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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Bags, Totes, and Purses

    Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch

    Published: Jun 21, 2019 · Modified: May 10, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 9 Comments

    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!

    Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch - free pattern on Mooglyblog.com
    Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Red Heart and Clover USA.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    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!

    Red Heart Crochet Nylon and a Clover Amour 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!

    Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch - flap open

    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 - Get the free pattern on Mooglyblog.com


    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)

    Clover Stitch Markers

    Fabric for lining (optional)

    Plastic Canvas (optional)

    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

    Crochet Abbreviations

    FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet

    FLO - Front Loop Only

    BLO - Back Loop Only

    Nearly No Sew Bag Linings

    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.

    Perfect Summer Clutch - folding schematic

    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.

    Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch supplies for finishing

    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?

    Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch - open view

    If you make this pattern and post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!

    THE FINE PRINT:

    Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Clover USA for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2019, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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    Comments

    1. 1

      Erica

      June 23, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      Oh la la! What a beautiful purse!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Virginia Baker

      April 29, 2020 at 12:31 am

      I really like this pattern. I know that it's basically a rectangle with attachexd half circle. Is there a knitting pattern that uses the same shape?

      Reply
      • 3

        Tamara Kelly

        April 29, 2020 at 9:43 am

        Thank you! I'm afraid I haven't spotted a knit one that has quite the same look!

        Reply
    3. 4

      Alex

      May 07, 2020 at 12:43 am

      How did you line the purse with the fabric/canvas? Fabric glue?

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        May 07, 2020 at 9:54 am

        That could work! Or sew it in with matching thread. 🙂

        Reply
    4. 6

      Jerri E DuBois

      November 27, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      Started with 47 chains, completed row one, 45 stitches. How does that equal 93 stitches?
      Row 2 45 ducks. No stitches left to add 2 hdc in last 3 stitches, then 45 hdc.
      Instructions continue similarly.
      I’m totally confused!

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        November 27, 2020 at 2:35 pm

        Hi Jerri! I think the video tutorial will clear up your questions! https://www.mooglyblog.com/perfect-summer-crochet-clutch-tutorial/ 🙂

        Reply
    5. 8

      Elizabeth Alvear

      November 26, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks for the pattern! I love how mine turned out!I can't figure out how to include a picture...

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        November 28, 2022 at 9:19 am

        Unfortunately, wordpress doesn't support blog post comments, but I'd love to see it and share it in the Moogly email newsletter! Just email it to me at tamarakelly@mooglyblog.com! 🙂

        Reply

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