CLUTCH
With A, ch 69.
Row 1: Working in back loops only, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 9 ch, sk next 2 ch, *sc in each of next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in each of next 10 ch, sk next 2 ch; rep from * once more; sc in each of next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch – 3 ripples.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 9 sts, sk next 2 sts, *sc in each of next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts; rep from * once more; sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st. Change to B.
Rows 3 and 4: With B, rep Row 2 twice. Change to A.
Rows 5 and 6: With A, rep Row 2 twice. Change to B.
Rows 7 and 8: With B, rep Row 2 twice. Change to A.
Rep Rows 5-8 until piece measures about 13 in. (33 cm) from beg, ending with a Row 8.
Fill-in Ripples
Note: Fill-in Ripples are worked along one side of piece to create a straight edge.
Row 1: With A, ch 1, turn, sk first st, sc in first 9 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts; leave rem sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sk first st, sc in next 7 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts; leave rem st unworked. Change to B.
Row 3: With B, ch 1, turn, sk first st, sc in next 5 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts; leave rem st unworked.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sk first st, sc in next 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts; leave rem st unworked. Change to A.
Row 5: With A, ch 1, turn, sk first st, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; leave rem st unworked.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sk first st, sl st in last st.
Fasten off.
Next Fill-in Sk next 3-sc group, following previous filled-in ripple. Join A with sc in next st, sc in next 8 sc, sk next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc; leave rem sts unworked. Rep Fill in Rows 2-6. Fasten off. Fill last ripple in same way.
FINISHING
Fold end with filled-in ripples about 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) to form body of Clutch. Sew side seams.
Outside Edging
From RS, join A with sc in top of side seam. Sc evenly around entire outside edge of flap, then sc across straight top edge of Clutch. Join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Sew one half of magnetic closure to inside of flap and the other half to front of Clutch. Weave in ends.
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