Yes, I do seem to be caught in the clutches of these crochet bags, don't I but then they do bring so much cheer and smiles to the person you make it for that it's all worth the effort! 😁 I seem to find so many stitches that are just so
right for them that I just can’t resist
either. So here we go with yet another absolutely superb crochet stitch called
the Herringbone half double crochet stitch for our newest clutch. So here's a new crochet stitch for you and this blog has video tutorials for all stitches needed so come along and make this half herringbone crochet clutch bag with me. Today I've used some (Indian) polyester silk purse yarn in cones ~ one cone , with a 4 mm crochet hook
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Come along then, let's work on this lovely creation
together.
If the video does not automatically
open, please go to https://youtu.be/pFifXoGVU3c
Stitch detail
Materials used : polyester silk purse yarn in cones ~ one cone , with a 4 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; zipper
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 in this thickness, 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.
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : . https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
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
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single
crochet
dc : Double
crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Hhdc : Herringbone half
double crochet
fsc : Foundation Single Crochet
Instructions : (Using
U.S terminology)
So I’ve been inspired by
this stitch from the net and then worked my clutch up. As usual, this
blog comes to you with lots of ideas - so while we will make
this one half herringbone clutch bag together, you have ideas to make
another clutch bag as well as a market bag and an office bag.
So we start our clutch
purse at the top and are working along the length of our clutch – i.e the
number of stitches you start with will determine the length you
want.
We will then work across
side to side till we achieve the width (or height) of clutch purse we desire.
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 bag 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.
The beauty of the Hhdc stitch is you can use as many sts as you want for your
length, without a specific stitch count.
The slightly tricky bit is in getting that half stitch off first, before you execute the regular half double crochet.
The slightly tricky bit is in getting that half stitch off first, before you execute the regular half double crochet.
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Start with as many fsc depending on the length of clutch purse you want.
As always, I suggest that you try to start with the foundation single crochet stitch.
In case you just can't get it, then start with as many chain as you need for the length of your purse, and work a row of sc, starting with a sc in the 2nd ch from hook.
You then go to pattern Row 1.
I usually work a turning chain (ch 1) at the start of every row to allow me easy access into that first stitch. It is not mandatory - anything that makes it easy for you to get to that stitch..
Row 1 : Hhdc in 1st fsc and each fsc till end. Turn.
Row 2 : Sc in 1st Hhdc and sc in each Hhdc till end. Turn.
Row 3 : Hhdc in 1st sc and each sc till end. Turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 till you have a clutch purse of the width you need.
Note : If
you work a row of Hhdc in Row 2 as well, (i.e every row has only Hhdc), you will
get a new pattern for a clutch.. so go ahead and experiment
Fasten off then and
weave in the ends.
So here are some more ideas ..
If you decide you want to have a nice sturdy
market bag, just start with as many stitches as you want for the width of your
bag, and then just work all the way up to get the length.
For the side
width, you can either line it and then add in the material for the sides (just
as I have done for this project as you can see in the photo below - the accordion-type opening) or you can make a long strip (of say 4 - 5 sc / hdc
wide) that will go along the side of your bag.
If you opt for this, you
will get an automatic 'base' as well, which will make this a suitable carry-bag
for several situations (including carrying papers to the office!)
You just need to
remember that when you are working the length, you need to keep the same
'width' for the base - so say you want the finished height/length to be
8", you will work (8" + 8" + 3" for bottom width
= 19" in total). Got it?
Just for a nice difference,
when lining my bag, I've added a few extra sections for holding credit cards -
and am really happy with the end result!
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