casual-ness of a messenger bag and the crochet style gives it a fun Boho vibe, which as you know I love.

This crochet bag pattern is perfect for beginners looking to tackle their first bag project. With clear instructions and a straightforward design, even those new to crochet will find success.

The use of Hometown – 135 yarn creates a sturdy yet stylish bag, ideal for everyday use. The provided gauge ensures accuracy in sizing, resulting in a bag with the perfect dimensions for carrying essentials.

The finished bag’s dimensions are practical and spacious, making it versatile for various purposes. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this pattern is sure to impress with its simplicity and functionality.

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Book Review: Merry Stitchmas

It might seem a little early (if you’re reading this when I’m writing this) to be thinking abut the holiday season, but cross stitching takes time, and if you want to stitch a bunch of gifts or decor for the season, that’s going to take some time. 

Merry Stitchmas by Emma Congdon is here to inspire you to get your holiday stitching started, with 24 fun and colorful designs. You’ll find wall hangings, ornaments, stockings, bunting, greeting cards and gift tags, cute letters made out of decorated gift boxes, another set of drop shadow letters, stylized snowflake hoop art and more.

There are folk art figures, a festive patchwork and plenty of word art, with lots of bold and not always traditional colors to go around. 

Some of my favorites include the bold graphic lettering on the ho, ho, ho bunting banner and the collection of little stamps, which she shows all stitched together but would also be cute stitched as individual gift tags or you could even make a stitched card with a fabric envelope and use one of these as a stamp. 

The charts are large and colorful and provide options for personalization and spelling preferences. One design says “My favorite color is Christmas lights” and it includes charts for both British and American spellings. Rows are numbered and the color key is in the center of the page spread, which could make it a little hard to read (I reviewed this in PDF so I’m not sure if the margin is big enough to keep the key out of the gutter). 

The back of the book includes instructions for how to stitch and read charts as well as making up instructions for finishing projects in the various ways shown in the book such as a wall hanging, framed picture, stockings, a pillow, hoop art and gift tags. There are also templates in the back for the shapes used.

This is a sweet book for people who like their holiday decor a little traditional but a little modern at the same time. 

About the book: 136 pages, paperback, 24 patterns. Published 2025 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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