Crochet Basketweave Messenger Bag

"Use Tunisian knit and purl stitches combine to create a messenger bag with a great texture. Choose a wool yarn and make the larger version if you plan to felt the bag."

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook, M/13 or 9 mm hook

Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge10 sts /10 rows = 4 (10 cm) in pattern with larger hook. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, but fabric should be stiff and dense, so bag can hold its shape.

Finished SizeUnfelted (Felted): 12 (30.5 cm) width x 8 (20.5 cm) height x 3.5 (9 cm) depth.