How to Crochet a Clutch
Clutch purses were popular first in the 1800s. They fell out of fashion until World War II strained resources through the entire United States. Their popularity is increasing again. There are times when it isn't practical or desirable to carry a large purse. Sometimes a small purse that holds the necessities, including money, keys, cell phone, and lipstick, is all that's needed. They are most commonly used for an evening out or a quick errand.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 ball worsted weight yarn
- Size H/5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
Instructions
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Chain 38. Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. There should be 37 stitches in the first row.
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Turn and chain one. Sc across for rows two through five. Do not fasten off. The rest of the clutch will be made in rounds.
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Chain two. Make a half-double crochet (hdc) in the next stitch, then hdc around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain.
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Chain one. Sc in the first stitch. Triple crochet (tc) in the next stitch. Repeat the sc-tc pattern around, ending with a sc. Make sure all of the triple crochet stitches are pointing the same direction to make bobbles on the outside surface of the completed clutch.
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Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until 11 rounds have been completed.
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Chain two. Hdc in the next 12 stitches. Chain 13 and skip 13 stitches, then hdc in the next 17 stitches. Chain 13 and skip 13 again.
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Repeat Steps 3 and 4 following the pattern until rounds 13 through 15 have been completed.
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Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Tips & Warnings
To make a triple crochet, yarn over the hook twice, then put the hook through the stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. There are four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops until the stitch is completed.
To make a half-double crochet, yarn over the hook and put the hook through the stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. There are three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
References
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