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Free Crochet Pattern: Claudia's Clutch

Lion Brand® Lion® Suede - Trellis®
Pattern #: 50580-C
Rating: *****5.0 (based on 6 reviews)
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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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Discontinued - click here for possible substitutions

Color (B)
Trellis®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 500-306: Trellis Yarn: Pastel Garden
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Lion® Suede
Sorry, product is discontinued; no colors are available.
Trellis®
Sorry, product is discontinued; no colors are available.
*Lion® Suede (Article #210). 100% Polyester; package size: Solids: 3.00 oz./85g; 122 yd/110m balls
Prints: 3:00 oz/85g; 111 yd/100m balls
*Trellis® (Article #500). 100% Nylon; package size: 1.75oz/50.00 gr. (115yds/105m) pull skeins

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  210-140 Lion Suede Yarn: Rose
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$ 4.89  
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•  500-306 Trellis Yarn: Pastel Garden
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$ 5.99  
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)   $ 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.

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: *****5.0 (based on 6 reviews)
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Reviewed by kanrwil on 2012-02-01 *****
This is gorgeous and fast! I'm sort of a beginner and made this with ease. And it's so cute. I can fit my phone keys id and cash when I don't want a big purse. I'll definitely be making more of these!


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