Crochet Elegant Petal Embellished Clutch Bag Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in your choice of main and accent colors
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Button for closure (optional)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sk = skip
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Dimensions

Approximately 10 inches wide and 6 inches tall when finished.

Pattern

Body of the Clutch

1. With main color yarn, ch 35.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (34 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 8 inches long.
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Flap

6. With the main color, ch 35.
7. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (34 sc)
8. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in first st, *sk 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st (shell made), sk 1; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st.
9. Fasten off.

Petal Motif

10. With accent color, ch 5, join to form a ring.
11. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
12. Round 2: Ch 1, *[sc, ch 1, sc] in next dc, sk next dc; repeat from * around. Join.
13. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

14. Fold the body piece in half and sew the sides together, leaving the top open for the flap.
15. Attach the flap to the top edge of the body, ensuring it overlaps.
16. Sew the petal motif to the front of the flap.
17. Optionally, sew on a button for closure and create a loop on the flap for it.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Your Elegant Petal Embellished Clutch Bag is now ready to be enjoyed!