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Home : Patterns : Claudia's Clutch
 

Free Crochet Pattern: Claudia's Clutch

Lion Brand® Lion® Suede - Trellis®
Pattern #: 50580-C
Rating: *****
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SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner

SIZE: One Size
Width 6 inches [15 cm]

CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 31, 2005)


Crochet version With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across – 15 sc.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
 
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Your own creativity + our basic instructions = an individually designed clutch bag. Use 2 or more different Lion Brand yarns – you can even combine yarn leftovers from other projects! Note: Project is also available in a knitted version Finish your bag with a decorative button – or try using an orphan earring as the closure. Have fun and express yourself!
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Color (A)
Lion® Suede

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 210-140: Lion Suede Yarn: Rose
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Color (B)
Trellis®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 500-306: Trellis Yarn: Pastel Garden
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Discontinued - click here for possible substitutions
To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Lion® Suede
Rose Fuchsia Garnet Canyon Print Orchard Print Seacrest Print
Trellis®
Sorry, product is discontinued; no colors are available.
*Lion Suede (Article #210) A luxuriously soft yarn with a suede finish. Bulky Weight; 100% Polyester Solids are packaged in 3 oz/85g (122 yd/110 m) skeins, prints are packaged in 2 3/4 oz [78 g]/111 yd [101 m] balls
*Trellis (Article #500) is an all-nylon, shimmering, lacy ribbon yarn. 1¾ oz/50 g; 115 yards/105m balls.

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS
To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above
QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  210-140 Lion Suede Yarn: Rose   ball $ 4.89  
•  500-306 Trellis Yarn: Pastel Garden   ball $ 5.99  
Not available, sorry!
Select a different color below or click for yarn substitutions
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5   $ 2.65  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
1 large, decorative button

NOTE: Bags use a strand each of 2 different yarns. Pictured bags use:
Pink Bag: Lion Suede in #140 Rose, Trellis #306 Pastel Gardens
White/Multi: Watercolors #398 Bright Cloud, Moonlight Mohair #209 Northern Lights
Gray: Watercolors #352 Mist Gray, Moonlight Mohair #202 Tundra
Dark Blue: Glitterspun #109 Sapphire, Landscapes #277 Country Sunset

For a special, added touch, line the purse with velvet or satin.

 
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Claudia's Clutch

Lion Brand® Lion® Suede - Trellis®

GAUGE:

Gauge will vary with yarn and needle size selected. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Lion Brand Online Stitch Counter

BASIC BAG

With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across – 15 sc.
Next row
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat last row until piece measures 9-1/2 inches [24 cm].
Next row
Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 6 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc, [buttonhole] sc to end of row.
Next row
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc to buttonhole, work 3 sc in ch-space, sc to end. End off. Weave in ends.

Finishing

Fold up 4 inches [10cm] end of bag opposite buttonhole, and sew side seams. Sew button under buttonhole.

VARIATIONS

For decorative flap tab [shown on gray bag], follow instructions for basic bag, working 3 dc in ch-space instead of 3 sc.

For blue bag, work pocket portion of bag by ch 23. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across – 21 sc. Next row Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat last row until piece measures 6 inches [15 cm]. Fold piece in half and sew side and bottom seams.

Flap

Join 2 strands of yarn at top edge of bag, and work 12 dc evenly spaced across.

Next row Ch 3, turn. Dc in 5 dc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc [buttonhole], dc in next 5 dc. Next row Ch 3, turn. Dc in 5 dc, work 5 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next 5 dc. work 3 sc in ch. End off strand of Landscape. With Glitterspun only, ch 3, turn. Work 3 dc in each of next 4 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in each of next 5 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in each of next 4 dc. End off. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)  


  Learn to Crochet Instructions:  http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com


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Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 4 reviews)
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Claudia's Clutch Reviewed by Theresa Barbus on 2009-05-08 *****
This was my first attempt at crocheting a purse. I've mostly been involved with afghans. But I found it so easy and quick that I crocheted at least 10 of these handy little bags and donated them to my senior center as prizes during one of our Mother's Day parties a year or two ago. They were very popular and I have since attempted a couple of other free purse crochet patterns, all of which have been completed with pleasing results. Thank you for the opportunity to enchance my skills. Theresa Barbus,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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