UPDATED 8/6/2015: I’ve had this pattern on my blog for 2 years and I looked back at it and realized that it was time for an update. It’s such a cute little clutch but the pattern was not so stellar. I have learned a lot in the past few years about writing patterns (and about photography) so I have decided to revive this pattern! I hope that you like it. Happy Crocheting!
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Crochet Mini Clutch Purse
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Skill Level:
Easy
Materials:
- Size J (6 mm) Crochet Hook*
- Approximately 59 yds of worsted weight yarn. (Note: For this project I used cotton yarn)
- Approximately 44 yds of Color A, Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Overcast*
- Approximately 15 yds of Color B, Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Seabreeze*
- 1″ button
- Yarn needle, for weaving ends*
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk – skip
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc dec– half double crochet decrease
BL – back loop
Finished Size:
Approximately 6.5″ wide x 3.5″ long
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise noted.
- The pattern is worked in rounds and then transitions to rows for the flap.
- Color changes are made in the last yarn over of the last stitch in the row/round (see tutorial listed below)
Tutorials:
Instructions:
With Color A,
Ch 45. Without twisting, sl st in beginning ch.
Round 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join in beginning sc. (44)
Round 2-4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Join in beginning hdc. (44)
Change to Color B
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around. Join in beginning sc. (44)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in the BL of each st around. Join in beginning sc. (44)
Change to Color A
Round 7-9: Ch 1, 1 hdc into each st around. Join in beginning hdc. (44)
Now work the flap
Row 1: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 22 sts, turn. (22)
Row 2: Ch 1 hdc dec, 1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts, hdc dec, turn. (20)
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc dec, 1 hdc in each of the next 16 sts, hdc dec, turn. (18)
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. (18)
Row 5: Ch 1, [hdc dec] twice, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ch 2, sk the next 2 sts (button hole made), hdc into each of the next 4 sts, [hdc dec] twice, turn. (14)
Change to Color B
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around the flap and top round of clutch. Join in beginning sc. Fasten off.
(Note: I like to do an invisible join here so that it looks neat and finished. See tutorial listed above.)
Finish:
- Turn the clutch purse inside out and using Color A and yarn needle, whip stitch the bottom closed (see tutorial listed above).
- Weave all ends.
- Line button up with the button hole and sew button onto the clutch using yarn needle and yarn or needle and thread.
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Love it, so nice and easy pattern.
Thank you Norma!
Great work amy…thanks for sharing 🙂
So cute!! Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner! 🙂
oooo cute! Thanks so much for linking this up to Nap-Time Creations Tasteful Tuesday. I'm featuring it today as party of a 25 fabulous valentine ideas post! I would be so excited if you would come over and grab a new featured button and put it on your post! :o) OH and I have a WEEK of giveaways going on for my blog birthday… stop by and check it out and enter!!! A new one will be posted
Your clutch is super sweet. Pinned:) Stop by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/02/lombard-gable.html
Very cute Amy! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
This is the cutest, easiest crochet clutch ever! Thank you so much for sharing! I am definitely pinning lol
Stopping by from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Love your clutch purse! I really need to pick up crochet. I love all the cute things you can make. I think I would be good at it. Thanks for the inspiration!
I saw your post on Diana Rambles: Pin Me Linky Party #19. Pinning! My posts are #186 and #188.
Reecea
Very nice! I have been looking for a quick, simple clutch pattern and this seems perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Amber! If you try it I would love your feedback since I only tested it out once =)
Really really cute!
Thank you Michelle!
super cute!!! Thanks for sharing at Tasteful Tuesdays this week! I would love for you to add my button to this post :o) Do you sew or know someone who does? I have a fabulous pattern sale (18 patterns for under $25) and giveaway going on right now.http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/02/sew-fab-e-pattern-sale-and-giveaway.html
Thank you Emily! I've added your button to my post as well as my party page. I'm really a novice at sewing but I will spread the word on my FB page =)
Thanks for the pretty purse pattern. I pinned it just now.
Thanks for pinning Donna!
What a beautiful work. I love it! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Sara!