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Home : Patterns : Claudia's Clutch
 

Free Crochet Pattern
Claudia's Clutch

Lion Brand® Lion® Suede - Trellis
Pattern #: 50580-C

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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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
Ecru Denim Scarlet Taupe Mocha Coffee Olive Spice
Rose Fuchsia Eggplant Ebony Sage Teal Garnet Desert Print
Canyon Print Vineyard Print Orchard Print Mountaintop Print Waterlilies Print Seacrest Print Moonshadow Print
Trellis
Night Life Ocean Champagne Rainbow Stained Glass Pastel Garden Autumn Leaves
*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 QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  210-140 Lion Suede Yarn: Rose 1 ball $6.99  
•  500-306 Trellis Yarn: Pastel Garden 1 ball $6.99  
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 1 $2.65  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $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.

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)  


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Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 3 reviews)
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Claudia's Clutch Reviewed by JENNIFER DUDEK on 2008-03-15 *****
This is a great way to use scrap and leftover yarn!! This is a very simple pattern that works up quick!!
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