PRETTY EASY CLUTCH PURSE
This is one of the coolest clutch purses that
I’ve seen.. and looks like it’s going to be among the easiest to write and make
too
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Inspired by this photograph that seems to have
no specific chart or information online, here are my notes as I create my
clutch purse
Difficulty level : Intermediate crochet skills
Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our Indian polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 4 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle.
The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn ; Hobby Lobby's I-love-this-cotton ; Spotlight's 4-Seasons Marvel & Stallion 8-ply acrylic yarns.
Size made : 10" x 7"
Abbreviations used :
ch : chain ch-sp
: chain space
sp : space rep
: Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Instructions
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
Quick analysis of what we’re going
to do here today.
We start with fsc, my preferred stitch, and then work on both sides of this first foundation row all around till we get this oval shaped piece.
We then fold this over, line it, put in our zipper and the lovely button on top and we’ve got ourselves a lovely new clutch purse.
We start with fsc, my preferred stitch, and then work on both sides of this first foundation row all around till we get this oval shaped piece.
We then fold this over, line it, put in our zipper and the lovely button on top and we’ve got ourselves a lovely new clutch purse.
The beauty of this clutch purse is
that you can use just about any stitch and get a different end product – so you
can use an sc, hdc or dc. I am using an
hdc, as I love the shortish stubby nature of this stitch.
The start stitch (chainless dc
start) for all rounds is a great way to start a row / round – and I’ve given
you that link in case you are using the dc stitch. If using hdc, then start with a ch 2 or
try to start with a chainless hdc, using the basic info for the
chainless dc start.
Right.. so let’s get started.
Start with fsc to equal about 1/3rds of the length of the
final clutch size you’re looking for.
I started with an 8” long fsc.
Round 1 : hdc in the 1st
fsc and each fsc till end ;
3 hdc in the last fsc ;
turn and work along the other side of the fsc ;
hdc in each fsc till end;
2 hdc in that last fsc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
3 hdc in the last fsc ;
turn and work along the other side of the fsc ;
hdc in each fsc till end;
2 hdc in that last fsc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 2 : Increase row : hdc in the 1st
hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in each hdc till 1 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in that 2nd last hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in each hdc till 1 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in that 2nd last hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 3 : Increase row : hdc in the 1st 2 hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in each hdc till 2 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in each hdc till 2 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 4 : Increase row : hdc in the 1st 3 hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc, hdc in each hdc till 3 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
2 hdc in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc and each hdc till 1 hdc from end of this side ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
turn and work along the other side of the hdc ;
2 hdc in the next hdc, hdc in each hdc till 3 hdc from end ;
2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Continue the increase row till
your clutch width and length you need.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing :
Line your bag, attach the zipper and then add that lovely buckle or button for more
pizzazz.. and we’re done with this lovely clutch purse.
a) How to line the bag : View the link below to see how to easily line your handbag. http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
b) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
c) How to attach a zipper : Check this link at http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1
I am not going to make the flap, but if you want to, do check my Rectangular Clutch purse and follow instructions for that flap.
See, what
did I tell you.. this is the simplest pattern you’ve done and ended up with
such a lovely purse too.. right?
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