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A gorgeous crochet clutch bag that is perfect for a party when made in the right thread or for an afternoon out. This is the right size and a really easy going pattern.
So you just gotta take my word for it and try this pattern out yourself. 🤷🏻♀️
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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
Pattern Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
We start this pattern at the base and work in rounds to reach the height you want.
Here are some things to keep in mind
1) Decide on the height you want for your bag
2) Decide on how wide / long you want your base
Important note : I am writing the pattern for my yarn. You may not have a similar yarn and/or yarn that is not as thick/thin, but you still want to work this pattern.
You can. So the two points above are very important as you need to decide when you need to stop the base pattern and start on the body pattern.
I may work a different number of rounds to get to the size I want - so in my pattern, I am not going to tell you how many rounds you must do - you work till you get the size you want.
All you need to keep in mind is the stitch count that I will tell you for the body of the bag. That is non-negotiable.
I was inspired by this pattern and these are my notes for what I have done
Here's how we work a fsc row , turn around and work along the bottom. In case this video does not come on, please go to https://youtu.be/DwkKgtGaJMY
Single Crochet : Sc :yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Body Round 2 : sl-st into the ch-1 sp of the 1st Shell st ;
Shell st in the same 1st ch-1 sp ;
(sk next 2 sts, Shell st in the ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
and that's our pattern done !
Rep Body Round 2 till you get the height you want for your bag.
Remember that we have a few rows of work that we add to the top while shaping the bag. However they are decorative only. Ensure that you work the pattern for the depth you want (check that your mobile phone and other party essentials will fit in) before you decide on working on the top portion.
The place / point that you end your pattern will be where you attach your zipper or magnetic button.
Before we start reducing for the top, here's another idea.
In case you like the shelled pattern, just continue all the way to the length you need, and finish it off
Maybe adding a neat (plastic/wooden) handle to the top will cinch it up and give it a great look too.
Single crochet 2-together : sc 2-tog :
Insert hk into st, yo and pull up a lp (2 lps on hk) ; insert hk into next sc, yo and pull up a lp (3 lps on hk); yo and draw through all 3 lps. One sc 2-tog complete. Visit this video tutorial at https://youtu.be/whlsMemDHLc
Half double crochet 2-tog : hdc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp] (3 lps on hk) ; insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp (4 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all 4 lps on hk. One hdc 2-tog made.
I've decided to work hdc as my yarn is thin - choose sc or hdc 2-tog as it suits your yarn thickness.
Top decreases :
Decrease Round 1 : Sl-st till the dc before the 1st ch-1 sp ;
*(hdc 2-tog over the dc and ch-1 sp) ;
sk next dc , [hdc 2-tog over the next dc and the sp between 2 shells]* ;
rep *to* all around
and join to the 1st st with a sl-st
Decrease Round 2 : hdc in the 1st 3 sts ;
*hdc 2-tog over the next 2 sts ;
hdc in the next 3 sts* ;
rep *to* all around
and join to the 1st st with a sl-st (42 sts)
Place a marker for convenience on both ends as we'll come down to work the other side from here
We will now work in rows (so for the 1st 21 sts only)
Decrease Row 3 : hdc in the 1st 21 sts. Turn
Decrease Row 4 : hdc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sts ;
hd in each st till the 2nd last st ;
hdc 2-tog over the last 2 sts. Turn
Decrease Rows 5 - 6 : Rep Decrease Row 4
When you finish Row 6, sl-st down the side till you reach Row 3 (marked st)
Rep Decrease Rows 3 - 6 for the other side.
In our final round, we'll work a Large Shell Stitch (which is 7 dc in all in the same st)
You will be at one end of the row when you finish.
Sc in that st, turn your work so you can work your 1st Large Shell st along the diagonal (or that part going down to Row 3). Find the middle of this part and work 7 dc in that middle st ;
sc in the marked st of Row 2 ;
find the middle in the next diagonal and work 7 dc in that st ;
sc in the top right hand corner st of Row 6 (the other side of your work) ;
(sk 2 sts, sc in the next st ;
sk next st, 7 dc in the next st) ;
rep (to) once
you are now 3 sts from the other end of the row,
sk 2 sts, sc in the last st of this row ;
find the middle in the next diagonal and work 7 dc in that st ;
sc in the top right hand corner st of Row 6 (the front side of your work) ;
rep (to) 2 times ;
and join with a sl-st to the 1st st
This pattern can be used in several different ways. I can see myself making a coin purse, a small purse to carry keys and a bit of money when I go out on my walk.. and maybe a small clutch purse too.
All I'd do is decide the length and breadth of my creation and work with a start in even numbers.
Finishing :
Once you have completed the basic bag, you could use the links below to work the finishing.
Oh I have not used a zipper.. I lined the bag and added a magnet catch
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