How to Crochet a Clutch Bag {beginner friendly}

Are you looking for a cute purse this spring or summer? A lightweight and pretty crochet clutch bag may be just what you need. My crochet clutch bag pattern made with pink yarn and bobble texture is super easy. Beginners need not fear the bobble stitch pattern – it only requires two different stitches!

Just add some essentials inside, grab the clutch, and go!

Crochet Clutch Bag - holding finished crochet bag under arm

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Easy Crochet Clutch Pattern

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

Supplies

Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
approx. 40-50 yards of size 4 Medium Weight soft yarn (acrylic or cotton). I used Premier JUST YARN worsted in color Light Pink (Blush Pink).
tapestry needle, scissors
for optional lining inside purse: 8” by 7” piece of fabric (cotton, linen, or canvas), 7.5” by 6.5” piece of HEAT N BOND IRON-ON ADHESIVE, coordinating thread, sewing needle

Abbreviations

Ch – chain

ST – stitch

SC – single crochet

TR – treble crochet

RS – Right Side

Rep – repeat

PATTERN INFORMATION

get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for the CLUTCH PURSE in the ETSY SHOP! It has tutorial photos included.

or find it in this CROCHET PATTERN BUNDLE filled with 8 accessory patterns!

How to Crochet a Clutch Purse

The crochet bag will be stitched straight in rows, in a repetitive four-row pattern.

This free pattern for crochet clutch uses the following gauge:

GAUGE: 4” by 4” – 12 stitches by 13 rows

Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern:

Beginning with the Size J crochet hook, chain 24 with your MEDIUM YARN.

Row 1 (RS): SC in 2^nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (23 sts)

Pattern Rows to repeat :

Row 2: Ch1, sc in first st, *tr in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch1, sc in each st across. Turn.

Row 4: Ch1, sc in each of first 2 sts, *tr in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across until last st, sc in last st. Turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Rows 6-33: Rep Rows 2-5 seven times.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

The finished rectangle piece measures approximately 10” long by 7.5” width.

Finish the Crochet Clutch

The next steps you will take are:

add fabric lining (optional),

then seam up the sides of the clutch.

Optional – Add Fabric Lining

How do you line a crochet clutch bag? Follow the steps below to add a sturdy fabric lining inside…

Cut a piece of cotton, canvas, or linen fabric 8” by 7”.

Cut a piece of Heat n Bond 7.5” by 6.5”. (The Heat n Bond will stiffen the fabric and help to make the purse sturdier).

Place the Heat n Bond piece directly on top of the wrong side of the fabric, centered so that there is a ¼” overlap all around.

Following Heat n Bond instructions, iron the piece of Heat n Bond to the wrong side of the fabric, paper side up. Just place the iron on the Heat n Bond for 2 seconds per section. You will be using the Medium heat setting on the iron, not steam.

When piece is cooled, peel off the Heat n Bond paper. The wrong side of the fabric will now have a sticky residue.

Place the right side of the crochet rectangle face down.

Place the adhesive (wrong) side of the fabric down on top of the crochet rectangle, close to a bottom short edge of the rectangle. Leave about ½” overlap on sides.

Next, place the Medium heat iron over the fabric for 6 seconds per section. Try not to place the iron directly on the yarn. This will adhere the fabric to the crochet clutch rectangle and help to stiffen it..

Once the fabric piece has cooled, gently tuck the raw edges underneath.

Lastly, sew the 4 sides of the fabric piece directly to the crochet rectangle using coordinating thread. A whip stitch is a good choice to discreetly sew the piece on.

Seam the Clutch Purse

Place the right side of the crochet rectangle face down.

Fold the bottom edge up, ending about 2” from the top. (The bottom edge will be the one that you added the fabric lining closest to).

Lastly, use yarn and a tapestry needle to sew seams joining the sides of the clutch bag.

Weave in any ends.

At this point you could also choose to attach a button or magnetic enclosure to secure the top flap of the clutch.

I just left it as is for easy and quick opening.

The finished crochet clutch measures about 7.5-8″ width by 4.5″ height.

Crochet Clutch Bag - finished crochet bag peek inside

Showcase your Crochet Clutch!

Now you are ready to bring this clutch to your next spring or summer event!

Crochet Clutch Bag - holding finished crochet bag

Or perhaps make one as a gift using your pick of pretty SUMMER YARNS.

I love the simple bobble stitches that add the texture to the purse:

Crochet Clutch Bag - holding finished crochet bag, closeup

Grab the pdf pattern for the CROCHET CLUTCH in my Etsy shop! You will receive step-by-step instructions and helpful close-up photos for the bobble stitches and lining.

I hope you liked this crochet bag pattern for beginners. Send me pics if you make one!