how to crochet a messenger bag (any size & design) | in-depth tutorial with my row counter app

create your dream messenger bag with me :) download the must-have My Row Counter app for crocheters below:
iOS - https://bit.ly/MyRowCounteriOS
Android - https://bit.ly/MyRowCounterAndroid
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*useful links*
bunny and flowers pixel grid + step-by-step guide: https://mahumcrochets.blogspot.com/2024/05/how-to-crochet-messenger-bag-with.html
my amazon storefront (yarns i used): https://amzn.to/4agUksE
floating yarn technique: https://youtu.be/jc48zU5zsbE
how to crochet the rose detail for the flap: https://youtu.be/bhON2VcMX6c
100+ free pixel grids on Pinterest: https://pin.it/2B5F2uM

inspo from pinterest:
https://pin.it/iLqnoYGVk / https://pin.it/2JXsmYoQT / https://pin.it/2BcNEnKRa / https://pin.it/4JGCmwNoo / https://pin.it/6ogY4cYD5 / https://pin.it/3bKv0XOzg

chapters
0:00 intro
0:21 step 1: materials
0:59 step 2: pick a pixel grid
3:12 how to make your own pixel grid
4:34 step 3: how to crochet pixel grid pockets
17:15 step 4: making the bag
18:07 how to crochet the pieces
21:41 sewing it together
25:03 shell/ruffle border
23:23 rose detail & titch buttons