Crochet Clutch Bag

Crochet clutch bags are the perfect accessory to add a touch of handmade charm to any outfit! These cute and versatile bags come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them a fun and stylish way to carry your essentials. Whether you're heading out for a casual day at the beach or dressing up for a night out, a crochet clutch bag is sure to add a unique and charming touch to your look. The intricate crochet detailing gives these bags a cozy and trendy feel, making them a must-have accessory for any fashion lover. So, why not treat yourself to a crochet clutch bag and add a touch of handmade flair to your wardrobe?

Materials needed:

• Yarn
• You will require approximately 275 metres, 300 yards of yarn to crochet the purse.
• This is 2 balls of the recommended yarn.
• The yarn amounts are approximate. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
• Crochet Hook and Notions
• A 5.5mm(l) Crochet Hook or Hook needed to meet gauge
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Bag Clasps

Skill Level

Easy

Sizing

Your small crochet purse will measure 8.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall (21.5cm x 15cm).

Gauge

Gauge: 13 sts and 6 rows = 4”by 4”

Glossary and Abbreviations

• beg – beginning
• blo- back loop only
• ch(s)-chain(s)
• ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
• flo – front loop only
• rep – repeat
• RS – right side
• sp – space
• tog – together
• ss/sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• WS – wrong side
• Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

Special Stitches

Dc in skipped stitch

When working into a skipped stitch, the double crochet is worked around the 3 double crochet stitches that are before it.

Note for working across the first set of 3dc in the set pattern:

The first st of the round moves backwards every other round of the main set pattern as we work into the last st of the round in the first stitch repeat.

You don’t need to do anything differently, just make sure to keep track of the first stitch of the round.

Making Your Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern Perfect For You

• It’s easy to customise your bag to your liking as follows:
• You can make your clutch bag look completely different by folding over more or less before adding the clasps.
• Alternatively you can add a zip fastening to the last round.
• Make your bag taller by repeating Rounds 3 and 4 as many times as you like before working Round 15 as your final Round.
• Before you jump into crocheting your evening bag, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
• These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
• Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
• The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms
• The bags are made in joined rounds.
• You can either worked a stacked dc or a ch3 at the beginning of each round as the first stitch.
• Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Round.

Pattern:

BASE

Foundation chain: holding yarn doubled, ch27

Round 1: RS: 5dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 22 sts, 6dc in next st, rotate to work on unworked side of foundation chain now, dc in next 22 sts, ss in 1st st to join [56].

BAG BODY

Round 2: stacked dc (or ch3) in blo of first st, dc in blo of each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Round 3: stacked dc (or ch3) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, working around the 3 sts just made, work a dc in the st before them (this is the last st of the previous round), *skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, working around the 3 sts just made, work a dc in the skipped st before them; rep from * around, ss in 1st st to join.

Round 4: stacked dc (or ch3) in first st, dc in each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Rounds 3 and 4 create the Main Set Pattern.

Rounds 5-14: Rep the Main Set Pattern.

If you would like your bag taller then continue to repeat as desired before working the final round as follows:

Round 15: sc in each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Break yarn.

Weave in ends

CLASPS AND FINISHING

To add clasps as I have, sew 2 in place evenly to the front of your bag as desired.

You can of course use any fastening that you like including a zip, buckle or clip.