Sometimes you just want a quick clutch bag to grab and go. You can toss your keys & cards in there and tuck it along to run errands. A crochet clutch bag is also perfect for date nights or festive evenings out. I have a really simple and quick crochet clutch bag pattern for you today. It is made with chunky cotton yarn and embellished with a classic wood toggle button. This neutral purse will go with all of your outfits!

Below you will find the FREE easy crochet clutch pattern. In it, you will learn how to crochet a clutch bag that’s great to hold small items on the go.  If you love cotton crochet patterns, you will really enjoy the color and texture of this purse. It is made with the popular Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. The color is ‘Cream’, and it is a perfect neutral color for your wardrobe.

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FREE MODERN CROCHET BAG PATTERN

How to crochet a clutch bag

The crochet clutch pattern is easy to work once you understand the shaping. You will begin with the triangle flap of the purse, then work the rectangular body. You only need to know the single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and chain stitches (ch) to work this piece.

You will need the following supplies to make the crochet clutch:

Supplies

• Size J (6 mm) hook
• 135 yards from 1 skein (approx. 317 yards) of size 5 Bulky cotton cord yarn. I used BERNAT MAKER HOME DEC in colors CREAM and SAFFRON.
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• wood toggle button

Crochet Abbreviations

US Crochet terms are used.

Ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

BLO – back loop only

FLO – front loop only

rep – repeat

sl st – slip stitch                                         

st(s) – stitch(es)

PATTERN INFORMATION

Recently I began naming my crochet and knit patterns after local New England places of interest.

This “Carlisle Clutch” is named after the lovely town of Carlisle, MA. The textured purse is sure to make a BIG statement when you head downtown to shopping or the cafe.

 The crochet clutch bag FREE pattern is provided below.

• but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern bundle for the CROCHET CLUTCH PURSE in the ETSY SHOP!  The pdf has helpful tutorial photos included.

You can also make the purse in a striking fall color:

Before we begin, I wanted to make you aware of my crochet workshop on 5 quick crochet pieces for the fall season…

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EASY CROCHET CLUTCH PURSE PATTERN

Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = 10.5 sts by 6.5 rows (in pattern). NOTE – gauge is not too critical.

How to crochet a chunky clutch bag

NOTES: You will be crocheting clutch purse in straight rows, increasing in a triangular shape for the purse flap at the beginning. Next, you will work the same number of sts in rows for the rectangular shape. Lastly, you will seam the sides together and add a button for enclosure.

Instructions are as follows…

Crochet Clutch Pattern

Beginning with the Size J (6mm) hook, chain 4 stitches with your BULKY COTTON CORD YARN.

NOTE – each ch 3 counts as 1 dc st. Ch-2 space does not count as sts. You will be adding 8 sts per row (4 sts per side of ‘triangle’).

Top Flap of Clutch Purse

Row 1: In 4th ch from hook (2dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn. (6 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each st across until ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in each st across until tch, 3 dc in tch. Turn. (14 sts)

Row 3 (RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in BLO of each st across until ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in BLO of each st across until tch, 3 dc in tch. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in FLO of each st across until ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in FLO of each st across until tch, 3 dc in tch. Turn.

Rows 5-6: Rep Rows 3-4.

The next round will form a sc border around the flap:

Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in BLO of each st across until ch-2 sp, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in BLO of each st across until tch, 3 sc in tch. DO NOT TURN. Sc evenly across the flat long edge of the triangle for 27 sts total. Sl st to first sc to join.

Make sure you have 27 sts total across the long edge of triangle.

Next, you will add the rectangle body of the purse, continuing with working yarn as follows…

Body of Clutch Purse

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next sc and in each sc across. Turn. (27 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first dc, *sk next dc, (sc, dc) in next dc; rep from * across, sc in top of tch. Turn. (27 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next st and in each st across. Turn. (27 sts)

Rows 4-23: Rep Rows 2-3.

Seam Sides of Purse

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (at least 10″).

Fold bottom half of rectangle up against top half, RS together.

Use the long tail and a tapestry needle to sew a seam into one side of the purse.

Next, cut 10-15″ of yarn to sew a second seam on the other side of the purse.

Turn RS out after seaming.

Finishing

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

Block purse into shape.

Attach toggle button to bottom center of purse.

Use this to attach to top flap.

Important Tips for Crocheting your clutch bag

Some things to keep in mind as you crochet the bag are:

• Try to count sts after each increase row of the purse flap to make sure the stitch count matches for each side of triangle.
• The Right Side (RS) of the purse flap is on odd-numbered rows.
• Make sure you have 27 single crochet stitches at the end of the triangular purse flap. You will need these to create the rectangle portion of the purse body.
• It helps to block the purse into its’ final rectangular measurements after it has been seamed together. The gauge is not too critical, but you do want a strong rectangle shape when finished.

Finished Size

The finished crochet clutch measures approximately 10.5″ width by 7″ length once seamed together. 

Using your Modern Crochet Clutch Bag

Now it is time to enjoy using your finished crochet clutch as an accessory this season! It’s sturdy enough to hold small purse items and the texture looks lovely. Friends would love receiving one of these modern crochet bags as a gift, too.

Just grab the purse and go…

What do you think of this free modern crochet bag pattern? If you are a beginner at crochet, you can definitely handle this! The stitch pattern is simple to master, and the top flap works up quickly.

Don’t forget that this crochet pattern for Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn is also available in a digital pdf pattern.  The pdf has helpful photo tutorials.  Grab the CROCHET CLUTCH BAG pattern in my Etsy shop.

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