The Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch features standout texture and that classic straw look for a handmade summer wardrobe staple! And it’s a free crochet purse pattern on Moogly!
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Get the look with Red Heart Nylon
Straw purses are right on trend, and you can get this summery look with Red Heart Crochet Nylon! This unique yarn is perfect for accessories. While it’s a little different crocheting with nylon, it’s pretty easy to get used to – just use a strong hook!
Super Easy Construction
The Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch is made in a sort of incomplete oval – imagine a watermelon with one end cut off! Front loop and back loop only stitches form a textured fabric with great lines. And then to assemble all you have to do is fold it in thirds and crochet along the sides – easy as can be!
Mix It Up and Make It Yours
While I used the Natural colorway to get a straw look, Red Heart Nylon comes in 5 different colors, so you can make a variety of bags for your summer wardrobe.
And with the construction method used, you can easily make the Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch in any size – just stop when you’ve got the size you want, or keep going in the pattern! (But if you do go bigger, you’ll need another ball of yarn.)
Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch
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US – G, 4.0mm hook – Clover Amour
150 yds Red Heart Crochet Nylon Size 18
Colorway Shown: Natural (1 ball)
Sew On Magnetic Snap (optional)
Gauge: 17 sts x 11 rows = 4″/10cm in FLO/BLO hdc
Finished Size: 11.5″ wide x 6″ tall
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch Tutorial
FHDC – Foundation Half Double Crochet
NOTE:
If you prefer to avoid the FHDC stitch, begin with a chain of 47, skip the ch closest to the hook, and hdc 46, then work the rest of the row as written.
Instructions
Row 1 (RS): FHDC 46, 2 hdc in the foundation ch of the last st, hdc in the foundation chain of the next 45 sts; turn. (93 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (96 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (102 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (108 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (114 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (120 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (126 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 5 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (132 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 6 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (138 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 7 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (144 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 8 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (150 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 9 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (156 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (162 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 11 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (168 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 12 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; do NOT turn. (174 sts)
Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly across the straight edge of Rows; break yarn.
Assembly:
Step 1: Fold the project in thirds, RS out, as shown in the schematic below by the red lines. Use stitch markers to secure sides.
Step 2: From back side of the clutch, join to bottom corner and ch 1, sc through both layers along the side, sc evenly around the curved flap, and sc through both layers along the opposite side to the opposite bottom corner. Break yarn and weave in ends.
Step 3: Sew in the magnetic snap or another closure device.
Step 4: If desired, cut 2 pieces of plastic canvas to the side of the finished clutch interior. Line the interior of the clutch with fabric, sandwiching the canvas between the crochet and fabric layers.
Like any classic bag, the Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch will always be in style – or on it’s way back around again! I can’t help but think it would also make a super cute coin purse with a shorter first row… what do you think?
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Erica
Oh la la! What a beautiful purse!