DIY: How To Crochet A Clutch! Free Pattern!

Hello there, Hope you had a lovely weekend and super good start to your week! This handmade crochet clutch is a great and fun accessory to your Spring and Summer outfit. Loving the simplicity of a clutch that isn't too heavy or bulky, I designed this clutch to embrace lightness and to display a fun addition to your wardrobe!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.00MM
Craft Scissors
Scrap Yarn used>>Less than half a Skein of Hot Pink & Cream [Sugar n' Cream] Medium 4
Prong Back Studs [9]
Needle and Thread
Yarn Sewing Needle

Stitch guide: 
SC= single crochet
HDC= half double crochet  
SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= stitch(es)
CH= chain R[number]= Row 

Step 1
This step is to start the front of the of the clutch.
Using hot pink yarn
CH 31
R1: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete.
R2-R9: HDC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete, SS to end, cut off yarn to sew in the remaining strand.
R10: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete, SS to end, cut off yarn to sew in the remaining strand.

Step 2
This step is to start the back and flap of the of the clutch.
Using hot pink yarn
CH 31
R1: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete.
R2-R9: HDC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, connect the last ST to the very first ST.
R10: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, connect the last ST to the very first ST.
Using cream yarn
R11-R16: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete.
R17: SC in all of the STS for all of the Rows, turn work when complete, SS to end, cut off yarn to sew in the remaining strand.

Step 3
This step is a finishing technique for the finished crocheted sections.
SC around the entire finished crocheted pieces, using your yarn sewing needle.

Step 4
This step is to sew the fabric unto the finished crocheted sections.
Lie both pieces flat.
With the crochet piece over the fabric [one at a time] cut around each piece.
Thread your yarn to sew the fabric to the crochet pieces.

Step 5
This next step is to sew the Front section of the clutch to the Back section of the clutch. 
Using your yarn sewing needle,
thread your needle with a bit of yarn to sew just the sides of the Front section to the sides of the Back section. (Hot pink to Hot pink)

 Step 6
This step is optional, if you want to place studs unto your clutch, onto the 2nd Row of the Front section of your completed clutch.

x ashlee elle.

DIY: The Chunky Fabric Crochet Clutch.

This yarn has been sitting on the side and I have been designing idea over ideas on what to create with it. When this clutch came to mind, it's entirely perfect for the summer and can be used for whatever you want. From a make up case (with lining) to a crochet case or a simple clutch!

Fabric Yarn (you can make your own or try Lion Brand's)
Zipper (7in)
Crochet Hook N-9.00MM
Needle and thread
Yarn Sewing Needle
Scissors
(Fabric/ Not Shown-Did not use)


Crochet Abbreviations:  
SC= single crochet
HDC= half double crochet DC= double crochet
SS= slip stitch
CH= chain   
TO= turn over
ST(S) = stitch(es)

Photo/Left To Right: 

CH 16

1ST Row: HDC the entire Row, Turn

Row 1-8: HDC across all Rows.
Note: You will create this method twice, for the front and back of the clutch.

With the zipper, (I hand sew!)  hear are a few references for this step!

Written Tutorial #1

Video Tutorial #2 
Written Tutorial #3

Using the a bit of the fabric, and threading it with the yarn sewing needle, you will sew both sides together, bottom and both sides.

For the handle, I measured my wrist and CH the most suitable amount to cut.
After cutting a bit of fabric and threading it into the yarn sewing needle, I attached the wrist chain thing (not sure the name of it) to the very top side of the clutch, sewing the wrist chain into the inside of the clutch from the outside.

Hope you enjoy the tutorial!
ashlee elle.