CROCHET PATTERN: The Brick Basket Messenger Bag is a fun, versatile piece that is suitable in any season. It's the perfect size to fit all of the essentials including a full length wallet, kindle, cell phone & keys. The pattern includes options to use either bulky weight or worsted weight yarn.
 
SIZE: The finished purse measurements when using worsted weight yarn are approximately 8 inches in length by 6 inches in width. The final measurements if you choose the bulky weight yarn option are approximately 10 inches in length by 8 inches in width.
 
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate 
 
MATERIALS IF USING WORSTED WEIGHT YARN: 
	
3.75mm crochet hook (or hook size that achieves gauge)
	
Approximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn
	
8mm bead (optional) 
MATERIALS IF USING BULKY WEIGHT YARN: 
	
5mm crochet hook (or hook size that achieves gauge)
	
Approximately 225 yards of bulky weight yarn
	
8mm bead (optional) 
 
OTHER: This purse pattern includes links to video tutorials on how to add an optional zipper and purse liner.