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Free Crochet Pattern
Springtime Clutch
Lion Brand® Microspun
Pattern Number: 60030
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SKILL LEVEL:  Advanced Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
5 x 7 in. [13 x 18 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None

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•  910-103 Microspun Yarn: Coral 2 balls $7.98  
Note: (A)
•  910-100 Microspun Yarn: Lily White 1 ball $3.99  
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•  910-124 Microspun Yarn: Mocha 1 ball $3.99  
Note: (C)
•  910-186 Microspun Yarn: Mango 1 ball $3.99  
Note: (D)
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8 1 $2.45  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
 
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Color (A)
Microspun

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Color (B)
Microspun

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Color (C)
Microspun

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Color (D)
Microspun

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Microspun
French Vanilla Lily White Blush Coral Royal Blue Cherry Red Mocha Coffee
Leaf Lavender Lilac Fuchsia Purple Turquoise Sterling Ebony
Buttercup Mango Lime

Springtime Clutch
Lion Brand® Microspun

GAUGE:

20 sc + 32 rows = 4 in [10 cm] 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 less 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.

CLUTCH
With A, ch 26.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 25 sc. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each ch across. Turn. Rep Row 2 until piece measures 12½ in. [32 cm] from beg. Fasten off.
Fold rectangle 5 in. [13 cm] from lower edge, to form front and back, leaving top 2½ in. free for flap. Join A at bottom right corner, sc in same st, sc front and back tog at right seam, sc evenly around flap, working 3 sc in corners, sc front and back tog at left seam. Fasten off.

LACE
With B, ch 10.
Row 1 Dc in 7th ch from hook and in next 3 ch – 4 dc. Turn each row.
Rows 2-10 Ch 6, dc in 4 dc.
Row 11 Ch 6, dc in 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st.
Row 12 Ch 6, sc in sc, hdc in hdc, dc in 2 dc.
Rows 13-16 Rep last 2 rows twice.
Row 17 Ch 6, dc in 2 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in sc, ch 3, insert hook from front to back though the 3 ch-6 lps worked after sc and work a sl st to draw them together.
Row 18 Ch 3, sc in sc, hdc in hdc, dc in 2 dc.
Row 19 Ch 6, dc in 2 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in sc, ch 3, yo, draw up a lp in sl st made to draw lps tog, yo and draw through 2 lps, insert hook into next free ch 6-lp and draw up a lp, draw through all lps on hook.
Row 20 Ch 3, dc in 4 sts.
Row 21 Ch 6, dc in 4 dc, ch 3, sl st in next free ch-6 lp.
Rows 22-29 Rep last 2 rows 4 times.
Row 30 Ch 3, dc in 4 sts.
Row 31 Ch 6, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in 2 sts.
Row 32 Ch 6, dc in 2 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in sc.
Rows 33-36 Rep last 2 rows twice.
Rows 37-50 Rep rows 17-30. Fasten off.

Rosette (make 1 A, 1 D)
Ch 20.
Row 1 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Roll length into a spiral. With tail threaded into large-eyed blunt needle, take a few stitches to secure.

Leaves (make 2)
With C, ch 7.
Row 1: *Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Working along opposite edge of ch, rep from * once. Sl st in first sc to join. Fasten off.

Bobbles (make 1 A, 1 C, 1 D)
Ch 2, leaving a 10 in. [25.5 cm] tail.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 10 sc.
Rnd 3:
(Sc2tog) around – 5 sc. Thread tail in large-eyed blunt needle. Pull to inside of bobble. Stuff tail inside bobble.
Rnd 4: Sc in first sc, (sc2tog) twice. Fasten off.

Flower
With D, ch 6. Sl st in first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, ch 1) 5 times, sl st in top of ch-2.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-1 space around. Sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Following photo, arrange Lace onto Clutch. Edge of Lace should extend below flap edge. Sew in place. Sew C Bobble (as button) to front of Clutch, in line with one ch-6 lp (as button loop) of Lace piece Following photo, sew Rosettes, Leaves, remaining Bobbles, and Flower in place. Weave in ends.


 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet
lp(s) = loop(s) rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together yo = yarn over


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Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.


*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls


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Springtime Clutch Reviewed by michelle on 2008-04-01 ****
Just adorable!! I think it is easier than "advanced intermediate". I have pretty basic skills and I was able to make this without any trouble.

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